RIDER COMMENT: I think we Americans all are suffering from “unemployment fatigue.” We are sick and tired of discussing, pondering and complaining about this ongoing problem. But this reality is still a huge depressant on our economy – both economically and psychologically. Logically unemployment should still be the #1 issue in the November election – which is why Obama …
UCLA study guts the claim that HSR fosters economic growth
Yet another reputable study — this one reported in the LOS ANGELES TIMES — guts an underlying assumption of HSR believers. See the article below. Japan’s experience with HSR over 30 years demonstrates that “. . . as an engine of economic growth, [HSR] ‘will have only a marginal impact at best.’ ” Moreover, HSR would likely PROMOTE suburban sprawl, the …
CA vs. the Other States Fact Sheet — Updated
Breaking Bad: California vs. the Other States by Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters Version 1.815 Revised: 5 July, 2012 Updated version online at: http://open.salon.com/blog/Richard_Rider Phone: 858-530-3027 Facebook blog page: www.Facebook.com/Richard.Rider Here’s a depressing but documented comparison of California taxes and economic climate with the rest of the states. The news is breaking bad, and …
Death knell for public employee labor unions? Let’s hope so!
Superb commentary last month from columnist Jeff Jacoby of the BOSTON GLOBE. The Wisconson experience with reining in their public employee labor unions is a lesson for California — if we can learn from it. http://www.jeffjacoby.com/11828/the-end-nears-for-a-50-year-mistake The end nears for a 50-year mistake by Jeff Jacoby The Boston Globe June 10, 2012 IN RETROSPECT, there were two conspicuous giveaways …
New Report Says AB 32 Leading the State Down a Costly Path; Billions in Lost Revenue for Local Government
http://www.californiacitynews.org/2012/07/new-report-says-ab-32-leading-st-down-costly-path-billions-lost-revenue-local-govt.html New Report Says AB 32 Leading California Down a Costly Path; Billions in Lost Revenue for Local Government Business leaders and local government officials gathered in Sacramento June 28 to discuss the California Manufacturers and Technology Association’s long anticipated AB 32 (California Global Warming Solutions Act) cost impact report and investment survey results. In the absence of a full, …
The Bob Filner Biography the Left Wants to Hide
It occured to me that even many of my knowledgeable allies are not fully familiar with the historical degree of affiliation Bob Filner has with socialist and communist organizations. His background speaks for itself. Below is a comprehensive summary of Filner’s red-tinted political affinity for collectivist, tyrannical government. It’s clearly a biased piece, but that does not mean it is …
Socialist Sweden spends more on education than us? Nope.
This is an expanded version of a letter to the editor concerning education that I submitted to the U-T newspaper. It didn’t run, but no need for my research to go to waste. Dear U-T Editor: Teacher Sharon Collins’ letter selflessly calls for higher taxes for education, citing socialist Sweden as her shining light. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/21/letters-sd-schools-teachers-labor-pact/?print&page=all She didn’t do her homework. …
Gov Brown vetoes a paltry 0.14% of state budget – pathetic
A whopping 0.14% of the bloated state general fund budget vetoed by Brown. Sadly, this paltry line item veto amount continues the California governor bipartisan tradition of vetoing almost none of the spending. The traditional amount is about 0.25% — one quarter of one percent. Jerry couldn’t reach even this low benchmark. http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/06/gov-jerry-brown-vetoes-195-million-from-final-ca-budget.html
Pathetic 15 person left wing “rally” scores U-T media coverage
The U-T ran a story today (Monday) covering the Sunday downtown protest against the evil-Koch brothers and other rich folks reportedly meeting in an unknown area hotel to discuss funding limited government candidates and causes. Fair enough. Political rallies and protests by every side deserve media coverage. But a FIFTEEN PERSON protest? Come ON, man!! http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/24/rally-targets-kochs-political-influence/ “Rally targets Koch brothers’ …
The liberal apologists for the CA economy are wrong, wrong and wrong again
