I think the legislative majority reflects the opinions of the majority of Alaskans. There is a large segment of Alaskans that believe that it is great idea to tax the other guy, cut the other guys benefits, and cut the budget to the bone, as long as it doesn't affect them. No matter how many times they hear or read that Alaska cannot cut the budget enough to even put a dent in our in our budget deficit, they turn a deaf ear. Until things get so bad that housing prices plummet, unemployment reaches double digits and banks start failing, the status quo will continue. How many of those candidates that beat incumbents mentioned a plan to increase revenue, stated they supported cutting a portion of the the permanent fund or even eliminating some of some of the tax credits for the oil industry. New faces, not new ideas.