Kurtis and Nathan both gave their thoughts on the Propositions so I’ll throw in mine. Last time the propositions warranted a look because it was such a mixed bag, not so this time. Quick run down:
1A – Extend tax increases for 2 more years with $16 billion coming out of tax payer pockets
1B – Takes [...]
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Coming down to the wire so I’ll post all these at once like The Blarg.
PROP 11 – REDISTRICTING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
PROP 12 – VETERANS’ BOND ACT OF 2008.
Take a minute to do a little exploring of the electoral districts in the Los Angeles area at this site. Congressional District 38 is my favorite, [...]
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PROP 9 – CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
PROP 10 – ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. BONDS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Busy week so I’m falling behind on the propositions. I’m starting to experience an acute episode of political fatigue so I’ll be happy once the process is over (not necessarily happy [...]
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PROP 8 – ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME–SEX COUPLES TO MARRY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Before you read any further, read this article by Al Rantel. Al is a gay talk show host on KABC here in Los Angeles and when it comes to issues of homosexuality I actually look to him for inside information, much like I [...]
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PROP 7 – RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Requires utilities, including government-owned utilities, to generate 20% of their power from renewable energy by 2010, a standard currently applicable only to private electrical corporations.
Raises requirement for utilities to 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2025.
That’s the big part of this proposition. If those goals aren’t met then [...]
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