The Weakness of the Democrats
The collapse of the California Republican Party has obscured just how weak the California Democratic Party is. That weakness was evident from news reports about the party’s state convention, and efforts by party leaders and elected officials to freeze out those with contrary views on key issues, particularly on education. The news focused attention on […]
When Fact and Fears Collide
During the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, a group of English textile workers led a violent protest against the labor saving machinery that was being introduced. They were known as Luddites. Today, that term applies to those who fear or oppose technological change – whatever the means that make lives better. With all of […]
Perks Pose Risk to All of Us
SACRAMENTO — The horrific Boston bombings have led to irrational calls for more security cameras and more police officers, with some Democrats absurdly using this tragedy to argue for halting the slight sequester-mandated cuts in federal spending growth. Never mind that police spending primarily is a local function. The bigger questions that Americans have rarely […]
Gunmageddon at the State Capitol
Tuesday, April 16, in both houses as expected, gun control bills passed out on a party line vote and common sense measures to protect the Second Amendment were defeated; but the Super Majority, who expected to shove their unconstitutional measures through without serious opposition, got WAY MORE than they bargained for. A pack of bills […]
Tickets Belong to the Buyer
Imagine this situation. You’re running late and won’t be able to make the Keith Urban concert you bought tickets to attend. You call a friend to ask if he can use them. He is thrilled and says he will drop by your office to pick up the tickets. But wait, you don’t have actual tickets. […]