Glory goes to the San
Francisco Giants whose manager, organization, spirit and clutch players made
this World Series so spectacular.  The
celebration continues tonight at San Francisco’s Civic Plaza and at countless
bars in the Bay Area.  Will Democrats
rule tomorrow as the City by the Bay Celebrates?

Most historical observers agree
that when the Giants made the World Series, they saw the unreachable star with
nostalgia reminiscent of the last time the New York Giants won the Series.  That was during President Eisenhower’s
tenure.  Only people old enough remember know
that it more than 50 years ago.  I happen
to be one of them.  While I grew up a New
York Yankees’ fan (I was born there when President Eisenhower was President), I’ve
been reminded of this countless times this week by baseball fans and relatives
back east who held out hope that one day the Giants would win again, keeping
the old dynasty alive.  It kind of
reminds me of those of us who knew Reagan. 
It’s the same "believing" feeling.

The direction the state will take on the big issues of taxing and spending will be set by tomorrow’s election. While the result of the gubernatorial and legislative races will certainly affect that direction, the most immediate impact on budget/tax policy will be determined by the results on Propositions 25 and 26.

Proposition 24 is also an important tax-related measure, which should be defeated. Encouraging job growth in California is essential to getting us out of our deficit hole. If passed, Prop 24 would cripple job growth legislation put in place last year. However, Prop 24 is not as far reaching as its neighbors on the ballot, Prop 25 and 26, so I will concentrate on the latter.

This entire political year, I feel like I’ve been living a
lie. I feel like I haven’t leveled with you, my readers. I feel like I’ve been
in the closet, unable to express a love that dare not speak its name.

Now I’ve mustered up the courage to admit it:

Yes, I love the tea party.

I thought the L.A. Times was supposed to be "progressive" and "liberal"? Actually, they’re an establishment, elitist, government-loving paper. As shown by their editorial opposing Prop. 19 https:> , which would legalize marijuana in California.

It’s the same position taken by the Chamber of Commerce, Arnold, Meg, Jerry, Barbara, Carly, DiFi, etc. Establishment. Elitist. Government-loving.

It keeps popping up. Take the article on Page 1 of the Oct. 24 issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal. It’s about how the Clean Truck Program at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach perversely led to the reintroduction of some of the oldest and dirtiest trucks. Oh, sure, the cadre of unclean trucks is small, but isn’t it interesting that a massively planned and very expensive program to replace old trucks with clean-burning new ones also unexpectedly created a loophole that more or less encourages use of the oldest and dirtiest ones?

After looking at the state unemployment numbers that came out last week, the Wall Street Journal declared in an editorial that Texas cities have become the destination for investment and entrepreneurship. The paper flatly states: "Texas is the New California."

Has the Golden State dropped so low that we have lost our reputation as the home of innovation and bright beginnings? Have entrepreneurs found a more comfortable, happier place to call home? It sure looks that way.

I’m the author of a new book that argues that California
needs to get rid of all the two-thirds supermajority requirements that clog its
constitution, including the two-thirds requirement for passing a budget. So why
don’t I like Prop 25, which would permit a budget to be passed by majority
vote?

Because California governing system is so broken that it’s
possible to vote for an initiative that advances a good policy and still make
things worse.

You will want to watch this video!https: video?clipid=”5235392&topVideoCatNo=191217&autoStart=true”> Our retired head San Diego city librarian made $139,000 salary as an employee. She now receives $227,000 in pensions, PLUS has another major pension we can’t quantify. Contrast that with a Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps — a FOUR STAR general position. That general’s pension for 30 years often arduous and dangerous service is about $149,000 a year.

This mobile billboard is showing up at each debate and gathering, and is driving around town the rest of the time. Prop D proponents are not pleased!

Readers and contributors alike to Fox and Hounds have strong, well-thought out opinions – and plenty of ideas. Ideas from election finance reform, to motivating their neighbors to take public transportation, to improving our educational system and to ending road rage – any of which would make Planet Earth a more comfortable address.

What if you are one of those people with an idea, and it is an idea that requires more than a hundred characters to explain? Maybe even more than the 420 characters allowed in a Facebook post?