June 17, 2013 By Chris Reed In the sci-fi satire "Robocop," we were treated to a glimpse of a future Detroit in which mechanized police ran amok. As my colleague John Seiler noted the other day, in modern-day Detroit, we're being treated to a glimpse of a future California in which promised-bu...
Posts Tagged ‘Detroit’Detroit sets precedent for radical cuts in ‘inviolate’ CA pensionsMonday, June 17th, 2013Detroit to renege on pensions? CA next?Sunday, June 16th, 2013June 16, 2013 By John Seiler California's finances are overflowing today. The Legislature just passed a $96.3 billion budget, although Gov. Jerry Brown still will have its say. It reminds me of the Detroit of my youth in the 1960s, called the "Arsenal of Democracy" because it built the guns, b... Yes, govt. pensions can be completely canceledWednesday, May 15th, 2013May 15, 2013 By John Seiler We're constantly told that California governments have a "constitutional obligation" to pay for the pensions of public-sector employees. Except when there's no money left. If a city, county or even the state goes absolutely flat broke, then nothing will be paid. ... Video: In violent Detroit, private citizen starts 911 serviceMonday, May 13th, 2013May 13, 2013 By John Seiler In bankrupt, violent Detroit, the city shut down 911 service. That provided an opening for citizen Dale Brown to start his own service. As he says in the following video, he started with a staff of "me, a dog and a rifle." And as he says, cops nowadays are traine... CA suffers 3 of 8 “most miserable” citiesSaturday, February 23rd, 2013Feb. 23, 2013 By John Seiler In Forbes' new ranking, three of the eight "most miserable" cities in the United States are in California: Modesto (No. 5 worst), Vallejo (No. 6) and Stockton (No. 8). Cities were graded on such factors as "crime rates, foreclosures, taxes, home prices, commute tim... Will Blue-State California become Detroit on the Pacific?Monday, February 18th, 2013 Feb. 18, 2013 By Robert J. Cristiano, Ph.D. Environmentalists have used the allusion of the canary in the mineshaft when describing the importance of protecting the endangered Desert Sand Fly, Stephens Kangaroo Rat or the infamous Delta Smelt. By placing these insignificant creatures on the En... Bail Calif. out the Detroit wayWednesday, December 5th, 2012Dec. 5, 2012 By Katy Grimes California overwhelmingly just voted to re-elect President Barack Obama. Shouldn't the state get a little somethin-somethin in return? Especially because California is teetering on the verge of becoming a giant Detroit. With three cities already in bankruptcy, and ... Is California the next Detroit?Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 Aug. 14, 2012 By Robert J Cristiano, Ph.D. Most Californians live within about 50 miles of its majestic coastline -- for good reason. The California coastline is blessed with arguably the most desirable climate on Earth, magnificent beaches, a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and natural harbors ... Darrell Steinberg wants you in an ant farmWednesday, May 2nd, 2012May 2, 2012 By John Seiler The second most poweful politician in California is Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento; after Gov. Jerry Brown. Steinberg's background is with labor unions. And he represents the state capitol -- that is, state workers whose jobs, wealth, perks... U.S., CA Attack ManufacturingWednesday, January 25th, 2012 JAN. 25, 2012 By JOHN SEILER New reports show how both the U.S. and California governments have imposed severe anti-manufacturing regulations impeding economic recovery and growth. President Obama and Gov. Jerry Brown pay lip service to creating good middle-class jobs. But their anti-manufactu... |