California To Begin Holding More Of Your Paycheck

[dalegg 143]

Tax increases in California are not the answer. Liberals have run the state in to the ground with all their entitlement programs and payoffs to special interests.

That's a lie. Prop 13 has been around for 30 years. You can look at California's rankings in things like schools before Prop 13 and since it went into law. The fact is, California is like a country in of itself and so our budgets aren't going to be anywhere near a state like South Dakota. When we are having to close state parks, release thousands of inmates, cut fire and police budgets, then you know that the problem isn't with expenditure. But the Right Wing Extremists who have taken hold of the Republican Party in just about every state will continue pitching that snake oil. They've done the same thing in Arizona, which is heavily Republican. Tell my parents who've lived there most of their lives, that Arizona's budget problem is because of liberal spending...you'll get laughed out of town.

Demolishing the Prop. 13-is-the-devil myth once and for all

Actually, it's the 2/3 majority required to raise taxes provision within Prop 13 that I believe is the biggest obstacle. I'm not as keen on the property taxes, however, if you look at where our state ranked in terms of public schools, we've gone from being in the top 5 in the nation to being near the bottom ....a steady decline since Prop 13. It's not that clear cut though because consequently, another Proposition was passed to help ensure funding for schools, unfortunately without addressing how to actually raise the needed funds.

We need to get rid of the 2/3 majority requirement for raising taxes - first. We also need to move away from these voter initiatives - let the legislature do their job, which has been severely minimized by so many Propositions. And we need to come up with some radically new approaches to dealing with our budget....like establishing a state owned bank, like North Dakota, which would allow the state to create its own credit. If you look at how much of the budget is spent on interest alone, it is staggering.

First, voters need to be better informed that things they vote for will cost them money. Too many knuckeheads allowed in the booth.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Tax increases in California are not the answer. Liberals have run the state in to the ground with all their entitlement programs and payoffs to special interests.

That's a lie. Prop 13 has been around for 30 years. You can look at California's rankings in things like schools before Prop 13 and since it went into law. The fact is, California is like a country in of itself and so our budgets aren't going to be anywhere near a state like South Dakota. When we are having to close state parks, release thousands of inmates, cut fire and police budgets, then you know that the problem isn't with expenditure. But the Right Wing Extremists who have taken hold of the Republican Party in just about every state will continue pitching that snake oil. They've done the same thing in Arizona, which is heavily Republican. Tell my parents who've lived there most of their lives, that Arizona's budget problem is because of liberal spending...you'll get laughed out of town.

Demolishing the Prop. 13-is-the-devil myth once and for all

Actually, it's the 2/3 majority required to raise taxes provision within Prop 13 that I believe is the biggest obstacle. I'm not as keen on the property taxes, however, if you look at where our state ranked in terms of public schools, we've gone from being in the top 5 in the nation to being near the bottom ....a steady decline since Prop 13. It's not that clear cut though because consequently, another Proposition was passed to help ensure funding for schools, unfortunately without addressing how to actually raise the needed funds.

We need to get rid of the 2/3 majority requirement for raising taxes - first. We also need to move away from these voter initiatives - let the legislature do their job, which has been severely minimized by so many Propositions. And we need to come up with some radically new approaches to dealing with our budget....like establishing a state owned bank, like North Dakota, which would allow the state to create its own credit. If you look at how much of the budget is spent on interest alone, it is staggering.

First, voters need to be better informed that things they vote for will cost them money. Too many knuckeheads allowed in the booth.

Perhaps, some sort of test?

[dalegg 143]

Tax increases in California are not the answer. Liberals have run the state in to the ground with all their entitlement programs and payoffs to special interests.

That's a lie. Prop 13 has been around for 30 years. You can look at California's rankings in things like schools before Prop 13 and since it went into law. The fact is, California is like a country in of itself and so our budgets aren't going to be anywhere near a state like South Dakota. When we are having to close state parks, release thousands of inmates, cut fire and police budgets, then you know that the problem isn't with expenditure. But the Right Wing Extremists who have taken hold of the Republican Party in just about every state will continue pitching that snake oil. They've done the same thing in Arizona, which is heavily Republican. Tell my parents who've lived there most of their lives, that Arizona's budget problem is because of liberal spending...you'll get laughed out of town.

Demolishing the Prop. 13-is-the-devil myth once and for all

Actually, it's the 2/3 majority required to raise taxes provision within Prop 13 that I believe is the biggest obstacle. I'm not as keen on the property taxes, however, if you look at where our state ranked in terms of public schools, we've gone from being in the top 5 in the nation to being near the bottom ....a steady decline since Prop 13. It's not that clear cut though because consequently, another Proposition was passed to help ensure funding for schools, unfortunately without addressing how to actually raise the needed funds.

We need to get rid of the 2/3 majority requirement for raising taxes - first. We also need to move away from these voter initiatives - let the legislature do their job, which has been severely minimized by so many Propositions. And we need to come up with some radically new approaches to dealing with our budget....like establishing a state owned bank, like North Dakota, which would allow the state to create its own credit. If you look at how much of the budget is spent on interest alone, it is staggering.

First, voters need to be better informed that things they vote for will cost them money. Too many knuckeheads allowed in the booth.

Perhaps, some sort of test?

There is no way. I think Steven has a point actually. Special elections convulate things and most people don't vote for them because we aren't staying informed so a relatively small proportion of the population is deciding on things that are killing us. Partially our own fault. We elect these people to do this, and we should just let them do it. If they come up with bills that raise taxes and our beef is raising taxes, then it should just cost them at the polls. If they let infrastructure go to hell because they can't get revenue and our beef is pot holes, then that should cost them at the polls. Special elections are the devil

[dalegg 143]

Oh, and look at what just dropped in my E-Mail-

AUDIENCE: All CA-Based Los Angeles Division Employees

SUBJECT: New CA State Law Regarding Tax Withholding, Effective Nov 1

Dear Employees:

As of November 1, 2009, Assembly Bill 4.17 became law, essentially raising California state tax withholdings by 10%. For instance, if you had $10 taken out for state tax withholding, it will increase to $11. This affects only your state tax withholding, not federal tax withholding.

