You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
GM Archive
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Decision time. Should funding be used for roads or HSR?
Posted on January 25, 2011 | 8 Comments“Nothing can mess up an automobile wheel alignment and a motorist’s disposition quite as quickly as a pothole.” Hitting a pothole at high speed increases the chance of damage to […] -
Toyota’s silent mule by Roy Exum
Posted on March 3, 2010 | 1 CommentDid you know GM is having recall problems too? As proud owners of three different model Toyota products, each of which are a pleasure to drive, I accept Mr. Exum’s […] -
Did the government screw up on the auto rebate program?
Posted on August 4, 2009 | 17 CommentsLet’s prime the pump and offer $3,500 to $4,500 rebate incentives to anyone turning in a clunker for a newer, higher mileage automobile. This will be one effective way to […] -
USA 2020 fact or fiction?
Posted on July 15, 2009 | 5 CommentsPresident for Life Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a Ralph’s supermarket in Arlington, VA on Wednesday evening and won a promise from the chain’s managing director to cut […] -
Just what the doctor ordered. Raise taxes and destroy the ailing auto industry
Posted on May 1, 2009 | 2 Comments“Ready fire, aim” sounds like members of our state legislature who raised our taxes and now hope to persuade us to pass Prop 1A with all their deceptive TV ads. […] -
GM Is it too late to turn the drums and save the brakes?
Posted on March 12, 2009 | 2 CommentsWhat were they thinking in the Mahogany Row executive Board Rooms of General Motors in Detroit? What went wrong? Did their executive staff miss a turn signal or proceed through […] -
Ford and GM stock. Cheaper than a cup of coffee or a gallon of gas
Posted on February 23, 2009 | 5 CommentsAs the Down Jones closed at 7,115 today, we realize that you can purchase a share of Ford stock (at $1.74) or G.M. (at $1.77) for less than the cost […] -
Can G.M. survive?
Posted on February 18, 2009 | 5 CommentsFounded by William “Billy” Durant on Sept 16, 1908, last year marked the Centennial for General Motors, the worlds second largest automaker. As we look back we find that in […] -
“Big 3” bailout. Perspective from Mr. Beau Boeckmann of the Galpin automotive group.
Posted on December 16, 2008 | 5 CommentsFollowing is an email indirectly received from Mr. Beau Boeckmann of the Galpin Automotive Group. While I have not seen it before I am told that the original was sent […] -
Another hearing related to the “big 3” federal bailout request
Posted on December 6, 2008 | 2 CommentsNo matter where you live in this country you are surely aware of Ford, G.M. and Chrysler CEO’s recent Congressional testimony. What you have not seen on network or cable […] -
Taxpayers. Where should we draw the line on federal bailouts?
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 6 CommentsThe proposed government bailouts have too many zeros for me to keep up with. We now hear that Freddie Mac just posted a $25.3 billion loss in the third quarter […] -
The Three Bears need a Merger!
Posted on November 10, 2008 | No CommentsAmerican Industry is in a sorry state. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all want a Federal Bail Out…….”Retooling Cash”. The number started at $25 Billion and now that number has […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…