[poorgradstudent]

The Democratic strategy is that of low taxes for the poor, somewhat higher taxes for the rich (but still among the lowest in the world), and using those taxes to fund education for the underclasses to create a stronger economic base and more educated and globally competitive workforce.

On economic issues the President Obama’s policies align most closely with are Ronald Reagan’s. Obama really is an economic moderate, as much as far right conservatives like to whine and gnash their teeth. He’s not FDR or anything.

[poorgradstudent]

I’m pretty sure there would be several potential buyers out there for the Hostess Brand.

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=zk]Daily newspapers.

*scoff*

Soon they’ll join town criers as relics of the past.[/quote]
Yeah, seriously. Television is where most people get their local news, along with internet and radio. We’re about five years away from local daily papers only existing in markets like LA and New York.

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=spdrun]Considering that buying is cheaper than renting most places these days, why is buying property so implausible, unless you’re looking for something in a trophy area where the buy-rent equation is f’ed?[/quote]
Based on the numbers we ran this time around, buying and renting aren’t that far off, especially with risk the Republicans may try to kill the mortgage tax deduction off. Renting is more expensive than buying only if you ignore maintenance costs. Buying might be marginally cheaper per month, but the difference isn’t some huge number.

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=spdrun]You can still get 2 bedroom condos in acceptable areas of SD County for $200k or under. Taxes and HOA are relatively low compared to other parts of the country.[/quote]
Are they dumps, or in the boonies? Because yeah, 200k doesn’t buy you squat in anywhere desirable.

[poorgradstudent]

It’s extremely unlikely there will be no action on the fiscal cliff.
If nothing else, I do fully expect the Doc Fix and AMT patch to both be passed again with bipartisan support. Neither side wants the Bush Tax cuts to expire for the poor and middle class, but the Republican know they can’t let the Dems have those if they want to keep fighting for tax breaks for the rich.
There’s a ton up in the air right now simply because it’s inconceivable that no action will happen, but it’s also hugely questionable what action will happen. But for you richy rich pants out there, definitely be prepared for your capital gains rate to go up.

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=flu]Actually, I’m more curious… How the hell did Filner pull ahead of DeMaio!!!!![/quote]
People realized DeMaio is a huge turd?
I’m not actually a big Filner fan. But DeMaio is just… slimy.

[poorgradstudent]

Huge buy opportunity. The Stock Market historically LOVES it when we have a Democratic President and Republican Congress.

[poorgradstudent]

Reddit. But be warned, it will consume you.

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=CA renter]Just to be clear, I have no problem with getting ALL money out of politics, but it has to be equal. If labor is shut out completely, then capital must be shut out entirely. No corporate contributions, and more importantly, no INDIVIDUAL contributions or “favors” of any kind should be allowed. No promises of political/business connections, no promises of jobs or other types of income enhancements, no private or public funding of candidates or propositions, nor other favors to be offered now or in the future. We need fair and honest campaign reform, and Prop 32 is as far from honest as one can get.[/quote]
Unfortunately due to Citizens United, it’s pretty much impossible to control it at the state level. Money is now considered free speech, Corporations are People, my friend. California’s hands are probably tied unless the SOCUS revisits Citizens United.

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=no_such_reality]As the old saying goes, follow the money.

Now, which proposition sides are carpet bombing us with expensive political ads? Unless that’s what you want vote the opposite.

No – prop 30.
Yes- prop 32.
Yes- prop 37.
No – prop 38.

[/quote]
I feel carpet bombed from both sides on 30/32. In fact, I think I’ve heard more ads from “No on 30/Yes on 32” than any other source.

I tend to look at which props are being financed almost solely by huge corporate interests and vote against them. That and when in doubt, vote No.

[poorgradstudent]

Talking about the East Coast as one area for natural disasters isn’t very precise.

Florida? Yeah, don’t live there. Your house will get eaten by a hurricane sooner or later.

But places like Virginia or Boston? They don’t really get nailed by tropical storms very often.

Of course, talking about the west coast the same way isn’t accurate either. San Fran has way more risks of a Big One than San Diego does.

[poorgradstudent]

95th percentile is great, but possibly not good enough to pull many merit based scholarships (is he National Merit?)

I’m extremely torn on the value of the “4 year college experience”. It can have value, but it’s also extremely easy to squander. I do think a lot of 18 year olds benefit from an extra year of low pressure school (aka Community College).

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=livinincali]The other big spenders where individuals that had a pet project Molly Munger and Charles Munger have over 50 million on a pro 38, anti 30.[/quote]
Prop 39 is the very definition of a pet project. Thomas Steyer is almost completely responsible for the creation and funding of the proposition. Of course it’s a little wonky and basically just fixes a loophole in the tax code that applies to corporations, so it’s not getting the same attention as more controversial matters.

[poorgradstudent]

[quote=svelte]Obama.

no on all props except 30 and 40.

wifey almost has me talked into yes on the 3 strikes one. we’ll see. her point that drug infractions shouldn’t count is valid. plus she’s a very nice squeeze.[/quote]
The three strikes one will save the state and taxpayers money on prisons. That’s also actually why I’m leaning yes on ending the death penalty; it’s actually more expensive to put someone to death than to just lock them up for life.

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