Category Archives: Politics

Smart Growth Vision

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

It is not an attractive one for those of us who love living in the suburbs and this two-part post on Exurbia Chronicles is a must read. Part One here, and Part Two here. An excerpt from Part One. “Every … Continue reading →

Posted in demographics, Environmentalism, Government, Politics

Environmentalism’s Dark Side

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Earth Day reminds us–as well as the successes–some of the horrors that have resulted from the movement it celebrates, as reported by the Washington Times. An excerpt. “Sunday was Earth Day, the annual jamboree of the green movement held worldwide since … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmentalism, History, Politics

Trouble at Gibson Ranch?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

That is what the Sacramento Bee is reporting, but you have to take into account that the accusers fought bitterly against Doug Ose assuming management control of Gibson Ranch, and my inclination—we strongly support Ose’s management—would be to give Ose … Continue reading →

Posted in ARPPS, Gibson Ranch, Government, Parks, Politics

Water for the Delta

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

The environmentalists leading the preparation of a new report on the Delta, noted in a story from the Sacramento Bee  , are focused on water being scarce, while the truth is that what is scarce is water storage to capture … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Environmentalism, Government, Hatcheries, Politics, Water

Facts & Ideology

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Fortunately, the former is out there to counter the latter, as in this article from the Wall Street Journal on global warming. An excerpt. “During a fundraiser in Atlanta earlier this month, President Obama is reported to have said: “It gets … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmentalism, Politics

Public Leadership Disaster

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

By increasing pensions many years ago way beyond the ability of government to pay—as reported by the Sacramento Bee—while remaining within some form of a balanced budget and putting resources, such as the Parkway, in even more desperate funding straits; the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Government, Politics

Water Meeting: Fear or Water?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

A recent column in Sacramento News & Review sets the record straight…it’s about water. An excerpt. “After reading the piece by Burt Wilson (“More water propaganda flowing,” SN&R Guest Comment, February 9), I’m not at all sure we were at … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Water

James Q. Wilson Dies

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Clearly, the greatest thinker on public policy issues over the past several decades and whose works I have relied on almost as long—he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in 2003 for his work … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics, Public Safety

Congress Does the Work

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

In a result that came from the hard-working members of the California congressional delegation, a significant water bill has passed the house, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. An excerpt. “The House approved a bill Wednesday that rewrites two … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmentalism, Politics, Water

World’s Scientists Continue Cooling to Global Warming

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

And the reason for that is the continuance of articles—and facts—such as this from the Wall Street Journal. An excerpt. “The interest generated by our Wall Street Journal op-ed of Jan. 27, “No Need to Panic about Global Warming,” is … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmentalism, History, Politics