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Three governors, three masters of destruction

Post author:Mark
Post published:October 14, 2025
Post category:Opinion

California: Newsom and Proposition 47’s Legacy Policy Context: Newsom, a progressive Democrat, has supported decarceration and rehabilitation-focused policies, notably defending Proposition 47 (2014), which reduced penalties for low-level theft and drug offenses. Critics argue this fostered a perception of leniency, spiking shoplifting and burglaries.Crime Surge and Reversals: Shoplifting rose 28% from 2019-2023, with San Francisco and LA seeing retail losses of $4B annually. High-profile store closures (e.g., Target in SF, 2021) were partly blamed on theft, though e-commerce also factored. By 2025, Newsom’s 2024 anti-crime package (10 bills, including felony charges for serial theft) cut shoplifting 15% and…

The short sighted Newsom wants be the president, LMAO!

Post author:Mark
Post published:October 4, 2025
Post category:Opinion

I asked Grok a question about the L.A. Fires. The burned-out home lots; are the owners still paying the full property tax?Grok: In summary, while owners aren't stuck paying full taxes on nonexistent homes, proactive steps are essential to secure reductions and deferrals. If your property is in an affected area, contact the assessor immediately to confirm status—relief is designed to ease recovery, not burden victims further.Me:I thought so. It was short-sighted not to protect that billion of dollars tax stream. It was like having a flock of geese that lay golden eggs, but the owner allowed…

Gavin killed the geese that laid golden eggs.

Post author:Mark
Post published:January 17, 2025
Post category:Opinion

The recent fires in Los Angeles have devastated areas like Pacific Palisades and Malibu, where homes of the rich and famous were destroyed. At the last estimate, 12,000 structures have been destroyed, not residents. If I were the governor of California, I would have prioritized protecting those homes, regardless of the cost. I would view each of these homes as a goose that lays golden eggs, given their significant contribution to the state's economy. The average property tax income from these beachfront homes is about $150,000 annually, significantly higher than the state average of $75,000.The state has…