Taken from NewsReal Blog-September 1st, 2010: A study recently came out from my university, UC-San Diego, concluding that universities are not ridden by leftist bias. The study notes that campus characteristics—ranging from small liberal arts colleges to large universities—substantiate claims that campus conservatives gloat in their minority status and are quite comfortable with it. Bogus conclusions if you ask me! …
RIP, a Repost of 2010 Rostra interview with Tom Fuentes …. Orange County’s “Mr. Republican” shares leadership secrets and reveals his long-time Ties to San Diego
Last week, Tom Fuentes was holding court in a quiet corner of San Diego’s Republican state convention. For 20 years (1984-2004) he chaired the Orange County GOP, and was arguably the most-influential County GOP chair in California’s long history. Ronald Reagan, George Deukmejian, Pete Wilson and dozens of congressmen and state legislators relied on both his power and good counsel. But Tom Fuentes did not want …
REPUBLICANS RETAKE STATUS AS LARGEST PARTY IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
From the local GOP… IT’S NOT THE “LEFT COAST” ANY MORE: REPUBLICANS RETAKE STATUS AS LARGEST PARTY IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY Democrats lose control in America’s fifth largest county as Republicans surge in voter registration SAN DIEGO — In the latest sign of a Republican Party on the rise in California, Republicans surged past Democrats last month to become the largest …
Feds file another lawsuit against Arizona for requiring green cards for employment
In an effort to undermine Arizona’s illegal immigration laws once again President Obama’s Administration through the Justice Department filed a suit against the state’s practice of asking for green cards before they hire immigrants for jobs. The Justice Department claims that a network of community colleges acted in an illegal manner by requiring noncitizens to provide their green cards before …
California governor hopeful, Nightingale, to walk from Fresno to Sacramento
California gubernatorial candidate, Chelene Nightingale, an American Constitution Independent, will walk from Fresno to Sacramento in an effort to bring attention to the unemployment and water crisis in the Central Valley region, as well as meet the people of California along the way who are enduring difficult times. Keep reading
Illicit guns from other countries – not America – fuel Mexico drug war
The battle for Mexico’s heart and soul has risen to the highest levels — not only is the country suffering from an explosive drug cartel battle, but Mexico’s very existence is embroiled in a narco-state clash. The soul of a country lies within its citizenry and right now Mexico is losing the mêlée to the drug cartels. President Felipe Calderon …
DHS gets another “no confidence” vote
Mounting pressure from rank-and-file agents at ICE and Border Patrol has led to another “no confidence’ vote over the weekend from the National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers (NAFBPO). Recently the unions that represent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol agents took part in a vote that placed “no confidence” in management leaders of Department of …
ICE to halt deportations of some illegal immigrants
ICE skirts immigration law and begins to release illegal immigrants who have already been arrested and are waiting to be deported. A memo from released yesterday by John Morton of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), included a new policy change that could affect thousands awaiting deportation. Morton signed a memo that went out to agencies across the country stating any …
NEWS 8: Audio recording captures scuffle with county planning commissioner
From KFMB Channel 8… An East County community activist is accusing a county planning commissioner of assaulting her after a public meeting last week. The activist recorded the entire confrontation with a digital audio recorder she uses to record the hearings. The confrontation happened Friday in Kearny Mesa right after the county planning commission meeting had ended. Fifty-one-year-old Planning Commissioner David …
Divorce over, Tiger shoots a 65
Woods Shoots 65 for His Best Round of the Year Since divorce proceedings often determine a split of monies between spouses based on current income and assets, what are the chances that Tiger’s been tanking on purpose the last few months?
California Governor hopeful Brown slams Whitman in San Diego
California Governor hopeful Jerry Brown slammed his GOP opponent Meg Whitman at a Local UFCW Union 135 member meeting in San Diego. Brown is vying for the state’s top post as a retread. (He served as California’s governor from 1975 to 1983) Showing up 15 minutes late, Brown received a standing ovation from union employees looking to generate some excitement …
72 migrants murdered by Zeta cartel 100 miles shy of U.S. border
Ruthless Zeta cartel henchmen are allegedly the perpetrators of murdering 72 migrants trying to find work inside the United States; sadly the immigrants fell 100 miles short of their goal and became the latest victims of the warring Mexican drug cartels. There were 58 men and 14 women murdered by the Zetas. Somehow one migrant managed to live and was …
Arizona primary ——– Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Jim Lacy assist Lori Klein’s critical election Upset in the Grand Canyon state
Story behind the story…. our neighbor state of Arizona had a primary election this week, and a state senate contest says a lot about the GOP’s future, there and here. Businesswoman Lori Klein primaried an appointed GOP state senator in an Arizona district covering north Phoenix and her home town of Anthem. Klein was a leader of Prop. 207, limiting the use …
Second Lawsuit Filed Challenging Proposition D
This just in to Rostra: the “fiscal impact analysis” prepared for Proposition D, the City of San Diego’s half-cent sales tax initiative is being challenged under California Elections Code §9295 in a lawsuit which alleges that the required analysis provided by the City of San Diego is “not impartial, not accurate, and misleads the public.” “It’s time the voters are …
An Amazing Coincidence
Have you ever noticed that when a person tells you their position on one controversial issue, you immediately know their position on just about every other newsworthy topic as well? Eventually they tell you anyway, but the truth is, they don’t need to tell you. All you need to hear is one opinion and you automatically know all opinions. Let …
North County Chamber Opposes Prop D
Adding to a laundry list of small business groups formally opposed to Prop D, today the North County Chamber of Commerce announced its opposition to Prop D. (See below for press release) Prop D is clarifying what groups stand for real reform and prosperity in our region. Want to add your name or your organization to our growing coalition opposed …
Mexico – a narco state – drugs, guns and cash fuel economy
The lack of main stream media curiosity about the narco-state war being waged in Mexico is unbelievable. More people are dying in Mexico than the war in Afghanistan as the Mexican government wages a daily battle with drug cartels for its sovereignty. Mexico’s state of lawlessness should be of particular concern to Americans because it’s painfully clear that the porous …
TONIGHT: No on Prop D Campaign Kickoff
Over 300 Business and Community Leaders To Gather for “NO on Prop D” Campaign Kickoff Launch of Grassroots Effort to Stop the “Blank Check” Sales Tax What: Official campaign kickoff event and fundraiser for “No on Prop D” Campaign – Stop the San Diego Sales Tax Who: Councilmember Carl DeMaio Lani Lutar, San Diego County Taxpayers Association TJ Zane, Lincoln …
Big Win for San Diego’s Jason Roe in tonight’s Florida primary — his client Sandy Adams wins 24th CD nomination
San Diego-based consultant Jason Roe has guided his client, State Rep. Sandy Adams, to an upset win tonight in Florida’s congressional primary. The 24th district, based on Orlando, is home to the Cape Canaveral launch complex and to Disney World. Freshman Rep. Suzanne Kosmas (D) is seen as vulnerable since the area gave Bush 55% in 2004, McCain 51% in …
Assemblywoman Diane Harkey Adamantly Opposes Tax And Spend Budget Option
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2010 Contact: Gino Folchi – 916-319-2073 Assemblywoman Diane Harkey Adamantly Opposes Tax and Spend Budget Option Sixty-five percent of Californian’s rejected similar tax increases last May SACRAMENTO – The Democrat counter to the Governor’s budget proposal is finally on the table. While people at home continue to trim their budgets and adjust their lifestyles, in …
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