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Mary Nichols the ‘rock star’ bureaucrat
America is supposed to be a democracy ruled by “We, the people.” Actually it’s rule by bureaucracy. The vast bureaus of federal, state and local governments run our lives, and there’s not much that can be done about it until
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Longevity increases pension problems
To the consternation of government pension planners, Americans just keep living longer. AP reported: NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are living longer than ever before, according to a new government report filled mostly with good news. U.S. life expectancy inched
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86 million private-sector workers support 148 million benefit takers
U.S. Census numbers tell why America’s economy is sluggish and likely headed downward again: There are just 86 million full-time private-sector workers supporting 148 million benefit-takers. So if you’re a full-time worker in the private sector, such as yours truly,
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Paul Ryan budget deal begs question: Why Republicans?
January will begin in earnest the California mid-term election cycle. Although Gov. Jerry Brown’s seat likely is secure, assuming he’s running for re-election, Republicans hope to gain seats in the California Legislature and in California’s delegation to the U.S. House
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U.S. unfunded liabilities really more than $200 trillion
In the past I’ve written here about the U.S. federal budget not being $17 trillion in the red, but more than $200 trillion (with a “t”). The calculations come not from some right-wing activist, but from Prof. Laurence Kotlikoff, a
Read MoreNFL tricking kids into signing up for Obamacare
June 24, 2013 By John Seiler I used to be a big sports fan. But except for sporadic games in the other professional leagues, the only one I follow anymore is the NFL. I don’t know why. The game is
Read MorePeter Schiff: economy about to collapse
June 20, 2013 By John Seiler Gov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature have been congratulating themselves for passing a budget on time and with a surplus. It’ll likely be the last time they do so for a long time.
Read MoreDemocrats also need to rethink policies
March 13, 2013 By John Seiler Since their drubbing in last November’s election, Republicans have been taking a lot of criticism about their polices, especially for California. We’ve done a good bit of it on our site. But Democrats also
Read MoreSkelton: GOP would win if it became just like Dems
Feb. 19, 2013 By John Seiler L.A. Times columnist George Skelton continues to amuse as he keeps telling Republicans they could win again if they just became like Democrats. After all, Democrats are winners, aren’t they? As the psychologists say,
Read MoreDan Morain disses Tom McClintock
Jan. 10, 2013 By John Seiler In my decades of reporting, I’ve met few public officials with the integrity of Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Eldorado Hills. In more than two decades in the Legislature, he was the only one who consistently
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