The new tax rate will be reflected in November 5 paychecks.

As always, check with your tax advisor on how you will be affected personally for this new rate and feel free to contact your HR Business Partner with any questions or concerns.

Best,

The HR Team

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Tax increases in California are not the answer. Liberals have run the state in to the ground with all their entitlement programs and payoffs to special interests.

That's a lie. Prop 13 has been around for 30 years. You can look at California's rankings in things like schools before Prop 13 and since it went into law. The fact is, California is like a country in of itself and so our budgets aren't going to be anywhere near a state like South Dakota. When we are having to close state parks, release thousands of inmates, cut fire and police budgets, then you know that the problem isn't with expenditure. But the Right Wing Extremists who have taken hold of the Republican Party in just about every state will continue pitching that snake oil. They've done the same thing in Arizona, which is heavily Republican. Tell my parents who've lived there most of their lives, that Arizona's budget problem is because of liberal spending...you'll get laughed out of town.

Demolishing the Prop. 13-is-the-devil myth once and for all

Actually, it's the 2/3 majority required to raise taxes provision within Prop 13 that I believe is the biggest obstacle. I'm not as keen on the property taxes, however, if you look at where our state ranked in terms of public schools, we've gone from being in the top 5 in the nation to being near the bottom ....a steady decline since Prop 13. It's not that clear cut though because consequently, another Proposition was passed to help ensure funding for schools, unfortunately without addressing how to actually raise the needed funds.

We need to get rid of the 2/3 majority requirement for raising taxes - first. We also need to move away from these voter initiatives - let the legislature do their job, which has been severely minimized by so many Propositions. And we need to come up with some radically new approaches to dealing with our budget....like establishing a state owned bank, like North Dakota, which would allow the state to create its own credit. If you look at how much of the budget is spent on interest alone, it is staggering.

First, voters need to be better informed that things they vote for will cost them money. Too many knuckeheads allowed in the booth.

Perhaps, some sort of test?

There is no way. I think Steven has a point actually. Special elections convulate things and most people don't vote for them because we aren't staying informed so a relatively small proportion of the population is deciding on things that are killing us. Partially our own fault. We elect these people to do this, and we should just let them do it. If they come up with bills that raise taxes and our beef is raising taxes, then it should just cost them at the polls. If they let infrastructure go to hell because they can't get revenue and our beef is pot holes, then that should cost them at the polls. Special elections are the devil

Yeah, California is screwy, when even the Governor's cabinet runs for office, and all. Too may fiefdoms. and a powerless legislature, with almost every move having to be approved by the voters. And, the state has become too big to manage.

Edited November 3, 2009 by Lone Ranger

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Tax increases in California are not the answer. Liberals have run the state in to the ground with all their entitlement programs and payoffs to special interests.

That's a lie. Prop 13 has been around for 30 years. You can look at California's rankings in things like schools before Prop 13 and since it went into law. The fact is, California is like a country in of itself and so our budgets aren't going to be anywhere near a state like South Dakota. When we are having to close state parks, release thousands of inmates, cut fire and police budgets, then you know that the problem isn't with expenditure. But the Right Wing Extremists who have taken hold of the Republican Party in just about every state will continue pitching that snake oil. They've done the same thing in Arizona, which is heavily Republican. Tell my parents who've lived there most of their lives, that Arizona's budget problem is because of liberal spending...you'll get laughed out of town.

Demolishing the Prop. 13-is-the-devil myth once and for all

Actually, it's the 2/3 majority required to raise taxes provision within Prop 13 that I believe is the biggest obstacle. I'm not as keen on the property taxes, however, if you look at where our state ranked in terms of public schools, we've gone from being in the top 5 in the nation to being near the bottom ....a steady decline since Prop 13. It's not that clear cut though because consequently, another Proposition was passed to help ensure funding for schools, unfortunately without addressing how to actually raise the needed funds.

We need to get rid of the 2/3 majority requirement for raising taxes - first. We also need to move away from these voter initiatives - let the legislature do their job, which has been severely minimized by so many Propositions. And we need to come up with some radically new approaches to dealing with our budget....like establishing a state owned bank, like North Dakota, which would allow the state to create its own credit. If you look at how much of the budget is spent on interest alone, it is staggering.

First, voters need to be better informed that things they vote for will cost them money. Too many knuckeheads allowed in the booth.

Perhaps, some sort of test?

There is no way. I think Steven has a point actually. Special elections convulate things and most people don't vote for them because we aren't staying informed so a relatively small proportion of the population is deciding on things that are killing us. Partially our own fault. We elect these people to do this, and we should just let them do it. If they come up with bills that raise taxes and our beef is raising taxes, then it should just cost them at the polls. If they let infrastructure go to hell because they can't get revenue and our beef is pot holes, then that should cost them at the polls. Special elections are the devil

Yeah, California is screwy, when even the Governor's cabinet runs for office, and all. Too may fiefdoms. and a powerless legislature, with almost every move having to be approved by the voters. And, the state has become too big to manage.

I agree there divide the state! Norcal / Socal

[Scott & Lai 12]

I agree there divide the state! Norcal / Socal

Or three states: Log, Fog & Smog

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I agree there divide the state! Norcal / Socal

Or three states: Log, Fog & Smog

lol