Lawmakers want to ban happy meal toys to curb obesity

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The ink hasn’t even dried on the new trillion-dollar entitlement health care bill and already lawmakers are gearing up with new legislation to curb societies ills. One lawmaker in California is moving to have toys banned in fast food happy meals. The proposed law comes from Santa Clara Board of Supervisor, Ken Yeager. “Fast food restaurants spend hundreds of millions …

Breaking News: Steve Vaus Launches Bid for Poway City Council in Recall Election

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Steve Vaus, who successfully coordinated the petition drive to place the recall of City Councilwoman Betty Rexford on the ballot, today announced that he will seek the Poway City Council seat to potentially be decided as part of the June 6 election. On his website, Vaus announces, “I launched the Recall Rexford campaign with one goal . . .to give …

Health care debate dampens push for amnesty

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“March for America” took place on Sunday, March 21, at Washington D.C.’s National Mall and it drew tens of thousands of activists from across the country rallying for amnesty. They carried banners from their home countries and signs reading, “You need us as much as we need you,” and “No human being can be Illegal.” Due to the pressure from …

Ed Herrera’s thoughts on Roger Hedgecock’s dismissal from CV Forum

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Regarding last night’s candidate forum ongoings in Chula Vista and the “booting” of emcee Roger Hedgecock, SD Rostra asked Ed Herrera, president and CEO of the Chula Vista Civic Association, if he might consider submitting his take on the evening.  We are pleased that Mr. Herrera was able to respond so quickly with the following, as a SD Rostra guest …

New Poll shows San Diego turning away from Obama — And They See his Health Care Plan making things Worse – Channel 10 and ‘Survey USA’ report

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The downward spiral for President Obama has reached San Diego, according to a new poll issued by “Survey USA” and the fine folks at KGTV Channel 10. How new is it? The interviews were done Monday, March 22nd ! 500 randomly-selected County adults were sampled.. Just 16 months ago, Barack Obama won San Diego county by a stunning double-digit margin: …

Unsustainable Healthcare

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Like our pension system, Medicare, Social Security and even Medical, the new healthcare bill is unsustainable. There is simply not enough income made in this country to tax it into existence. The only possible way to begin to pay for it would be massive cuts in the quality of health care. Rationing, poor quality and eventual death panels will replace …

The numbers are in for the latest reporting period in the 77th Assembly District

Christine RubinChristine Rubin 2 Comments

The numbers are in for the latest reporting period in the 77th Assembly District and I continue to be competitive with my two opponents that hold elected office.  While many expected Brian or Bill to be the front runners, I have shown that this race is about the entire 77th Assembly District.  We have all been challenged by the circumstances …

November May Be Sweet, But I wouldn’t Count On It.

Bob SiegelBob Siegel 2 Comments

Well, they did it. They passed this monster health care bill, knowing full well that the high majority of Americans do not want anything to do with it. Speaker-of-The House, Nancy Pelosi lied through her teeth, claiming it was done “for the American people.” Conservatives are consoling themselves with the momentum of the Tea Parties, Town Hall meetings and recent …

Bill Wells Pulls Ahead in AD 77th Fundraising

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El Cajon Mayor Pro Tem Bill Wells’ campaign for the 77th Assembly district continues to gain strength and a commanding fundraising lead. In just the two weeks since incumbent Joel Anderson declared his run for State Senate, the Wells campaign pulled in over $25,000 worth of contributions from a large number of donors. The other candidates in the race combined …

12,000 US bank failures vs. TWO Canadian banks

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http://open.salon.com/blog/richard_rider/2010/03/22/12000_us_bank_failures_vs_two_canadian_banks 12,000 US bank failures vs. TWO Canadian banks Canada is no free market country. But according to the Heritage Foundation’s 2010 ranking of countries’ relative “Economic Freedom,” Canada (national health care and all) is the 7th most free country in the world. The U.S. has dropped to 8th. But at least we still beat the pants off North Korea! …

San Diego Police dodge a DNA bullet

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San Diego Police Department dodged a potentially explosive public relations bullet when it was determined that John Gardner’s DNA was not found on the swab taken from a female “robbery” victim, Candice Moncayo, who was assaulted on December 27, 2009 in Rancho Bernardo Community Park following the homicide of Chelsea King last month. Local law enforcement agencies failed to test …

It Took a Carter to Get a Reagan

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There must be a silver lining to this complete power usurpation by the Democrats with the socialist health care takeover.    Blatantly ignoring the will of the people, Obama twisted arms and lied his way into convincing his party members to vote his way and virtually alter the United States of America.  Stupak literally sold his soul to the devil …

Candidate Steve Danon sends a shot across the Bow!

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The Smiling Spotlight received this missive today. The third District race isn’t until 2012, but it’s already heating up and if this is any indication it’s promising to be a very aggressive campaign. From: STEVE DANON March 22, 2010 To: Chairwoman Pam Slater-Price San Diego County Board of Supervisors 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 335 San Diego, CA 92101 Dear Chairwoman Slater-Price: …

If You See a Man Dressed Like A Sheep, It Must Be Time For the Golden Fleece Awards!

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Just like the swallows returning to Capistrano, when a man in a sheep suit is spotted running around San Diego you know it’s time for the annual San Diego County Taxpayers Association Golden Fleece & Golden Watchdog Awards. Sure enough, the first sighting was made last week. We’ve captured it for you here on San Diego Rostra. This year’s theme: “Alice in …

Obama Discussion: Simplistic or Nuanced?

Bob SiegelBob Siegel 3 Comments

Remember all the commentary back in 2008 after Pastor Rick Warren interviewed both presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama? Those who favored McCain pointed out how direct his answers were when Warren threw out questions such as “Does evil exist?” Those siding with Obama talked about McCain as if he gave overly simplistic answers. They enjoyed pointing out how …

Senator Graham threatens immigration over deemed health care

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Graham told Democrats, if you force health care on the American people you can kiss immigration reform goodbye. “If the healthcare bill goes through this weekend, that will, in my view, pretty much kill any chance of immigration reform passing the Senate this year,” Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said late Friday. Senator Graham put it all on the line for Latinos. …

Wells Endorsed by CRA in AD 77

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From Sylvia Sullivan, president of the East San Diego County Unit of the California Republican Assembly… CRA, the conservative volunteer Republican group known as the “conscience of the party,” is pleased to announce its endorsement in the 77th Assembly District. Our endorsement goes to a solid, responsive conservative, Bill Wells, our next Assemblyman! We are thankful for a field of …

Tuesday: Don’t Miss Stopping by Rick Amato’s Fundraiser for King and DuBois Families

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From KUSI News… Local radio host puts on fundraiser for Chelsea King and Amber DuBois families The out-pour of community support for Chelsea King and Amber DuBois families have shown just how caring and connected our community is. Rick Amato of The Rick Amato Show on KCBQ AM 1170 in San Diego, was in studio today to talk about a …