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What You Need to Know - Friday, May 24, 2013

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Apr 19, 2013

My Thought for the Day: 

In case you didn't think Obama was a radical - he actually promoted the person who pushed for the misleading Benghazi talking points.  He is committed to his agenda and there is no sign of coniliation even amid scandals.  Remarkable.

Top Story: Utter Defiance - Obama promotes State Dept.'s Nuland - women who pushed misleading talking points on Benghazi

Must Read: George Will on Obama & Lawlessness

Nat'l News: IRS' Lerner Has a History of Harassment -  Boehner: Inconceivable Obama Didn't Know Earlier About IRS

 CA News: Vidak Special Election Victory only Temporary - Seat up again next November

My Latest in Forbes: Obama: The Anti-Capital President/It is becoming increasingly hard to imagine a President who could be more anti-private sector. That is in large part because Obama is anti-capital formation – the latest expression of which took the form of his desire to cap retirement savings deductions.

My Latest in Forbes: "In The Divided Era, The US Becomes England"

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Mar 22, 2013

My Latest in Forbes: "In The Divided Era, The US Becomes England"

Now that our government is very much less tethered, the stakes of our elections are growing and will continue to grow significantly. If our President can now determine which businesses to support, our elections matter much more. If our President can determine which industries to take over, in whole or in part, then our elections matter much, much more – and, along this way, we have come to resemble England – the country from whom we fought to not be.

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What You Need to Know - Friday, March 22, 2013

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Jan 24, 2013

My Thoughts For Today:

#1 In the Top Story - Republicans vow to get to the bottom of Benghazi - given the nature of what occurred, it's good to see Republicans fighting on - Democrats are used to Republicans walking away from controversies over fear of backlash.

#2 Dems are so fiscally irresponsible that even a motion for a balanced budget is too much for them.

#3 CA voters are turning on big spending Sacramento projects such as the water bond and high speed rail - what will they do when the Dems want a tax increase for public employee pensions?

Top Story: Republicans Not Giving Up on Benghazi Inquiry

Must Read: Mona Charen: Republicans Should Prepare for the Collapse of Obamacare

Nat'l News:  Senate Dems Unite to Defeat Balanced Budget Motion - House approves Ryan Budget - Senate Rejects It

CA News: Unfunded pension liabilities for Teachers catching lawmakers attention

My Latest In Forbes:  Republicans Need A Smart Action Plan, Not Just Words -- The New Left Only Cares About Power, Not People -- Barack Obama Is No Ronald Reagan - He is the Worst of FD --- Jerry Brown Still Treating California's Jobless Like Unwanted Stepchildren ---  Republicans, Sun Tzu & Obama's Fiscal Cliff Victory

The Divided Era & the 2012 Election

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Oct 10, 2012

Please share this column - it addresses the growing partisanship in America and provides a framework for why and how we got here.

The Divided Era & The 2012 election

Jerry Brown: For and Against Tax Hikes At the Same Time

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Oct 2, 2012

Jerry Brown: For and Against Tax Hikes At the Same Time

Jerry Brown, if anything, is colorful.  He always has been and he likely always will be. Economics on the other hand was once dubbed “the dismal science.”  So, where do the two meet? Well, that depends more on where Jerry Brown is at the moment.  You see, while the laws of economics don’t change – Jerry Brown’s views, by contrast, change over time and, lately, at the same time. [Click here for the rest of the article]

Best of Del Beccaro Op/Eds

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Sep 17, 2012

Reflecting On a Current Events: Rousseau, Revolutions & Egypt - from Feb of 2011, the time the Mubarak gov't fell with help from the Obama admin, this article discusses the proposects for Egypt - judge its accuracy today.

In Forbes:  The Republicans Have Yet to Make Their Case on Taxes - Eva Longoria spoke about taxes at the DNC more forcefully than Republican did at the RNC. Why arent' Republicans making the case?

In National Review Online: Frustrated Voters turn to Prop 32 - Why the passage of Prop 32 is so important from CA and the Nation. 

In Human Events: The Predictable Failure of Obama The Social Engineer - The Enduring Lesson Republicans Must Understand

On Taxes:  Why Aren't the Democrats Keynesian on Taxes? - The Country Cannot Afford a GOP Loss on Taxes - The Economy Needs a Psychological Jolt - Tax Rate Increases Mean Less Revenue - Your Common Sense Guide Why - For Business, It's the 1920's All Over Again

On The Constitution: The Constitution Guarantees Freedom Not A Cushy Life - Nancy Pelosi is Right for the Wrong Reason - The Power to Mandate, Why You Should Deplore the Roberts' Decision

My Thought For Today - Common Sense & Taxes

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Sep 8, 2012

Pls share- It's Common Sense these laws of economics: The more something costs, the less of it you get or is sold. Less expensive cars generally outsell more expense cars - More Fords/less Porsches. That applies to all things: drapes, food, JOBS & INCOME. 

The higher the cost to hire, i.e. excessive workers comp costs, generally the less hiring is done. 

Romney Picks Paul Ryan

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Aug 11, 2012

My Thoughts on the Ryan Pick:  Ryan is a bold pick. Given Ryan's font of ideas, it is clear that Romney wants this election to be an election of ideas.  Given that Obama has no real plan, the Romney/Ryan team will provide a clear contrast.  Of course, alot of Ryan's ideas, as well as Romneys, are not simply to allow government to carry on.  Romney clearly wants to change the course of government, not just manage government.

Top Story:  Romney Picks Paul Ryan

Must Read: York: Romney goes bold 

Calif.'s changing political tide

By Tom Del Beccaro, on Jul 27, 2012

My Opinion Column In Politico:  California's Changing Political Tide