Here is a summary of key areas in the fight to prevent state and local public employee pensions from bankrupting governments. Detroit. Judge Stephen Rhodes will rule today at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on whether the city is eligible to enter bankruptcy. From the LATimes. Most legal experts expect Rhodes to declare that Detroit is eligible for bankruptcy protection. A ruling …
When Pension Reform Goes Bipartisan
Eventually the mathematical results of under-funding ever more generous pension benefits for state and local employees becomes a problem for Democrats too. Illinois legislators are expected to vote this week on pension reform that would pare back pension benefits in three important ways. Reducing cost of living increases. Increases retirement age. Capping the salary amount available for pension calculations. There …
Some Holiday Thoughts
I know a lot of people are outraged that other people chose to work today (Thanksgiving). Many of those upset people, with a sense of unearned moral superiority, started a petition to try to close down the retailers today. We can file this petition into the “busybodies file.” I don’t feel sorry for people who choose to earn a living. …
Thanksgiving — the birth of the Democratic Party
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m giving the Democratic Party its due.
Why the Election of 2014 Matters
Guest Column by Joel Marchese Contrary to popular belief, we still have lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Holiday. We still live in a free society. We still maintain the right to vote, the right to free speech and freedom of religion. And, we still have countless other rights and privileges not enjoyed in other countries and by many …
What You Should Be Reading
I took a real vacation and paid only a little attention to the political world and made no attempt to blog. It was worthwhile to re-unite with my oldest son and enjoy some of God’s creation and some good man-made stuff too. Mrs. Daddy and I loved the colder and wetter weather we encountered, not typical of Arizona, we hit …
Puff Puff
The City Council in Berkeley is hell-bent on taking the title of “Wackiest Elected Body.” They are heading toward proposing banning smoking cigarettes in your very own apartments, condos, and yes… even your single family home! I couldn’t make this up… http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Berkeley-s-next-smoking-ban-may-hit-home-4984302.php Mind you, this is in a city that professes to espouse a “do your own thing” mentality, and …
Harkey drops suit against Wyland
from CalNewsroom… A Republican state lawmaker that filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against another Republican lawmaker has asked the court to dismiss the case. Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Dana Point, requested on November 12 that the Orange County Superior Court dismiss her lawsuit against State Senator Mark Wyland, R- San Diego, without prejudice, according to court records obtained by CalNewsroom.com. …
Big win for Maderas (Sunroad) Golf Course in Poway
From Pomerado News… Poway City Council members wrapped up a four-hour public hearing Tuesday night by voting 3-2 to permit the Maderas Golf Club to resume using its water wells. Councilmen Steve Vaus and Dave Grosch voted against the motion, saying they were not convinced of proponents’ claims that turning the well pumps back on would not impact water levels …
Sherman: City Council Votes to Raise Water Rates Again
Press Release Yesterday the City Council voted 8-1 to dramatically increase water rates in the City of San Diego despite angry public comments by dozens of ratepayers and 8,557 signed protest forms. Councilman Scott Sherman cast the lone dissenting vote. The council’s action will increase rates by 14.75 percent over two years – a 7.25 percent increase in calendar year …
Move to the Middle Killed Fletcher
The loss of the man without a home is analyzed by KPBS and inewsource, ending with… “…in this election being in the middle meant losing the race.” Read it here… The Story Behind Nathan Fletcher’s Loss
NRCC: Scott Peters Can Run, But He Can’t Hide Support For ObamaCare
Obama Delays Enrollment Until After Election Day, But That Can’t Save Peters From His Support Of Disastrous Law WASHINGTON – President Obama’s administration is attempting to give Scott Peters an escape route from ObamaCare. They recently announced they are pushing back the enrollment period for ObamaCare one month, until after Election Day. What Peters doesn’t understand is that his support …
Second Amendment Views
An open letter to my constituents about my views on the Second Amendment, as published in the Ramona Sentinel: Dear Ramona Sentinel Readers: In recent weeks several constituents have contacted my office informing me they are offended about comments I’ve made regarding the Second Amendment. This is an open letter to all of my constituents to share the background of …
Fletcher is down, but not out. He’ll be back.
With his amazing failure to make the San Diego mayoral runoff, Nathan Fletcher is down. But not out. No way! Fletcher has demonstrated his fealty to the Democrat Party — enough that they WILL find an office for him in a suitable district. Think not? Reread his STUNNING labor union questionnaire — seven pages of detailed questions with Nathan answering …
Kevin Faulconer is Running for Mayor
Councilman Kevin Faulconer is running for Mayor of San Diego, not to eliminate Nathan Fletcher. Let’s let that sink in. Faulconer earned 43.6% of the vote (with 99% counted). Those results are unofficial. It looks like Councilman David Alvarez will face Faulconer in the run off as, at the time I am writing this, he has a comfortable enough lead …
Fletcher, the Enigma
In a few hours we may know the fate of Nathan Fletcher’s political career. Can a political chameleon convince enough voters to back him, whether or not they can be sure of his politics? There has been a lot of talk of “drinking the Kool-Aid” when it comes to Fletcher’s supporters. I know several individuals I would describe as being …
A new birth of freedom
150 years ago today… “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. “Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are …
Pelosi Says… Scott Peters is ‘Standing Tall’ With ObamaCare
Nancy Pelosi’s “Meet the Press” Appearance this Weekend Sparks New Round of ObamaCare Questions for House Democrats WASHINGTON – On this week’s “Meet the Press,” Nancy Pelosi proudly stated that Democrats are going to continue backing ObamaCare and its failed policies. She proclaimed that “Democrats stand tall in support of the Affordable Care Act,” and it’s time for California families …
Read my lips: The President knowingly lied about Obamacare – no matter what
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, November 17, 2013 — To any thinking observer, President Obama’s own explanation offers an involuntary confession that he knowingly lied about his Affordable Health Care law. But rather than paying careful attention to his actual words, our country continues to argue about the motive and integrity of its president. At stake is …
11 Years Ago Today Scott Peters Ignores Courageous Pension Whistleblower – Calls Her “Crazy”
Scott Peters may try to spin away history, but we remember what happened. November 18, 2002 11 years ago today, whistleblower Diann Shipione spoke out against Scott Peters’ pension underfunding scheme that nearly sent San Diego to the brink of bankruptcy. Councilmember Scott Peters blindly votes to spike pension benefits and underfund the pension system – creating what experts called …
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