For us limited government advocates, there’s nothing surprising in the story’s revelations below. But it’s nice to have the facts actually quantified, with the blatant liberal MSM bias documented. Yes, the source is biased to the right, but I doubt anyone who has been following media coverage even superficially would disagree with the conclusions of this analysis. For the short …
Jerry Brown’s Use of the Veto: More Bark than Bite
OCTOBER 14, 2011 6:18PM Jerry Brown’s Use of the Veto: More Bark than Bite Well, I must say. I AM disappointed. I expected more out of Jerry Brown. As it turns out, Governor Brown postured for the cameras about how many unworthy bills were sent up by the Democrat-controlled state legislature for his signature. But in the end, he vetoed …
Kelly and Brent King Endorse Nathan Fletcher
Kelly and Brent King, parents of Chelsea King, today announced they have endorsed Nathan Fletcher for Mayor, citing his work on Chelsea’s Law and ability to build coalitions to achieve important legislative reform. “We love San Diego and are proud to endorse our friend Nathan Fletcher for Mayor,” said Brent King. “We worked side-by-side with Nathan to pass Chelsea’s Law. …
Nathan Fletcher’s Budget Plan of Action
For years, leaders at all levels of government have played budget shell games, relying on accounting gimmicks to cover-up a failure to address the underlying structural problems. This has been true over the last decade in San Diego. While the current mayor has made progress addressing this problem, it is clear that moving forward San Diego needs a new approach …
Coalition of Distinguished Retired Military Generals and Admirals Endorse Nathan Fletcher for Mayor
A coalition of retired military leaders, including several distinguished Generals and Admirals, today announced their endorsement of Nathan Fletcher for Mayor. The group includes three former “Navy Mayors” of San Diego. They cited Fletcher’s ability to lead complex organizations and make tough decisions. The coalition includes Rear Admiral and “Navy Mayor” Len Hering, Brigadier General Michael I. Neil and former …
Save Our Streets Action Plan
Today I released my “Save Our Streets Action Plan.” This plan sends out an “S.O.S.” to city leaders to make road repair a priority once again and presents seven major reforms to achieve the quality of roads that we deserve. Beginning with an “Infrastructure Lock Box Fund” that would set aside up to $497 million over the next five years …
California Leaders Respond to Agreement on Jobs Plan
Prominent California leaders today responded to the announcement that the Governor and members of the Assembly have reached an agreement on the Governor’s jobs plan. The measure will close a tax loophole on out-of-state corporations while providing tax relief to small business and working families. “This is a tax cut for small businesses that is desperately needed during these tough …
Rider letter on 3rd party candidates in WS JOURNAL
I had another letter to the editor published (intact) today in the WALL ST JOURNAL. See below. I’m on a roll — three-for-three on recent WSJ submissions. I should retire while I’m ahead. One odd aspect — after I submitted this letter, the WSJ letters editor and I engaged in quite agreeable banter back and forth via emails. Clearly this …
Massive Taxpayer-Backed California Solar Panel Manufacturer Goes Bankrupt | Video | TheBlaze.com
Massive Taxpayer-Backed Solar Panel Manufacturer Goes Bankrupt | Video | TheBlaze.com. Despite $535 million taxpayer dollars for loan guarantees and a speech from the President himself praising its success, the solar panel manufacturer Solyndra has gone bankrupt. NBC reported the Chapter 11 filing is official, which means Solyndra‘s state-of-the-art, 300,000 square foot front-end manufacturing factory and a 500,000 square foot back-end facility are kaput for now. …
Great “Free to Choose” follow-up on TV across the nation — except in San Diego
“Free to Choose,” the classic TV mini-series starring Milton Friedman (based on Friedman’s seminal tome with the same title) aired across the nation on public broadcasting some 30 years ago. While somewhat dated, the piece is well worth watching (or rewatching) and is available free “on demand” online at http://www.freetochoose.tv/ Now a follow-up TV documentary has been produced, to see how …
Restore Courage and Stand with Israel — The Event
