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 …
HELP! Who to support for Poway CC?
I’m looking for guidance and input concerning the Poway city council elections. I understand that certain candidates are opposed to the proposed Poway Wal-Mart Superstore (for whatever reasons they care to claim). I’m interested in supporting candidates who will vote FOR the Wal-Mart enterprise. I care not what the claimed reasons are. My pro-Wal-Mart position is based on consumer choice, …
Wed Night: Encinitas Taxpayers Host SDCTA for Pension Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 21, 2010 CONTACT: Joe Sheffo, Encinitas Taxpayers Association 760-908-8654 Lani Lutar, San Diego County Taxpayers Association 619-234-6423 ETA & SDCTA TO HOLD JOINT FORUM ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSIONS Event Will Be Held at Encinitas Library on Wednesday, April 28, at 6:00 PM ENCINITAS—The Encinitas Taxpayers Association will host the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) as …
“Saturday Night Live” skit lampoons public employees
Watch it here: http://www.hulu.com/collections/435/144719 No matter how bad the show’s writing has been over the past decade or so, you know that an issue has developed widespread awareness when it’s the subject of a skit on Saturday Night Live. I give the writers an A for accuracy regarding the list of benefits, but this kind of truth isn’t funny to …
Those Who Do Not Threaten Violence Are Viewed As Much More Dangerous Than Those Who Do
According to The Los Angeles Times on April 21, 2010: A radical Islamic group has warned “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone after a recent episode of the Comedy Central cartoon depicted the prophet Muhammad in a bear costume. “We have to warn Matt and Trey that what they are doing is stupid and they will probably wind …
California governor hopeful Poizner climbs in polls
In what’s shaping up to be another Massachusetts-like race California governor-hopeful Steve Poizner’s poll numbers are rapidly rising late in the primary race. A month ago Poizner’s bleak poll numbers had him more than 50 points behind fellow Republican and former CEO of EBay Meg Whitman. At a tea party event in Oceanside, California last week, Poizner said, “Meg Whitman …
Panel to consider new pay cut for California legislators
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/04/22/2696767/panel-to-consider-new-pay-cut.html#ixzz0lrFAGmRh I’d like to hear if you believe that our friends in Sacramento deserve what they are paid and why. As I see it, they can’t really balance a budget (They continue the old smoke and mirror approach-pushing the dreaded day of gloom to the future, thus creating even more of a crisis) and their best method to balance the …
Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Managed Competition
I wanted to give you a heads up on an important poll released this week that shows where the public stands on possible reforms in city government. The City’s Independent Budget Analyst released a city-wide survey of residents that showed the top reform San Diegans want to see implemented is “Managed Competition.” In fact, a solid 74% of San Diegans …
POIZNER STRATEGY WORKS!!!!
Great news for Poizner supporters this morning: his campaign strategy worked! Congratulations to everyone involved – you’ve taken a campaign that was 50 points down (is that even possible in the real world) and spent millions upon millions to get to… 30 points down. The last Field Poll showed Whitman around 63 and Poizner around 14. The poll circulating this morning …
CARB EXPOSED
This article is one more example of how the California Air Resources Board intends to extract fees and fines from businesses, all in the name of cleaning the air. Now their ARB staff admits they over-estimated the amount of pollution from construction heavy equipment. Every industry must keep up its guard. No one is safe from the CARB… http://www.healthycal.org/arb-admits-rule-based-on-flawed-data.html
Arizona’s tough new illegal immigration law angers liberals
Arizona’s new illegal immigration bill is expected to be signed into law by Saturday by Conservative Gov. Jan Brewer and will toughen the state’s already stern immigration laws. According to Fox News, the bill has sparked high emotion and the sponsor of the bill State Senator Russell Pearce (R) says “it will take the handcuffs off law enforcement and allow …
Poway and the recall election
First of all, let me lay my biases on the table. I’m an idealist. That can be good or bad. I hold politicians to a higher standard. I expect more from them. I’m also supporting Chuck Cross for Poway City Council which I will describe why later. I’m also Poway Councilmember Merrilee Boyack’s appointee to the City’s Park and Recreation …
Kenneth Dickson on the 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 …
Jay La Suer on Jeff Stone’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 …
Tweet Your Questions to Carl DeMaio
Councilmember Carl DeMaio will be on twitter Friday, April 23rd at 3:00pm for another twitter forum to answer questions you have concerning the city of San Diego. At our last Twitter Forum Councilmember DeMaio answered questions from over three dozen constituents and several members of the media. This is another excellent opportunity for the people of San Diego to go …
Penalty for Ben Roethlisberger and Misleading Political Advertising…are they one in the same?
It seems to me that Roethlisberger is being tried and convicted without being found guilty not unlike the accuasations made against politicians and then used by the media and negative campaign materials.
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