Getting San Diegans back to work is one of my top priorities – which is why I am presenting my “Pathway to Prosperity” plan to create and keep jobs in San Diego. One of my Pathway to Prosperity reforms deals with attracting “Clean Tech” companies to San Diego. The next big wave of innovation and economic growth will be fueled …
Prison guards scheme and gamble in Vegas at our expense
The arrogant ruling class of California (in this case, the CA prison guards’ labor union) thinks we taxpayers owe them subsidies even when they go play and gamble (and scheme against us) in Las Vegas. 2.5 minutes long. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN3aNvsi__k
U-T editorial: Out of bankruptcy, a steal for taxpayers
Read the full editorial here: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/aug/15/out-of-bankruptcy-a-steal-for-taxpayers/ SANDAG has taken steps to buy the SR125. This editorial asks appropriately challenging questions, but sees the wisdom the Board of SANDAG moving on this opportunity to purchase the road.
Rider 2007 column on Virginia Tech massacre
On the www.CalNews.com website I came across a column I wrote in 2007 — published in several papers. Nothing has changed since I wrote it, so it seems it bears repeating. http://www.calnews.com/archives/rider02.htm The Virginia Tech Massacre By Richard Rider, CalNews.com April 18, 2007 Some observations on the shooting tragedy at Virginia Tech. True to form, the national TV and radio …
30 Years Ago this Week, Ronald Reagan cut Income Taxes 30% …. starting the “Reaganomics” economic Recovery
Here is Ronald Reagan in 1981, explaining the tax cuts whose 30-year anniversary we celebrate this week: “Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it’s not my intention to do away with government. It is, rather, to make it work…….to stand by our side, not ride on our back. This represents $750 billion in tax cuts over the next five years, …
40 years ago President Nixon founded the Libertarian Party
Forty years ago this month, President Richard Nixon founded the Libertarian Party. Not intentionally, of course, but credit where credit is due. http://open.salon.com/blog/richard_rider/2011/08/12/pres_nixon_founded_the_libertarian_party_40_years_ago
Some Saturday Fun
Most extravagant Cardiff Kook yet. See the photo link. Oh, since Rostra posts are supposed to be political in nature, let it be clear I am not referring to any members of the Encinitas City Council: http://t.co/y67mXmS
REMINDER…. San Diego visit August 18 by Rep. Peter Roskam ….. Meet a key Leader of the U.S. House
One bright spot in the 2006 GOP meltdown was state senator Peter Roskam holding the seat of retiring Illinois icon Rep. Henry Hyde, which includes part of Cook County! Roskam earned a 51% – 49% victory… and now is Chief Deputy Whip for the House , the #4 leadership spot. This tournament-tough, principled conservative leader visits San Diego on Thursday, Aug. 18. …
After The Ugliness, Some Beauty
It’s been an ugly week. More repression in Syria, riots in London, and financial mayhem on Wall Street. In San Diego, some vile person who belongs in jail threw a rock through a window in the home of labor leader Lorena Gonzalez. Let’s take some time to appreciate beauty and goodness. And in that spirit I bring you an uplifting …
Jerry Kern will run for Oceanside Mayor … incumbent Jim Wood backed Failed bid to recall Kern in 2009
News from Oceanside Councilman Jerry Kern: he will run for Mayor in 2012. In December 2009, Kern faced a Recall election, largely organized by a public employees union. Mayor Jim Wood backed Kern’s removal…. But with strong support from the Republican Party of San Diego, Mr. Kern won a smashing 63% victory from Oceanside voters, defeating the recall….. OK, that’s the …
Verizon Union Members Stuck In 20th Century – OB Rag Recycles Press Release
“Everybody needs to be wired and we’re the people who do that.” — Vinnie Galvin, striking Verizon worker, quoted by the Associated Press. With all respect to Mr. Galvin, everybody doesn’t need to be wired. And by not realizing that fact, he’s ruining his future. I dropped my landline many years ago because with my wireless phone, I didn’t need …
Otay Water District To Vote Today On Expanding Health Care For Life Benefits
Simply amazing. Otay Water District’s board, far from chastened by the reaction to its approving health care for life for top executives, is set to vote today on extending them to all its rank-and-file employees. From a San Diego Union-Tribune editorial about this grab for more money from Otay’s ratepayers: Otay officials also argue that the changes will actually save …
U.S. Mint makes useless coins that are warehoused
Okay, THIS one is special. EVERYONE — regardless of political persuasion or IQ — will agree that this is government madness at its best. Even ABC News figured it out! Trust me — you’ll want to watch this 3 minute video. And then ask yourself this question — Why does ANYONE trust politicians to make economic decisions that control our …
MY JOBS PLAN IN DETAIL: Reform #1 – Overhaul of Permit Processing at Development Services
San Diego’s families and business owners are facing a bad economy and its only getting worse. Even more tragic is a city government that just doesn’t seem to care. Usually city government spends its time putting up roadblocks and hurdles to job creation, rather than cutting red tape and helping to find ways to attract and grow businesses in San …
CA misses revenue mark by 10% in July
To avoid making the painful cuts in CA state spending that are so badly needed, the Democrat budget passers and the Governor blithely assumed big-time revenue increases this fiscal year. To no one’s surprise, it’s not working out as projected. Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/08/california-revenues-miss-mark-10-percent-july-2011.html#ixzz1UZNRl6eJ CAPITOL ALERT: The latest on California politics and government Posted by Kevin Yamamura August 9, 2011 1:01 …
The Private Lives of Navy SEALs
As a Navy wife, my life’s faced some tough roads. In 11 years, my beloved spent nearly 5 years away from San Diego, away from me and our friends, away from everyday life as an American. He missed Sept. 11 and the madness in the days, weeks, months following. He missed holidays, birthdays, anniversaries. He missed buying Christmas trees, family …
As California Goes, So Goes The Nation?
This op-ed originally appeared in the Flashreport If you believe that our state’s influence is waning, take a second look. While California may be declining in economic power, our political muscle is unfortunately being felt in Washington, DC. The brinksmanship, confusion over who is in charge, constantly changing, last minute negotiation of legislation, and the final outcome of the debt …
LA Fitness’ Recurring ‘Satellite Issue’ With Fox News
From my most-excellent North County Times colleague Mark Walker, comes this: Fitness devotee Dianne Lowe’s best exercise in recent days may be standing up for what she says is free speech. The five-year member of the LA Fitness club on El Norte Parkway in Escondido was outraged last week when she went to turn on the right-leaning cable channel while …
Conservative Watchdog Coming To San Diego?
In the comments, SD CityBeat’s Dave Maass mentioned this interesting ad on Craigslist: political writer/researcher/investigative reporter (San Diego) Date: 2011-07-28, 12:56AM PDT Reply to: job-kfvd2-2517260415@craigslist.org New political news and truth watchdog project. It’s internet based and is independent thinking (non party affiliation) and embraces conservative core values. Seeks writer (conservative journalist if possible) and a top notch researcher plus an …
From Cat Food to Caviar: Solidarity Ends at Retirement
Guest Commentary by Derrick Roach Recently, Lorena Gonzalez, Secretary-Treasurer of the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO, delivered a can of cat food to San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders claiming that is all union members will be able to afford if voters approve pension reform measures for city employees. While Gonzalez’s concern for the plight of union members is laudable, …
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