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I was an outspoken supporter of Judge Gary Kreep.  I enjoyed when the man spoke because he viewed the law from the lens of the US Constitution.  Today, that appears to be his downfall: Kreep, 63, was reassigned on Sept. 9 from the downtown San Diego courthouse to a Kearny Mesa facility that handles traffic offenses and small claims. The …

If you only read one article at the leading local, progressive website San Diego Free Press, read “An Informal Economy…“.  It is one of the greatest examples of how free markets produce prosperity for the people who need it most.  To wit: The yard man hook up is inevitable when someone does a good job and the fair and effective …

It looks like the federal government is going to have a partial shutdown (which means at the very least, the National Parks will close).  The White House Press Office mainstream media will blame divided, constitutional government, Harry Reid will call anyone who doesn’t accept a fascist state an anarchist, and the San Diego Free Press will parrot Markos’ little nicknames …

Senate Majority Leader Reid just invoked procedural rules and ended Senator Ted Cruz’ quixotic quest to defund Obamacare.  Cruz embarked on the 21 hour plus marathon with the theme #MakeDCListen.  He recalled Churchill’s resolve to defeat National Socialism, recited Dr Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” (to explain that the American people have tried and don’t like Obamacare), recited the Federalist …

It looks like California is going to raise the minimum wage to $10/hour.  I don’t need to tell the crew here what a job killer this will be.  I will point out something my friend James Hansen posted on Facebook: By 1964 Standards: Minimum wage was $1.25 per hour. $.25, (a quarter) was pure silver. Today those 5 quarters are …

As if the Bob Filner fiasco wasn’t enough, Sacramento County Democratic Party Communications Chair Allan Brauer gives us a little more insight into his party’s treatment of women. Senator Ted Cruz’ senior communications adviser happens to be a lady; her name is Amanda Carpenter.  She tweeted this: GOP beat gun control, changed Obama’s mind on Syria, is holding the line …

I was the subject of a satirical post on San Diego Free Press.  Bob Dorn had some fun today, using some garden-variety stereotypes about liberals and conservatives, because I dared to confront a premise, proffered by OBRag’s Frank Gormlie, supporting a single-use plastic bag ban. I don’t think that Bob Dorn likes that I comment on the progressive’s little paradise.  …

I’m a First Amendment guy.  Unfettered, free expression is the ultimate sign of a free society.  When SCOTUS ruled on Citizens United, I rejoiced that people were allowed to express themselves collectively.  Corporations (like unions) really ARE made up of people — employees and stockholders. As such, I don’t understand the outrage with Nathan Fletcher’s “make work” job at Qualcomm.  …

…or else you’ll get away with it. It’s pointless for me to quote the Constitution about which branch of government has the authority to wage war and which branch prosecutes it.  It’s pointless to remind everyone that the War Powers Act was designed to repel a direct threat to American national interest.  It’s pointless to say that President Obama should …

Would you rather… Take the Filner resignation deal, as outlined by Jan Goldsmith.. or have recalled Filner and paid for up to $400,000 for a recall effort ? *****  Filner deal, as outlined by City Attorney Jan Goldsmith***** 1- criminal charges (alleged or real) against Filner are not resolved 2- Filner resigns Aug 30, 2013 at 5:30PM 3- Under CA …

It looks like Bob Filner will attempt to resign tomorrow.  If the San Diego City Council accepts the “bailout” deal,  crafted by City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, Councilmen Gloria and Faulconer, and Mayor Bob Filner, Filner will be gone.  The San Diego City Council will meet in closed session at 1:00PM tomorrow.  It is expected that the Council will accept the …

Would you rather… lease state parks out to private operators, giving them autonomy to run those state parks as they see fit or… raise student fees for community college students? A few rules: 1- you can’t answer “both” 2- you can answer “neither” but offer a credible defense 3- try to keep discussions on topic (why eliminating one is preferable …

Would you rather…. 1- return to a hard currency, a dollar backed by gold and/or silver? —– OR… 2- privatize social security; permit individuals under a certain age to put some or all of their assets in a segregated account with multiple investment options? A few rules: 1- you can’t answer “both” 2- you can answer “neither” but offer a credible defense …

Why hasn’t Obama called for Bob Filner’s resignation? JAY CARNEY:  “He’s Commander-in Chief, he doesn’t oversee municipalities. I don’t have a comment on that.” The proper answer would be,  “This issue is outside of President Obama’s jurisdiction.  As you know, the President’s powers are defined and specific under Article Two of the United States Constitution.  Meddling in local affairs ain’t …

In a remarkable display of bi-partisanship, House members Darrell Issa (R-Vista), Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine), Scott Peters (D-La Jolla), Juan Vargas (D-Chula Vista) and Susan Davis (D-San Diego) voted with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) and against the Amash Amendment yesterday. If you value the right “to be left alone,” this isn’t the bi-partisanship you desired.  The Amash Amendment …

A third woman has lodged an accusation against Filner, this time for something in 2009.  This one’s a doozy because Bob called her home phone, wanted to know “who the hell she was,” promised that her issues had the eyes of FLOTUS, then put the moves on her. I’ve been asking Lori Saldaña to explain her endorsement of Bob Filner …

KPBS breaks that a second woman accuses Bob Filner of sexual harassment back  in 2005.  Pay close attention to this statement: Though several people witnessed the incident, Fink—co-founder of the non-profit Fink & Hernandez Consulting—said she did not go public about the encounter at the time because she “was trying to build a career in the political field … and Bob …