tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post3036192641164343659..comments2023-11-03T05:34:26.880-05:00Comments on The Whited Sepulchre: Why Chuck can't start a business (along with a listing of every state agency in California)The Whited Sepulchrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17657366124122012622noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-69131884898004849112010-11-08T08:52:45.201-06:002010-11-08T08:52:45.201-06:00There's a little-understood purpose of the 480...There's a little-understood purpose of the 480 commissions in California. It is where the patronage plums are stored. <br /><br />Many of these commissions pay the appointed "commissioners" a six figure income (plus benefits) for what comes to at most one month's work, spread over the year.<br /><br />These are popular gifts to termed out state politicians. Also they serve asRichard Rider, Chair, San Diego Tax Fightershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259117224037487367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-74123131052848527272010-11-08T08:47:55.862-06:002010-11-08T08:47:55.862-06:00California has the nation’s 3rd highest unemployme...California has the nation’s 3rd highest unemployment rate. (September, 2010) 12.4%. National unemployment rate 9.6%. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr0.htm<br /><br />California needlessly licenses more occupations than any state – 177. Second worst state is Connecticut at 155. The average for the states is 92. http://cssrc.us/publications.aspx?id=7707<br /><br />Connect the Richard Rider, Chair, San Diego Tax Fightershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259117224037487367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-4785159421067242642010-11-07T22:58:15.473-06:002010-11-07T22:58:15.473-06:00Harper,
I think the answer (generally) is for-prof...Harper,<br />I think the answer (generally) is for-profit everything. <br />Imagine the food that would be served up at a non-profit restaurant....The Whited Sepulchrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657366124122012622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-41291558841291968272010-11-07T21:00:01.604-06:002010-11-07T21:00:01.604-06:00"For profit" colleges are just fine, but..."For profit" colleges are just fine, but there are other choices. Most private colleges are nonprofit operations. <br /><br />And many donors would provide charitable funding for needy students. Just look at the endowments of private colleges -- plus there are MANY outside educational charities. Imagine how many MORE there would be if it were not assumed that govt colleges will Richard Rider, Chair, San Diego Tax Fightershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259117224037487367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-90629674614233301342010-11-07T17:18:14.127-06:002010-11-07T17:18:14.127-06:00So, is the answer for-profit colleges?So, is the answer for-profit colleges?JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991106665854663069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-55475389946866721582010-11-07T13:01:58.131-06:002010-11-07T13:01:58.131-06:00Harper,
Yeah. They should.
Why do you need a te...Harper,<br />Yeah. They should. <br />Why do you need a teacher's license, a counseling license, a license to practice law, etc etc etc? <br />1) To act as a barrier to entry to anyone who might want to provide those services at a lower price (and make things better for everyone else), and...<br />2) To provide full employment for those who teach teachers, counselors, lawyers, etc. <br />The Whited Sepulchrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657366124122012622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-47155600351731143632010-11-07T09:22:22.699-06:002010-11-07T09:22:22.699-06:00Hey Whited, serious question, 'cause I don'...Hey Whited, serious question, 'cause I don't know the Libertarian position (and am too lazy to look it up) and I noticed that state colleges are included on the list - how should public colleges be defined/regulated? Should they truly be on a list such as this, that equates them to boards and associations of dam safety, mine reclamation, toxic substance control, state fire marshal, etc.?JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991106665854663069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-81953265761897611782010-11-07T07:50:16.483-06:002010-11-07T07:50:16.483-06:00If friends or family members have problems and go ...If friends or family members have problems and go to jail – you might <br /><br />need bail bondsman or bail agents.On this bail bonds site you can find <br /><br />out how the whole bailout procedure works, what are the most vital <br /><br />questions to sort out before you go to an agent, and other helpful tips <br /><br />about the whole bail bondsman industry.<br /><br /><a href="http://Dan.Eliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887100495665141345noreply@blogger.com