by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
If you thought this column was about oil, you’re going to be disappointed. Drill is a word that also means a practice or exercise in preparation for the real thing – think fire drill or the endless “drills” conducted on ships to prepare the crew for battle or emergencies. But as [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
For those who work in the private sector, the dream of enjoying a comfortable retirement has become just that — a dream.
The impact of the recession continues to be brutal, especially on older workers.
“More than seven-in-ten (72 percent) workers over the age of 60 who said they are putting off their [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
We all know California is swimming in red ink and facing chronic budget troubles. The state deficit is at least $20 billion – again. Debt levels and overwhelming public pension obligations are unsustainable and, unfortunately, leaders in Sacramento cannot agree on how to tackle these problems.
There does seem to be agreement [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
A recent political cartoon showed an obese pig (representing unions) gorging itself on food. He is speaking to a skeleton, (representing taxpayers) and saying, “All you need to do is tighten your belt.” That pretty much sums up the way things are in California. Public employee unions are riding roughshod over [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
In communities across the nation, taxpayers are standing tall, gaining strength by reaching out to each other, and becoming a major force for the protection of our constitutional liberties.
This is the type of movement Howard Jarvis hoped would carry on long after his 1978 Proposition 13 revolution. In his book, I’m [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
Government employees have been described as “America’s Protected Class” for very good reason. For the most part, they are immune from the same competitive pressures that face those employed in the private sector. While the rest of us worry about hanging on to jobs, public employee union members complain when they [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
There is an old expression, “what am I, chopped liver?” that is employed – usually in a social setting – when one is being ignored. For all the harsh words, finger pointing and declarations of entitlement that fill the current budget debate, there is something strikingly absent from our political ruling [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
For a decade, California state government has spent more than it receives in revenue. The result? Our state has the lowest credit rating of all 50 states, we rank in the top four in unemployment, near the top in tax burden per capita, and we rank last or close to last [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
When California voters barely approved a $9.95 billion bond measure for High Speed Rail in 2008, they had no idea how soon they would learn the true meaning of the phrase “being railroaded.” As more about this project is revealed, the backlash from the public and political leadership is sure to [...]
by Jon Coupal | Sacramento
Californians are tired of hearing about government’s problems. Because they are struggling with their own crises – including record high unemployment, foreclosures and taxes – the last thing they want is more bad news from government. But want it or not, the bad news keeps coming.
After approving the largest tax increase [...]
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