If you’re a political or issue activist, you’ve likely been to these “outreach” and “consensus” meetings, where proponents rig the procedure (and often pack the audience) to get the results they desire while ignoring, stifling, or ridiculing dissent. Though there are many variations, this procedure is best known as the Delphi Technique. It’s a con job used mostly (though by …
AB 1455 – Constitutional Lemon Law for High Speed Rail
This op-ed originally appeared in the Flashreport Increasingly, voters believe they’ve bought a lemon. One would think with millions of dollars for statewide marketing at their disposal, the California High Speed Rail Authority would be able to increase support for the multi-billion dollar project, which only 52% voted for in 2008. HSR proponents blame the Tea Party and/or the Republicans …
Mary England to Run for State Assembly
Mary England, the president and CEO of the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce and longtime member of the Lemon Grove City Council, confirmed today for SD Rostra that she is running for the open 79th State Assembly District seat. England is the first Republican to enter the race. “As a city councilmember and a small business owner, I have …
District 3 Supervisor — Fletcher endorses Steve Danon (R), while Solana Beach’s Dave Roberts (D) tosses his hat into ring
On the busiest District 3 day since incumbent Supervisor Pam Slater-Price withdrew, GOP-endorsed Steve Danon won backing from Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, while Solana Beach Deputy Mayor Dave Roberts (D) officially declared his bid for D3 Supervisor. Rostra’s Jerome Stocks has last week’s D3 developments here. Republicans (115,962 voters) have a 20,942-registration edge over Democrats (95,020 voters) in Dist. 3 as …
Nathan Fletcher Details Vision to Make San Diego the World’s Most Innovative City
Mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher today delivered a major address detailing his vision and plans to make San Diego the World’s Most Innovative City. After being introduced and endorsed by local philanthropist and sports innovator Bill Walton, Fletcher laid out his vision for the future of San Diego. “The World’s Most Innovative City won’t just be a slogan; it will be …
Voter Identification: The Latest Cruelty Or Are You A Racist?
Written by Bob Siegel and published by Washington Times Communities, January 7, 2012. Used by permission. Christmas is over and many people, intoxicated by the splendor of their favorite holiday, missed a few news stories that broke late in December, creating somewhat less than a splash of controversy while lights, tinsel, and ornaments occupied our thoughts. Ironically, one such story …
Rostra’s Marie Waldron endorsed by four North County Mayors for the open 75th Assembly seat
SD Rostra’s own Marie Waldron looks the clear front-runner to succeed term-limited Kevin Jeffries in the State Assembly. Today she announced her endorsement by Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall and Vista Mayor Judy Ritter. San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond and Mayor Sam Abed of Escondido were already on board the Waldron bandwagon. Matt Hall remarked, “Marie’s experience as both a business …
Political Priorities for 2012 – One SD tea party perspective
My day job has become very challenging lately, and may continue to cause light blogging. When I have little time, it concentrates my mind on what is both important and within my sphere of influence. For example, I love following Presidential politics, but as a Californian I am going to have little influence on neither the Republican nominating process …
CA lawmaker steals $2,500. Claims brain tumor. Skates. Still votes.
A California state Democrat lawmaker steals $2,500 worth of clothes and claims a brain tumor made her do it? And gets off with a $200 fine?? And yet she still gets to vote on our state’s spending and on managing our personal lives??? Welcome to the Golden State. http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/01/california-assemblywoman-mary-hayashi-no-contest-shoplifting-charge-san-francisco.html
Tebow TD wins in Overtime — Why at age 24 he is smarter than “comedian” Bill Maher — Judge Larry Stirling (ret.) explains
UPDATE ….. Broncos 20, Steelers 6 [Halftime] … Tim Tebow has a TD pass and TD run, rallying Denver from an early 6-0 deficit. UPDATE 2 ….. On the 1st Play of overtime, Tim Tebow hits Demaryius Thomas with 80-yard TD pass to win 29 – 23. _______________ “Wow, Jesus just [Bleeped] Tim Tebow bad. And on XMAS Eve!” – Bill Maher after the Broncos lost …
Peer review report condemns CA HSR, yet the train lurches on
This week the peer review group studying the California High Speed Rail plan (as amended and/or exposed) came out with their report. Even though they as individuals probably were mildly supportive of the core HSR option, their report has nothing but scathing criticism for this “plan.” http://www.cahsrprg.com/files/CommentsonCHSRA2010FundingPlan.pdf I made a quick search of CA newspapers referencing this report. I could …
Social Media Drives New Brand of Buzzy Journalism
Politics & Media Mashup: your weekend news aggregator leads off with a look at a web site striving to become the first pure social news organization. Also included: A good week for the U-T, the paper’s plan to start cheering for a new Chargers stadium, and links to some of the week’s best stories about local, state and national politics …
Promises, Promises
Governor Jerry Brown’s budget promises to cut public education by $4.8 billion if his tax increases aren’t passed next November. Promises, promises. That we could get some cuts in the bloated state educracy would be welcome indeed. The California school system is not performing that well, despite spending about $8,452 per pupil per year, although I think that number is …
Rider on Fox Business News network
Today I did segment on the national Fox Business News network. We dealt with the new California budget, and the planned tax increases. I think it went well. Governor Brown likely would not concur with this assertion — he took a bit of a beating in the interview. Well deserved, of course. It airs TONIGHT after 6 PM Pacific time. …
Faulconer: “People talk about creating new jobs. We must also protect the jobs we have”
San Diegans rightly expect all levels of local government to be focused on creating and maintaining jobs, especially in this period of economic uncertainty. Today in front of the international headquarters of San Diego-based manufacturer Solar Turbines, City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer joined County Supervisor Greg Cox, Port Chairman Scott Peters and many more local leaders to unite …
Recall Ricasa: We Told You So
Interesting little post from the Recall Ricasa site after months of inactivity. After the events of this week, perhaps they did tell us.
Mayor Sanders and Crony Capitalism – Snapdragon
The U-T and San Diego Reader are reporting that the mayor signed off the temporary name change of Jack Murphy Qualcomm Stadium to Snapdragon, despite a memo from City Attorney Jan Goldsmith that the name change was not authorized unless approved by the City Council. The city loses money every year on the stadium, undermining public support for everything else …
Dumanis Proposes Bold Reform of San Diego Unified School District
SAN DIEGO – Citing the need for decisive leadership to reform San Diego’s financially troubled school system, District Attorney and candidate for Mayor Bonnie Dumanis today proposed an ambitious and comprehensive plan to put the district on a new course. The “Framework for America’s Finest City Schools” consists of eight critical points, including: increasing the size of the district’s Board …
CEOs and Business Leaders Agree Nathan Fletcher is the Right Choice to Lead San Diego
More than 150 CEOs and business leaders, the true job-creators of our region, today anounced their support for Nathan Fletcher’s campaign for mayor, citing his detailed plan to for job creation and ability to bring people together to make it a reality. The business leaders come from every major business sector and represent a diverse cross-section of San Diego’s business …
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