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
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 …
Arizona Sheriff shot with AK-47 by alleged illegal immigrants
Marking the first official act of extreme violence after Arizona enacted a tough new illegal immigration law, a Central Arizonan Sheriff was shot in the stomach with an AK-47 by alleged group of illegal aliens. The shooting took place after the Sheriff Deputy spotted a group of illegal smugglers. The Deputy was able to radio in the incident, and he …
ONE WEEK LEFT UNTIL THE MARQUEE REPUBLICAN EVENT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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!
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%
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
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
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”
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
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
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!
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?
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
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
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”?
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 …
Fiscal responsibility strikes the heart of America’s problems
Like a speeding train headed for a cliff, the conductor knows impending catastrophe is rapidly approaching and the time to act is running out. Just like that conductor, America is now facing a similar scenario as the deficits the country is racking up are reaching unsustainable levels. The current White House administration has enacted record breaking spending packages like, TARP …
BUILDERS BACK JONES IN 77TH AD
Press Release April 26, 2010 Contact: Brian Jones Phone: (619) 490-9956 Email: info@electbrianjones.com BUILDERS BACK JONES IN 77TH AD BIA PAC and SDBUILD PAC announce joint endorsement for Brian Jones for State Assembly SANTEE— Citing his proven track record of standing up for pro-business policies, BIA-PAC, the political arm of the Building Industry Association of San Diego County, and BUILDSD …
San Diego rally decries Arizona’s tough new illegal immigration law
About 40 people gathered at a rally in downtown San Diego voicing their dissenting view on the tough new Arizona illegal immigration issue signed into law on Friday. Police on the scene commented that there were more media trucks and law enforcement at the “Boycott Arizona” evening rally than actual rally supporters. One of the officers on duty said, “Media …
Congressman Hunter discusses Arizona’s new illegal immigration law
Congressman Hunter took the opportunity to talk to San Diegans about hot button issues like immigration and border security at two county townhall events over the weekend. With Arizona passing the country’s toughest illegal immigration legislation to date, making it illegal to be illegal in the state and requiring residents to show acceptable identification to law enforcement for those who …
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