We must end the tyranny of the minority!  Right now a conservative legislative minority of 1/3 plus 1 is ruling California.  The 2/3 requirement for revenue or budget means that a minority can stop sane state fiscal management.  Whether it is 2/3, 60%, or 55%, they all mean minority rule – rule by 1/3 plus 1, 40% plus 1 or 45% plus 1 Every voter knows that democracy means majority rule!  If you ask voters if democracy means majority or minority rule, they will say majority rule.  If you ask voters if they prefer majority or minority rule, they will prefer majority rule.  If you ask voters if they approve of present minority rule and the gridlock it imposes, they will not approve. Take the loopholes away from the freeloaders!  Government’s responsibilities are to empower and protect. Empowerment means schools, infrastructure, buildings, highways and more. Protection means police, fire. consumer protection and more. Revenue is needed for California’s government to fulfill those responsibilities. California is the only dysfunctional state that stumbles from one fiscal crisis to the next. California is rich but does not have sufficient revenue to fulfill responsibilities.  Freeloaders use loopholes to avoid carrying a fair share of California’s load. The biggest loophole is the veto conservative legislative minority of 1/3 plus 1 uses to protect the freeloader’s loopholes.  Have the courage and good sense to do what’s right! Support Majority Rule Statewide Volunteer Sign Campaign information. Volunteers needed for: Speakers bureau, Signature gathering, Tabling events, Attend - House Parties, Host - House Parties, Fundraising, Precinct Captain, Canvassing, Phone Banking, Blogging, Letter Writing, Graphic Design, Lawyers and Empathetic Responsible Courageous Activists of all kinds. We took back our country last year; it’s time to return democracy to California. Return Democracy to California With Majority Rule End Minority Rule And Budget Gridlock Protect & Empower Californians Through Fiscal Responsibility “All legislative actions on revenue and budget shall be determined by majority vote.” – Submitted by Dr. George Lakoff to the Attorney General for the November 2010 Ballot. The issue in the 2010 election will be majority versus minority rule!

Please consider these equations: Majority rule = democracy = 50%+1 In grade school we elect the class president by majority rule; it is the basis of democracy. Majority rule is more democratic than minority rule. Minority rule = tyranny = protection of loopholes & freeloaders = 33.3%+1 veto The current 2/3 requirement allows a 1/3 plus 1 minority of extreme legislators to sabotage the state budget and hold the state hostage in order to extort concessions from the majority, resulting in budget cuts passed down to local governments throughout the state. Extortions include off shore oil drilling concessions. Government that fails to empower and protect citizens = dysfunctional state The California State Legislature and government at all levels have responsibilities, to empower and protect its citizens. Empowerment means education, infrastructure, buildings, and highways. Protection means health, safety, police, fire and consumer protection. The legislature determines how and whether these responsibilities are met through providing revenues and a budget. Revenue is needed for government to do its job. Revenue is economic air and California is being slowly suffocated and is prevented from protecting and empowering Californians by a minority of legislators protecting loopholes for freeloaders. Fair revenue in a wealthy state – revenue lost to loopholes & freeloaders = extreme budget cuts & lost pay for state workers California is the only dysfunctional state that faces fiscal crisis on a regular basis. California is also wealthy, so why don’t we have the money to run the state? The answer is loopholes used by freeloaders to circumvent paying a fair Minority rule loophole = all the loopholes minority rule prevents from closing The biggest loophole is the minority veto that 1/3 plus one of the legislature uses to protect those taking advantage of the loopholes from being required to pay a fair share. Loopholes include not paying to extract California oil as in all the other oil producing states. Minority ruled California = only fiscally dysfunctional state in the US Two other states have a minority rule situations but they don’t experience California’s dysfunctions. Freeloaders find that supporting legislation and electing legislators to protect freeloader loopholes is much less costly than what would happen if the loopholes closed. Budget control alone = disaster Marketing guru Tom Peters says "under promise and over deliver" it keeps customers satisfied. If a “majority for budget only proposition” passes the voters (customers) will expect an end to the fiscal gridlock from the Democrats since this is what the Democrats asked for. However without “majority rule for revenue” the Democrats can't deliver California from gridlock. "Over promise and under deliver" is the formula for disaster for Democrats. Time (2009) = Perfect storm (fiscal disaster) Just as the perfect economic storm effected the 2008 election, California’s fiscal dysfunction will create the “Perfect Storm in 2009”, making it possible to amend the state constitution. Voters feeling the pain will support the ballot measure. Local governments are forced to slash programs.Local governments are forced to slash programs. College students are burdened with huge tuition increases & fewer classes are offered, so it takes longer to graduate.College students are burdened with huge tuition increases & fewer classes are offered, so it takes longer to graduate. State workers are furloughed 3 days/month.State workers are furloughed 3 days/month. K-12 funding is one of the lowest in the US.K-12 funding is one of the lowest in the US. Prison system is over packed and under funded with federal rulings to deal with.Prison system is over packed and under funded with federal rulings to deal with. Lawsuits concerned with budget cuts are likely to result in more costly rulings.Lawsuits concerned with budget cuts are likely to result in more costly rulings. Loans made from future revenue come due with interest.Loans made from future revenue come due with interest. Budget based on overly optimistic revenue forecasts are cause for future cuts.Budget based on overly optimistic revenue forecasts are cause for future cuts. You = Game Changer Sign up at