Several years ago the last time California was "going off a cliff" I wrote a column entitled "Taxpayer Ants and Government …
California Commentary
Prop. 13: Will It Be the Victim of Its Own success?
In order to "solve" California's massive budget crisis the tax-and-spend lobby and left-leaning academics are again suggesting that we …
It’s Not About You Anthony Adams
A great line from Carly Simon's song You're So Vain is "you probably think this song is about you." Well if you are reading this Anthony …
California Budget: Rejecting False Choices
On May 19th California voters made it clear that they are taxed enough and want their elected leadership to prioritize spending using the large amount …
Defeat of Prop. 1A Is a Win for Business
The phrase "feeding the alligators" is a metaphor about the dangers of appeasement. One may be able to buy temporary peace by feeding a …
The Reaction
Last week this column set forth the various messages that were sent to our political leaders via the stunning defeat of the budget "reform" …
Proposition 13 Is the Bogeyman Again
Even before this week's historic special election the same people and interests which drove California off the financial cliff are once again placing …
To Get His Way The Governor Issues Threats
Polls show that the revenue shifts and tax increases contained in the six measures placed on the May 19th Special Election ballot by the Legislature …
Proponents Give Best Reasons Why Prop. 1A Should Be Rejected
In true David versus Goliath fashion the opponents of Proposition 1A are the underdogs in the political battle which will culminate on May 19th. There …
No Looking Back
Between now and the May 19th special election taxpayers will be inundated with political advertising in support of Proposition 1A. The Governor's …