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?
Will low voter turnout give Republican Neel Kashkari a chance?
In the wake of low voter turnout in the June 2014 California primary which favored conservative / Republican candidates, is there any chance of a repeat on a bigger scale in November 2014? John Nienstedt, president of Competitive Edge Research & Communication, says November 2014 could be a real downer for California when it comes to voter turnout. As John …
BREAKING: CA52 “Leans Republican”
Just in from The Nooner — CA-52’s rating changed from “Toss Up” to “Leans Republican”…
Lesson For Tea Party Conservatives — Be A Brat
Dave Brat, economics professor, neophyte, and “underfunded” candidate has done the unbelievable — he decidedly defeated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor for the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Brat ran a campaign that attracted heavy tea party support, criticizing Cantor for his votes for the debt ceiling increase and his support for comprehensive immigration reform (italicized and emboldened …
An Open Letter to Todd Gloria on Minimum Wage
Guest Commentary by Eric Andersen Dear Council President Gloria, Perhaps no man has had a bigger impact on classical liberal thinking than French political economist Frederic Bastiat (1801 -1850). Bastiat pinned his hopes for liberty on the United States because he saw no place where law was kept more within its proper domain: the protection of every person’s liberty and …
SPECIAL EDITION “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?”: Assemblyman Jones Calls on California Leadership to Solve Federal Unemployment Tax Assessment Debt
An Extra $10 Billion Slapped on California’s Businesses, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – In today’s “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) calls on Governor Brown and the majority party to solve the looming $10 billion tax bill slapped on the backs of California’s businesses. During the recession beginning in 2008, California and most other states borrowed …
DeMaio and Veterans Blast Rep. Scott Peters for Supporting Release of Terrorists
Peters “Thanks” Obama Administration for Swapping 5 Terrorists and Votes to Transfer Detainees to Civilian Courts San Diego – Within the span of just one week, Rep. Scott Peters voted to transfer dangerous detainees from Guantanamo Bay and issued a statement congratulating the Obama Administration for its illegal move to release five known terrorists for Sgt. Bowe Berghdal. “While we all share a …
Bogus U-T headline: “Wage push [massive minimum wage hike] gets business backing”!
Here is an incredibly deceptive U-T story, topped only by the even more deceptive headline “WAGE PUSH GETS BUSINESS BACKING.” The story is about a handful of businesses that recently held a press conference advocating that the city of San Diego adopt a dramatically higher minimum wage ($13 is the one currently proposed by progressives for our city). http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Jun/07/tp-wage-push-gets-business-backing/ Nowhere …
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