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The perfect resignation speech for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner
by John Dadian Here is the perfect speech that San Diego Mayor Bob Filner should give. I would love to charge him a speech writing fee but I can’t. This speech is an edited version of President Nixon’s resignation speech given almost forty years ago on August 8, 1974. To commemorate this anniversary, Filner should use this version so all …
CNN: Is flirty voice mail from Bob Filner? — Video
Military sexual assault victims say Filner didn’t have their backs, he was watching their backs… Read and see the story at CNN.
Rural/Metro files Chapter 11
(Reuters) – Ambulance operator Rural/Metro Corp… filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the aim of cutting its debts after it missed an interest payment in July, according to court filings. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based company also intends to renegotiate unprofitable contracts and free up capital for investments through the bankruptcy process, according to the filings. So, this is the same company who …
Duane Roth, R.I.P.
from the Lincoln Club of San Diego… Past Chairman and Member Emeritus Duane Roth 1950-2013 Duane Roth, CONNECT CEO and former Chairman of the Board of the Lincoln Club of San Diego County, died Saturday from head injuries sustained July 21 while bicycling in the Cuyamaca Mountains. He was 63. In addition to serving as one of San Diego’s tech …
Why Recalling Filner Matters
Some Republicans have privately told me that they are sitting out the effort to recall Mayor Filner, saying it makes little difference to governing San Diego and that the GOP might be better off if Filner drags down Democrats. I wholeheartedly disagree. Exhibit A is the July 30 ordinance requiring a “prevailing wage” for city contracts for public works and …
Republican Party of San Diego County Contributes to Reform Candidates Lorie Zapf and Chris Cate
Press Release SAN DIEGO –The Republican Party of San Diego County is committed to real, effective, taxpayer centered reform in San Diego. In support of that change, and the candidates who lead the effort to protect taxpayers and ensure more effective local government, we are happy to announce two recent contributions. Earlier this week, the Republican Party made a $50,000 …
Weekend Discussion: Would you rather…
Would you rather…. 1- return to a hard currency, a dollar backed by gold and/or silver? —– OR… 2- privatize social security; permit individuals under a certain age to put some or all of their assets in a segregated account with multiple investment options? A few rules: 1- you can’t answer “both” 2- you can answer “neither” but offer a credible defense …
Bob Filner, Scott Peters, and their “bad behavior bailout”
From the NRCC… Just this week, the Scott-Peters-endorsed Mayor of San Diego, Bob Filner, asked taxpayers to foot the bill for his legal fees in the sexual harassment case filed by one of his top aides. The City said no. While the City is pushing back on Filner, this should remind us of a certain other San Diego politician, Scott …
Who Covered Up for Bob: Todd Gloria!
Continuing with our series of “Who Covered Up for Bob Filner” this edition focuses on TODD GLORIA. First, let’s start with the money shot photo of Todd Gloria standing at Bob’s side on Election Day, while Bob voted for himself. Add to this photo the cheesy live TV footage of Gloria outside the polling station. And the rallies and press …
Business Leadership Alliance votes to demand Mayor Bob Filner’s immediate resignation
San Diego – The San Diego Business Leadership Alliance (BLA), an organization comprising 44 business membership organizations, voted today to call for Mayor Bob Filner to resign, effective immediately. In doing so, the organization expressed support for, and acknowledged the courage shown by the eight professional women who publicly revealed their experiences of sexual harassment by Mayor Filner. “We have …
Is Filner refusing to resign in order to get much bigger city pension?
San Diego’s beleaguered Mayor Bob “Headlock” Filner refuses to resign. This intransigence baffles and enrages many San Diegans. Aside from the fact that Bob Filner is an arrogant, power-mad, sex-crazed, narcissistic megalomaniac, there are three practical reasons why he may well want to stay in office as long as possible. Two are fairly well known — but one is not. The …
Latest Weiner scandal: More than meets the eye?
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2013 — Former Congressman Anthony Weiner is back in the news. So is his wife Huma Abedin. In the midst of an attempt to re-enter the world of politics by running as mayor of New York City, Weiner was side swiped by a tabloid website entitled The Dirty. The Dirty …
Hunter: Bold Color or Pale Pastel?
Guest Commentary by Eric Andersen The Freedom Index for the 113th Congress is now available and I have found something disturbing. Freedom and prosperity are directly correlated to how closely we adhere to our founding principles. Here is what I discovered. If you think this is the voting record of a patriot I have ocean front property in Arizona for …
Ewww-Meter San Diego — The Daily Show
The Daily Show: Touched by a Mayor… Watch it here.
Why Hasn’t Obama Called For Filner’s Resignation?
Why hasn’t Obama called for Bob Filner’s resignation? JAY CARNEY: “He’s Commander-in Chief, he doesn’t oversee municipalities. I don’t have a comment on that.” The proper answer would be, “This issue is outside of President Obama’s jurisdiction. As you know, the President’s powers are defined and specific under Article Two of the United States Constitution. Meddling in local affairs ain’t …
Maienschein made the Sacramento Bee!
Freshman Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (R, AD-77) appears to have quickly adopted the ways of Sacramento, at least according to a story in today’s Sacramento Bee. He got the Assembly gig, he got campaign contributions, and he got the girl, too! I am impressed. He’s only been in office about six months, has collected $10,000 in campaign contributions from the California …
Polling in San Diego Tonight
I usually hate phone calls during dinner. But this one was worth taking. A polling company from Salt Lake City is calling asking about possible recall of Bob Filner and possible candidates for Mayor. Asked if I had heard about the sexual misconduct allegations against Filner – and then if I thought they were true. Asked if I had heard …
Filner’s Chief of Staff & Attorney-Client Privilege
Lee Burdick—Mayor Bob Filner’s current Chief of Staff—has asserted attorney-client privilege and the attorney work-product doctrine to reject the City Attorney’s demands for documents related to the sexual misconduct allegations against the mayor. However, her theory is based upon questionable legal footing and is unlikely to succeed. If Ms. Burdick claims attorney-client privilege, then who is her client? The City …
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