Question for those who live in California

[plowhog]

I give him credit for understanding the issue.

From the article:

"Still, Newsom argued that the extreme gridlock in Congress necessitates this type of action. "

"Gridlock" is universally panned in our modern media. It is what our founders designed into our system. If gridlock exists there is not a strong level of support to move in one direction or another.

 

[Oaktree]

"Gridlock" is universally panned in our modern media. It is what our founders designed into our system. If gridlock exists there is not a strong level of support to move in one direction or another.

Agreed. I shudder to think of what a mess this country would be in if either party was able to impose their full agenda on us.

 

[plowhog]

A match made in heaven-- CA Gov Newsom signs a law increasing taxes designed to diminish gun ownership. A two-for-one.

New California Gun and Ammo Tax Becomes Law: What to Know

New California gun control laws are effective as of July 1. One doubles the tax on guns and ammunition purchased in the state.

www.kiplinger.com

 

[scootr]

A match made in heaven-- CA Gov Newsom signs a law increasing taxes designed to diminish gun ownership. A two-for-one.

New California Gun and Ammo Tax Becomes Law: What to Know

New California gun control laws are effective as of July 1. One doubles the tax on guns and ammunition purchased in the state.

www.kiplinger.com

Somebody told me that only now that the tax has been implemented can we start the process to repeal it. IDK but my source was well educated on the matter. If that is the case I expect to see a repeal moving forward. Meanwhile I stocked up prior to the start date.

 

[DarkBlack]

An additional new tax in Taxifornia.
No way..
Can’t be.

 

[scootr]

An additional new tax in Taxifornia.
No way..
Can’t be.

...Like a weekly occurrence. CA spends 37% of it's nearly 300k annual budget on health and human services. 35% on education. The remaining smaller 28% is spent on whatever the rest of us require including infrastructure repair and building, fire fighting, etc.

 

[ultrarunner]

Observation on the gas weed whacker ban in my and surrounding cities.

The State Cal Trans crews are out in full force… an army of gas weed whackers cleaning up the hillsides in prep for fire season plus the public schools also using gas whackers…

Maybe not so much of a concern being that the FBI, IRS and Postal Law Enforcement group raided the mayor’s home, and office/homes of the waste recycling contractor for the city.

 

[scootr]

Observation on the gas weed whacker ban in my and surrounding cities.

The State Cal Trans crews are out in full force… an army of gas weed whackers cleaning up the hillsides in prep for fire season plus the public schools also using gas whackers…

Maybe not so much of a concern being that the FBI, IRS and Postal Law Enforcement group raided the mayor’s home, and office/homes of the waste recycling contractor for the city.

Amazing how the Govt makes stringent rules for the public and then exempts themselves... Would love to see them out there on the roadsides with battery power trimmers... But why are they not? Afterall CA is pro green power.
I'll tell you why not - because battery power is just not suitable for this application. Thanks but no thanks CA.
I bought a new Echo gas trimmer this year and I love it.

 

[ultrarunner]

Amazing how the Govt makes stringent rules for the public and then exempts themselves... Would love to see them out there on the roadsides with battery power trimmers... But why are they not? Afterall CA is pro green power.
I'll tell you why not - because battery power is just not suitable for this application. Thanks but no thanks CA.
I bought a new Echo gas trimmer this year and I love it.

Were you able to buy local?

My local mower shop has almost no inventory but has never had so much repair business with folks wanting to keep their gas powered equipment in good order.

 

[Sigarms]

Ironically enough I started this thread on what I thought was mis information on taxes (which it was), but after going through this thread, as much as I will look forward to visiting California again, no way would I want to move there now LOL