It seems to be a politician's paradise: Hordes of apathetic unconcerned potential slaves to the state. The good folks get the shaft along with the majority who could care less as long as they have their beer, cable TV, and potato chips.
Ron61, I must correct you on one thing: Out here in what is left of America, such bs will not pass muster. Washington has a privatized DMV, no inspection of vehicles, air so clean most of the state is exempt anyway, and tax and 2nd amendment rebels everywhere. (would I like to be even MORE free? YES) I love it here, however, knowing the alternatives, and you have my sympathaties, truly, for the abuse you are suffering down there. We had enough 11 years ago. several million CA folks have felt the same since 1988 or so, and fled the state.
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My babe has a message for you: She reminded me that we have a PART TIME legislature here, and this means MUCH reduced chance for mischief, and full time politicians. We also therefore have , proportionately, a much smaller sized state gov't. I know the career statists have a stranglehold down there in Cali, and like any good parasite, they will not let go until.. you get the picture....
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