The Theologian and the Politician
A theologian would not think this way but a politician might—if you have two contrasting bills on the subject of life and death perhaps the middle ground would provide a solution. Governor Jerry Brown—part theologian and all politician—is facing that kind of decision when determining whether to sign or veto the bill tabbed “Right to […]
State Treasurer Refinances State Bond Debt, Saves Taxpayers $270 Million
The State of California has found a way to save $270 million — without budget cuts or raising taxes. State Treasurer John Chiang recently announced that his office had completed the sale of $1.93 billion in general obligation bonds, which will deliver hundreds of millions of dollars of savings to taxpayers. Like homeowners refinancing their […]
An Election all about Ronald Reagan—Or is it?
If Ronald Reagan had been around this election season the practically canonized former president would have dominated the field and already cleared most of it. Say what you will for his approach to governance and his feel-good economics which appeased the middle class while bolstering the fortunes of the big earners— he played well for […]
Becoming America The Not-So-Beautiful
“They don’t know history, but they are making it. But what are they making?” – Victor Serge, “The Conquered City,” 1932 In contrast to the physical sciences, and even other social sciences, the study of history is, by nature, subjective. There is no real mathematical formula to assess the past. It is more an art, or […]