Comments on: California Politics http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/ Neil Kramer is a writer in Los Angeles (well, New York now). Citizen of the Month is his blog. Make yourself at home. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:35:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Marge http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220999 Marge Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:31:08 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220999 marriage/juggling...same thing. Either way a sport one should not take up without considerable training and a good helmet. When did politics become more about money than social issues? Why is our society so accessible via the various ad medias? Funny how you were just talking about whether or not to take up ads in your blog. marriage/juggling…same thing. Either way a sport one should not take up without considerable training and a good helmet.

When did politics become more about money than social issues? Why is our society so accessible via the various ad medias? Funny how you were just talking about whether or not to take up ads in your blog.

]]> By: Dagny http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220428 Dagny Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:56:39 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220428 I only sign the petitions if the guy is really cute... I only sign the petitions if the guy is really cute…

]]> By: Los Angelista http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220352 Los Angelista Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:48:29 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220352 I figure we have plenty of casinos right now <i> plus</i> the lottery and our state budget is still in the crapper. So I can't imagine we'd be any better off with even more casinos. But some fat cats will probably be very happy with more casinos. I heard on the radio today that the tribes have spent $100 million on ads promoting it. Something in the milk ain't clean with that one. I figure we have plenty of casinos right now plus the lottery and our state budget is still in the crapper. So I can’t imagine we’d be any better off with even more casinos. But some fat cats will probably be very happy with more casinos. I heard on the radio today that the tribes have spent $100 million on ads promoting it. Something in the milk ain’t clean with that one.

]]> By: Neil http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220340 Neil Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:17:12 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220340 Los Angelelista -- for instance, the controversial Indian casino proposition -- for the life of me, I have no idea which side is telling me the truth or will be more helpful for society? Los Angelelista — for instance, the controversial Indian casino proposition — for the life of me, I have no idea which side is telling me the truth or will be more helpful for society?

]]> By: Los Angelista http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220330 Los Angelista Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:44:15 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220330 When I first moved to Cali, I was so confused by the proposition thing. That's not how we do things back home in Chicago where your legs just get broken in under the table deals. After ten years, I'm still confused. So I just vote "no" to 95% of them. When I first moved to Cali, I was so confused by the proposition thing. That’s not how we do things back home in Chicago where your legs just get broken in under the table deals.

After ten years, I’m still confused. So I just vote “no” to 95% of them.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220267 Lisa Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:40:52 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220267 It was probably one of those sneaky "if you sign this, you're really agreeing to the other thing too" sorts of deals. Those petitioners suck! Get a real job!! It was probably one of those sneaky “if you sign this, you’re really agreeing to the other thing too” sorts of deals. Those petitioners suck! Get a real job!!

]]> By: Neil http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220262 Neil Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:43:12 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220262 Danny -- Did you know that these people get paid? That was a big disappointment. I was always feeling guilty about how dedicated these people were to their cause -- whatever cause -- to stand outside a supermarket and ask for signatures! Danny — Did you know that these people get paid? That was a big disappointment. I was always feeling guilty about how dedicated these people were to their cause — whatever cause — to stand outside a supermarket and ask for signatures!

]]> By: Danny http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220260 Danny Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:29:21 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220260 Are you saying that it was the SAME woman who was trolling for signatures for an anti-gay initiative AND one about renewable energy resources? Was she evaluating people as they walked out of the store as to which one she should bring up to them? What an idiot, I'm glad you didn't sign anything. Are you saying that it was the SAME woman who was trolling for signatures for an anti-gay initiative AND one about renewable energy resources? Was she evaluating people as they walked out of the store as to which one she should bring up to them? What an idiot, I’m glad you didn’t sign anything.

]]> By: mommy zombie http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220225 mommy zombie Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:20:17 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220225 I, once, a million years ago had that woman's job. Its made me distrust propositions. That said, a few years ago, here was a fantastically ridiculous proposition on the SF ballot that had to do with making the wealthiest top 5% of residents pay for public mental health services. It was so insanely wacky, and I am sure unconstitutional or illegal somehow, that it renewed my faith in all things propositioned. Though seriously, the whole proposition thing ends up being so much about access to money, marketing and media its hugely problematic. Also, "Hi" I am a loyal lurker and decided to join in the fun!!! Love your writing and observations- at least most of the time *smile* I, once, a million years ago had that woman’s job. Its made me distrust propositions. That said, a few years ago, here was a fantastically ridiculous proposition on the SF ballot that had to do with making the wealthiest top 5% of residents pay for public mental health services. It was so insanely wacky, and I am sure unconstitutional or illegal somehow, that it renewed my faith in all things propositioned.

Though seriously, the whole proposition thing ends up being so much about access to money, marketing and media its hugely problematic.

Also, “Hi” I am a loyal lurker and decided to join in the fun!!! Love your writing and observations- at least most of the time *smile*

]]> By: Stacy http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220217 Stacy Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:28:15 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/01/31/california-politics/#comment-220217 I'm a California ex-pat who is always proselytizing against the proposition system......I'll be having my government students read your post as yet another piece n the case against "direct democracy." I’m a California ex-pat who is always proselytizing against the proposition system……I’ll be having my government students read your post as yet another piece n the case against “direct democracy.”

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