Jerry Brown's Wall of Voodoo

Brown’s Wall of Voodoo:

Governor Brown's “Wall of Debt” is becoming his “Wall of Voodoo”. What does he do about the $6 Billion in unexpected  revenues? He wants to raise taxes but the numbers make it more difficult. 

Republicans are bolstered in their call for cuts and reforms while Democrats and the governor, plan to spend the money on benefits for prison guards and preserving thousands of state worker jobs.

About the $6 Billion Brown says it means nothing. Brown's bumbling on debt debate is morphing the "Wall of Debt" into a "Wall of Voodoo" and does nothing to resolve the state's economic crisis.

Dodger Blues:

Jamie McCourt’s call for a sale of the Dodgers is the first bright idea from either of the warring owners. The McCourt’s bickering is effecting the functioning of the team. Jamie is right. Sell the team and stop bothering the city with your personal lives. Let the rest of us enjoy the baseball season.

Antonio as Nixon:

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s heart is in the right place when it comes to valley charter schools.  Antonio, a union organizer and a community activist reminds me of Richard Nixon who as a cold warrior opened relations with China. He has been successful in rallying community groups, parents and students to demand a better education. Surprisingly he seems to be determined to have this as his legacy. I wish him continuing success.  

When is a name used in vain?

The Navy wants to name a cargo ship after farm workers organizer Cesar Chavez and Chavez devotees are arguing whether the naming is a good idea. Some say that it is a great honor while others decry the idea because Chavez was a pacifist. Naming a military vessel rarely caused so much controversy. On balance I believe Chavez would be honored to have the ship named for him. It is the people who wish to capitalize on his legacy who are arguing.