Have I mentioned lately that Wisconsin turned its $3+ billion deficit into a surplus?

No? Well I’m mentioning it now. Because:

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Drowning in deficits, Illinois has turned to a deliberate policy of not paying billions of dollars in bills for months at a time, creating a cycle of hardship and sacrifice for residents and businesses helping the state carry out some of the most important government tasks.

Hey, remind me again what kind of people run things in Illinois? No, not this guy. And not her, either. Who is it?

Oh, right. Liberals. Democrats. Hey, Occupy Chicago! You guys paying attention?

I especially liked this part:

Once intended as a stop-gap, the months-long delay in paying bills has now become a regular part of the state’s budget management, forcing businesses and charity groups to borrow money, cut jobs and services and take on personal debt. Getting paid can be such a confusing process that it requires begging the state for money and sometimes has more to do with knowing the right people than being next in line.

So what you’re saying is: dealing with the government is more fair for those with connections than for those without. Is that what you’re saying? Because it sounds like that’s what you’re saying.