by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

[courtesy of California Progress Report]

Serious Drafting Problems in Measure Circulating on Streets

By Josiah Green

"Oops, I did it again."

Given the embarrassing state of Britney Spears these days, it seems appropriate to quote the former Mouseketeer to describe what can only be labeled a major embarrassment for the self-anointed "property rights" advocates on the right.

Last year voters rejected Proposition 90 -- the fake "eminent domain reform" measure that was a front to eviscerate environmental and consumer protection laws. This year, the property rights crowd is back, trying to qualify another initiative that serves their self-interest -- all deceptively buried under the politically compelling banner of "eminent domain" reform.

Much like with Proposition 90, the proponents have "done it again". They’ve overreached to the point of making their measure completely toxic, even among their traditional Republican allies.

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

"Oops, I did it again."

Given the embarrassing state of Britney Spears these days, it seems appropriate to quote the former Mouseketeer to describe what can only be labeled a major embarrassment for the self-anointed "property rights" advocates on the right.

Last year voters rejected Proposition 90 -- the fake "eminent domain reform" measure that was a front to eviscerate environmental and consumer protection laws. This year, the property rights crowd is back, trying to qualify another initiative that serves their self-interest -- all deceptively buried under the politically compelling banner of "eminent domain" reform. 

Much like with Proposition 90, the proponents have "done it again". They’ve overreached to the point of making their measure completely toxic, even among their traditional Republican allies.

For starters, the so-called California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act (CPOFPA) would constitutionally abolish rent control in California. Just check out the contributions rolling in from apartment and mobile home park owners and you quickly come to the conclusion that this measure is not truly about eminent domain, but instead about kicking little old ladies, veterans and working families out of housing they can afford.

But here’s where they REALLY made an "oops" (and where things get fun).

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