The problem with us obsessing about the national debt is that this flap detracts us from the FAR larger TOTAL government debt and unfunded liability obligations. By normal human being standards, the $14.5+ trillion national debt is unimaginably huge. As of 5 August, the constantly growing per citizen obligation for that debt comes to $46,844.12 – according to the National …
Is apathy in America our real problem??
What amazes me about America right now is the apathy regarding this hole that Washington politicians have dug us into in their way of assuring reelection (promising everything to all, which we can’t afford and is really coming to bite us now). Why are we putting up with this? Do we all have the attitude of politicians, short term solutions …
Of Course SDSU Only Applied Non-Discrimination Policy to the Christian Sorority
Sisters of Alpha Delta Chi – Delta Chapter. In yesterday’s news, 10news is reporting that the 9th Circuit has ruled against San Diego State sorority Alpha Delta Chi, the only Christian sorority on campus. The crux of the issue is whether an officially recognized campus group, which can receive funding if recognized, may restrict membership on the basis of religion. …
My Jobs Plan: The Pathway to Prosperity
On the heels of my “Roadmap to Recovery” plan to fix the city’s financial problems, today I outlined a “Pathway to Prosperity” plan to jumpstart job creation in San Diego. I’d love to hear your reaction to the plan — and your additional ideas on how we can get San Diegans back to work! -Carl PRESS RELEASE: DeMaio Kicks Off …
Danon has hit the $100,000 mark to oust Pam Slater-Price, a five-term incumbent. She raised “ZILCH” says the NCTimes.
Read the details from the U-T here: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/aug/03/danon-raises-100k-race-vs-slater-price/ And from the N.C.Times: http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_3ba7656d-cfb5-5625-bdbf-a77394b19ea6.html Now that Slater-Price has voted to down-zone the back country, stealing millions of equity value from the property owners, and pushing added development into the coastal areas, his campaign should REALLY take off! And what does it mean when the people who write checks to campaigns wrote …
Bastardization of the 14th Amendment
The arrogance of Democrats’ calls for the president to invoke the 14th Amendment to by-pass Congress to raise the debt ceiling demonstrates their lack of Constitutional knowledge, but also their ignorance of the basic checks and balances between the three branches of government. The third-ranking House Democrat, James Clyburn, said if Congress delivers a short-term debt deal, the president should …
An Accomplished Fraud
Today kicks off the hugely popular BlogHer ’11 conference in San Diego, a woman blogger-centric arena where the stronger sex gathers to share tips of the trade, network and even discuss some heavy topics. In Southern California, fewer hot buttons exists above immigration. This border town’s seen it’s share of debate on the subject that if polled would yield varying …
Fletcher Named To New Assembly Jobs Committee
Assemblyman, San Diego mayoral candidate, and Rostrafarian Nathan Fletcher was named Wednesday as chairman of a new jobs creation committee by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez. That Fletcher, from San Diego, is a Republican, while Pérez, from Los Angeles, is a Democrat, is remarkable. Typically, committees are chaired by members of the majority party. Why Fletcher and not a Democrat? …
CA proposition process is bad, but legislative process is worse
Liberals in CA vehemently dislike the CA initiative process. Indeed, they just tried to enact an effective ban on the process, but the bill was vetoed by Gov. Brown. These mislabeled “progressives” dislike citizen-signed propositions, as such measures bypass the institution the Big Government advocates control throughout most of the state — elected officials. I doubt we’d be hearing the …
Young Guns Take Aim
As cross-posted on FlashReport. Seems the young guns got it going on. In just 25 days of the first reporting period for the 2012 San Diego mayor’s race, two young Republican candidates blew doors on the established competition with more than $300,000 cash on hand. Early predictors felt sure the mayoral primary would be a $1 million race. At this …
Attorney general, FPPC asked to investigate identity theft ads
