Here is a Guest Column by retired Judge Larry Stirling. His life experiences include being a US Army Captain in scenic Korea, and a GOP State Senator and Assemblyman. ————————– Janet Napolitano is a nit wit. Nothing in her professional experience qualifies her to take charge of the security of a Wal-Mart store, let alone a nation under attack by …
Mark Twain’s timely memo to Barry Jantz and “Rostra Administrator”.
I read, and applauded, the comments of Barry Jantz and “Rostra Administrator” this week about unproven charges against a few local personalities. By chance, I’m now reading a collection of Mark Twain’s journalism, Speeches and Essays. It includes what happened when Twain said that HE might be a candidate for Governor of the fine state of New York. Mr. Twain …
Please Choose Your Nominee for San Diego Conservative or SD Libertarian of 2009 —– and then Describe their Accomplishments
Who do YOU think did the most to promote the Conservative or Libertarian cause in San Diego County in 2009? Nominations are now open ! Please explain the reasons for your choice and mention examples of their Good Works. Is He or She an Elected Official? A community activist? Perhaps a writer, talk show host, or Religious leader first comes …
Putting the Year End Polls in Perspective. How Jimmy Carter’s record makes Sense of today’s Numbers. Vital Lessons sent forward from 1977 —– Have We seen this Movie Before?
The year-end polls generally agree that President Obama’s popularity is at its lowest point. But what does that mean, really, when he’s still in his first year at the White House? Not much, by itself. So we did some number-crunching at the Rostra Institute to learn what it means that Obama’s approvals are at 44% in today’s Rasmussen Poll. The …
SD ROSTRA’s EXCELLENT ADVENTURE; Great Launch for New Blog, passing Milestones in 4 Months; Thanks to Posters and Readers!
Since its beginning in late August, “SD Rostra” has reached and surpassed its initial goals. Check these numbers, and remember this Blog website did not exist until just 4 months ago: Posters in Blogpen:…………..35 Individual Posts………………264 Comments……………………750 Categories……………………..42 Thanks to the Bloggers, and to Rostra’s Readers. Together we have accomplished something quire remarkable in record time. You made it look …
Supervisor Dianne Jacob signals she will seek new Term; Decision cheered by Republicans, but seen as Bad News for San Diego’s Liberal Leaders
Dianne Jacob, who grew up and attended schools in her East County district, will apparently seek a new term in office. Supervisor Jacob filed a Form 501 “Candidate Intention” statement in the last 24 hours, clearing the decks for a re-election bid. Ms. Jacob was last re-elected in 2008, with 77% of the vote, against an active and energetic challenge …
County Term Limits measure Qualifies. But Would it Have any Real Effect? — The Omission of both Sheriff and D.A. from the Limits, and a County Legal Summary, suggest it Would Not.
What if they gave a Term Limit, but NOBODY now in office was affected by it? That is the question today, after the SD Registrar of Voters certified the SEIU-sponsored petition measure had enough valid signatures to appear on the June 2010 countywide ballot. Consider these Omissions and Details in the SEIU Term Limit Plan: COUNTYWIDE RACES NOT COVERED (1) …
Poll: Who Should finance a possible new San Diego Football Stadium? Survey USA and KGTV Channel 10 have the Results
Thanks to KGTV Channel 10 and “Survey USA”, we now have a snap shot of San Diego County opinion on how to pay for a possible new regional Football stadium. Survey USA is a respected national polling firm which specializes in media polls. KGTV, Channel 10 is, and has been, a local news leader since the 1950s. You can read …
Notes on how local State Assembly members spent Your Money in 2008
The annual report is out on how our local State Assembly men and women used their office budgets in calendar 2008. Here are some financial Hits and Misses among those intriguing figures. (1) Hat Tip to Martin Garrick for REFUSING a “free” State leased vehicle! On the senate side, Mark Wyland of North County rejects the State wheels too. Garrick …
Big Shake-up Today in SD County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk race. The GOP’s Ernie Dronenburg will challenge appointed Democrat Incumbent David Butler in 2010. Dronenburg seen as the Immediate Favorite to Win Back Key Post.
Republican chances of recapturing the SD Assessor/Recorder/Clerk post soared today, when proven Republican winner Ernie Dronenburg filed to challenge appointed Democrat incumbent David Butler. Dronenburg, winner of FIVE races for a multi-county state Board of Equalization seat, immediately becomes the clear favorite over Mr. Butler who earlier filed a “Candidate Intention statement” to seek election in his own right next …
SD Rostra’s own Gayle Falkenthal LIVE tonight (9 to 11 pm) on KCBQ radio. There’s No Telling What she May Say: So Tune In to AM-1170, and then Speak Out!