On Wednesday, hundreds of San Diegans gathered to watch a delayed broadcast of Glenn Beck’s “Stand With Israel” event, which took place in Jerusalem. I attended the local broadcast at Liberty Station in Point Loma, which was sponsored by Christians United for Israel of California, and Eagle Forum of San Diego. Beforehand, I talked to Pastor Greg Stephens of Christians …
DeMaio Continues His “Signature Storms” in Support of Pension Reform Ballot Measure
For the past three months, Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio has spent a combined total of more than 100 hours standing in front of supermarkets or at street fairs and more than 200 hours at other events – helping collect signatures to put his Comprehensive Pension Reform (CPR) Ballot Measure up for a public vote in the June 2012 election. DeMaio …
San Diego Pension Reform Townhall Tonight
San Diego continues to face yearly budget deficits that cut branch library hours and delays much needed infrastructure repairs. The main reason for these continued cuts is increased pension costs that consume more and more of San Diego’s general fund budget. There is something San Diego residents can do to stop these out of control pension costs. Tonight, please join …
SF building useless 1.7 mile subway for $1.6 BILLION
Many of us simply marvel at the idiocy underlying California’s high speed rail (HSR) project. It was sold to the public with what are now obvious lies, falsehoods and, well, more lies. The backers are in it for the billions of profit, yet the left loves these “green” corporatist conmen. Knowing what we now know, how can any sane person …
DeMaio Campaign Thanks Fletcher for Supporting DeMaio’s Ideas in “Pathway to Prosperity” Jobs Plan
On Thursday, August 18th mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher sent a mass email unveiling the first part of his plan to “bring San Diego’s business practices into the 21st Century.” Fletcher declared that, “we must look at everything we do with fresh eyes and new ideas.”
The only problem is that every component of his plan appears to be lifted from proposals already released by DeMaio and his team – there are no original ideas.
DeMaio campaign spokesman Stephen Puetz explained, “After reading the email several times, I concluded that Assemblyman Fletcher’s reference to fresh eyes and new ideas must be a veiled compliment to the work Carl has done on this issue over the past two years — after all, imitation is the ultimate form of flattery. We look forward to seeing future policy positions by Mr. Fletcher and recommend he review additional initiatives from Carl for continuing inspiration.”
Who Reads Rostra: Keith Olbermann
Last night our own Diana Palacios tweeted this… Honestly? Watching election coverage isn’t as fun now that @keitholbermann is gone. That guy invented the on-air nervous breakdown. It only took Olbermann an hour to respond to Diana… Your site refers to the “arrogant ruling class” of CA as including the prison guards’ union. If you need a laugh, read your …
40 years ago President Nixon founded the Libertarian Party
Forty years ago this month, President Richard Nixon founded the Libertarian Party. Not intentionally, of course, but credit where credit is due. http://open.salon.com/blog/richard_rider/2011/08/12/pres_nixon_founded_the_libertarian_party_40_years_ago
U.S. Mint makes useless coins that are warehoused
Okay, THIS one is special. EVERYONE — regardless of political persuasion or IQ — will agree that this is government madness at its best. Even ABC News figured it out! Trust me — you’ll want to watch this 3 minute video. And then ask yourself this question — Why does ANYONE trust politicians to make economic decisions that control our …
MY JOBS PLAN IN DETAIL: Reform #1 – Overhaul of Permit Processing at Development Services
San Diego’s families and business owners are facing a bad economy and its only getting worse. Even more tragic is a city government that just doesn’t seem to care. Usually city government spends its time putting up roadblocks and hurdles to job creation, rather than cutting red tape and helping to find ways to attract and grow businesses in San …
CA misses revenue mark by 10% in July
To avoid making the painful cuts in CA state spending that are so badly needed, the Democrat budget passers and the Governor blithely assumed big-time revenue increases this fiscal year. To no one’s surprise, it’s not working out as projected. Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/08/california-revenues-miss-mark-10-percent-july-2011.html#ixzz1UZNRl6eJ CAPITOL ALERT: The latest on California politics and government Posted by Kevin Yamamura August 9, 2011 1:01 …
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