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Fair Tax - National Sales Tax
While it's not currently a hot topic, what do people out there think about a national sales tax (often referred to as Fair Tax) vs income tax. The basic premise is that we tax... |
Me Too |
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on May 25, 2011 at 3:41 pm by Boner, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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McNerney or Andal - any arguments?
I'll lay the groundwork by saying that I am a Democrat and my spouse is a Republican. In the last race, my spouse was a champion of Pete McCloskey, and while a Democrat mysel... |
Curious |
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on Oct 19, 2008 at 11:21 am by William S. Walsh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Hamer time!!!!
ABC News projects that Hamer wins. |
Jerry |
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on Nov 4, 2010 at 8:38 am by Steve, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Obama White House declares war on Fox News
In a coordinated attack, communications director Anita Dunn went on point last week, calling Fox News “opinion journalism masquerading as news”. This weekend,
White House ... |
jimf01 |
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on Oct 28, 2009 at 2:28 pm by jimf01, a resident of another community |
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U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Prop. 8 today
The U.S. Supreme Court is due to take another look today at whether it should review the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marria... |
Editor |
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on Dec 26, 2012 at 7:35 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Another Obama appointee praising communist dictators
Anita Dunn, communications director for the Obama administration, went on the attack against Fox News last weekend. That made plenty of news, you can find over 6,000 links on ... |
jimf01 |
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on Oct 19, 2009 at 9:51 am by jimf01, a resident of another community |
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Alameda County BofS 6/15/2011 Redistricting Meeting Notes
Well, the BofS Redistricting Meeting, where the “Ad Hoc” committee of two, Supvs Haggerty and Carson, presented the proposed redistricting maps and public comment to the full ... |
Billie |
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on Jun 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm by Billie, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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Unions and pensions are a big problem, even here in PUSD
Although this article talks about the City of San Jose and its budget problems, what the article talks about also applies to all unions' concessions, including the PUSD con... |
Concerned |
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on May 25, 2010 at 5:07 pm by junebug, a member of the Alisal Elementary School community |
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McNerny Shuts Down His E-Mail and Voicemail
Once again our illustrious Congressman McNerney is tuning out his constituents. If you try to call his offices nobody answers and you can't leave a message (supposedly becaus... |
Tracy J. |
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on Mar 23, 2010 at 7:25 pm by David Harmer supporter, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Mary Hayashi vs Solyndra
Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) was on the news last night condemning Solyndra for letting all their employees go without notice or benefits.
From her wedsite -
“Thi... |
Bill |
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on Sep 4, 2011 at 8:59 am by Carl Marks, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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Another look at Prop 32 - Follow the Money
Like all of you I've been getting the calls and seeing the ads that beat "Yes on 30 no on 32" into our skulls. Finally digging a bit deeper, I realize that the two props have... |
Joe |
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on Sep 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm by Tick, a resident of another community |
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Romney victory parade?
Since the Giants are having a victory party, shouldn't we have one for Romney? Rasmussen has Romney winning every state and only losing Washington DC! Now is a great time to... |
Steve |
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 7:43 am by Nancy s, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Where's Janna? (i.e. who has disdain for America's free-market economic system)
Several days ago, a frequent poster on this board named "Janna," whose views are extreme left, stated her disdain for America's free market system because, among other reasons... |
Chris |
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on Jul 29, 2010 at 10:29 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Editorial
There are only two initiatives on the statewide June primary ballot. Both are constitutional amendments that restrict the power of eminent domain--the ability of governments t... |
Editor |
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on May 30, 2008 at 11:45 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Occupiers continue assult on Americans
Occupiers (sh** disturbers) continue their ignorant assult on Americans.
Now they're making plans for disturbing a century-old tradition, the awesomely beautiful Rose Parade... |
ANTI-anarchists |
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on Dec 30, 2011 at 5:57 pm by anon, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Local educators endorse Congressman McNerney
LOCAL EDUCATORS ENDORSE MCNERNEY
Dublin, CA – Eighty local educators and education officials today offered their strong endorsement of Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11)... |
Chet |
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on Oct 2, 2010 at 10:44 pm by Mirror Mirror, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Where were you 7 years ago this morning...
I woke up this morning and though it has been 7 years since that horrible day it still feels fresh...My daughter called from school to tell me about what was on, I turned on t... |
chris |
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on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:40 am by I remember, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Letter: McNerney another Pelosi puppet
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 13, 2009, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Apr 3, 2009 at 12:09 pm by Matt, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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California Union to Parents: "Stop Volunteering!"
A union in Culver City wants "forced unionization" of parent volunteers. Unbelievable! Well, actually not considering the teachers union's goals.
article >> http:/... |
ForTheKids |
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on Mar 25, 2012 at 2:38 pm by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Al Gore to be sued by Weather Channel Founder and 30,000 scientists...and MSM won't even cover this!
The Weather Channel Founder, John Coleman, along with 30,000 scientists are suing Al Gore for his global warming claims ... and NONE of the mainstream media channels...except ... |
amy |
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on Jun 30, 2009 at 2:36 pm by Ditto, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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McNerney voted "YES" to protect pedophiles (H.R. 1913)
Doubt me? Here is info about this bill which passed. Tho it is called a "Hate Crimes" bill (Democrats are always deceptive in naming their bills), it specifically protects p... |
Sara |
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on Dec 23, 2010 at 9:12 pm by lisa, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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My Theory about These Obama-Planned "Occupy" Protests...
First, we all know that these Occupy Protests around the US (spreading to other countries) was clandestinely planned by Obama/SEIU/ACORN/Cloward-Piven-ites and other related O... |
Hope I am wrong |
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on Nov 14, 2011 at 10:12 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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School board to discuss union bargaining proposals, other issues tonight
The Pleasanton School board will discuss the district's and its teachers' union contract proposals for the upcoming school year at its meeting tonight.
Read the full story he... |
Editor |
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on Feb 17, 2012 at 9:14 am by Charlotte, a resident of the Avignon neighborhood |
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which California best represents Pleasanton?
There's an interesting new report out called "A Portrait of California 2011" which identifies five geographic and demographic groups....
Silicon Valley Shangri-La comprises... |
optimistic mom |
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on May 24, 2011 at 4:43 pm by Concerned Californian, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood |
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Why are we last as a state?
Is this because of the image projected by our politicans or what is the reason? In 1970 California ranked as the number one state in the US and now we are last by a long shot... |
Kristi |
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on Mar 6, 2012 at 5:46 pm by 38 states, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |