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ParticipantOP: You would probably be better off in Temecula.
Better schools and a family christian atmosphere.
May 17, 2012 at 10:09 PM in reply to: OT: If it sucks to be at a UC or CSU school now…Wait a few more months #744028ParticipantThe main point to take away from this article, is that the public employee unions and their cronies are very shrewd, do not underestimate their ability to ram new taxes down the throat of an already over burdened California populace.
On top of that excessive burden, a recession is on the way, if not already here.
And remember, there are many many people in California who depend on the welfare of the state ranging from gov’t workers to lazy bums.
And these people are all to happy to take all the money they can get from guys like me who toil along in the productive private sector (who btw have already taken substantial reductions in benefits and salaries).
This is as much about wealth distribution than anything else. The governor is a socialist.
Participant[quote=sdsurfer]
Is’nt there any sort of business minded person that can somehow create some revenue in this great state without taxing the people to the point they want to leave?
I mean seriously…raise taxes? is that the best you can do to solve the spending problem? How long did it take to come up with that one. Is that why we hired you for this job Jerry? To find the most obvious way in the world to raise money. Sorry bud…you fail. Go back to business school and learn something new before you present any more grand ideas.[/quote]
Yes, and here is the solution (to all of these problems):
1. Drastically reduce state/local gov’t worker benefits/salaries
2. Reduce the number of state/local gov’t workers through privatization
3. Make California a more business friendly state through deregulation – get rid of these BS boards (staffed with Sacramento political goons) that stand in the way of business development.
In other words, start deregulating.
4. Reduce taxes in the state, do not raise taxes
5. Severely curtail entitlement programs
6. Take away collective bargaining for public employee unions
7. Make the assembly part time and drastically reduce their per diem and benefits/salaries
California should declare bankruptcy if necessary to achieve these goals.
Participant[quote=poorgradstudent]
I’m still torn on Brown’s specific proposal, although I agree that “We can’t balance this budget with cuts alone”. I think aspects of it reek of mediocre compromise, but I don’t hate it overall.[/quote]Yes, we can balance the budget with cuts. Cut pensions, benefits for public employees NOW. Break the stranglehold public employee unions have on this state. California public employees/unions have bankrupted California.
Start privatizing state/local gov’t jobs wherever possible.
“California is exceptional in many ways when it comes to taxing its residents. The state has the highest statewide sales tax in the country, currently 8.25%. It also has the highest tax on gas, charging 46.6 cents per gallon. ”
ParticipantThese tax increases are primarily for public employee(s)/unions.
We’re already taxed enough, Sacramento has a big spending problem, not a revenue problem.
Significantly cut public employee benefits and salaries.
Sadly, many will fall for the public employee unions tactics and vote for this tax increase to further line the pockets of public employees.
Participant[quote=flu]
BMW and Porsche is more my cup of tea though..[/quote]
I found this MT luxury comparison revealing:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1205_sport_luxury_sedan_comparison/
If you don’t want to read the article, allow me to quote:
1ST PLACE: BMW 328i Sport Line
That’s First Place With a Competition-Killing Bullet
By: Jonny LiebermanAs mentioned, we sat around screaming at each other for over an hour trying to determine if the Buick was in fact a lamer duck than the Infiniti. We spent all of three minutes declaring the BMW best in test and best in class. This is not just a win for the 328i; it’s a massacre. A slaughter. Doomsday. Armageddon. I say this with a straight face: There is no competition. Not only was the BMW’s first-place finish never in question, but I can’t remember a comparison test with such lopsided results. Honestly, we had a hard time finding bad things to say. Aside from the as-tested price (see above!), the worst anyone could come up with is that the new 2.0-liter twin-scroll I-4 sounds like a diesel. But, as Evans logs, “That’s hardly a complaint,” and you only hear the clatter-clatter-clatter at idle. Let’s call it the sound of efficiency. As for the good stuff, well, our notebooks were boiling over.
Here’s a sampling. Kiino: “Does everything well. The epitome of a luxury sport sedan.” Evans: “What a car. There really isn’t anything this car does wrong.” Jurnecka: “Last week I was telling a buddy (and huge BMW fan) that there isn’t a single new BMW I’d even consider buying these days. I was wrong. I’d buy this car.” Febbo: “Maybe the most impressive thing about the BMW is that there is no superfluous stuff. They just built a really solid car.” Martinez: “Seriously, where’s the M badge?” Kong: “BMW wants to make my life difficult with a shocking product that is as good as it’s been hyped.” Nishimoto: “BMW does what it does best with this new 328, and thus the bar is raised yet again.” And from me, “They picked the appellation F30 for a reason. Like the E30, the new 328i is the ideal blend of engine, transmission, and chassis.” Seriously, folks, I’m awed.You want specifics? The BMW was the fastest car here (0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and through the quarter in 14.2 at 97.8 mph), beating even the AWD Audi. The 328i rode the best, had the best steering and transmission, is the only car here with start/stop technology, gets a class-leading 36 mpg highway, has thebest laid-out interior, is the most comfortable, has an unbelievable nav screen, and, to top it all off, has the biggest back seat.
Want more? Of course you do. Moving from Comfort mode into Sport produced real, actual changes in the vehicle’s behavior, transforming it from a very relaxed cruiser to a sharp-edged canyon carver. And because of the $900 Adaptive M Suspension option (part of the $2500 Sport Line package) there’s still Sport+ to further stiffen the suspension, increase throttle response, and get the eight-speed auto to bang home shifts like a dual-clutch. There’s also an Eco Pro mode that turns down the climate control and throttle response to achieve more efficiency. It even logs and shows you how many extra miles you’re eking out. Long story short, the 328i is four cars in one. Let’s make that four excellent cars in one. Ultimately — and this cuts right through the heart of the sport sedan segment — the BMW was without question the most fun to drive.Click to view Gallery
Like Rory, I’m not a fan of modern BMWs. Not only do I feel the automaker has lost the “Ultimate Driving Machine” plot, but I think the 5 Series Gran Turismo is the German Aztek. But since I first took a spin last week, I haven’t stopped thinking about the 328i. “Maybe,” I tell myself before looking at my credit card statements. “Maybe I could swing some sort of sweetheart lease?” I mention this to stamp out all claims of any sort of BMW bias you might think Motor Trend has.
In full, glaring, retina-searing contrast, this BMW wins this competition because it does everything better than the rest. For now, all the competition can do is head back to their drawing boards. Like I said up front, I’m shocked.Participant[quote=The-Shoveler]There is just too much at stake IMO, there is no way they will permit a downturn to occur in the states at this point.
By all accounts the market should have tanked big big time, given the news from Europe, the fact that it bounced I think indicates the TPTB are making sure there can be no crash allowed in the U.S.A. as we are the last straw that would break the world economies back.
[/quote]It can’t be stopped, recessions occur regardless of monetary policy.
ParticipantThe other question to ask is are you in the US on a H1B visa? If so, you’ll have a much easier time finding a job wherever you decide to look.
ParticipantI was considering installing a BMS Powerbox in my 328i; remaps the throttle and provides 10hp extra.
About 300 bucks.
Even if I don’t, the 328i is still plenty fast.
I’m often surprised on the freeway though when ‘lesser’ cars are handily passing me up.
The left lane on the I-15S going into and through San Diego is 90MPH+ minimum during morning rush.
Participant[quote=flu][quote=paramount]I wouldn’t buy Windows 7, just run the Windows 8 Beta/preview – it’s free and by now very stable.[/quote]
That’s why I would just not bother to upgrade a PC right now…
Paramount. Do you have an MSDN account?[/quote]
Nope…
Participant[quote=squat250]
the 3 year old mac we have is still good. am i really a sucker for buyign MAC products?it just seems like less of a hassle.[/quote]
I don’t know about sucker, but the hassle factor/gap between mac and windows has really closed.
Windows 7 is VERY GOOD.
ParticipantI wouldn’t buy Windows 7, just run the Windows 8 Beta/preview – it’s free and by now very stable.
ParticipantIf I were in IT, So Cal would not be my destination unless one is truly a SuperStar and lives for IT.
Way to much competition…
Participant[quote=AN][quote=bearishgurl] I have a friend who used to work at WD (Western Digital) and he told me OEM with the highest volume gets the best components. So, that’s HP and Dell. I’m sure the other components manufacturers have the same policy.[/quote]
Can’t go wrong with Dell…
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