Uhhh…and they say Rostrafarians are a bit off: http://is2012real.com/2012-earths-equator-after-40-degree-pole-shift-closeup_243.htm Read some of the comments.
We are not an ATM
Today’s editorial in the Union-Tribune is spot on, and I love the pocket-veto reference at the end. I made a similar argument last week. Initially, when I heard labor and school leaders were walking the council floor trying to drum up support for a loan/advance I asked: “They want it added to the $4 billion wish list?” “No,” I was …
TONIGHT: So A Socialist, A Fascist, and a Reporter Walk Into a Bar…
UPDATE: YOU MAY RSVP at FACEBOOK ENTRY ______ No, this is not a Saturday night Rostra field report. It’s your invitation to the first multi/omni-partisan event welcoming Rostra’s blogging colleagues across the aisle at Two Cathedrals to the San Diego Scene, aided and abetted by the San Diego City Beat journalists who delight in bedeviling us Rostrafarians. So please join …
Tea Parties outraged with measly $4 billion in GOP budget cuts
In the world according to House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), the $4 billion in federal spending cuts that accompanied the two-week Continuing Resolution (CR) allowing the government to stay in business was a good start. In fact his office released the following statement; “Yesterday, the House passed a temporary budget stopgap that cuts $4 billion in spending and keeps the …
Advice to Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood: Be more like Dick Cheney
Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood may have suffered a minor stroke just over two weeks ago, while on a trip to Washington D.C. to meet with federal officials. I wish him well. I sincerely hope he returns to good health soon, and is able to fully execute his duties as mayor. I also hope he drops his ghoulish political opportunism. I …
More wisdom from Hollywood…
I know, not exactly shocking to learn that a Hollywood actor, especially Matt Damon, said something stupid. But this was so stupid that it’s worthy of comment. According to the Huffington Post, in an appearance on the new Piers Morgan show on CNN, Damon said "… the idea that we’re testing kids and we’re tying teachers’ salaries to how kids …
The onerous $800 CA business franchise tax
http://open.salon.com/blog/richard_rider/2011/03/02/the_onerous_800_ca_business_franchise_tax California has a nasty business tax that is seldom discussed. Imagine this: The annual CA state income tax on a corporation (no matter how tiny) that makes only $800 profit? $800. Yes, they take it all. But wait. It gets “better.” The tax on a corporation that barely makes a one dollar profit? $800. The tax on a personal …
Muslim Sharia law for America? White House rally March 3rd
Only in America could a radical Muslim group be granted permits to rally at the White House and call for Sharia law to be implemented in the United States. “Preparations are now underway for the ‘Shariah4America’ project that will inshaa’allah (God willing) become an unanticipated wild card for the West, galvanizing the immense support for Shari’ah in the Middle East …
Issa Fires Bardella — UPDATED
UPDATE: Here’s a story on the firing from a local perspective, by my North County Times colleague Mark Walker. Walker writes: When Issa, considered Congress’ watchdog through his leadership of the oversight committee, learned from Politico that Bardella was sharing e-mails that reporters expected were private, there was no choice but to fire him, according to Jack Pitney, a former …
UPDATED — Mike Slater’s Speech to Fairbanks Republican Women — His Wit and Humility delighted them on Tuesday Night
UPDATE: Club President Linda Dealy sends an interesting synopsis of KFMB radio host Mike Slater’s presentation to the Fairbanks Republican Women Federated on Monday night. ” Mike shared his family background of being raised by a conservative father and a very liberal mother yielding vibrant, thought provoking discussions of current events. Through this he gained a respect for healthy, fact based debate. …
Amazon.com to cut jobs in California if legislators insist on Internet sales tax
Looking for ways to drum up extra revenue in the state of California, legislators are seeking to impose a new state sales tax on Amazon.com Internet sales. However the Internet giant says not so fast and if proposed laws are passed they will sever all ties with affiliate businesses in California. Currently the Golden State has more than 10,000 Internet …
Escondido Looking at Charter Status
North County – Escondido, the only city in North County not to become a charter city is finally looking at the change. Considering the major projects that the city is looking at developing in the near future, including a Triple A ballpark for the Padres minor league team and a Marriott hotel on city land, the savings from eliminating prevailing …
Faulconer: Thanks to City Council for Redevelopment Support
The following is an email San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer sent yesterday. It was titled “Important City Council Action Taken Today” and includes a link to a redevelopment op-ed by Faulconer that ran in Sunday’s San Diego Union-Tribune. Hello: I am writing to acknowledge the support my City Council colleagues gave today to several important redevelopment …
UPDATED — Issa Probing Bardella, Says Politico
(UPDATE at end of this post) If true, Politico’s story is obviously bad news for fellow Rostrafarian Kurt Bardella. Here’s the first three grafs: Rep. Darrell Issa, the Republican chairman of the powerful Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has launched an inquiry into whether spokesman Kurt Bardella improperly shared e-mails from other reporters with a New York Times reporter writing …
Some Reminders About the Wisconsin Debate
To clarify a few points on the debate in Wisconsin. Collective Bargaining is not a “right.” If it was, federal workers would have the right, they do not. Collective Bargaining is not a “right.” If it was, then all state employees in the U.S. would have the right, they do not. Collective Bargaining is not a “right.” Nowhere is it …
DeMaio Unveils Major Policy Proposals in 2011 State of the District Speech
In case you missed it here is a full copy of my State of the District speech. Below, we laid out the speech in broad form for your review. Each initiative will be laid out in greater detail in the coming months. — Carl Pension Reform, Solar Energy, and Water Rate Reductions Top List of Priorities Councilmember Carl DeMaio …
Shady California bookkeeping creates the nation’s largest budget shortfalls
Depending on the day, California taxpayers are on the hook for $25-28 billion of debt, however according to one state watchdog group this number is just the tip of the iceberg. California Political News reported that the $25 billion figure does not include $10 billion in outstanding lawsuits, $3 billion owed to government schools or the $146 billion owed to …
Ridiculous Developments in Redevelopment Saga
Jerry Brown’s money grab of redevelopment funds has set off an orgy of spending projects up and down the State and everyone is trying to get a slice of the action. Here in San Diego, the City is planning to vote on over 4 Billion dollars in projects this week. The San Diego school system, led by Richard Barrera, and …
From Twitter — SD Unified’s “Barrera Plan” Seeking City of San Diego Loan: Is it Legal?
The following is a Twitter conversation from Friday afternoon between Tony Manolatos, deputy chief of staff/communications director for Councilman Kevin Faulconer, and Evan McLaughlin, director of politics and legislation for the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council. Kelly Davis, associate editor of SD CityBeat, also joined the discussion near the end. The conversation stems from yesterday’s announcement by San …
Federal govt bans its own employees from unionizing
Here’s a Wall St. Journal “must read” article concerning government employee labor unions. Trust me. Technically, the federal employees CAN join labor unions. But they cannot negotiate either pay or benefits. And workers cannot be compelled to join, nor to pay dues. The Wisconsin bill allows the employee labor unions to negotiate pay, but not benefits. So it turns out …
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