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San Diego unions push transaction tax
im curious what combination of upbringing, genetics, and life experiences contribute to create people that envy others and seek to punish those they envy. im completely self made. didnt go to your stupid liberal colleges/babysitting centers, didnt get paid government money for any reason, dont envy my employers for being millionaires, didnt have a trust fund or any inheritance, and bought a new vette at the end of 08 and a new house at the end of 09. not broke. not in debt i didnt carefully plan for. not a republican. not a democrat. not a tea-partier. not affiliated with ANY of your mass-market categories you need so desperately to avoid taking on ideas directly. what do you think people like ME think of you disgusting fools who love hearing yourselves talk and try to hide your lies behind phrases like "level the playing field" and the ridiculous, evil, terrifying things elizabeth warren is saying. how much do you think the factory owner pays in taxes compared to his employee? *10* times as much would be on the low end. looks like all those roads, schools, and public safety were paid by the factory owner, not the employee. EMPLOYEES ARE INTERCHANGEABLE. you can kick one out and hire another one right in his place. the employer OWES THEM NOTHING but what they agreed to be paid. you tighten the noose around your own neck when you give in to the lies people like warren spout. FIGHT. fight that feeling inside you that makes you sneer and piss on the people who really ACT and CREATE in this world.— September 25, 2011 2:17 p.m.
DMV to Waive Renewal Fees
is the reader SERIOUSLY trying to spin this? the state government told the dmv to stop sending renewal notices because the garbage in sacramento was crossing their fingers hoping that the tax increases from 2009 wouldnt expire on time and that id have to pay $500 instead of $300 for my car renewal. the great news: they didnt get their way, and now I have $200 more in my pocket. the way this article is written it makes it sound like a) the legislature was trying to make a new, fresh move to increase dmv fees, when really, they were trying, praying, hoping etc.. that the TEMPORARY tax increases in 2009 could somehow be extended b) that the tool-bags in sacramento deserve some kind of PRAISE for balancing the budget without having to extend TEMPORARY tax increases from two years ago liberal garbage: it never runs out!— July 18, 2011 9:15 p.m.
CO Detector Law Takes Effect
gosh i wonder if co detector companies lobbied people in sacramento to pass this law. HMM. i wonder could it be??— June 30, 2011 4:06 p.m.
The Square
i thought it was predictable, boring, and the image was surprisingly, especially since Duncan gave it 4 stars, washed out and gray, in an especially disappointing typical way, almost like bad digital. the characters were not developed well, the only thing you really get to see is their interaction, and even that is only at the level of high violence, high tension, high anxiety, etc.... i think the problem is there was never anything at stake in the plot. the guy and his girlfriend are not likeable and on repeated occasions remind you so. without something to identify with or at least something to feel worried about i just didnt care about everyones easy-to-see-coming demise.— June 6, 2011 10:58 p.m.
The Eagle Is Totally Masculine
help me here people: what word is used to describe someone who tries to write eloquently and impressively but just ends up sounding like a middle aged housewife who is "blossoming"?— February 14, 2011 1:44 p.m.
Vanilla Sky
the movie reviews the readers write on this site are PAINFUL and AWKWARD to read. can you please stop trying to sound like "a professional" and just write what you think. "his face is awash at first"? "I'm particularly fond of how classic record album covers are subtly recreated in various shots throughout the film, some very subtle indeed, like Cruise and Cruz walking arm in arm in a shot straight off a Bob Dylan record." ...yes, thats just INCREDIBLE film making. Where the hell are Duncans star ratings?????— January 27, 2011 11:31 p.m.
True Grit Stands Alone
you people make me sick. im so tired of living in a world full of mostly stupid people. god— December 28, 2010 10:06 p.m.
What's your take on the Tea Party?
My mistake for giving you something to focus on besides the actual topic. Take out the "F*** THE GOVERNMENT" part. Now what do you have to say? Do you want more taxes? More beauracracy? Many people who agree with the tea party felt and thought the way they did before the tea party existed. Leave the sales pitches to the dems and repubs. Lets hear you explain how we need more government and how you'd like to pay more taxes. LETS HEAR IT. And if all you can do is mirror what I say and ignore the topic again YOU are the salesman and you LOSE.— December 22, 2010 8:07 a.m.
What's your take on the Tea Party?
jesus christ could this be more of a testament to the blank, happy-go-lucky, vapid people living in san diego? is it so hard to see that the government is a bloated, wasteful, incompetent organization? why do you want MORE? do you understand why its called the TEA party? do any of you know? its because we are sick of being TAXED. F*** THE GOVERNMENT.— December 20, 2010 10:20 p.m.
Harry Potter: Anything Goes
This pretty much sums up David Elliot: "If, like me, you find some plot elements too soaked in arcane clues and murky myth, the glorious production design, effects, and some elegant animation will carry you along." So basically, if the movie itself isn't really, well, moving you, just sit back and let the CGI convince you its worth it. What exactly is your PURPOSE Mr. Elliot? I suppose we had a very long distance to fall, but this is AWFUL. Duncan apparently asked David to take over. There can only be two possible explanations: 1- He feels that David is more inline with most moviegoers, and will give ratings and reviews more suited to a larger group of people. 2- He is laughing his head off and asked him out of spite for humanity. I'd say its both. David's generic, name dropping, and toothless reviews are EXACTLY what Joe Public feels comfortable with. Enough substance to make him feel important, but not enough to intimidate him or actually ask him to consider something perhaps just out of his reach. Everyone gets to stay right in their comfort zone.— December 13, 2010 10:42 p.m.