Thomas Sbrega

Unaffiliated with any political party. Former Student Senator at Palomar Community College (2006-2007). Literary contributor for pro-liberty candidates aligned with Ron Paul's philosophy. Book under review on political philosophy and human nature.

Internet Sales Tax - AB 178

A little over a week ago Amazon sent a letter to California legislators threatening to end its business with marketing affiliates if legislation was passed imposing sales tax for internet

By Thomas Sbrega

/ July 2, 2009

Budget Update: State IOU's?

The Democrats failed to pass the first of 20 budget proposals yesterday (Wed 6/24). Not that it would have been too much better otherwise, as this proposal addressed only

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 25, 2009

An Independent Decision

Arambula expresses disappointment over the state's water problem solutions and the Democratic leaders who curb the deficit by raising taxes without deeper cuts using "phantom money"

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 24, 2009

Thumbs Up for SD Airport Expansion

A Project Labor Agreement, or PLA, will not be used in the $887 million project (scheduled to begin this summer) to expand San Diego’s International Airport at Lindbergh Field.

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 19, 2009

Fair Elections Pilot Project

Imagine if ANYONE could run for office, wouldn’t that be nice? When I say “ANYONE” I mean even people who do not have a million dollars. Yes, I know,

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 12, 2009

Derivatives Bubble Concerns State Treasurer

On State Treasurer Robert Lauten’s website he displays the “Act-Independent Statement” to the G-20 Summit in London, APRIL 2, 2009. This insightful text intends to define the

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 8, 2009

SEIU Disappointed in Gov.’s Speech

SEIU Executive Vice President Eliseo Medina says: “Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed cuts to home care would add up to 340,000 people to the ranks of the unemployed, moving California’

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 7, 2009

Loophole; Med. Marijuana Dispensaries Up

According to the LA Times in 2004 the city had four known storefront dispensaries. Now, police say there are as many as 600 or more… no one really knows. In

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 5, 2009

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Speech

The governor acknowledges “we are in the midst of the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression,” and that in “the past 18 months one-third of the world'

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 5, 2009

Attorney General vs. Predatory Lenders

Attorney General Edmund Brown Jr. issued a directive forcing foreclosure consultants to register with his office and post a $100,000 bond by July 1st of this year. This is

By Thomas Sbrega

/ June 5, 2009