It looks like the Traffic Congestion Pricing is starting to have trouble.

Our policitans tell us that we need congestion pricing to solve traffic.

Maybe they could open up the conversation about carpooling?

Maybe they could work harder at eliminating waste in government so they don't need to keep coming up with new and fantastic taxes on our use of automobiles. That government revenue gift that keeps on giving.

If you ever get to a public meeting in Sacramento, you will hear the message that they say well, but maybe don't hear it themselves.

The question asked at public meetings is:

What can we do to help Small Business and Manufacturing jobs stay in California?

Hey, I have an idea! Let's help the rivers of commerce flow more freely.

If Coke was in charge of carpooling in this State, we would be having a coke and a smile while driving with someone compatible.

Californias Politicians are pretty poor Leaders.

They are much better at selling cars.

And that is something we need to be aware of as we face problems of high energy prices.

It is interesting to me how quickly carpooling is dismissed as a footnote in sovling traffic congestion.

The following is a response to LAtimes.com bloggers regarding building more roads or mass transit as the only solutions for freeway congestion.

So the surge worked. Iraq is looking more stable. Large groups are starting to see how they have a say in power and protection.

Irqai soldiers are more and more standing on their own. We turned over Anbar.

So why haven't we started leaving Iraq?