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UC Imposes PC Smoking Ban
John Seiler: Even though it’s advertised as a health measure, smoking bans actually are Politically Correct posturing. They say, “I’m better than you. You’re a working-class schlub for smoking. I’m an elitist, over-educated, Politically Correct snob. Stop enjoying yourself.” You
Read MoreCA Should Sell Univ. Football Teams
John Seiler: To avoid bankruptcy, any sensible business or family begins selling things: cars, TVs, computers, office furniture, etc. Otherwise, the stuff might be sold anyway at a bankruptcy auction. Not California. The state owns billions of dollars of property
Read MoreCA Running Massive Cash Deficit
JAN. 12, 2012 By CHRISS STREET The California state government’s general fund is running a staggering cash deficit of $21 billion on an $88.5 billion budget. The number comes from Controller John Chaing just-released financial statement for December 2011. The
Read MoreLAO: Brown Numbers Don’t Compute
JAN. 12, 2012 By JOHN SEILER Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal contains more smoke than a forest fire. More mirrors than a funhouse. And more empty promises than a presidential candidate’s platform. So much for his solemn pledge, in his
Read MoreRice Talks of World Shocks in Sacto
Valerie Starr: Condoleeza Rice spoke to a packed house last night at the Sacramento Speaker Series at the Community Center. Knowing that Rice played such a large role in history, her biography lasted more than five minutes. She is best
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