Comments Off on Damages From the Illinois “Advertising-Nexus” law Illinois enacted an “Advertising-Nexus” tax law yesterday, triggering some serious negative consequences — while collecting no additional sales taxes. Here’s a quick summary of the law’s impact:
One of the “Advertising Nexus” tax bills (pending in the California legislature) is scheduled for hearing tomorrow (Monday) in Sacramento. Yesterday, I found this editorial on the American Booksellers’ web site, and was annoyed enough to write this reply: Read more »
Comments Off on Unity vs. “Divide and Conquer” In response to a financial crisis fueled by corporate greed, Republicans now seek to further empower corporations and disenfranchise voters. Read more »
Today, I took a long walk in Hayward, and I was outraged to see how many campaign signs are illegally posted on public property, and on vacant private lots. Starting today, when I have time, I’m going to start pulling down signs that are obviously posted illegally. Most of these will be signs for Nadia Lockyer, who is the most prolific campaign-sign lawbreaker I’ve noticed. Read more »
I’m annoyed by “recycling poachers” who leave a mess when they raid our trash and recycling bins. But these poachers leave economic damage, too, as their profits represent losses for our communities. Read more »
When I first read the headlines this morning, I was confused and a bit angry: national political figures (South Carolina Representative and House Minority Whip James Clyburne and White House advisor David Axelrod) viciously criticized Alvin Greene, the winner of the South Carolina Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate, and called for him to withdraw from the race. Some claim that his victory was “not legitimate” and that he is a “GOP plant.” Read more »
Comments Off on Should We Vote for Candidates Who Haven’t Voted? Meg Whitman wants California Republicans to vote for her on June 8 to become the next GOP nominee for governor — even though she admits that she never voted until 2002 (at age 46, a scant 28 years after she reached voting age), and only registered as a Republican in 2007.
Is it fair to judge a candidate for political office based on their voting history? What about past government service, or community service? Should we exempt billionaire CEOs from mundane civic duties?
I’m trying to figure out who deserves my votes for Hayward City Council, and I’m having some real trouble deciding. There are only three serious candidates (for two open seats): Sara Lamnin, Marvin Peixoto, and Mark Salinas. Read more »
What are the options for “low-cost surveillance camera” setups? Read more »
Comments Off on Perverse Incentives “Perverse incentives” is a phrase I seem to use quite often, lately. We create (or accept) the perverse incentives that create the perverse outcomes we detest. Read more »
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