COMMENTARY - It's time to think

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Never Buy a Property with an HOA

Avoid properties with an HOA. While they offer amenities, they can severely limit your rights. Our experience in Idaho showed how HOAs can impose costly rules and legal threats. In Georgia, homeowners have lost homes over minor dues. HOAs can dictate many aspects of your property and life, often leaving you powerless.

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The End of the Fast Food Era

As a retired District Manager, I’ve witnessed the decline of fast food dominance over a decade. Cutting out fast food not only saved money but also improved health. Amid rising costs, homemade meals prove both economical and healthier. Many seniors, like myself, opt out of dining out, emphasizing financial prudence. With fast food’s demise looming, healthier alternatives gain traction in our ever-evolving economy.

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PG&E’s Broken Promises: Profits, Rate Hikes and Discontent

PG&E’s profits soar as rates skyrocket, burdening families. Executives rake in millions while promises of grid improvement fall short. CPUC collusion allows unchecked rate hikes, leaving consumers reeling. Regulatory capture enables PG&E’s exploitation, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and change.

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Biden and Newsom’s Failure: A Californian’s Perspective

Living in California, I witness daily the failures of leaders like Biden and Newsom. Their economic policies have led to soaring inflation and deficits. Gas and electricity prices are exorbitant, groceries are unaffordable, and insurers are fleeing the state. Crime rates skyrocket, yet voters seem resigned. Trump, flawed but lesser, emerges as an alternative. As a retiree, uncertainty looms.

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The Affordable Connectivity Subsidy

Headlines buzz over low-income Americans losing internet subsidies, sparking debate: Is internet access truly a necessity? With 97% owning cell phones, each with internet, and free access at places like Starbucks, the argument for taxpayer-funded internet is challenged. Surviving doesn’t hinge on it; groceries, healthcare, and schools remain accessible without it. Let’s rethink subsidies—internet isn’t a fundamental right, it’s a luxury.

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Law and Order: A Solution to America’s Challenges

In America’s tumult, the call for law and order rings clear. From Ivy League protests to rampant crime, the solution is evident: arrest, charge, and jail lawbreakers. Yet, governmental failures persist, exemplified by Columbia University’s debacle. Social media exposes the culprits, but until leaders take decisive action, chaos will reign. Amid despair, glimpses of hope arise, reminding us that not all is lost.

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Unraveling the Web of Mass Insurance Non-Renewals in El Dorado County

In El Dorado County, the exodus of insurance companies raises eyebrows amid a surge in non-renewals. Despite homeowners’ diligence in meeting defensible space regulations, insurance remains elusive, funneling them into costly state plans. The system, marred by loopholes and neglect, burdens residents while benefiting stakeholders. This profit-driven cycle underscores a dire need for accountability and fair governance in the face of escalating challenges.

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What the News Isn’t Reporting

Many of us turn to the Internet for news stories, seeking the pulse of the nation. Yet, when searching for topics that truly matter to the average American, they are often conspicuously absent from the headlines.

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Role Reversal – Who Are the Criminals?

In today’s justice system, a concerning shift is evident. While not all judges and attorney generals are tainted, a notable number make headlines for the wrong reasons. Trials driven by political motives prevail, while serious criminals walk free. Is justice compromised? The quest for answers persists amidst societal turmoil.