“Congress should be held accountable to the people they serve – not to special interests” San Diego– After the House of Representatives quietly ended the practice of requiring Members to disclose free travel that they receive from outside groups – often to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars or more per trip – Congressional candidate Carl DeMaio blasted …
Nehring statement concerning Central American children, immigration and a safe border
Press Release SAN DIEGO — Republican Lt. Governor nominee Ron Nehring today issued the following statement in response to the humanitarian crisis resulting from the large number of Central American children crossing into the United States, some of whom will now be processed in California: “The children who are being sent across dangerous terrain to enter America illegally are the …
Hobby Lobby SCOTUS Decision Shows Why We Need To Get Rid Of The Government-Based Health Insurance System
Everywhere I look, I see the command /control economy failing. I knew this instinctively, some thirty years ago when I attended “bottomless cup” fraternity parties. What started out as a “too good to be true” deal ended with an early dismissal for the guys and an invitation to the girls to stick around for the “after party”. Naturally, I joined …
Escondido Revolt Against Refugees Avoids the Real Federal Policy Problem
What happened in Escondido the other night was very unfortunate. The populist revolt against the conditional use permit, to house Central American refugee children at a temporary facility in Escondido, is an understandable reaction to failed federal immigration policy. The federal government has failed to enforce our borders (almost willingly) for at least two Presidential administrations now. Naturally, people are …
An “Intriguing Twist”
According to Logan Jenkins of the UT San Diego, Deputy Mayor Tony Kranz of Encinitas thinks turning the closed, dilapidated, but recently city purchased Pacific View school site in Encinitas into a federal detention center is an idea worth considering. It’s purpose would be to supposedly house a portion of the mass of homeless illegal/undocumented immigrants currently rushing the U.S. …
Tony Gwynn Was Wrong
There can’t be many San Diegans who haven’t given thought about the late Tony Gwynn in the past week. Everyone’s got a story, including San Diego’s foremost political numbers guy, John Nienstedt of Competitive Edge Research & Communication. You might assume Nienstedt would be impressed by Gwynn’s many impressive numbers. Not exactly. In his latest blog post, Nienstedt is impressed …
Texas now receiving well over DOUBLE the per capita investment of California
Three years ago, California lost its #1 status as the state with the most new private business funding — Texas took over the top spot. Since then the disparity between the two states has grown dramatically. In 2013, $87.4 billion was invested in Texas by private equity funds. California businesses received $54 billion. This spread is more important when one …
Real Clear Politics: KF, Forging a Vital Brand for the GOP?
from Real Clear Politics… SAN DIEGO — As Air Force One touched down at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego early last month, the usual throng of local media and political-types waited on the tarmac. Kevin Faulconer — who had been recently sworn in as San Diego’s 36th mayor — stood among them. Soon, he would greet …
Unaccompanied Youth Detention Center Denied
Tonight the Escondido Planning Commission unanimously denied a Conditional Use Permit for a controversial youth detention center that the Federal Government was intending to site in a residential neighborhood in southwest Escondido. As one of many such facilities planned nationwide, the feds have contracted with Southwest Key, a management type non-profit to run these youth camps. In a packed …
Bees and disease in Encinitas???
“Looking at an aerial map of Encinitas in the 1970s and 1980s compared to today, it’s sad,” Tony Kranz said. “The city had agriculture everywhere; we have to fight for small farms today.” BUT, a new study from UC Davis says the exposure of pregnant women to agriculture may increase the incidence of babies being born with Autism Spectrum Disorder. …
Taxpayers Association announces Leslie as new President/CEO
Press Release SDCTA Selects W. Mark Leslie as New President & CEO Longtime San Diego Executive has Proven Record of Success in Telecommunications Industry and Local Philanthropy SAN DIEGO (June 20, 2014)—The San Diego County Taxpayers Association’s Board of Directors announced it selected W. Mark Leslie today as the organization’s new President & CEO. Leslie, 61, is a longtime telecommunications …
California’s “cash for clunkers” program is FAR worse than disastrous, discredited federal version
When the feds ran their “cash-for-clunkers” program, the pathetic results, unintended consequences and attendant ridicule should have put an end to this madness. I wrote a column on this federal folly in 2012. Here’s the link — and I’ve included the column at the bottom of this post. The federal madness ended with the Obama administration lamely claiming “mission accomplished,” …
Winners of the FlashReport/Rostra Primary Election Contest!
Over 40 readers submitted guesses in another competitive contest to guess the June 3 election results. Before I get to the winners, first the questions, the correct answers, and a little analysis. But, even before that, just a mention of what San Diego City Council candidate Chris Cate had to say when submitting his contest entry: “First off, my life …
From the “What’s wrong with this image?” Department
Hat tip, Michael Schwartz… Uhhh, discuss?
Assemblyman Jones Denounces Democrat Budget Priorities
CalTrans Overstaffed by 3,500 Positions Coupled with No Funded Projects, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – In today’s “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) denounces the latest budget gimmicks put into play by Governor Brown and Legislative Democrats which overstaffs the Department of Transportation by 3,500 positions. According to the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, being overstaffed by …
BOOK REVIEW: Father’s Day: More Married. More Husband. More Father. More Man.
My friend, author Greg Swann released his controversial book Father’s Day: More Married. More Husband. More Father. More Man on Amazon.com this past weekend. I had already read the advanced release of the manuscript but bought a few digital copies for friends (the Kindle version is less than a buck). This hard-hitting, in your face, 80-page book is an important …
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: A Snapshot of Legislation Moving Through Sacramento
This op-ed originally appeared in the Flashreport The Good AB 2031 (Dahle) – Provides relief for certain retailers who must collect the Lumber Products Assessment (LPA) by excluding those who sell less than $25,000 in qualifying products annually. LPA is a 1 percent tax on purchases of lumber products and engineered wood products. This bill provides a much needed break …
Survey has DeMaio leading
From 10News… SAN DIEGO – In an election for U.S. House of Representatives from California’s 52nd Congressional District, Republican challenger Carl DeMaio has a narrow advantage over 1st-term incumbent Democrat Scott Peters, according to a 10News/U-T San Diego poll conducted by SurveyUSA. DeMaio 51%, Peters 44%. That’s the headline at this hour, 6 months till votes are counted, pointing to a …
Minimum Wage Hard Truths – Who Should I Fire?
My income is fixed but decent, so I choose to employ maids and gardeners. My choice results in extra coin in the pocket of people whom I know are not near as well off as myself. The hard truth about a minimum wage increase of the size being contemplated by the San Diego City Council is that I can’t really …
Red State: The Stupid Party
Less than twenty-four hours after the shockwaves of Eric Cantor’s defeat, the House Republican Party has decided to ignore the results as a meaningless anomaly. Read it here. Thoughts, readers?
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