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• Post: New San Francisco Archbishop A Strong Opponent of Same-Sex Marriage

  In a city with one of the largest gay communities, the Vatican on Friday named San Francisco’s newest archbishop: a man who is a strong opponent of same-sex marriage. The central governing body of the Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

  

• Article: Reckless Spending

  Nothing more clearly illustrates the utter irresponsibility of Barack Obama than his advocacy of “high-speed rail.” The man is not stupid. He knows how to use words that will sound wonderful to people who do not … Continue reading →

  

• Post: Facing $1.6B shortfall, San Fran pays employees $170 million in Bonuses

  As San Francisco struggles under ballooning pension and health care costs, the city’s retirees will receive unexpected cost-of-living bonuses totaling $170 million. The city’s anticipated budget deficit for the coming year is $360 million. A political … Continue reading →

  

• Article: Budget Crisis Rhetoric: Part II

  We all know not to take politicians’ rhetoric at face value. But not enough of us have yet learned not to take media rhetoric at face value either, even when it appears in what looks like … Continue reading →

  

• Article: Big Nannies of the Year

  It was a nefarious year for nettlesome nosy-bodies employed by the Nanny State. Here are the top power-grabbers of 2010 who just can’t leave us alone: — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Two feet of … Continue reading →