Here’s another “mystery,” discussed in the BusinessWeek article below. Well, a mystery for some, at least. California is losing businesses faster than any state in the nation — both in the number of businesses lost (no big surprise, given our size) and the RATE at which they are being lost. And this is NET lost businesses. Salient excerpt: There were 1.3 …
Prop 30 Is Driving Uber-wealthy Californians to Homes on Nevada Side of Lake Tahoe
“Lake Tahoe — where the billionaires are pushing out the millionaires.”
Two Weeks Ago, Richard Rider Filed Paperwork with Law Enforcement, Calling for Investigation of Filner-Sunroad “Pay-to”Play” $100,000 “Donation” to City
http://riderrants.blogspot.com/2013/07/rider-called-for-investigation-of.html On about 24 June, I submitted a written “call for investigation” to various law enforcement agencies, concerning the Filner-Sunroad Pay-to-Play $100,000 “donation.” Included in my submission was a significant workup of the issues, and a number of informal exhibits were provided (all included or linked below). I’ve since discovered that I’m not the only one to submit such a request. Retired judge Larry …
Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy Headlines DC Event for Carl DeMaio
UT San Diego reports today that key members of the Congressional Republican Leadership, including House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, have stepped forward to support Carl DeMaio’s bid for Congress with sizable donations. On Wednesday, July 17 the House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy will headline a fundraiser for DeMaio in Washington. These moves by Congressional leadership are quite rare this early …
Understanding Employers and Why Republicans Matter
This op-ed originally appeared in Steve Frank’s California Political News & Views Common sense dictates that people as well as employers will act in their own best interest. This is the premise underlying market economies and why they provide more goods, services and improve the lives of all of us, much more so than a command or government manipulated market can. …
DOMA and Prop 8: Are the courts replacing democracy?
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2013 —Two of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions were announced Tuesday morning. Both were about same-sex marriage. Both raise a valid question that transcends marriage: Should the courts be deciding these issues at all? First, in a 5-4 decision, a portion of the federal Defense of Marriage Act …
KGTV 10 News: DOJ investigating Filner
Mitch Blacher at 10News notes the “Department of Justice will investigate a $100,000 donation made to the city of San Diego in exchange for public land, according to sources inside the DOJ”… http://www.10news.com/news/investigations/dept-of-justice-to-investigate-mayor-filners-return-of-100k-donation Other news stories… Feds ask about $100K payment http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/03/fbi-inquiry-sunroad-100K-bob-filner-san-diego/ FBI eyes San Diego mayor; his biggest risk may be perjury rap http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/07/04/fbi-eyes-san-diego-mayor-his-biggest-risk-may-be-perjury-rap/
DeMaio Consolidates Important Republican Support
In order to run an effective campaign against a well financed incumbent like Peters, you need active support from the Republican leadership . DeMaio has done a good job garnering early national support.
Mimi Walters: When the going gets tough, governing is about choices
Last week, Congressman John Campbell announced that he would retire from the House of Representatives. Already, potential candidates are pondering the 2014 election to fill his seat. State Senator Mimi Walters announced that rather than run for a spot on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, she would run for the vacant seat in Congress. Today, she laid out the …
Filner’s Speech in France: “It’s time to de-list the regime of Iran” as a terrorist organization
Mayor Bob Filner’s just over three-minute speech at the Villepinte Gathering, June 22, 2013, where he addressed Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK), which is no longer on the U.S. State Department’s list of terrorist organizations: National Journal in September of 2012, prior to this recent trip, noted… Rep. Bob Filner has flown to France twice to address pro-MEK events, and has pushed for …
Assemblyman Jones Reflects on Independence Day
SACRAMENTO – In his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) reflects on Independence Day, a day to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the unique freedoms Americans enjoy. But Jones declares freedoms are being chipped away year after year, thanks to California’s burdensome, over-reaching government. Jones says, “This Independence Day, I encourage you …
Nobody’s doormat?
The reason for the slightly worn “red carpet” adorning the Third Avenue entrance to San Diego City Hall yesterday? That’s not exactly clear, although it must be to the culprit that placed it there. Mssrs. Jones, either Allen for Andrew? Tom Story? Joe Terzi? A La Jolla Seal? We’ll probably never know. City Hall insiders (or outsiders going in) say …
VOSD Breaks New Filner Extortion Scheme
Credit where credit is due: VOSD broke an important story on Filner trading political favor in exchange for a 6-figure payment. The project, known as Centrepoint, was plagued by Filner’s refusals to grant necessary permits and chatter about the hold-ups was well-known in City Hall circles. Seems Mayor Filner (and co-extortionist Marti Emerald) found himself much more amenable to the …
Filner Unplugged
Mayor Bob Filner’s Friday press conference should be studied in political science classes for years to come. It was excellent political theater and probably could have gone another 2 hours if his staff hadn’t cut it off. More important than the presser however is what happens next in each of these Mayoral melodramas he’s created. Let’s take each in turn. …
NBC 7/39’s Luna-cy
Who better to come on local NBC affiliate’s Sunday political magazine, Politically Speaking, to discuss the DeMaio-Peters congressional race than established DeMaio-bashers Sara Libby of the VOSD and Carl Luna, community college guidance counselor? Libby, of course, is the “journalist” who regardless of the fact that DeMaio has made his positions on social issues clear, feels that DeMaio should talk …
Bob Filner Blows Up … MORE!
From San Diego Republican Party Chairman Tony Krvaric… Looks like Bob Filner didn’t do himself any favors with today’s press conference, contradicting himself and making statements which are now being proven wrong. This man is a train wreck! Here’s a timeline of stories breaking this afternoon… 3:15 pm today Filner throws Allen Jones under the bus: U-T San Diego: “Filner …
What’s as dumb as (allegedly) extorting funds from a developer?
Question: What’s as potentially dumb as Mayor Bob Filner’s pay-to-play scandal involving his alleged extortion of funds from a developer? Answer: The developer letting the world know by admitting it in a voice mail message. In a general city council voice mail box, no less. Sunroad’s Tom Story should be credited for his honesty and openness, however unintended it might …
In Birmingham they love the Governor
Guest Commentary by Michael Schwartz I have never seen this message better stated than in this video. Louisiana State Senator Guillory’s defection from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party is an important event. It’s an opportunity for Republicans to set history straight and introduce our vision of our country’s future to a new generation of voters. In order to …
NBC News Makes DeMaio a “Race to Watch”
Carl DeMaio’s candidacy continues to draw national attention – with NBC News highlighting DeMaio as a top recruit to watch in 2014. With national eyes fixed on San Diego, let’s send a message by helping Carl DeMaio take the “reform movement” national. Full link: http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/06/28/10-house-recruits-to-watch-in-2014/
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