John Seiler: Sometimes polls make sense; sometimes they don't. Almost a year from the November 2012 election, polls on what people think of tax increases don't make sense. That's because people aren't focusing on a specific tax increase. And they aren't subjected to the blizzard of ads, pro an...
November, 2011Will Ed Reform Tax Increase Pass?Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Boxer and DiFi Back FreedomWednesday, November 30th, 2011John Seiler: I don't often side with senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, Democrats from California. But they were on the right side of freedom on an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill. The Bill, as written, includes new language that would declare the United States itself a com... UC Regents Boost Admin PayTuesday, November 29th, 2011 John Seiler: The University of California's motto is: Fiat lux — Let there be light, from Genesis. It ought to be: Fiat ripoff — Let there be a ripoff. Despite massive tuition hikes and the ongoing national and state recession, yesterday U.C. Regents boosted the salaries of top admin... CA Chinese Leaving for ChinaMonday, November 28th, 2011 John Seiler: California's Chinese community has been a key element building the state. They came here to work on the railroads. And the came here seeking refuge from the murderous socialism of Chairman Mao. Thousands of them have become successful businessmen, scientists and doctors. Now, many... Cop Parody Cuts Close to RealityMonday, November 28th, 2011John Seiler: Like all great parodies, this one cuts really close to reality. In this case, it's the reality of cops gone wild, able to harass citizens with impunity thanks to powerful cop unions and politicians who have granted cops immunity from prosecution for all but the most egregious actions... Pols Will Whine About This SiteSaturday, November 26th, 2011Steven Greenhut: San Diego Union-Tribune editorial writer Chris Reed has brought his sharp wit back to the blogosphere with his wonderful new site, www.calwwhine.com. Chris, who joyfully skewers politicians of all political stripes, will no doubt have many of the worst pols whining. NOV. 26, 2011 CalPERS is Wall Street!Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011Steven Greenhut: If you're looking for interesting perspectives on California news, check out this relatively new Web site, called the Republic of Costa Mesa. It is run by CalWatchdog advisory board member and former OC Weekly publisher Will Swaim. Swaim is a lefty who dares to slaughter his side's ... Brown’s Pension Dead EndWednesday, November 23rd, 2011Steven Greenhut: Here is my piece from The Daily regarding the GOP reaction to the governor's pension reform plan. My conclusion: "Unfortunately, it appears that the governor was just being cynical. He released a decent reform plan, but he has no intention to expend any serious effort to get it thro... Gov. Brown’s Costly AppointmentsTuesday, November 22nd, 2011 Katy Grimes: The Governor's office announced yesterday that he has made several new appointments to state boards, and state agencies. Most of the positions come with hefty price tags and always appear to be awarded to the politically well-connected. The California Technology Agency is a busy age... Spitzer’s Latest Union PanderingMonday, November 21st, 2011Steven Greenhut: Former Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, the Republican who helped give Orange County a massive unfunded liability thanks to his push for a retroactive pension increase for his union allies in 2001, is running for supervisor again and boy is he upping the pandering ante. His latest: He prom... |