Donald Trump At War
Now that Donald Trump has the Republican presidential nomination sewn up, it is time to look at how he would approach important matters of policy such as the military. With Mr. Trump this is a problem, because although hawkish today he is a classic Vietnam- era draft dodger. For California Republicans this presents a dilemma, […]
The Easy Fix for Prop 39
Let’s chill out at Prop 39. It’s easy to fix. Yes, the AP and other media have reported on how little of the money collected in corporate taxation for green-energy investments has been spent, and how there is little accountability for what has been spent. That’s good to know. But it shouldn’t occasion much outrage, […]
The Good, The Bad, And The Tricky In Special Session
We are nearing the end of the summer, which means that we are in the home stretch of the 2015 Legislative session. But this does not mean that things are slowing down in Sacramento. Democrats miss no opportunity to pass their pet projects, and the end of session is the perfect opportunity. You can expect […]
The Run for the Presidency: The Perilous Road Ahead
We often hear the question why is there such a dearth of good candidates (or for that matter any candidates) running for important offices both locally and beyond? The answers have long been known: It requires strong name recognition, heavy financial support, and a willingness to go through the crucible of punishment by press that […]