On Wednesday, hundreds of San Diegans gathered to watch a delayed broadcast of Glenn Beck’s “Stand With Israel” event, which took place in Jerusalem. I attended the local broadcast at Liberty Station in Point Loma, which was sponsored by Christians United for Israel of California, and Eagle Forum of San Diego. Beforehand, I talked to Pastor Greg Stephens of Christians …
DeMaio Continues His “Signature Storms” in Support of Pension Reform Ballot Measure
For the past three months, Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio has spent a combined total of more than 100 hours standing in front of supermarkets or at street fairs and more than 200 hours at other events – helping collect signatures to put his Comprehensive Pension Reform (CPR) Ballot Measure up for a public vote in the June 2012 election. DeMaio …
California’s DREAM Act part 2 — public assistance expected to clear Senate
Part two of California’s DREAM Act that seeks to provide financial aid for illegal aliens hits the Senate floor. The controversial DREAM Act legislation is expected to pass along Democrat-led party lines. AB 131 is sponsored by Democratic Assemblyman Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles) and proposes illegal alien students can compete for the $40 million in public financial aid like Cal …
GOP Solid in North County Assembly Districts
North San Diego County – Now that the State redistricting process has been completed, it is apparent that Republican strongholds exist at least in the new North County Assembly Districts. With voter registrations as high as 48% Republican in some areas to only 26% Democrat, the North County region can be a base for conservative ideals and principles to …
Teacher pension fund joins California auditor’s risk list
Mercury News: Teacher pension fund joins California auditor’s risk list Apparently another thing you can thank our “fine” elected officials in Sacramento for, since “… changes to CalSTRS funding require action by the state Legislature.” The gutless wonders in Sacramento can’t balance a budget unless they use overly optimistic revenue projections and a lot of smoke and mirrors. I don’t …
Video: Sanders and Faulconer Stand with Dumanis on Pension Reform
YouTube video… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfQTsJ5fpHw&feature=player_detailpage
Save a San Diego Surfer…Eat Shark Fin Soup!
God blessed them, saying to them: “Be fertile and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the living things that move on earth. Genesis 1:28 Yesterday, while Mission Beach closed due to a great white shark sighting, a California State senate committee passed a bill that …
Dumanis Disqualifies Herself
Bonnie Dumanis was interviewed by the U-T editorial board today. Ricky Young, @sdutYoung on Twitter, has a couple of key quotes. Dumanis to U-T edit board, asked about Prop D, says she voted but ”My vote is personal” Dumanis says she doesn’t remember Prop 23, last fall’s effort to undo AB32, so doesn’t know how she might have voted. Gustafson …
Why I Support CPRI
This morning I announced my full support for the Comprehensive Pension Reform initiative which will appear on the June ballot next year. I was pleased to sign the petition to place the initiative on the ballot, and I encourage every voter in the City of San Diego to do the same. I’m very proud to stand with Mayor Sanders, City …
Dumanis “Changes Mind” on Pension Reform
In what can only be described as a San Diego mayoral campaign continuing to sputter while searching for a focus (any focus), yesterday Bonnie Dumanis announced that she flip-flopped her position on the Comprehensive Pension Reform Initiative. She is now in support. Not only did her position change for no apparent reason other than she figures she can’t win while …
David Weigel’s Feeble Defense of NYT’s Lichtblau, Plus Issa/Bardella Conspiracy Theory!
David Weigel, the former conservative movement columnist for the Washington Post, is running interference for Eric Lichtblau of the New York Times. Lichtblau authored the falsified New York Times article claiming Darrell Issa was engaging in business practices that led to profits improperly tied to his position as a Congressman. Weigel’s column in Slate attempts to dispute Issa’s recent suggestion …
Call box use drops, funding keeps on growing
It’s not about getting rid of call boxes, but trying to either fix or eliminate a government program that has lost its relevancy. After our election and subsequent appointment to the SAFE Board, Councilmember Alvarez and I have been questioning and scrutinizing the practices of the San Diego SAFE organization. I am proud to announce that we have been working …
Citizen Cain …. Herman Cain wows San Diego fundraising Event hosted by Judge Larry Stirling (ret.)
