Tag Archives: California

My 2012 Voting Guide for California’s Propositions

Posted on Saturday, November 3, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today I’m filling out my absentee ballot for the 2012 election. In the process, I have decided to offer my own recommendations for how a rational Republican should vote on California’s various propositions this year. Moreover, I’ve compared my recommendations … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, California, Education, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, Policy, Politics | Tagged California, Decision 2012, election 2012, Proposition 30, Proposition 31, Proposition 32, Proposition 33, Proposition 34, Proposition 35, Proposition 36, Proposition 37, Proposition 38, Proposition 39, Proposition 40 | 8 Comments

The End of an Era: The Final Flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour

Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

September 21st may have marked the end of an era for America’s manned space program. The space shuttle Endeavour flew a final victory lap over California. The pictures above and below show the shuttle passing over Alcatraz and by the … Continue reading →

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Posted in California, Mathematics, Policy, Science, Science Fiction, Technology | Tagged Alcatraz, California, Endeavour, NASA, San Francisco, Space program, Space shuttle, Transamerica Building | 12 Comments

After the Rain

Posted on Monday, February 13, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Sometimes it helps to take a break from politics to enjoy nature’s splendor. In this picture taken today, a double rainbow appears over Mount Diablo.

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Posted in California | Tagged California, Mount Diablo, Rainbow | 4 Comments

Catching a Falling Knife: The Hazards of California Real Estate

Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

When I returned to the San Francisco Bay Area in July 2006, real estate prices were absurd. At the time, I had also saddled myself with a massive amount of school loans. That said, no-doc loans were all the rage, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, California, Finance and Economics, Investing, Mathematics, Policy, Politics | Tagged California, Housing, Housing prices, real estate | 2 Comments

Damn It Feels Good to Be a “Goatsta”

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Attention! California citizens: Be advised that you can now sleep safely in your government-provided containment units. The valiant forces of the Los Angeles Police Department, with assistance from the FDA and the CDC, verily smote the perfidious criminal conspirators, whose dastardly manufacturing and … Continue reading →

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Can You Add My County?: Southern California Calls for Secession

Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“Anyone you ask has a horror story. At some point we have to decide enough is enough and deal with it in a radically new way.” — Jeff Stone Indeed. As the followers of this blog are well aware, I … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, California, Humor, Media, Policy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged California, California State Constitutional Convention, Democrats, GDP, Hollywood, Jeff Stone, Los Angeles, Politics, Proposition 13, Referendum system, Republicans, Secession, Silicon Valley, Southern California | 4 Comments

California Loan-Sharking: Another Underhanded Tax Hike

Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

On Saturday, July 9th, I received my annual California vehicle registration notice for $111. I am not sure what other states charge for an annual license and registration fee, but $111 seems a bit high. It is certainly a healthy … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, California, Crime, Finance and Economics, Media, Policy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged California, California DMV, Regulation, Stealth taxes, Usury | 4 Comments

Big Brother Is Here to Help: California Rolls Out More Stupid Laws in July

Posted on Sunday, July 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

On July 1st, California launched a number of laws designed to protect Californians from…well…themselves.

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Posted in Business, California, Education, Finance and Economics, Food Security, Humor, Media, Policy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged Big Brother, California, Los Angeles, Regulation, Stupid laws | 12 Comments

Jerry Brown’s Shakedown: Californians to Pay More, Get Less

Posted on Saturday, July 2, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last week, Jerry Brown signed a law earlier this week that will force Californians to pay even more taxes than they already are. The law will require online retailers like Amazon.com to collect sales tax on all purchases made by … Continue reading →

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California vs. Delaware

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Earlier this month, I travelled to Delaware for a family event. Before the event, I had been trying to open a business bank account for an LLC I incorporated in Delaware several year ago. I intended the LLC to be … Continue reading →