Posted on 05/14/2010 4:43:29 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture
On the Propositions:
Prop. 13. Seismic Retrofits. YES: Earthquake proofing your house shouldn’t trigger a tax increase until you’re ready to sell. Any questions?
Prop. 14. Distorted Primary. NO: This was the result of the corrupt deal for the tax increase engineered by Abel Maldonado that included this measure to by-pass party primaries in a manner Maldonado believed would enhance his future election prospects. Instead of voters of each party putting their best candidate forward, this jerry-rigged system is designed to disguise the difference between the parties and force those pesky third parties off the general election ballot entirely.
Prop. 15. Taxpayer Funded Elections. NO: The real purpose of this measure is to allow the legislature to tap taxpayers to finance political campaigns. Jefferson said it best: “To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.”
Prop. 16. Utility Elections. YES: Cash-guzzling city governments have been taking over the territory of utilities through eminent domain and PG&E wants to put it to a vote. This measure gives you the choice upon whose mercy your future electricity bills will depend: the monopoly of city hall or the monopoly of your utility. Here’s a better idea: restore the freedom of individual consumers to choose among competing providers who actually have to earn their business. Alas, that part was left out by the suits at PG&E.
Prop. 17. Insurance Rates. YES: A simple question: should drivers be able to take their “continuous coverage” discount with them when they change insurance companies? A simpler question: why are our laws such a micro managing mess that we have to vote on something as self-evident as this in the first place?
On the statewide races:
For Governor, Steve Poizner: Steve had the courage to support Arizona’s decision to enforce our immigration laws when Meg Whitman cut and ran. He opposes the bank bailouts, rampant borrowing and environmental extremism that Meg Whitman embraces. And unlike Whitman, Steve Poizner was never “a huge fan” of radical leftist Van Jones. This time, let’s have a governor from the Republican wing of the Republican Party.
For Lt. Governor, Sam Aanestad: Sam was my seatmate for many years in both the Assembly and the Senate. He never wavered from his devotion to Republican principles of limited government. Abel Maldonado broke his signed taxpayer pledge and bears responsibility not only for the biggest tax increase in California’s history, but also the budgets that ran California off the fiscal cliff. No single race on the ballot more clearly defines the difference between the Party of Reagan and the Party of Schwarzenegger.
For Attorney General, John Eastman: I worked with John Eastman at the Claremont Institute – a public policy think tank devoted to restoring American founding principles to the public policy debate. John is a nationally renowned Constitutional advocate and scholar whose leadership is desperately needed in the Attorney General’s office. Imagine having an Attorney General who not only respects the Constitution but who understands and reveres it.
For Insurance Commissioner, Anybody But Villines. Mike Villines was another of the sell-out Republican votes on the massive tax increase that crushed what was left of our state’s economy last year, after signing a no-new-taxes pledge. Liars don’t belong in government.
For U.S. Senate, Chuck DeVore: Chuck is a conservative’s conservative who has always stood on principle, even when it has meant standing virtually alone. I’ve never heard him give a speech without thinking “I wish I’d said that.” I rank him up there with Sam Aanestad as one of the finest people I’ve had the opportunity to serve with in the legislature. He would become an instant leader in the United States Senate.
No, of course not. That's not even the point.
As a matter fact, I am not even really "sick of Sarah". I am sick of the subject of Sarah. I am sick of everything on the planet, including the weather, being used as a reason to talk about Srah, positively or negatively. Sarah Palin is just not that damn interesting or important enough to turn into an obsession.
Subject: "CA: Tom McClintock Ballot Recommendations (June 8, 2010 primary election), " It's got absolutely nothing to with Sarah Palin, but it's already turned into the Palinistas vs the anti-Palinistas, like its some holy war.
Actually not. Her name 1st came up on post #9 & didn't stop.
No reference to the office. Discussing partisans. In this specific case, Republican presidential candidates claiming conservative credentials.
My view is that George Walker Bush, 43rd President of the United States, gets all the credit that he deserves and is entitled to the respect that comes with the office.
Tom did not have the votes. He needs to come to grips with this fact.
Completely agree. Tom & Poizner have worked together before, so he is a known quantity.
You're means you are. How is it dishonest to say she 'quit' when she 'quit? And in what weird little universe does one post referring to her 'quitting' constitute continual posting.
Do yourself a favor and don't further embarrass yourself by replying. You're (see...you are!) not up to it.
Ping
nope. Just not Aanestad.
Yeah, I'll send out a memo on that.
Prop. 17. Insurance Rates. YES: A simple question: should drivers be able to take their “continuous coverage” discount with them when they change insurance companies? A simpler question: why are our laws such a micro managing mess that we have to vote on something as self-evident as this in the first place?He's asking us? Who wrote the law preventing it?
Poizner supports a part-time legislature, something California had until November, 1966. http://articles.latimes.com/2004/aug/08/opinion/op-jeffe8
Perfection is limited and static. If people thought there was a perfect candidate, they would worship him/her, like all the mouth-breathers who idolize Obama. This is dangerous. (Stalin, Hitler, Mao, anyone?) We were made to worship Jesus Christ, the God-Man. He is the only sinless human being. He was able to do such because of his divinity and his constant communication with His Father. We need to pray for Mrs. Palin and all our political leaders.
“For U.S. Senate, Chuck DeVore: Chuck is a conservative’s conservative who has always stood on principle, even when it has meant standing virtually alone. I’ve never heard him give a speech without thinking “I wish I’d said that.” I rank him up there with Sam Aanestad as one of the finest people I’ve had the opportunity to serve with in the legislature. He would become an instant leader in the United States Senate.”
B U M P !!
There are slim pickings for conservatives in the governors race this year, and in California campaigns by necessity must be waged on the airwaves. Advantage Whitman.
I love Tom, wish he were on the top of the state's ballot instead of Meggy and Stevie.....But wait.....There are a few others on the ballot on June 8. Why are they not considered?
About two months ago, our group first met one of these "other" candidates and were, and are,very impressed by his openness and honesty....and by his conservative and constitutional values. Believe me, we questioned him mercilessly on many issues vital to the future of our state and nation, and he was spot on with every answer.
Trouble is, these "other" people don't have the millions of Poizner, or the billions of Whitman to throw around and buy the title of Governor, thereby soothing their tremendous ego, as Arnold did. All they have is a message and integrity....two things that the front runners seriously lack!
Dismiss them if you will, but at least take a look and a listen before you do.
Ken Miller will be appearing at a rally or a Tea Party near you in the coming 3 1/2 weeks. Be there!
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