Comments on: Go Pound Sand

By: Reagan's ghost

Reagan's ghost — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:11:04 +0000

Sorry “Ryan”,
But Mr. Stocks “flamed” a candidate for public office, not a private citizen. Once you put yourself out there, you’re open to taking hits for your behavior.
I will agree the piece was a bit harsh, but was it deserved? Who knows…

By: Bev

Bev — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:25:40 +0000

Jerome called himself a young republican. Isnt he in his late 40′ies?

By: Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:05:35 +0000

Jerome Stocks is the quintessential example of a RINO in GOP clothing. North County is Republican country, so if you want to get elected, you get a leg up by declaring yourself Republican when running for office. Once elected, too often the GOP establishment mindlessly backs such ersatz Republican incumbents for reelection.

Indeed, it’s been my experience with local city councils north of San Diego, too often it’s simply impossible to tell the difference between most elected Dems and most Republicans. WAY too often they vote together, and almost always for bigger government, more regulation, more land grabbing and higher taxes.

There are notable exceptions, but they STAND OUT as notable exceptions — such as Jim Gibson in Vista. This trend by Republicans to support RINOs is truly sad.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:55:06 +0000

Mr. Stocks, a Republican elected official, has “flamed” a private citizen online—a Republican volunteer, no less. How embarrassing for our party, and how embarrassing for Mr. Stocks.

I have no personal knowledge of that campaign, but Mr. Stocks’ behavior more closely resembles that of a college Republican than a city councilman. Sad.

By: Coastal Conservative

Coastal Conservative — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:17:45 +0000

If discretion is the better part of valor, it seems that the Councilman from Encinitas is lacking both. On its face this unfortunately public tantrum demonstrates more about Mr. Stocks’ character and his predilection for taking things way too personal. Perhaps the good people of Encinitas and the SDGOP are comforted by this display unnecessary partisan purity by one of their leaders. It only seems childish to me.

By: watershedwillie

watershedwillie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:40:38 +0000

Poor, poor Jerome. His skin is getting thinner by the second. He must be going through MAN-O-PAUSE.

By: Rostra Administrator (Thor's Assistant)

Rostra Administrator (Thor's Assistant) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:20:07 +0000

Mr. Sheffo has responded here…
http://sdrostra.com/?p=955

By: Grow up Jerome

Grow up Jerome — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:50:11 +0000

Thanks for the explananation Erin.

Who knew the grown up in the room would be a 20′s something YR.

Where can I RSVP and buy a ticket?

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:21:54 +0000

A little clarification: I am the VP, Internal of the SDYR’s and am in charge of the whole Christmas party. Joe is our VP, External which means his job is to do fundraising for our events so I don’t have to do every part of the event. The party is a lot of work and delegating tasks is important. I am sorry if you are offended by him asking you for a donation for our Christmas Charity Event. If I had known your history, I would have sent the donation letter myself. As for Joe’s age, he is 39 which is the cutoff for our membership. Members of our group must be between the ages of 18 and 39.

By: Ghost of Reagan

Ghost of Reagan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:37:26 +0000

Good point!
The YR’s have chosen as leadership a jerk who was praising Democrat incumbent candidate Maggie Houlihan and Democrat candidate Collier who supported a needle exchange program for junkies over James Bond and Jerome Stocks who are solid fiscally responsible Republicans!
The YR’s need to get themselves straightened out!

By: Grow up Jerome

Grow up Jerome — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:13:36 +0000

Its a charity fundraiser. Pick your fight when Toys for Tots isn’t the looser.

Its no wonder that the county is going blue with leaders like you in place. Petty, inter-party scorched earth political crap is what is ruining us. Why don’t you help the YR’s rather than telling the world to avoid their events because somebody ran a campaign against you.

Wasn’t your dominant victory over an unknown candidate enough to make you feel good about yourself?

Put the bottle down and grow up, your not a Young Republican any more, act like it.

By: Young Republican

Young Republican — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:30 +0000

I don’t live in Encinitas and I don’t know this Mr. Stocks. But, I have meet Joe Sheffo at a few young republican events. It is my understanding that Joe is unemployed, lives at home, and in fact did support some Democrats over good Republicans. What seems very strange to me, is not the party loyalty, but that Joe is in his forty’s and dresses like he’s in his sixty’s. Joe, I’m ok with you being unemployed and being supported by my young tax dollars, living at home, supporting non-republicans, BUT, OMG, quit letting your mom dress you and buy some new outfits. You have violated the young reblican dress code!