We've always thought it a bit odd how every January when the Governor releases the proposed state budget for the following fiscal year there is barely …
California Commentary
Wanted: A Loyal Opposition
At the core of this advice from the "School of the Obvious" is that the GOP must get more votes. However to accomplish this they are told that they …
More Happy Talk
A few weeks ago this column addressed all the "happy talk" coming from both our elected representatives and the news media about how California had …
Taxpayers’ Nightmare Before Christmas
After the November election taxpayers may have reason to believe that Santa has left them with little more than a lump of coal. But despite the …
Is Jerry Brown the New Voice of Reason?
Is it possible that Jerry Brown a life-long Democrat is now the voice of reason in Sacramento? There was a time when Democrats were proud to declare …
Happy Talk
According to several media accounts in the days since the election California has turned a corner and will soon resume its rightful place as the best …
The Manipulative Political Ads Play On
California government employee unions spent nearly $100 million in the lead up to the November election to convince voters to approve new taxes and …
Can Legislators Handle the Truth?
In the stirring courtroom scene from A Few Good Men Jack Nicholson's character responds to a pointed question with "You can't handle the truth!" The …
It Is Scary Season Again
This fall has been especially frightening. There have been the little monsters at our doors on Halloween the monstrous politicians invading our homes …
Death of the Tax Revolt?
In the wake of Tuesday's election results more than a handful of news stories and commentaries are reporting that the California tax revolt which …