Some rather interesting requirements imposed for flying. It declares, “If you plan to fly out of the state, federal regulations mandate that all adult passengers (ages 18+) must provide a valid state or federal photo ID that includes the passenger’s […]
Local Government
San Francisco Leaders Defend Redevelopment Agencies
I would like to see all the local government leaders involved in trying to defend redevelopment to lose their re-election campaigns, whenever they may be. Except who has a vested interest enough who could afford to support such an effort? […]
The Social Justice Opportunity of the Century
Much to the surprise of all of us, the new governor of California, Jerry Brown, has proposed shutting down all redevelopment agencies in the state. The reason for this is that a city (or probably a county, where a county […]
Schrag on Voters’ Muddled Thinking
Peter Schrag is a man of the left, but he is strikingly honest here on the desire of Californians for well funded education in the face of lower taxes. Even more interesting is his theory that after Proposition 13, “fiscal […]
Marc Ambinder of The Atlantic finds…
Marc Ambinder of The Atlantic finds something actually positive in Schwarzenegger’s legacy. An achievement on Ambinder’s part. Read: “Judgement Day” by Marc Ambinder at The Atlantic
Back to the Nineties
The current election results are making us remember 1994, when also, under a Democratic President, and with health care issues in the air, the Republicans won control of the U S House of Representatives. I’m concerned with social issues, and […]
Respectable ‘conservatives’ are Becoming More Open to ‘Metropolitan Government’
The article in the Wall Street Journal shows us that some respectable ‘conservatives’ are becoming more open to ‘metropolitan government.’ I would actually not have a problem with this as long as the ‘metro’ government were a kind of super-county, […]
Church Fights Back After…
So much for the libertarian reputation of Goldwater’s state! Related: “Church Fights Back After Arizona Town Bans Home Bible Study” at FOXNews.com
And We Expect Libertarian Politics From…
And we expect libertarian politics from Arizona? What would Barry Goldwater do? Related: “Church Fights Back After Arizona Town Bans Home Bible Study” from FoxNews.com
Aesthetics and “Property Values” Even Dethrone Technology
Aesthetics and “property values” even dethrone technology, one of the American gods! Related: LA Times: Court says cities have the right to bar telecommunications towers