Jerry Brown sworn in as new California governor

[Gerald]

Jerry Brown has been sworn in as the new governor of the US state of California, taking over from the departing Arnold Schwarzenegger.Mr Brown, a Democrat who also served as California's governor from 1975 to 1983, will be only the second person to lead the state for three terms.He said the year ahead would "demand courage and sacrifice" if California was to overcome its fiscal problems.Among his first tasks will be to present a new budget plan.The state faces a $28bn (£18bn) budget shortfall over the next 18 months.Voters may be asked to agree to the extension of temporary taxes that were brought in in 2009 and are due to expire in July.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12108818


Note: 3 January 2011 Last updated at 20:00 GMT

[Ducimus]

Until a new state constitution is written, he will fail, as will they all.

[UnderseaLcpl]

Until a new state constitution is written, he will fail, as will they all.

I'm inclined to agree, though the statement is rather vague. What, exactly, do you mean by a "new state constitution"?

[FIREWALL]

Brown was a loser then and buried our state in dept record setting. And we just gave him liesnce to do it again.:nope:

God help us. :cry:

[nikimcbee]

Brown was a loser then and buried our state in dept record setting. And we just gave him liesnce to do it again.:nope:

God help us. :cry:

...but it's for the children.
I'd invite you up to ore-gone, but we have our own retard democrat one party rule here.

[Platapus]

Jerry Brown was a good gov back when I was in California in the late 70's. I don't know how he was his last term as I had scooted out of state by then.

In any case, it will be an improvement on Arnold, who was a big disappointment for me.

[Ducimus]

The whole proposition system needs to go. Special interests pull money this way and that via propositions that can only be repealed through a vote of the people; and there's really not much an elected official can do about that. That situation as i understand it, along with other contributing factors, makes the state neigh ungovernable.

Speaking of propositions... wasn't Jerry Brown behind Prop 13, or not ? Prop 13 in itself, is a thorny subject, and is according to some sources, one of the biggest reasons why california has become ungovernable.

[nikimcbee]

How much of the problem are the public employee unions? 1 in 6 in ore-gone are employed by gov't. Too many people here have their noses in the trough and they will never reform it.:shifty:

[Ducimus]

Posting this, because i love ragging on my home state, and take every opportunity to do so. That and my listed location isn't something i just made up (though i did combine the existing nickname "cantaffordya" with the other nickname of "peoples republic")

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2969307707_d7da61f114.jpg

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs342.snc4/41569_2205422009_932_n.jpg

http://rlv.zcache.com/peoples_republic_of_california_bumper_sticker-p128264326119549445trl0_400.jpg

http://www.armoryblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/peoples-republic-of-california.jpg

[nikimcbee]

Posting this, because i love ragging on my home state, and take every opportunity to do so. That and my listed location isn't something i just made up (though i did combine the existing nickname "cantaffordya" with the other nickname of "peoples republic")

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2969307707_d7da61f114.jpg

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs342.snc4/41569_2205422009_932_n.jpg

http://rlv.zcache.com/peoples_republic_of_california_bumper_sticker-p128264326119549445trl0_400.jpg

http://www.armoryblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/peoples-republic-of-california.jpg

Komrade, I feel your pain.

[Ducimus]

Komrade, I feel your pain.

Just FYI, new law was passed. Can no longer buy ammunition online in california. (edit: well i suppose you could, but they won't deliver it to a CA address)

[nikimcbee]

Just FYI, new law was passed. Can no longer buy ammunition online in california. (edit: well i suppose you could, but they won't deliver it to a CA address)
Sounds like a business opportunity...:hmmm:

I could set up a weapons bazaar on the border.

That's okay, our progressive idiots are banning plastic bag here. Maybe we can trade, bags for bullets.:hmmm::haha:

[Takeda Shingen]

Posting this, because i love ragging on my home state, and take every opportunity to do so. That and my listed location isn't something i just made up (though i did combine the existing nickname "cantaffordya" with the other nickname of "peoples republic")

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2969307707_d7da61f114.jpg

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs342.snc4/41569_2205422009_932_n.jpg

http://rlv.zcache.com/peoples_republic_of_california_bumper_sticker-p128264326119549445trl0_400.jpg

http://www.armoryblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/peoples-republic-of-california.jpg

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/fallout/images/2/2e/NCR_Flag.png

[Gerald]

Brown was a loser then and buried our state in dept record setting. And we just gave him liesnce to do it again.:nope:

God help us. :cry: I feel for you,all CA citizens..

[Capt. Morgan]

I predict a come-back tour for the DK's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Kennedys):03:,


"California Uber Alles"

I am Governor Jerry Brown
My aura smiles
And never frowns
Soon I will be president...

Carter Power will soon go away
I will be Fuhrer one day
I will command all of you
Your kids will meditate in school
Your kids will meditate in school!

[Chorus:]
California Uber Alles
California Uber Alles
Uber Alles California
Uber Alles California

Zen fascists will control you
100% natural
You will jog for the master race
And always wear the happy face
etc, etc, etc,


The rest of the lyrics would exceed community standards here

[Ducimus]

I predict a come-back tour for the DK's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Kennedys):03:,


"California Uber Alles"

I am Governor Jerry Brown
My aura smiles
And never frowns
Soon I will be president...

Carter Power will soon go away
I will be Fuhrer one day
I will command all of you
Your kids will meditate in school
Your kids will meditate in school!

[Chorus:]
California Uber Alles
California Uber Alles
Uber Alles California
Uber Alles California

Zen fascists will control you
100% natural
You will jog for the master race
And always wear the happy face
etc, etc, etc,


The rest of the lyrics would exceed community standards here



We are so screwed. That song was written the last time Jerry brown was in office.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqESwzCGg4

People have short memories.

[Gerald]

Whether you have a new governor, so this song is not my favorite

[Castout]

Komrade, I feel your pain.


:haha:

[Ducimus]

http://www.politifake.org/image/political/1007/governor-moonbeam-california-political-poster-1278785955.jpg

:har::har:

[August]

It's harder to believe than Governor Schwarzenegger. I feel bad for you west coasters. The next few years are gonna be freaky.

[Sailor Steve]

:rotfl2:

It was the late, great Chicago reporter Mike Royko who gave him that name.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/weekinreview/07mckinley.html