Over the weekend San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio filed a formal complaint with the CA FPPC regarding improper practices surrounding a deceitful ad paid for by the labor unions designed to scare voters away from signing ANY petitions. Here’s the SAC BEE URL for the article, which includes the a copy of the letter. http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/08/supporters-of-a-controversial.html August 2, 2011 Attorney …
Bilbray, Issa, Susan Davis vote FOR the Debt / Trillion dollar Budget Cut bill … Duncan D. Hunter and Bob Filner vote AGAINST
Call it the “San Diego Split”. On final passage, San Diego’s 5 Members of Congress split 3 to 2 in favor, but for once the dividing line was not partisan. BACKING the debt ceiling / $1 Trillion budget cut package are Republicans Darrell Issa and Brian Bilbray, along with Democrat Susan Davis……. OPPOSING the plan are the GOP’s Duncan D. …
Gov. Brown Vetoes SB 168 – a bill to cripple petitioning in CA
In a welcome but widely unexpected move, Governor Brown has vetoed SB 168 — the state Democrat legislators’ slimy bill to all but outlaw the petition process for putting props and initiatives on the state and local ballots. Gov. Brown Ignores the Weak Fraud Argument, Vetoes SB 168 By Joel Fox Editor of Fox & Hounds and President of the …
Rep. Peter Roskam (R) — survivor of Cook County, Illinois election battles ….. will visit San Diego on August 18th
One of the few bright spots in the 2006 national GOP meltdown was state senator Peter Roskam holding the seat of Henry Hyde, retiring iconic Illinois congressman. Roskam earned a 51% – 49% victory… and he now is Chief Deputy Whip for the House , the #4 leadership position. This tournament-tough, principled conservative leader visits San Diego on Aug. 18. If you’d …
Chris Reed Interviews Barry Jantz On Redistricting
Chris Reed’s Top Story show on KOGO AM 600 (Get yer podcast here) is a dependable staple of my drive home. And yesterday, the show by the self-proclaimed “cranky libertarian” produced a bonus: SD Rostra’s own Barry Jantz. Redistricting was the topic, especially its effects in San Diego County. Jantz made a number of points: – The new San Diego …
Candidate Sherry Hodges endorsed by state Senator Joel Anderson in the new 76th Assembly district
From the Sherry Hodges campaign for SD Rostra: “State Senator Joel Anderson today announced his endorsement of Sherry Hodges for the State Assembly district representing the northern San Diego coastal region. ‘Sherry Hodges is the one I trust on the tough issues facing the legislature like cutting state spending and holding the line on taxes. I know we can count on …
Council Adopts Key DeMaio Small Business Reform
Streamlined Funding Process for 17 Business Improvement Districts Is Part of DeMaio’s Small Business Action Plan I would like to commend my fellow Council colleagues today for passing legislation on a much-needed overhaul to the process for funding the city’s 17 “Business Improvement Districts” (BIDs). This reform is vital to ensuring that San Diego’s BIDs are focused on promoting, serving, …
The Platform for California’s Future
This past weekend in Sacramento, an Embassy Suites room full of Republican activists, elected officials, and donors gathered to draft the 2012-2016 Platform for the California Republican Party. Within a few hours, we emerged with a platform titled, “The Platform for California’s Future” which was supported by an overwhelming majority (25-2) of those on the Drafting Committee. Why the 2 …
Time well spent …… Rostrafarian Bob Siegel’s radio show, Sundays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on KCBQ, am-1170
If you are near a radio today from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, take a listen to fellow Rostrafarian Bob Siegel’s totally original talk show on KCBQ-1170. Bob has the ability to take listeners with him in reviewing the “Big” issues of life, with the tools of intelligence and genuine humility. If you’ve not heard him before, it’s safe to say …
DeMaio to Hold “Signature Storms” in Support of Pension Reform Ballot Measure
Mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio will spend every weekend at local San Diego stores collecting signatures for the Comprehensive Pension Reform Ballot Measure until the required 95,000 signatures from San Diego voters are collected, his campaign announced today. The announcement comes on the heels of increasing efforts by local government labor unions to “block” signature collection efforts through a well-funded and …
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