The Terrorist Massacre: A Dismal Response by Politicians and the Press
California has been hit by two terrorists who caused multiple deaths and injuries. So what was the response of our media and political elites when this happened on Wednesday: hysteria over gun laws. From the beginning it was clear San Bernardino was not just another nut case shooting; the terrorists were dressed military style, they had […]
Voters Say Too Many Initiatives—But Keep Them Coming
According to the recent Public Policy Institute of California poll, state residents like the initiative process but think too many initiatives appear on the ballot. To borrow a line from Al Jolson, “You ain’t seen nothing yet!” Of the 100 or so initiative proposals that have been filed with the Attorney General, maybe 20-percent will […]
California Isn’t Any Better at Reducing CO2 Emissions Than The Rest of the U.S.
The United Nations Conference on Climate Change currently being held in Paris seemingly has everyone focused on this issue. Oddly enough, even though they can’t negotiate for the United States (nor, are the U.S. negotiators likely to listen to them), California has a large delegation in France’s capital, including Governor Jerry Brown, Senate President Pro […]
How Much Will the NFL Pay for Our Eyeballs
The National Football League is considering moving one or two franchises to the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the second largest media market in the country with over 18 million residents in the five county area. Now that downtown Los Angeles is no longer a viable option, the NFL is considering two locations for a stadium, […]