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Auggie

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11. I agree he's a sleaze, but I also agree with him on this

Reply to pothos (Reply #9)

Mon Feb 17, 2014, 08:49 PM

Feb 2014

I didn't vote for the bullet train citing greater need for improved regional transporation projects: in the North that would include BART upgrade and expansion, additional funding for San Francisco MUNI, East Bay AC Transit, Ferry service, Capital Corrider, etc.

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Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom: Stop Calif. bullet train, redirect money [View all] antiquie Feb 2014 OP

I fundamentally disagree with Lt. Gov. Newsom. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2014 #1

We do need a fast, state-wide rail system antiquie Feb 2014 #2

I agree with you…it is going to happen and now is the best time…it will create jobs and.. Tikki Feb 2014 #5

He wrong.... Bennyboy Feb 2014 #3

Agreed. Newsom is wrong on this one. Merlot Feb 2014 #7

+1 SunSeeker Feb 2014 #12

We need some serious water catchment roody Feb 2014 #4

Newsom just lost my vote! Very short sighted to stop bullet train Merlot Feb 2014 #6

Note that he goes on a conservative radio show to make this statement... elzenmahn Feb 2014 #8

he's a sleaze... pothos Feb 2014 #9

I agree he's a sleaze, but I also agree with him on this Auggie Feb 2014 #11

And I'm guessing he would be all for it had it been Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #10

The appeal of trains Iwillnevergiveup Feb 2014 #13