SD Rostra’s own pistol-packing Radio Maven will host 2 hours of KCBQ’s “Intelligent Talk” tonight, Thursday, from 9 to 11 pm. Tune in the “1170” spot on your AM dial, and call in with your feedback, as Gayle Falkenthal takes time to give important issues the analysis they deserve. This announcement made on behalf of the “Gayle Falkenthal Fan Club.” …
WHO gave $250,000 for the SD Term Limits Petition? Now we know: TWO donors sent all $250,000 ! … Same Labor Union unit that gave $2.2 Million to ease California State Assembly term limits in 2008, now wants to Limit terms of the all-GOP S.D. Supervisors in 2010.
To paraphrase Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s famous words from World War II:…. “Never have so few, donated So Much, for So Little.” Public records kept by the San Diego Registrar of Voters disclose that “the Few” numbered just TWO total donors who gave “so much” ($250,000) to help finance a petition drive to limit terms of San Diego County Supervisors. …
Andrew Breitbart reports major new ACORN San Diego story…. Charges 17,000 documents were dumped , but they were recovered. Breitbart Hints government probes will now expand
Andrew Breitbart, operator of the “Big Government” website (which broke the ‘totally hidden’ ACORN video stories) is on KFI radio 640 tonight (Sunday) saying there is a major new development… and the epicenter is San Diego again ! Breitbart alleges that in the face of probes by AG Jerry Brown and others, some 17,000 documents were thrown into a dumpster …
Will the Nomination of Barack Obama’s Border Czar face Senate confirmation Trouble over charges in Matt Potter’s new “San Diego Reader” cover Story?
With characteristic meticulous detail, the San Diego Reader’s chief investigative reporter, Matt Potter, stirs up the U.S. Senate confirmation process on Barack Obama’s pick for Federal Border chief. They’ll likely be reading Potter’s tome at the U.S. Senate Finance committee. This is a must-read article if you are interested in Border issues. I hope there will be some response from …
“Fuzzy Logic” : as public employee unions submit Term Limit petitions for San Diego County Supervisors
Public employee union leaders turned in petitions this morning asking a Two-term limit for San Diego County Supervisors. They say 120,000 voter names are included. Oddly, however, it appears this petition will have little effect on the CURRENT County Board, even if it qualifies and passes in the June 2010 election ! That’s because, like the statewide term limits law …
Juan Vargas WILL battle Mary Salas in 40th state senate Democratic primary… and Yes, There Will be Blood
…….In a battle of current and former 79th Assemby members, Juan Vargas (San Diego) will duel Assemblywoman Mary Salas (Chula Vista) for the 40th state senate nomination. Incumbent senator Denise Ducheny is term-limited, so Salas and Vargas will compete in the June 2010 Democratic primary. There had been a few rumors of such a contest, but today Alan Hoffenblum’s authoritative …
Part 2: Michael Barone throws more Gems of Knowledge to a delighted USD crowd
Here’s more of Michael Barone’s November 9th speech at the Uni- versity of San Diego law school. His address is part of a lecture series sponsored by community leader Joan E. Bowes (pictured). (A) ‘OPEN FIELD’ VS. ‘TRENCH WARFARE’ Perhaps the most-original of Mr. Barone’s insights is that the Red State/ Blue State/Trench Warfare period of 1995 to 2007 is …
Michael Barone’s Brilliant Speech at USD last night on the 2009 and 2010 elections and what’s driving the GOP revival
The man who brings us the “Almanac of American Politics” every two years was in San Diego on Monday Night for an hour-long speech. Nationally-known author Michael Barone titled his talk, “Are we in for a New Era?” and Barone answered “No”, that Barack Obama’s elec- tion is not a generational watershed. Barone told some 300 listeners in the USD …
UPDATE: Dave Allan will NOT challenge Dianne Jacob for SD Supervisor in 2012
Barry Jantz reports he was contacted by La Mesa councilman Dave Allan today. The La Mesa lawmaker has re-considered and will NOT run for SD County supervisor, 2nd district, against incumbent Republican Dianne Jacob. Barry served 6 years on the La Mesa city council with Mr. Allan, so the credibility level is very high. Barry’s full report is here: Allan …
Dave Allan vs. Dianne Jacob for County Supervisor, 2nd District, in 2012?
This afternoon, David M. Allan of La Mesa filed a “Candidate Intention” statement to run for San Diego county supervisor, 2nd district, in 2012. The form is on file at the San Diego Voter Registrar. (La Mesa councilman Dave Allan is pictured at the Left.) That may mean a race against the current incumbent, Republican Supervisor Dianne Jacob of Jamul, …
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