Big Blitz Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Must be all those Trump supporters in California… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Superspreader events in Walnut Creek and SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Well I finally heard back from one of the CA politicians i emailed regarding our gas prices. So the conclusion is our prices are higher because we charge more. 🤦🏻♂️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 17 hours ago, Chef Jim said: Well I finally heard back from one of the CA politicians i emailed regarding our gas prices. So the conclusion is our prices are higher because we charge more. 🤦🏻♂️ Seeing the screenshot is hard to read I wanted to copy and paste it here. I highlighted the part in the email that made me laugh. Gotta love our government. Dear Jim: Thank you for writing to share your concerns regarding gasoline prices. I appreciate the time you took to write, and I welcome the opportunity to respond. I understand the frustration that many Californians have with spikes in gasoline prices, as well as the difficulties these high prices bring to everyday life. Please know that I have consistently advocated for more oversight of the gasoline market. The American Automobile Association tracks retail gasoline price and, according to their estimates, Californians pay over $1.00 per gallon more than the national average. Because of this disparity, Governor Gavin Newsom directed the California Energy Commission to perform an analysis of the state’s gas prices, which found that “the primary cause of the residual price increase is simply that California’s retail gasoline outlets are charging higher prices.” In response, Governor Newsom wrote to the California Attorney General requesting an investigation into the high prices, and in May 2020, the California Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the oil companies Vitol and SK Energy Americas for price gouging California gas customers. UC Berkeley researchers believe that from February 2015 to October 2018, the alleged price gouging cost California residents more than $17 billion, equivalent to about $1,700 for a family of four. I share your concerns about the burden of high gas prices on hard-working Americans. I will be sure to keep your concerns in mind as I continue to monitor this situation closely. Once again, thank you for writing. Should you have any other questions or comments, please call my Washington, D.C., office at (202) 224-3841 or visit my website at feinstein.senate.gov. You can also follow me online at YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Best regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 37 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: Seeing the screenshot is hard to read I wanted to copy and paste it here. I highlighted the part in the email that made me laugh. Gotta love our government. Dear Jim: Thank you for writing to share your concerns regarding gasoline prices. I appreciate the time you took to write, and I welcome the opportunity to respond. I understand the frustration that many Californians have with spikes in gasoline prices, as well as the difficulties these high prices bring to everyday life. Please know that I have consistently advocated for more oversight of the gasoline market. The American Automobile Association tracks retail gasoline price and, according to their estimates, Californians pay over $1.00 per gallon more than the national average. Because of this disparity, Governor Gavin Newsom directed the California Energy Commission to perform an analysis of the state’s gas prices, which found that “the primary cause of the residual price increase is simply that California’s retail gasoline outlets are charging higher prices.” In response, Governor Newsom wrote to the California Attorney General requesting an investigation into the high prices, and in May 2020, the California Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the oil companies Vitol and SK Energy Americas for price gouging California gas customers. UC Berkeley researchers believe that from February 2015 to October 2018, the alleged price gouging cost California residents more than $17 billion, equivalent to about $1,700 for a family of four. I share your concerns about the burden of high gas prices on hard-working Americans. I will be sure to keep your concerns in mind as I continue to monitor this situation closely. Once again, thank you for writing. Should you have any other questions or comments, please call my Washington, D.C., office at (202) 224-3841 or visit my website at feinstein.senate.gov. You can also follow me online at YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Best regards. I'm glad you shared this Chef. My elderly father would often contact Senator's Feinstein and Boxer. He tells me Feinstein's office would always respond with a word salad like you received. Boxer's office would never respond at all. Carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: I'm glad you shared this Chef. My elderly father would often contact Senator's Feinstein and Boxer. He tells me Feinstein's office would always respond with a word salad like you received. Boxer's office would never respond at all. Carry on! Prices are higher in CA because they charge more. Well now isn't that some deep investigative work. Notice they (I know she didn't write that) didn't say anything about CA having some of (if not the) highest has taxes in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just now, Chef Jim said: Prices are higher in CA because they charge more. Well now isn't that some deep investigative work. Notice they (I know she didn't write that) didn't say anything about CA having some of (if not the) highest has taxes in the country. That's your Senator at work Chef! Like I said, my dad was always amazed that her office would respond at all...but every single time it was a total non-response! SHe must have hundreds of people