A common gun control canard is that “guns cause suicides.” They point to our nation’s high gun ownership rate, and our “resulting” high incidence of suicide. Only one problem — the U.S. DOES NOT HAVE A HIGH SUICIDE RATE. Japan, which bans guns, has a suicide rate more than double ours. Indeed, among the 26 OECD “civilized” countries — ALL …
We Mean What We Say: #NeverTrump
Support your local and congressional candidates this election, but we’re better off without Donald Trump. Now that Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, his supporters are attacking Republicans who refuse to vote for the Donald––Not voting for Trump is a vote for Hillary! is their inevitable cacophony. I dislike Hillary Clinton as much as the next Republican––she’s a …
Doug Manchester among selected Trump delegates from San Diego
Congressmen Duncan Hunter and Darrell Issa, State Senator Joel Anderson, and former San Diego Union-Tribune Publisher and real estate developer Doug Manchester are included on the list of Donald Trump delegates to this Summer’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Here’s the link to the entire list of California delegates for both the Trump and Ted Cruz campaigns, as provided to …
Officially Endorsed Democrat Candidate is a Cyber Creep
One wonders what San Diego County Democratic Party Chairman Francine Busby thinks about her officially endorsed candidate for San Diego City Council District 5 posting this gem about teachers having sexual relationships with their students? #stayclassy
San Diego NFL stadium subsidy proponents doing “push poll” about this boondoggle
Yesterday I fielded one of those automated voter polls concerning the San Diego downtown stadium. The recorded voice read the glowing summary of how many things the stadium would do for the city, and said that the cost would be borne (entirely) by a higher hotel tax. None of the many arguments against this boondoggle were presented. Then it asked …
My Take on Election Night, Trump v. Hillary (Tweets)
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San Diego Campaign Fundraising Roundup: 1/1 – 4/23
Please see the attached links for an overview of campaign fundraising throughout San Diego County for the period of 1/1/2016 – 4/23/2016. Included here are only competitive races for Supervisor District 3, City of San Diego races, and Chula Vista District 4. Enjoy! PDF version Excel version
UC Berkeley institutes $15 minimum wage, then fires 500 employees
Rather than waiting for the new California $15 state minimum wage law to be phased in over five years, UC Berkeley decided to accelerate its own minimum wage to $15, starting this coming September (2016). Naturally the Progressives celebrated. Shortly after making that decision, the administration announced the layoff of 500 workers, as the school now has a $150 million …
CA sheriff spends $761.24 at Costco to solve a $20,000,000 security problem
Here’s an upbeat (if rather bizarre) story from a California jail. When faced with an inmate security problem in the Santa Clara County jail, there was the $20,000,000, two year government solution, and then there was the $761.24, one week Costco solution. Kudos to the sheriff for making the right call, and putting it on her own credit card! But …
“Equal Pay Day” and the 23% gender pay gap myth
“Equal Pay Day” — the day in April when women supposedly have to work before reaching parity with men’s pay — is perhaps the biggest hoax in progressive economics. And that’s saying something! Yet the press seldom looks at the bogus math behind the claim that women make only 77% of what a man makes doing the same job. Even …
Republican John Renison Announces 39th Senate District Run
John Renison of Coronado today announced his candidacy for California state Senate. The Republican will square off against Democrat Assemblywoman Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) in the 39th Senate District. The incumbent, Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego), has dropped out of the race. An entrepreneur and family man, the start-up whiz revolutionized shipping with Piggyback Technologies. Piggyback connects people to goods …
Coast News: Escondido Council shows little support for SANDAG proposal, Abed “shreds” the plan
ESCONDIDO — A massive investment proposed by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has little support among the City Council. During its regular meeting Wednesday, Mayor Sam Abed shredded the aggressive plan to invest $18.2 billion as part of San Diego Forward, a regional transportation initiative looking toward 2050. Read it all.
San Diego pro sports teams — “America’s Finest Losers”
The five reasons why San Diego pro sports teams are perennial losers — in the past, present and particularly in the future. Taxes play a big part in this tradition. San Diego is a great place to play outdoor sports — terrific weather, low humidity, little rain (let alone snow) and no wind. But for a star professional athlete making …
Ted Cruz Talks to Carl DeMaio – Chargers, Water, HSR and More
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz did an interview with Carl DeMaio on NewsRadio 600 KOGO where he talks about his campaign and several issues important to San Diegans. Listen to the interview here.
8 Big Problems with the Chargers Stadium Initiative
Despite the spin from the Chargers (and some really bad reporting by several outlets), there are 8 big problems with the stadium proposal. Read all about it – and spread the news!
CA wants business to pay part-time workers 4 hours pay for any change in their work schedule
I spend much time fighting against ever-higher California taxes. But ask any business person what is worst about California, and “taxes” will NOT be at the top of the list. I conjecture that California LAWS and MANDATES take the top spot, with our LITIGATION climate in 2nd place, vying with our high COST OF LIVING for that runner-up spot. Included …
CRUCIAL public misconception: “Business makes 36% profit on sales.” Actually only 6.5%.
Here’s a crucial misconception by the public. It’s a misunderstanding that leads to calls for government mandates such as a $15 minimum wage — with the cost supposedly paid out of “greedy business” profits. A poll asked: “Just a rough guess, what percent profit on each dollar of sales do you think the average company makes after taxes?” The …
RIP, Justice Scalia.
Washington Post… Supreme Court deadlocks over public employee union case; Calif. teachers must pay dues
CA politicians have struck a deal to implement $15 minimum wage without a proposition
Hoh boy. It appears that the California state legislature, the governor and the labor unions have “struck a deal” that will raise the state’s minimum wage to $15. No stinkin’ proposition will be required to enact this requirement into law, with a simple (Democrat) legislative majority easily attainable. The minimum wage (now $10 an hour) will rise in stages, hitting …
CA or TX? Flourish or just survive, the choice is yours.
Want to start a new tech firm? CA is a good place, primarily because of the talent pool. Want your business to GROW and PROSPER? Flee to Texas, or any other business friendly state. Here’s yet another example to consider. http://www.capoliticalreview.com/capoliticalnewsandviews/more-jobs-to-texas-san-fran-tech-startup-makes-move-into-texas-with-new-dallas-office/ EXCERPT (and good summary): Want to create ideas? California is still the place. Want job and business growth—go to …
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