Yes, Guest/heric, I did know that - and a good deal more. I am originally from Oregon, next door to California; maybe that's why? Seriously, there is a good deal on the internet about the man, plus I read several liberal newsmagazines, as well as mainstream ones.

Segue here- On Wednesday noons I play with Juneau's City Attorney. (He's a very good mandolin player.) As he was leaving yesterday, I told him that I'm happy with the local elections but that I'm glad I don't live in California. He exploded. "What is the matter with those people," he said. "What the man does is a crime! Why is that suddenly all right?"