cranking out these non-response letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 SOP for Fineswine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Liberals are mentally ill THE WAR ON FAMILIES: California School Bribes Boy to Get COVID Vaccine and Not Tell His Parents. https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2021/12/07/california-school-bribes-boy-to-get-covid-vaccine-and-not-tell-his-parents-n1539538 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 It’s Official: Generator Ban Passes in California. “ The California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed a regulation aimed at “Small Off-Road Engines” on Thursday that will ban the sale of portable generators in the state — which includes generators mounted in recreational vehicles. The ruling bans the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers in the state beginning in 2024. Portable generators will be required to meet more stringent standards in 2024 and meet zero-emission standards starting in 2028. In the 2024 model year, portable generators will have to improve their efficiency by somewhere between 40% and 90%, which seems unrealistic in such a short period of time, so the reality is, it will be very hard to find a generator in Calfornia in two years.” https://rvmiles.com/california-generator-ban/ I’m opening a generator superstore just across the line in Nevada. Who’s in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 minute ago, B-Man said: It’s Official: Generator Ban Passes in California. “ The California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed a regulation aimed at “Small Off-Road Engines” on Thursday that will ban the sale of portable generators in the state — which includes generators mounted in recreational vehicles. The ruling bans the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers in the state beginning in 2024. Portable generators will be required to meet more stringent standards in 2024 and meet zero-emission standards starting in 2028. In the 2024 model year, portable generators will have to improve their efficiency by somewhere between 40% and 90%, which seems unrealistic in such a short period of time, so the reality is, it will be very hard to find a generator in Calfornia in two years.” https://rvmiles.com/california-generator-ban/ I’m opening a generator superstore just across the line in Nevada. Who’s in? So let me get this straight. Our power grid is ***** up and because of that we get rolling blackouts but can't use portable generators for when YOU shut off our power? Will they not deliver?? https://www.amazon.com/iPower-SUA12000E-000-Watt-Gasoline-Generator/dp/B00HVF3JGO/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1ZBG45LZ4RJWO&keywords=gas+generators+for+home+use&qid=1639516975&sprefix=gas+generator%2Caps%2C281&sr=8-4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-makes-bacon-expensive-commerce-clause-supreme-court-pork-prices-ballot-12-11640892337 Quote The law establishes minimum space requirements for farm animals and prohibits the sale of meat from animals raised in housing that doesn’t meet its specifications. State regulators will inspect out-of-state farms to ensure they are in compliance. A business owner or operator—including supermarkets, restaurants and meat processors—found to be violating the law could be charged with a misdemeanor punishable with fines up to $1,000 or as many as 180 days in jail, as well as civil penalties. This in a state where shoplifting is rarely prosecuted. CA tax dollars hard at work, making sure Orville had a nice home in Arkansas before making it to your ham sandwich in San Bernardino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precision Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-makes-bacon-expensive-commerce-clause-supreme-court-pork-prices-ballot-12-11640892337 CA tax dollars hard at work, making sure Orville had a nice home in Arkansas before making it to your ham sandwich in San Bernardino I suspect many states and local communities will ban inspectors from CA. Legally I could see where the law could also infringe on interstate commerce. Imagine other states passing laws that require farm produce not processed by illegal immigrants and send inspectors to ensure compliance. CA would be screwed Practically, once a few inspectors come up "missing" I think the rest will think twice before visiting the backwoods of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Wow, that’s a bunch of more taxes… https://www.wsj.com/articles/single-payer-medicine-makes-a-california-comeback-gavin-newsom-xavier-becerra-healthcare-11641853914?st=hwkr0gv80ov3hke&reflink=article_copyURL_share 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Thieves in LA are looting freight trains filled with packages from UPS, FedEx and Amazon https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/14/economy/la-freight-railroad-theft/index.html The picture looks grim, lack of jail time for those caught. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Awesome. Simply, awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precision Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I guess some of the fine citizens of CA heard all the talk about "supply chain" and someone thought they said "supply train" so they went and looted the train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10401353/amp/Charges-filed-against-4-slaying-duty-LA-cop.html How is this guy still the da? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Precision said: I guess some of the fine citizens of CA heard all the talk about "supply chain" and someone thought they said "supply train" so they went and looted the train! It is actually at a point that I look at where a package is coming from before I order now. If it is coming from LA or further west I look to see if there is another similar priced option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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