Thanks, Sara... Not that I think the States should be overly reliant on the fed gov. But we do have a habit of bailing out third world countries, and claiming to "rebuild" countries we destroy -- Iraq, Afghanistan. And bribing countries like Pakistan.... Has the fed gov offered Cali any aid, loans or assistance? The bankruptcy of the worlds 6th largest economy has huge economic ramifications, not to mention the effect on emergency, basic and social services...