Bill Wells Endorsed by the National Electrical Contractors Association

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2010 CONTACT: Eddie Sprecco 619-889-1348 (El Cajon) Today the Bill Wells for assembly Campaign announces another major endorsement. The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is supporting Wells in his campaign for State Assembly due to his leadership in the San Diego Region. In a NECA press release, Association leadership elaborated on their endorsement: “Bill has …

If You Don’t Believe He Should Be Drawn, Don’t Draw Him.

Bob SiegelBob Siegel 1 Comment

In last week’s article I spent a good deal of time  talking about the tension between South Park and Mecca! As you’ll recall, the producers of  Comedy Central’s prime time cartoon were warned on a Muslim web site that their lives might be in danger for portraying Mohammed on their television show. The veiled, subtle admonition reminded people of similar …

May Day rallies spark renewed immigration debate

Kimberly DvorakKimberly Dvorak 3 Comments

Thousands of protesters attended rallies across the country in a renewed effort to bring illegal immigration reform front and center for the White House. There were no reports of violence, but several arrests had taken place including Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez and 40 others for civil disobedience outside the White House. In San Diego the number of protesters at two …

Former Republican Gronke Wants Your Property

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Former Republican Steve Gronke, now a candidate for County Supervisor in the 5th District, has changed a lot more than his party registration lately.  The Vista City Councilman sees redevelopment dollars as an open checkbook for municipal real estate speculation , and anyone who won’t sell to him faces the threat of government-enforced eminent domain.  Despite Vista’s budget woes, Gronke is leading the charge …

ONE WEEK LEFT UNTIL THE MARQUEE REPUBLICAN EVENT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

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From the local GOP. The event is very close to selling out, so act now…. We are ONE WEEK OUT from the marquee Republican event in San Diego County prior to the June primary election. We have a fantastic program planned, featuring a special annual awards ceremony, hearing from our local Republican congressional delegation about taking back the House of Representatives, …

Help Spread the Word! Union Delays Cost Taxpayers Millions!

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Please help spread the word about the millions of dollars in taxpayer savings that are being lost because the city’s powerful labor unions have blocked implementation of Proposition C. The San Diego “Managed Competition Clock” tells the whole sad story — just like the National Debt Clock. Please post the link to the “Managed Competition Clock” to your social media sites: http://reformsandiego.com/money-clock/ …

Emerald Fined 6%

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At the end of the 2008 election cycle everyone thought Marti Emerald had the least debt of all the city candidates. Turns out she had the most, and yesterday the City Ethics Commission ruled that her intentional or negligent non-disclosure of that debt would cost her $3,000. Emerald avoided the possible $10,000 fine, probably because of her cooperation (a point …

Democrat (Gasp!) Tony Young Endorsed by Lincoln Club of San Diego

The Libertarian Lass, Gayle FalkenthalThe Libertarian Lass, Gayle Falkenthal 5 Comments

That collective gasp you heard from certain Republicans mid-afternoon on Thursday, April 29 was due to learning that the Lincoln Club of San Diego County had endorsed a Democrat. In this case, it’s Fourth District City Councilmember Tony Young. You can read the formal announcement here. I’m all about it. While it’s true that you’d be hard pressed to find …

10News Poll has Gore, La Suer, Duffy 1, 2, 3 in Sheriff Race

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From 10News, in case you missed it… “…in the new poll released Tuesday, Gore had 26 percent of the vote — up 12 points from November … showed former Undersheriff and Assemblyman Jay La Suer at 16 percent, which was unchanged from November.  Sheriff’s Lieutenant Jim Duffy, who led the race in November, is at 15 percent — down nine …

DeMaio Unveils “Managed Competition Clock”

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San Diego City Councilmember Carl DeMaio today took a page from the National Debt Clock movement as he launched the San Diego “Managed Competition Clock.”   The Managed Competition Clock has been posted online at a number of websites, including http://reformsandiego.com/money-clock/.    The Managed Competition Clock shows city taxpayers how long the unions have blocked implementation of Managed Competition – …

Arizona’s new illegal immigration bill finds favor in state and nationwide

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Arizona’s new illegal immigration law finds favor in the state as well as nationwide, according to a new Rasmussen Poll out this week. While the new law draws the ire of President Obama and the open borders, amnesty crowd on the left, the vast majority of Americans agree with the new legislation to help combat illegal immigration. Rasmussen points out …

Martin Garrick on Joel Anderson’s Race for the 36th Senate District

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SD Rostra invited the Republican candidates competing in the 36th State Senate District race (succeeding Dennis Hollingsworth) to submit a guest column.  The commentaries have been posted in the order received prior to the deadline. Candidate submissions received after the original postings will be added as they come in, but in no case will any additional columns be added if …

YAF, College Republicans, and Tritons for Israel to host David Horowitz on May 10th, 2010 at UCSD!

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YAF, College Republicans, and TFI are tri-hosting David Horowitz at UCSD! If you’re interested in hearing a pro-Israel speaker (who’s also Jewish and conservative!) speak during Apartheid Week when SJP/MSA host their slew of anti-Israel speakers AND  when commie green-czar Van Jones makes his UCSD debut, come to David Horowitz! Tickets to be out starting May 3rd, 2010 at the …

The immigration issue. Can someone answer my questions?

Poway RogerPoway Roger 6 Comments

The immigration issue is a hard one to decide. People try to make it a Mexican vs USA issue and it’s not, in fact, it’s much broader. I recall about a year ago that a person was caught fishing illegally off the coast of La Jolla. Turned out the person was here illegally from Iran. This person had his hands …

Avoid Being “Hooked” and “Lured” into the Hookup Culture

Gabriella HoffmanGabriella Hoffman 9 Comments

http://gabriellahoffman.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/avoid-being-hooked-and-lured-into-the-hookup-culture/ As an enthusiast of fishing, I know firsthand how to hook and reel in a fish. It requires diligence, patience, and tolerance for the mess that entails such an activity. Fishing goes hand-in-hand with love, as well. Yet, to say it in terms of my values, the guy must be willing to hook you up (the girl) after effort …

Taxpayers Association Issues Ballot Recommendations

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One of the most important functions of groups like the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) is educating the rest of us. Providing voters with ballot recommendations that satisfy its criteria for accountable, cost-effective and efficient government has got to top the list. SDCTA has just completed its review of the June 2010 Primary Election state and local ballot measures …

Navy naming warship the “John Murtha”?

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersRichard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters 10 Comments

Incredibly, the Navy (yes, OUR Navy) is planning to name a warship after the late John Murtha — a contemptible human being who served many years as a U.S. Congressman. A ragtag but vocal opposition movement is developing on Facebook… http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=109473479090697 Most of the opposition is because of Murtha’s remarks calling military personnel cold-blooded murderers. You’d think that alone would …