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  1. Uma

    CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...

    To clarify. The United States of America is a constitutional republic that uses the democratic ballot. We are NOT a democracy. The ONLY laws that can be passed are constitutional laws. ANY law that interferes with individual rights, is unconstitutional, null & void. That's it in a nutshell...
  2. Uma

    CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...

    Whenever taxes go up, more smokers switch to contraband, eCigs, or grow their own plants. Their tax income stays low. Knowing the die hards won't quit, they hit the opposition. ECigs will be taxed & banned to death, leaving only 3 options... store bought, contraband or homegrown. Wood, the...
  3. Uma

    CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...

    Anybody following the west coast fires? (18 states). The same "public health" groups who lobby for smoking and vaping taxes & bans, are preaching "clean air centers, rooms" with Heppa filters. The smoke and ash are so thick areas are declared a federal emergency as they help towns get heppas...
  4. Uma

    Anti-THR Lies: Ecig proponents need to learn lessons from other activists

    It is up to the individual. Constitution assures individual self governing, with no gov interference. Like your air pristine? Wear an oxygen tank. Like you air smoked? The bar's open, Norm! Nobody has the right to govern other people's individual preferences. Don't like the smoky bar...
  5. Uma

    CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...

    The Classic Liberal still thrives over at Mises institute. There's hope.
  6. Uma

    Anti-THR Lies: Ecig proponents need to learn lessons from other activists

    Excellent article, I agree with every word.
  7. Uma

    CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...

    Good to hear you Stefan! Thanks for stepping in to inform us. I have a question, I hope doesn't go off topic. Does anyone have links explaining why HHS is able to lobby for regulations, taxes, bans, despite the fact they're the main agency of the FDA? (The FDA is a division of the HHS). FDA...
  8. Uma

    CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...

    Thanks for the list. One of the co-authors of the age limit bill, is also working diligently to hand over all tax-fine-fee profit to the state, (Mmj) leaving counties with only their share of sales tax after accounting & handling fees are withdrawn. Oh, plus a .5% out of 30% to each county...
  9. Uma

    CA SB 140 dies in Committee!!!

    Not at all. Done.
  10. Uma

    CALIFORNIA VAPERS: Things are getting ugly...

    Thanks for the new thread on this DC2. Here is an article with updates of the session so far. Senate panel votes to raise California gas tax 12 cents a gallon - ContraCostaTimes.com
  11. Uma

    CA SB 140 dies in Committee!!!

    Hey Tuuuts! Fires are worse than last year, all over the area, but so far doing okay. Thanks for asking! Loved the vape about it article. Sad it needed writing, but well said. Here's an update on the bills that passed. Oops, forgot article. Senate panel votes to raise California gas tax...
  12. Uma

    CA SB 140 dies in Committee!!!

    August's special session isn't yet up on digital democracy, but thousands of others are of course. Keep checking back. Of note (IMO) is the push for special sessions by gov brown for state budget. Instead of cutting back on the 3 digit wages & pensions the public health admin makes, they...
  13. Uma

    New drivel about US youth gateway making the rounds today

    Curiosity is the gateway. Common core is fixing that "annoying" problem. Until enough people stomp into the hearings and declare parental rights over political rights, the states will just keep taking more parental rights away. United is a cool word, but even cooler when utilized.
  14. Uma

    San Diego forced to repeal vaping advertising ban

    I'm so happy to see this! Go Constitution!!!!! It's too bad they had to get desperate enough for funds (lack of tobacco trust funds) before acknowledging their previous wrongs. In any case, the Constitution is finally acknowledged, to which I heartily jump up & down with joy.
  15. Uma

    California Ballot Measure would tax all vapor products at 70%, raise cig tax by $2/pack

    Want to be a fly on the wall? The website "digital democracy" records all meetings by officials. It is a fairly new site, they're still improving the search ques. Be specific in the search field. The search for electronic cigarettes, revealed 36 recordings of late. Search | Digital Democracy...
  16. Uma

    Dr. Thomas Polucki Is A Threat To Public Health

    The push for "public health" by "public health" with their "public health" priorities as number one, the health of the public as number one trillion.
  17. Uma

    CA SB 140 dies in Committee!!!

    Fantastic news! Great job everyone, & a huge thanks to all who saw through the nanny muck and voted wisely. Super!!!
  18. Uma

    California Call to Action! Oppose SB 140

    Received the typical "I'm too busy, gimme a call" routine. Will call when phone reception works.
  19. Uma

    WSJ exposes FDA's underhanded plan to ban vaping

    Wsj? Wow! That's more than admirable. Way cool! Speaking of runaway govt, there is a push for all states to hold an assembly against it, using the old fashioned principles our country was founded upon. Share far & wide! Call for an ‘Assembly of the States’ in May 2016 - Breitbart