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on ALL PROPOSITIONS on Tuesday, May 19th. Proposition 1-A: THE "RAINY DAY" BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND VOTE NO on this fraud. If politicians could be prosecuted for deceptive advertising this little item would land a bunch of Sacramento hacks in jail. According to the Secretary of State’s Ballot Label for this proposition, the measure would “limit future deficits by increasing the State’s ‘rainy day’ fund,” but it would also exact “higher state tax revenues of roughly $16 billion.” Yes, Proposition 1-A is nothing less than the authorization of a massive tax increase to deposit in a state “reserve;” but these additional reserve funds are intended to be spent when state revenues drop below the amount “needed” to fund the government. Those who decide how many dollars are “needed” to fund the government also decide when to spend the reserve. In the end, the State “Rainy Day” reserve is nothing more than another pot of money to feed the big government monster. Proposition 1-B: EDUCATION FUNDING. PAYMENT PLAN VOTE NO on this “save now — pay later” scheme. The Secretary of State says, “Potential state savings of up to several billion dollars in 2009-10 and 2010-11. Potential state costs of billions of dollars annually thereafter.” Temporary cuts to education made now will be added back to the education budget later and taxpayers will receive the bill for the “repayment.” Proposition 1-C: LOTTERY MODERNIZATION ACT VOTE NO on this shell-game gamble. If “modernizing” means increasing the public debt by writing IOU’s in the name of California taxpayers to the California State Lottery, then this could rightfully be considered as a contribution to progress. The State is having problems selling its unsustainable debt instruments to investors, so why not just strongarm some more credit from one of its own public-private partnerships? Yeah, that’s the ticket! Proposition 1-D: CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUNDING VOTE NO on this bait and switch sham. The California Legislature imposed a tax on cigarettes a few years back on the pretence that the new tax would yield money for early childhood programs. All the nice people oohed and aahed back then. Now, here is that same Legislature in your face telling you that it wants to move that money around in whatever way it sees fit. Make a promise. Find an excuse. Break the promise. See a pattern here? Proposition 1-E: MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING. TEMPORARY REALLOCATION VOTE NO on this hand-is-quicker-than-the-eye scam. Californians voted in 2004 to provide funds for specific mental health services. It was called Proposition 63. Now comes the Legislature to undo the work of the supporters of Proposition 63 by getting what they hope is a forgetful public to take money from that purpose and give it over to another purpose. So much for public earmarks! You may get your wish today, but ultimately all forms of revenue will go to the general fund where politicians can use it to meet their own agendas. Don’t fall for this undermining of the California initiative process. Proposition 1-F: ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES. PREVENTS PAY INCREASES DURING BUDGET DEFICIT YEARS VOTE NO on this sly bit of chicanery. This ballot measure was dreamed up by a turncoat Republican so voters would take some sadistic glee in getting revenge on the politicians; but the measure only empowers the Director of Finance to prevent the Citizens Compensation Commission from recommending an increase when a deficit year is declared. Of course, the greedy politicians can still pass their own increases; but even if they don’t, it would be a small loss compared to the big money showered on their campaigns by the unions and other special interests. Indeed, this proposition is Abel Maldonado’s parting shot at his fellow Republicans who stood firm as he gave away the farm. Why punish our own people for having the courage to represent us? Some revenge. Why a Special Election Now? Weary California taxpayers are being dragged back to the polls on May 19, 2009 to be faced with yet another lineup of disingenuous propositions as the Governor and his Democrat colluders in the State Legislature seek yet new ways to swindle the people out of their dwindling reserves. After all the hoop-lah of the budget-balancing efforts of recent months that were claimed to have closed the huge State budget gap of $41 billion, there are now revelations of a yet another shortfall of $8 billion — some say $13 billion — and growing. So, it’s time for another trip to the political woodshed to exact yet more tribute from the citizens while they are still bleeding from the last visit to “Arnold’s House of Pain.” This time voters will be considering six initiatives and referenda and paying for a very expensive election to do so. The Measures: The measures are set up as a “family”— all measure 1, but with alphabetical sub-designations to divide distinct items as Propositions 1-A through 1-F. This listing tends to produce confusion among the voters on the various parts of the “family” of propositions, making it more difficult for voters to remember which to favor and which to oppose on a divided ballot. It is a way of getting voters to vote on the “package” without looking carefully at the contents. Unfortunately, some will fall for this calculated ruse. The Sonoma County Republican Party thinks the voters are due more than disrespectful ruses from their government. We have looked carefully at each proposition and have come to a common conclusion: it is not just the ballot numbering that is a ruse. In this election, California voters are facing a barrage of unparalleled falsehoods and misrepresentations. Proponents of these bogus measures called for a May vote hoping for a low voter turnout. Do not be bamboozled. We hope you will vote as we suggest, but at all hazards: VOTE in this election! The politicians will not end their spurious behavior until we show them that it isn’t working. |
Next SJ GOP Meeting: June 1 , 2009
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The Republican Party of San Joaquin County Invites You To Meet & Support Our Leaders Upcoming Guests
Meetings Occur on the first Monday of the Month 5:30 - 6:30 pm: No-Host Social & Dinner Hour with fellow Republicans Old Spaghetti Factory Banquet Room, I-5 at March Lane, Stockton
Join in on the excitement & get in on the action:
6333 Pacific Ave, #150, Stockton, 95207 ~ 476-VOTE (8683) ~ www.sjgop.com
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