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 …
Cox Disappointment of the Decade
Any way you slice it Cheryl Cox’s mayorship has been a disaster. She lost the billion dollar Bayfront project by being a bystander when the unions tried to Greenmail Gaylord. She scared away the Chargers Stadium deal culminating with her very public war with Mark Fabiani that aired on TV for all of us to see (good for repeat viewing). …
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Supervisor Slater-Price details $3,590 worth of gifts in 2009
Read all about how this County “public servant” lives high on the hog as the beneficiary of the very groups she hurls big sack of your tax dollars at! UNBELIEVABLE! Good job and atta’-boy to Mr. Mark Walker of the North County Times for keeping the public informed. http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_fd27e862-d1d5-518e-9910-1ca7ed3d3992.html The salt in the wound is that she takes personal credit for donating …
Assemblyman Brian Nestande Endorses Bill Wells in the 77th Assembly District Race
Assemblyman Brian Nestande Endorses Bill Wells in the 77th Assembly District Race FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2010 CONTACT: Eddie Sprecco 619-889-1348 (El Cajon) The Bill Wells campaign for Assembly continues to build support and is proud to announce the endorsement of Republican Assemblyman Brian Nestande. Assemblyman Nestande is a Republican Whip in charge of advancing the agenda of the …
Christine Rubin for Assembly 2010 announces the endorsement of the Assembly Republican Caucus Chair, Connie Conway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (858)245-3050 April 5, 2010 Christine Rubin for Assembly 2010 announces the endorsement of the Assembly Republican Caucus Chair, Connie Conway (San Diego) Assembly Republican Caucus Chair, Connie Conway, has officially endorsed Christine Rubin in her bid for the 77th Assembly District. “Christine is a solid, experienced and dedicated public servant. I have followed Christine’s career and …
Is Green Mass Transit a Big Myth?
Short Answer – Yes. While a full bus or light rail train is more energy efficient per passenger mile, the fact is that most hours of the day such transit is lightly used, driving up the energy cost per passenger, according to studies done by the U.S. Dept of Energy. — http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?page=article&Article_ID=16923 Daily Policy Digest Energy Issues August 18, 2008 …
Easter Earthquake Reminiscent of December 1968 shaker
Today’s earthquake was centered in Mexico, south of Mexicali, according to the Cal Tech seismology website, as shown in the accompanying chart. The duration (45 seconds) and strength (6.9 on the Richter scale) are similar to a December 1968 earthquake in the extreme northern end of the Gulf of Baja. That one measured 6.8 and felt exactly like today’s event. …
Dronenburg “Slates” his Plans for June Primary election and the San Diego County Assessor/ Recorder / Clerk post
With over 1.4 MILLION voters eligible to vote in the June primary, candidates for the various countywide offices face quite a challenge. How do you make yourself known? The best bargain is to pay $6,500 to have your statement of qualifications printed in the sample ballot. Most serious candidates do that. But County Assessor/Recorder candidate Ernie Dronenburg is locking up …
Pass the Final Four (originally written 4/1/07)
I wrote this blog originally 4/1/07… Pass The Final Four It was this exact time of year in 1995 when as a young Republican political staffer I was in Washington, DC. The cherry blossoms were blooming and the mornings were crisp, but sunny. I thought our capitol city was so beautiful and with a newly-elected Republican majority in DC and …
UPDATED: Congressman thinks Guam might capsize
In a hearing, Democrat Congressman Hank Johnson expresses his sincere concern that too many people on tiny Guam might cause the island to capsize. Trust me — this video is worth three minutes out of your life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZczIgVXjg&feature=player_embedded This is such a literally unbelievable video that initially I suspected it was an April Fools hoax. I Googled the guy and …
Congressman afraid Guam will capsize
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated by Mr. Rider here… http://sdrostra.com/?p=4087 In a hearing, Congressman Hank Johnson expresses his sincere concern that too many people on tiny Guam might cause the island to capsize. It’s worth three minutes out of your life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZczIgVXjg&feature=player_embedded Some apologists will try to excuse the Congressman because they think he is on drugs. But …
The benefit package of politicians
Yesterday in the “Poway Chieftain” Newspaper (http://pomeradonews.com/), there was a column titled “Viewpoint” (I’m sorry, but the paper doesn’t allow me to bring up the article for posting) in which the author made a comment regarding the free healthcare and reimbursement policies (including their retirement package with PERS) that members of the Poway City Council receive. Of course the fact …
Tensions flare on Mexican border after Arizona rancher murdered
After the murder of Arizona rancher, Robert Krentz, residents and lawmakers alike have called for National Guard to be placed on border, however President Obama and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano remain silent on the issue. A new Rasmussen Reports poll puts an exclamation point on what Americans want when it comes to the U.S./Mexico border – 72 percent want the …
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