Monday night, Herman Cain visited our home to address about a hundred local political activists. What a privilege and pleasure it was to meet and hear this classy man who is outstanding in every conceivable way. Hearing his view of our nation’s troubles and his proposed solutions certainly makes him the best candidate for president of the United States. And …
San Diego Mayoral Candidates: Debate This
As originally posted on The Flash Report. A debate’s raging in San Diego. A debate over debates. It’s a curious thing. The moment San Diego mayoral candidate Councilman Carl DeMaio turned down a Voice of San Diego hosted candidates debate, among others already accepted by Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher and Congressman Bob Filner, suddenly he was the target of much speculation …
100 cheer Pension Reform, Mayor Sanders, Jon Coupal and Carl DeMaio at Tuesday nite Town Hall in Town & Country hotel
In a Progress Report with 4 weeks of petitioning to go, Jerry Sanders, Kevin Faulconer and Carl DeMaio expressed quiet confidence last night in a Town Hall setting. “This initiative finishes the job of transforming City government, with $100 million back into neighborhood services in just one year.” (Kevin Faulconer)…. “This measure will save $2 Billion over 25 years, invested in the City of …
Twist, But No Exoneration, For Eric Lichtblau’s NYT Story About Darrell Issa
NOTE: I’m assuming you already know about last week’s New York Times article on Rep. Darrell Issa by Eric Lichtblau. The article accused the Vista Republican of unseemly financial practices that took advantage of his public office. If you aren’t up to speed, go read the original NYT article, along with my previous posts about the article. ————————- A limited …
San Diego Pension Reform Townhall Tonight
San Diego continues to face yearly budget deficits that cut branch library hours and delays much needed infrastructure repairs. The main reason for these continued cuts is increased pension costs that consume more and more of San Diego’s general fund budget. There is something San Diego residents can do to stop these out of control pension costs. Tonight, please join …
SD Pension Reform Town Hall meeting TONIGHT…. in Mission Valley at the Town & Country Hotel
News from the Republican Party of San Diego and Chairman Tony Krvaric…. Pension Reform Town Hall on Tuesday, August 23rd at 7 pm: With Special Guests… Mayor Jerry Sanders, City Council President Kevin Faulconer, Council Member Carl DeMaio, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc. President Jon Coupal, California Republican Party Chairman Tom Del Beccaro When/Where …… Tuesday, Aug. 23rd at 7:00 pm (doors …
SF building useless 1.7 mile subway for $1.6 BILLION
Many of us simply marvel at the idiocy underlying California’s high speed rail (HSR) project. It was sold to the public with what are now obvious lies, falsehoods and, well, more lies. The backers are in it for the billions of profit, yet the left loves these “green” corporatist conmen. Knowing what we now know, how can any sane person …
DeMaio Campaign Thanks Fletcher for Supporting DeMaio’s Ideas in “Pathway to Prosperity” Jobs Plan
On Thursday, August 18th mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher sent a mass email unveiling the first part of his plan to “bring San Diego’s business practices into the 21st Century.” Fletcher declared that, “we must look at everything we do with fresh eyes and new ideas.”
The only problem is that every component of his plan appears to be lifted from proposals already released by DeMaio and his team – there are no original ideas.
DeMaio campaign spokesman Stephen Puetz explained, “After reading the email several times, I concluded that Assemblyman Fletcher’s reference to fresh eyes and new ideas must be a veiled compliment to the work Carl has done on this issue over the past two years — after all, imitation is the ultimate form of flattery. We look forward to seeing future policy positions by Mr. Fletcher and recommend he review additional initiatives from Carl for continuing inspiration.”
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