Do You Want California to be Like Cuba? (public school, standard of living)

[tikkasf]

Originally Posted by expatCA

Some, but in his first time as Governor he created the problems with Gov't Unions and their power CA now has to deal with. He has not done a thing to fix that mistake.

I don't think you will find a state that does not have a public employee unions.....some have more unionized members then others.

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[AlongTheI-5]

Originally Posted by expatCA

Why does CA not have any decent candidates for Governor?

Hasn't had any for years. Kinda like the Presidential candidates for decades.

That's because we have the best government money can buy. Both major parties.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by AlongTheI-5

That's because we have the best government money can buy. Both major parties.

Hm! I remember Gray Davis campaigning on the basis of "Experience money can't buy!" The truth was his entire administration was experience ONLY money could buy. When Davis' campaign came out with his claim my wife and I, both of us political and legislative analysts, had many a good laugh as the low-information voters rushed him into office. Most of you know the rest.

As with almost all things political, follow the money!

As to the original question, "No!" My wife and I, both natives of California, don't want the state to become like Cuba. Between us we still have five daughters, nine grandchildren and a great grand living there. We're too old to mount a Bay of Pigs type offensive to overthrow a totalitarian government for the sakes of our families. On the other hand, it might be fun to try!

[CaliforniaGal]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

Hm! I remember Gray Davis campaigning on the basis of "Experience money can't buy!" The truth was his entire administration was experience ONLY money could buy. When Davis' campaign came out with his claim my wife and I, both of us political and legislative analysts, had many a good laugh as the low-information voters rushed him into office. Most of you know the rest.

As with almost all things political, follow the money!

Follow the money is right...:-)

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGal

Follow the money is right...:-)

Imagine a politician who has not been bought and paid for.

[Hippityhop]

Originally Posted by V8 Vega

Vote Newson or DeLong in for governor.

Have you ever been to Cuba?

[AlongTheI-5]

Nobody wants our politicians bought and paid for more than Citizens United, a conservative activist group.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

Hm! I remember Gray Davis campaigning on the basis of "Experience money can't buy!" The truth was his entire administration was experience ONLY money could buy. When Davis' campaign came out with his claim my wife and I, both of us political and legislative analysts, had many a good laugh as the low-information voters rushed him into office. Most of you know the rest.

As with almost all things political, follow the money!

As to the original question, "No!" My wife and I, both natives of California, don't want the state to become like Cuba. Between us we still have five daughters, nine grandchildren and a great grand living there. We're too old to mount a Bay of Pigs type offensive to overthrow a totalitarian government for the sakes of our families. On the other hand, it might be fun to try!

Bet those who voted for him will never admit they were wrong.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by AlongTheI-5

Nobody wants our politicians bought and paid for more than Citizens United, a conservative activist group.

Both parties are bought and paid for. So far the only candidate that hasn't been is ........... Trump.

[blam]

Why is it always Cuba or Venezuela and never Denmark or New Zealand?