Today I met with a representative for the Innocent Justice Foundation, a group that campaigns to protect children from sexual predators. After the nightmarish picture she painted for me of child rape and torture in America, I was saddened by the Channel 10 story that Thor’s Assistant had sent to me. (http://bit.ly/dunHpd) I get the premise: It is compassionate to …
I’ll Admit
Well I’ll be the first to admit you should not (repeat not) drink during the workday. But my old friend “The Barkeep” called from Dobsons and I felt the obligation to join him. Several stiff ones later I felt the obligation to take a cab home. So now that I’ve taken a nap, what did I learn? To paraphrase, and …
California’s High Speed Spending on the Big-Dig West
Bracing for $20B deficits annually through 2015, it’s time to set priorities. Cuts to education, public safety, underfunded pensions, borrowing and deferring payments to local government should sound an alarm. Those outside California are certainly weighing in; our debt rating is the lowest in the nation, comparable to Mexico and Brazil. Yet we continue to borrow and party as …
Fletcher Endorses Anderson for Senate
Excerpted from the Anderson campaign… Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher Endorses Joel Anderson for State Senate Fletcher represents roughly 30% of voters in key battle-ground area in Senate District SAN DIEGO – Adding to Assemblyman Joel Anderson’s surge in momentum since declaring his candidacy for the seat currently held by Senator Dennis Hollingsworth, San Diego Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher (R-San Diego) announced he was endorsing Anderson …
Mexican drug cartels threaten U.S. Border Patrol Agents
After a week marred with violence along the U.S./Mexico border sources admit the Mexican drug cartels have placed a $250 thousand bounty for the kidnapping or murder of Border Patrol Agents. U.S. agents are taking the threat very seriously and say officers in the field should use extreme caution when approaching the border fence area. The threat comes after an …
Protecting our Children from sexual predators in California: How the bureaucracy has failed our community and our children
The recent tragedies in San Diego County have shed new light on our parole system and the risks to our children. Citizens are demanding that the system be evaluated, fixed, and overhauled, so that the protection of our children remains the top priority and is never compromised in the policies, procedures, and safeguards put in place. The desire to shrink …
CBO chief calls Democrats’ economic path unsustainable
As the nation marks tax freedom day– the day in which most Americans have earned enough money to pay for federal, state, and local taxes – most are left feeling worried instead of relieved thanks to the Democrats out-of-control spending agenda in Washington. Adding to the misery is the price tag of the new health care reform package that will …
The Progressives Are Coming! The Progressives Are Coming! Oh Wait, They’re Already Here
I do not think there has been a week where I have not been bombarded by a CALPIRG representative on Library Walk at UCSD. It seems like I’m quite the appropriate prey for them: a student minding their own business, not giving a care, and just trying to get to her classes without any distractions. Just as I have hopes …
The Meeting
A meeting was held earlier today with several donors and community members within San Diego City Council District 7. The purpose of the gathering was to determine whether or not to move forward with a recall of the increasingly embarrassing Councilwoman Marti Emerald. Consensus was that she cannot survive a recall in a non-Obama tidal wave election. A larger group …
Listen to Chris Reed on KOGO – or online!
Chris Reed is by far the best Opinion Editor for the SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE. He describes himself as “libertarian lite.” He is EXCELLENT! His primary emphasis is on our state and local economic woes. And yes, I’m occasionally a guest on his talk show. Currently Chris hosts a 2 hour KOGO talk show (AM-600), 6-8 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and …
San Diego “MoneyBomb” — Tax Day 2010
April 15 is TAX DAY! San Diegans are asked to commemorate Tax Day 2010 by participating in a “MoneyBomb” to raise funds to advance fiscal reform in city government. A “MoneyBomb” is a coordinated online fundraising effort where individuals donate all on the same day — in this case, April 15. The tool has been successfully used by Ron Paul, …
An Enemy By Another Name Is Not Necessarily Overflowing With Gratitude
Obama just made the planet a whole lot safer by deciding not to call our enemies “Radical Muslim Extremists” anymore. The idea is that he doesn’t want the peaceful Muslim nations to think we are viewing them all through the same lens. Whew! That’ll do it. Can you just hear people all over the world breathing a sigh of relief? …
Emerald Ethics Hearing Day 1: Ottilie Puts Ethics Commission on Trial
What a rough few weeks for City Councilwoman Marti Emerald. After having a rather public falling out with her former Chief of Staff, Xema Jacobson, Marti is facing rather serious ethics charges related to her campaign finances. The ethics hearing regarding that case was today, and after a full day of witnesses and questions it seems to have made little …
San Diego County Taxpayers Association Opposes Three June Ballot Measures
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association announced its opposition to three ballot measures in the upcoming June primary election. The Association opposes Proposition B, the countywide measure calling for term limits on the Board of Supervisors. Association President & CEO Lani Lutar says the board of directors believes the measure is a poor public policy approach, and could potentially create …
San Diego County Taxpayers Association Opposes Term Limits for County Supervisors
From SDCTA…. Experience with term limits in Sacramento shows they aren’t a solution (San Diego) – The San Diego County Taxpayers Association’s Board of Directors voted to oppose Proposition B, a measure limiting members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to serving two terms in office. The measure will come before voters on the June 8, 2010 primary …
California Senator Boxer approves sexual aids for sex offenders
Now that Americans have a new health care law in place, details are emerging that will require more fixes. According to the non-partisan Congressional Research Service (CRS) provisions in California Senator Barbara Boxer’s (D-CA) unpopular health care reform bill will provide rapists and sex offenders with taxpayer-funded erectile dysfunction drugs. “The Congressional Research Service confirmed in a memo that rapists …
Schwaesdall Winery to host Meet and Greet for Christine Rubin for Assembly 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. The winery is located at 17677 Rancho De Oro Rd. (at Hwy. 67) in Ramona. Light appetizers will be served and wine will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle. There is no charge to attend this event, but RSVP is requested. This is an excellent opportunity to meet …
The California Human Rights Amendment
The California Human Rights Amendment Endorsed by the California Republican Assembly www.CaliforniaHumanRightsAmendment.com Guest Column by Mary Kuper Did you ever think we’d have to define marriage in California?! Now through the California Human Rights Amendment (CHRA) we are defining when life and human rights begin. The CHRA will amend the California Constitution and define personhood based on human rights commencing …
America’s borders remain open for criminals and terrorists
In light of the murder of Arizona rancher Robert Krentz by an illegal alien, the question of secure borders has once again been brought to the attention of the American people. Unfortunately, many in Congress didn’t get the memo and have failed to act on the recent violence those who reside on the border face. When one thinks about the …
7.2 earthquake rocks Mexico – three dead
The ground shook, the roads buckled and the Mexican people stood tall. In a completely unexpected turn of events, Mexico remained in tact after a 7.2 massive earthquake struck on Easter Sunday. “Thank God it was Easter Sunday and families were enjoying what remained of a holiday afternoon,” said Laura De Valdez the mayor of Mexicali’s wife. Lucky indeed, the …
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