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John Seiler: Our great colleague Alan Bock died last week. Scott Horton conducted three interviews about him that now are online, with Steven Greenhut, Riverside bookstore owner and libertarian Gene Berkman, and myself. Alan was a principled and charitable person and a
Read MoreCA Dems Always Blame Wall Street
Steven Greenhut: What’s wrong with California? The answer is pretty obvious to any sane person. It’s a gorgeous state, great people, magnificent attractions, big cities, great weather, lovely beaches, etc. The state’s problem is its government, which is always nearly
Read MoreJim Silva's Hilarious Hypocrisy
Steven Greenhut: Assemblyman Jim Silva must think that Californians have extremely short memories and no sense of irony. The Republican from Huntington Beach has been a long-time union ally, someone who twice retroactively increased pensions while serving as Orange County
Read MoreWhen I Went To Harvard …
Steven Greenhut: Did I tell you about when I went to Harvard* (on a class trip in seventh grade)? I’m just kidding. I never had such a class trip and I certainly never attended Harvard. But politicians love to inflate
Read MoreExtremists Under the Bed!
John Seiler: The Extremists are Coming! In the comments section to my blog yesterday, “Recall Jerry Brown!” , are two related comments. Jeff Gallagher wrote: It’s clear that the Republicans have been unable to field a viable candidate [for governor]
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California Crossroads to Hell
John Seiler: According to legend, fabled bluesman Robert Johnson made a pact with the devil at a “crossroads” in Mississippi where he sold his soul to gain mastery of the blues. Eric Clapton long has played a version of Johnson’s
Read MoreAlan Bock, Hero Of Liberty
Steven Greenhut: I just heard that my former colleague, Alan Bock, passed away Tuesday night at age 67 after a long bout with cancer. Alan was a remarkable person, someone who had much influence on my thinking in the years
Read MoreSchwarzenegger's Sad Legacy
Steven Greenhut: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger betrayed the state and yet we’re supposed to be surprised that he also betrayed his family. It wasn’t that long ago that Schwarzenegger was touted by California Republicans as the last hope to save the
Read MoreCA Also Should Split from Arnold
John Seiler: Maria Shriver has split from ex-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger because she was tired of being treated badly and lied to, especially about his “love child.” California also should split from his policies. Although he’s gone from office, his seven
Read MoreRecall Gov. Jerry Brown!
John Seiler: I’ve had enough. Four and a half months of Gov. Jerry Brown, Part Deux, is four and a half months too much. Last October, even before he was elected, I was the first to demand: Recall Gov. Jerry
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