What is “Operation American Spring?”
By Skye Blue It is a mass protest that starts on May 16 in Washington DC. It cites crimes committed by high officials (of both major parties), demands their resignations, special prosecutors and new elections. Adherents say that they expect up to 1-10 million people and at least some will stay as long as it […]
Let Those Without Sin Cast the First Stone
. . . By Michael Greer In my entire lifetime I’ve never seen our country so angry, ugly, and divided. What baffles me most is why so many people don’t see, or won’t admit, this administration’s role in the dismal mood of the country. With 92 million Americans out of work, businesses closing, more people […]
Taxes–Lying in the Weeds
By Jon Coupal Once again it is time for taxpayers to get a good grip on their wallets because Sacramento politicians are looking to extend the “temporary” taxes imposed by Proposition 30, approved by voters less than two years ago. There is nothing more permanent than a temporary tax. They are as immortal […]
California’s Land and Water Wars–The Green Agenda to Destroy Your Property Rights
. . . By Michael Greer American Freedom Alliance’s conference, held at the Olympic Connection, was so full of information most of us don’t have, and desperately need, in order to form intelligent decisions about the direction of our country, it takes some time to process it all. The Conference started with a panel that […]
National Day of Prayer at VC Government Center
By George Miller A National Day of Prayer ceremony was held by the fountain at the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura on May 1st at lunch time. Event coordinators were Fawn and Joey Parish of Saticoy Church. There were 14 presentations scheduled, including a mime troupe, but over 20 pastors showed up and all […]
My Fair Share
By L. Neil Smith I can’t remember how it started, but I got into a “discussion” the other day with a fellow I’ve wanted to know better for quite a while, a member of the Fort Collins theatrical community presently working with us in _1776_. He’s interesting, unusual, and pretty obviously intelligent. At some point, […]
Is Sacramento playing favorites with tax credits?
By Jon Coupal Just two months ago this column criticized Sacramento for subsidizing those politically connected companies that are part of the “in” crowd with millions in tax credits while maintaining high taxes on less glamorous industries. Auto maker Tesla has recently been “gifted” $35 million in this fashion and both Democratic and Republican lawmakers […]
California legislature wants 47% corporate tax increase & cap on CEO pay
By George Miller Yeah, you read that right. The state that passed the largest tax increase in history not so long ago, now wants to increase the corporate tax rate by …. 47%. This would apply to the same corporations already running for the exits, or they may be trying to find them if they […]
