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During the last several decades, liberal Democrats have dominated California politics, but the pinnacle of their power was reached in the first years of this century. Gray Davis was Governor, all 5 statewide offices were held by Democrats and both state legislatures were dominated by Democrats. California had become the Petri dish of liberal wish fulfillment.
Budgets were crafted on [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Budgets, Economics, Government Blunders at 5:00 PM UTC
Two months ago I predicted that the “Cash For Clunkers” program would not produce the results trumpeted by the Obama administration. Rather, it would be yet another government boondoggle. Well, lo and behold, the Wall Street Journal just this Sunday past confirmed the lunacy of destroying assets as a way to create wealth. Here’s what [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Best Of the Web, Economics, Government Blunders at 6:40 PM UTC
To the surprise of no one, early Wednesday morning the Temecula City Council approved the controversial Summerhouse project. Despite the passionate opposition of hundreds of residents who live in close proximity to the proposed 100+ low income units, Temecula’s self-proclaimed experts rubber stamped their foregone conclusion. It’s a sad day for government of, by, and for the people.
The [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Government Blunders, Politics at 8:54 AM UTC
McClintock on Cap and Trade legislation:
Following is the text of a July 10, 2009 speech by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-California). He was previously a California State Senator. Congressman Tom McClintock offered remarks in Washington, D.C., on Friday to the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Pacific Research Institute that clearly illustrate why California is facing such a large fiscal [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Best Of the Web, Energy, Government Blunders, Video at 2:15 PM UTC
If you thought the Bush administration was invasive, watch the video…
The “Cash for Clunkers” overwhelming success shouldn’t have caught the government off-guard. Increasing the value of creaking crates by four-fold or more provided all the incentive 250,000 Americans needed to unload their aging rides. Congress is so pleased that the first billion dollars allocated has been claimed [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Government Blunders, Obama Presidency, Video at 6:17 PM UTC
Included in President Obama’s healthcare proposal is the onerous notion of paying for abortions with taxpayer money. Until now, the federal government has had the good sense to understand just how repugnant abortion is to many Americans. While defending a woman’s right to chose, neither Bill nor Hillary Clinton proposed government-funded abortions. However, Obama’s hard charge to [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Abortion, Government Blunders, Obama Presidency at 4:11 PM UTC
The National Debt Road Trip:
Paul Krugman, noted columnist for the New York Times, has come out in favor of another stimulus plan. The proverbial feather could knock me down. How can such a smart man be so wrong? I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. America’s intelligentsia of the 1920s and 1930s bought communism hook, line and [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Economics, Government Blunders, Obama Presidency, Taxation, Video at 6:59 PM UTC
Making things worse:
Governments all over America are struggling during this economic downturn. Without exception, less economic activity means fewer dollars available for public expenditures. And, because most municipalities and states in our fair land spend as much or more than they receive in good times, a recession like this one means red ink by the [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Budgets, Economics, Government Blunders, Taxation at 11:51 AM UTC
Is sound produced by a falling tree if no living thing is within earshot? Philosophers have debated this and other abstruse questions for, well, too long. However, the conundrum lends itself to contemporary American political machinations. Trees, in the form of unmistakable governmental blunders, are plopping down all over the place, yet no one seems to appreciate the inevitable consequences certain to hammer Americans [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as American Dependence, Budgets, Economics, Government Blunders, Obama Presidency at 5:26 PM UTC
Don’t believe in the ability to see the future? Watch this 50-year-old video and be prepared to change your mind:
George Will discusses why California’s nightmare will not end anytime soon. This is required reading if you reside in the (formerly) Golden State:
“Liberal Lab Confirms Conservatism”
By George Will, published May 3, 2009
“California’s increasingly severe and largely [...]
Posted by Jerry Pomeroy as Best Of the Web, Government Blunders, Video at 1:14 PM UTC