The Sacramento Bee wrote, “Finally, war on Proposition 13 breaks out” and the paper is correct, attacks are coming from all directions. Tax …
California Commentary
END OF DISCUSSION: From the Heckler’s Veto to Removing Microphones, the Left Isn’t Interested in Opposing Views
“End of discussion!” is what those on the political left yell in your face when they know they are losing an argument. It is also the name of a …
Bad News for Prop. 13 Blamers
Californians know them well. They are the Proposition 13 “blamers.” They blame Proposition 13 for everything they see or even imagine as negative in …
Will California Republicans Dance With Wolves?
Jerry Brown, who as a candidate for governor in 2010 repeatedly pledged he wouldn’t raise taxes without a popular vote, has called for a special …
Are There Thousands of New Politicians in Our Future?
Would-be reformers have filed an initiative that, if adopted by voters, would make the California Legislature one of the largest – if not the largest …
Move Along, There’s Nothing to See Here
A few years ago I wrote a column on the Orwellian practice of politicians who deceive voters by perverting the English language. For example, the …
Certainty in Taxation: Prop. 13’s Best Feature
In its more than 160 plus year history, few things have remained constant in California. However, since the 1800’s California has taxed all classes …
One More for the Road, Senator?
Ancient Greek historian Herodotus tells us that when the Persians decided a matter while drunk, they made a rule to reconsider it when …
More Pain at the Pump
Sacramento is about to launch a new attack in its ongoing war on drivers. California’s 48.6 cent gas tax already ranks second out of 50 states –- …
Small Measures Can Provide Large Benefits to Taxpayers
Those who follow the political machinations in Sacramento might well conclude that not much good emerges from the California Legislature. Gas taxes, …