lawrocket 3 #1 April 15, 2004 The Guv and the Legislature have reached an agreement and are working out the details. I guess no need for a ballot initiative, and Ahnold has kept one of his primary promises. I wonder how it will turn out. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #2 April 15, 2004 Until it's actually released, let's stay on hold. The details are always the problem in this state (anywhere?) Quote the coup if he gets it through - certainly makes Davis look like the incompetent boob that he was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 April 15, 2004 Actually, the Governor is still preparing petitions for a referendum if this legislation doesn't pass, or gets mangled in the process. We could know as early as Friday. Personally, I hope the legislature tries to screw him, only so he (we by ballot) can put the screws to them. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #4 April 15, 2004 QuotePersonally, I hope the legislature tries to screw him, only so he (we by ballot) can put the screws to them. Maybe you can - I live in Don Perata's district. (Or maybe you can't - Santa Monica is probably as bad) I have yet to have a choice in representation - before I moved up to NorCal I was in Dana Rohrbacher's district in Huntington Beach. I went from 70/30 GOP to 70/30 DEM. It would be interesting to actually be surprised by the results for a change. I can only live vicariously through the propositions and the national races. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 April 15, 2004 Quote 70/30 DEM. NorCal is not 70/30 DEM. It is 90/10 Socialist/Dem So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBachelor 5 #6 April 15, 2004 I'm waiting to see how this translates into actual rate reductions. Until I see it, I won't believe it.There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 April 15, 2004 QuoteQuote 70/30 DEM. NorCal is not 70/30 DEM. It is 90/10 Socialist/Dem There's quite a few republicans, even in Berkeley. As well as people you might politely describe as "southern democrats." But they tend to be quiet, as it is futile engaging the majority on some subjects, and the notion of compromise is not well known. Sometimes their drive is noteable, other times just sad. But when you want to have fun, you point out that they steal as much water as LA does....last I checked, Hetch Hetchy is 200 miles outside San Francisco County. Back on subject...yeah, I'm a bit concerned that the changes doesn't actually guarantee any reduction in rates. In theory competition drives them down, but mandatory insurance doesn't seem like a pure market economy. It depends on the number of players within the state, as well as the stock market performance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #8 April 16, 2004 My only concern, as I work in a factory environment, is being forced to see a doctor of the company's choice and not my own. I've got a GOOD family doctor. The one time my employer sent me to their clinic of choice, for a back strain, I was set upon by complete hacks who insisted on x-raying me with a machine that looked like it came from East Germany in the 1950's. They had no idea what they were doing and I already knew I didn't need no damn x-ray. I'd hate to think what they'd do if I was seriously injured. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #9 April 16, 2004 QuoteBack on subject...yeah, I'm a bit concerned that the changes doesn't actually guarantee any reduction in rates. In theory competition drives them down, but mandatory insurance doesn't seem like a pure market economy. It depends on the number of players within the state, as well as the stock market performance. One issue that his legislation must handle is attract carriers that have since left, back to providing coverage. The current laws have almost no oversight to them, people can make a claim with no proof in many cases. Right now, I think there are only two insurance providers, one is a state agency, the other is called "Employer's Direct" (I think).So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