RIDER NOTE: Here’s a quality refutation of two columns that were written by liberal apologists — deniers who assert that the California economy is doing just fine (sound familiar?). ======================= http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2012/06/no-its-deniers-are-wrong/ No, It’s the Deniers who Are Wrong By Bill Watkins Executive Director of the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting at California Lutheran University Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 Crossposted …
CA Worker’s Comp Cost Soars 45.3% in Six Months
JUNE 12, 2012 7:27PM CA Worker’s Comp Cost Soars 45.3% in Six Months RIDER COMMENT: California state government controls Workers Comp rate increases to contain costs. And how’s that working out for ya, eh? Since January of this year, rate inceases of 45.3% have been approved. While accusing fingers will be pointed in different directions, the bottom line is that …
California unemployment fund is broke — and getting “broker” every day
California is broke. We all know that. But one component that deserves at least passing notice is the state unemployment fund. Surprise! It’s broke. So broke that it’s borrowed federal funds to keep paying people not to work. Now CA has to charge CA employers a payroll surcharge to pay the money back. It’s not a huge tax per employee, …
Taxpayer resistance to local California school bonds grows
The League of California Cities tracked voting outcomes of the California local tax and bond measures. The brief SACRAMENTO BEE story and a direct link to the League’s results are here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/06/nearly-two-thirds-of-local-tax-and-bond-measures-pass.html I found one aspect of the story a pleasant suprise. It’s refreshing that only 22 of the 34 school bond measures passed — 64.7%. Since the bar for …
Thanks to those who helped pass Prop D
I am using this forum to thank all of the people who helped us achieve the goal of becoming a Charter City, with the passage of Prop D. Specifically; I want to acknowledge John Hoy, John Gibson, Greg Brown, Darrin Mroz, and the Lincoln Club who did much of the heavy much of the heavy lifting in this campaign. Passing …
Taxpayer subsidized car battery companies failing
RIDER COMMENT: Obama’s environmental chrony capitalism continues to shine as a stirling example of central planning run amok. Elementary economics is a total mystery to our President. In this case, Obama funded a bunch of electric car battery companies with absolutely no consideration of electric car DEMAND. Hint: there ain’t none. Well not much. What demand exists is FAR, FAR …
City Leaders Lay Out Prop B Pension Reform Implementation Plan
“San Diegans expect results. We must implement Prop B without delay.” That was the message City leaders delivered today following the landslide approval of Proposition B at the ballot box Tuesday. More than 66 percent of voters endorsed the measure, otherwise known as Comprehensive Pension Reform, to eliminate traditional pensions for new employees and replace them with a 401(k)-style plan, similar …
Liberals hype Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election — until they realize that they are losers
Fun new ad — showing how critically important the Democrats claimed the Wisconsin recall election was — until they realized that they were going to lose. Suddenly the recall election outcome became no big deal. Michael Moore is one of the stars — inadvertently demonstrating that occasionally he CAN be funny. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/flashback-scathing-new-ad-uses-maddow-and-michael-moore-to-remind-how-important-recall-election-was/
New poll on HSR — voters would kill it if again on ballot
New poll: If another California HSR vote were held today, 59% would vote against it. With 8% undecided, it probably would end up going down by a 2-1 majority. http://www.cssrc.us/web/4/news.aspx?id=12294&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Live Blogging the Mayoral Debate
Excited to be live blogging today’s SOLD OUT (Wow and congrats!) Mayoral debate at the Town and Country. According to the wonderful daily updates from the registrar, 30% to 35% of votes have already been cast as of SATURDAY. Not sure we will hit the magic 50% number for mail in ballots but it is going to be close. Everything …
Gov Brown sends Democrats a message – In essence: “Fletcher is our man”
For you right-of-center Rostra supporters of Nathan Fletcher (even for the trolls!): You don’t need to believe Carl DeMaio backers concerning Fletcher’s pronounced move to the left. Believe the DEMOCRATS. Starting with Governor Jerry Brown. He’s made clear to Democrats that Fletcher will be their man in San Diego. See below. I’m not a fan of Jerry Brown, but in …
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