U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina talks about her candidacy live tonight on “The Rick Amato Show’ on KCBQ AM 1170. The interview is set for 9 p.m. You can also listen online at www.kcbq.com. As an added bonus, Rick will be joined by Ralph Hallow, senior political reporter for The Washington Times. You can join the conversation and ask a …
T.J. Zane Promoted to President & CEO of The Lincoln Club of San Diego County
Congratulations to T.J. Zane, whose strong leadership of The Lincoln Club of San Diego County has earned him a promotion! Read more about it here. T.J., I hope you got more than just a hearty handshake and new business cards out of this! Learn more about The Lincoln Club of San Diego County at www.sdlincolnclub.org
Nominations Now Open for Taxpayers Assn. Golden Watchdog & Golden Fleece Awards
Nominations are now open for the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) 15th Annual Golden Watchdog and Golden Fleece Awards, recognizing the very best and worst of local government efficiency, spending and decision-making in 2009. Award categories include: The coveted Golden Watchdog Award honoring good government practices and efficient use of public money. The dreaded Golden Fleece Award calling out …
Report Card on the Media Features Familiar Rostra Names Feb 25
The San Diego Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced its lineup for the annual “Report Card on the Media” program on Thursday, February 25. This is a popular event in which some of the year’s biggest newsmakers turn the tables and grade the media on – and give a little payback for – the coverage of their …
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Poll results recently released by the San Diego Unified School District suggesting strong support for an annual parcel tax ballot initiative for school funding among likely voters are being thoroughly discredited by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. In a letter to Voice of San Diego published this afternoon and distributed to SDCTA contacts, Taxpayers Association President Lani Lutar makes …
Taxpayers Association to City of San Diego: Not So Fast!
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association has written an open letter to the San Diego Union-Tribune via a public posting addressing why the Association believes it’s premature to declare “mission accomplished” on pension reform. I’m also posting it here for Rostra readers and invite your comments. That there is a need to post a letter stating the glaringly obvious (at …
Will you have to check your wallet before you call 911 in the East County?
I’m still shaking my head over the extraordinary proposal by Chief Augie Ghio of the San Miguel Fire District to charge non-residents fees for emergency services due to auto accidents if it’s determined the non-resident is at fault. Read more about the proposal here. Gee, I thought we were all paying for emergency services already – it’s called TAXES. I …
Preserve Your Second Amendment Rights: Support AB 357
Your support is needed for AB 357. This bill would change the California Concealed Firearms License (CCW) policy from “MAY ISSUE” to “SHALL ISSUE.” This is a vital distinction. In “May Issue” counties, the onus is put upon the law abiding citizen to affirmatively prove he or she ‘deserves’ a concealed carry permit. In “Shall Issue” counties, it is up to the law enforcement …
The 2009 Dadian Arena Awards
Courtesy of San Diego-based political observer John Dadian, allow me to present John’s annual “Dadian Arena Awards” for your amusement and enlightenment! This is solely the work of Mr. Dadian and may or may not reflect the view of the Libertarian Lass. Enjoy! Forget all of those other awards. The Dadian Arena Awards are here! In keeping with the philosphy …
Time to Outsource America’s Air Travel Security… to Israel
Congressman Issa’s call for an immediate and bipartisan Committee investigation and hearing looking at the Christmas Day terrorist incident narrowly averted on a plane heading for Detroit is well intentioned. But we could save ourselves a lot of trouble if we would simply outsource airline security to the same folks who overseeing security for El Al Airlines, the national airline …
Did Your Favorite Show Make Rick and Gayle’s Top Ten List for 2009?
It’s been an action-packed 2009 for conservative KCBQ Radio talk show host Rick Amato. Rick and I co-hosted a “Year in Review” program on December 23, which will also air again on Thursday, January 31. We picked the Top Ten Topics on the show over the past 12 months. It was not an easy task! Did your choices make the …
Lessons Learned
Sorry to be a Scrooge for San Diego sports fans on Christmas Day, but we would all do well to heed the lessons from this story in the New York Times as the San Diego Chargers discuss building a new stadium with the public’s help. NO tax dollars should ever be used to subsidize a private enterprise. I’m a Chargers …
Are You Listening?
SDRadio.net, the well-read blog for and about everything San Diego radio, has named “The Rick Amato Show” as one of its “Best Radio Shows You Might Not Be Listening To.” Read the post here. Most San Diego Rostra readers are smarter than average and already in the know about Rick’s show, but if you haven’t had a chance to check …
A Christmas Gift to You: The Rick Amato Show Year in Review Special
The year 2009 is just about in the history books. It may be gone but it is hardly forgotten on “The Rick Amato Show.” Dozens of newsmakers and even more topics filled the airwaves nightly, adding up to hundreds of hours of live, local talk for San Diego. Rick has broken the news and made news too. From politics to …
53rd Congressional Debate Airs TONIGHT on The Rick Amato Show, KCBQ
If you missed out on Monday night’s debate among the Republican contenders for the 53rd Congressional District, it will air tonight on “The Rick Amato Show” on KCBQ AM 1170, www.kcbq.com The podcast will also be available at www.amatotalk.com
Why Switzerland Has the World’s Lowest Crime Rate
“The key to freedom is the ability to be able to defend yourself. And if you don’t have the tools to do that then you are at the mercy of whoever wants to put you away. And the tools for that are guns.” Nope, this isn’t a quote from anyone in the National Rifle Association. It’s from a man named …
Going Rogue In Red
Did you know that you can bid for the red jacket Sarah Palin wore on the cover of her new book “Going Rogue”? Talk show host Laura Ingraham came up with the idea of auctioning it off for charity and Palin agreed. Proceeds benefit the The Wounded Warrior Project and The Fisher House UPDATE: As of Monday, December 14, bidding …
A Rare Libertarian Victory in Congress?
For nearly 30 years, Congressman Ron Paul of Texas has waged war against the Federal Reserve. It seems that Congress and public opinion has finally caught up to him, and there’s hope for passing legislation that would audit the Fed. Read more about it here. Why should you care? Because the Fed is spending YOUR money to bailout industry after …
Rexford Sounds Off in Poway News-Chieftain
In an article written by editor Steve Dreyer and published today, Poway City Councilmember Betty Rexford blames high level city staff for pitting her fellow councilmembers against her. Your thoughts?
Rick Amato Does Radio “Chicago Style” Monday Night on KCBQ
Talk show host Rick Amato will broadcast a special show tonight from the San Diego County Republican Party Sheriff’s Candidate Forum & Statewide Straw Poll event at the Town & Country Hotel. The forum runs one hour beginning at 6 p.m.; the straw poll follows at 7 p.m. Rick’s show will air from 9 to 11 p.m. with complete coverage …
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