Tradition has long held that qualifications for President of the United States be explicitly spelled out through Article II of the Constitution. They entail that the President: serve a four-year term (maximum of two) with a vice president serving the same allotted term(s), must be at least 35-years-old, must be a naturalized citizen for at least 14 years, be the …
The Trials and Tribulations of Technology
In this day and age, humanity is truly dependent upon technology for performing basic operations, keeping up-to-date, and, of course, entertainment purposes. It has marked our advancement as a civilization and our superiority as a nation in terms of frequency of its use. Whether it is a computer, iPod or iPhone, text messaging, video games, AIM, or the like, any …
Buy American and Save Our Country
Ever wonder what you can do to help save our country? Sure there are alot of things to do and many of us are already doing them. Taking part in Tea Parties, calling/writing our elected representatives, praying for our country and military, voting, teaching our kids about our history, Liberty and Constitutional Rights, etc. But there is one thing we …
A Fresh Start for San Diego City Taxpayers
(originally featured in San Diego News Network) The recessionary turmoil and state tax increases of 2009 were a devastating one-two punch for many San Diego families, leaving few prepared for our unknown financial future. Rather than allow greater harm to befall our economy this year, City Hall leaders must take action today and prioritize the long-term interests of local taxpayers. …
What California Can Learn from the Booming state of Texas. We can Reclaim California’s Historic Dreams —– IF we Try
Here is a 2nd guest column from Judge Larry Stirling (ret). He reflects on the changes he has witnessed to Califronia’s many Dreams. ——————————- My parents moved to California at the end of World War II. The air was completely clear and smelled of orange blossoms except during the few cold days each year when it was necessary to “smudge” …
Good Art is Persuasive, Even When It Persuades People of Horrible Falsehoods
With all the buzz about the recent release of James Cameron’s eagerly awaited, ten years in the making, Avatar, an additional two cents from an opinionated Christian writer like myself does seem unavoidable. I tend to compartmentalize my movie reviews, discussing the art and the message separately. That only seems fair. A bad message does not necessarily mean that it …
The 2009 Dadian Arena Awards
Courtesy of San Diego-based political observer John Dadian, allow me to present John’s annual “Dadian Arena Awards” for your amusement and enlightenment! This is solely the work of Mr. Dadian and may or may not reflect the view of the Libertarian Lass. Enjoy! Forget all of those other awards. The Dadian Arena Awards are here! In keeping with the philosphy …
Time to Outsource America’s Air Travel Security… to Israel
Congressman Issa’s call for an immediate and bipartisan Committee investigation and hearing looking at the Christmas Day terrorist incident narrowly averted on a plane heading for Detroit is well intentioned. But we could save ourselves a lot of trouble if we would simply outsource airline security to the same folks who overseeing security for El Al Airlines, the national airline …
Issa Calls for Oversight Committee to Probe ‘Systemic Failure’ of Homeland Security and Intelligence Stove-Piping
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is calling for an immediate and bipartisan Committee investigation and hearing examining systemic failure that allowed an apparent Al-Qaeda terrorist to board a passenger plane with a bomb. “The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform played a central role in …
Baldwin Hosting Amato Show tonight, 9-11 PM, 1170 AM
I’m hosting the Rick Amato show tonight on 1170 AM KCBQ from 9-11 PM. My guest is Chris Colton, Vice President of the Center for Security Policy, one of the nation’s leading anti-terrorist groups. We will be discussing the latest terror incident – the Christmas bomber – and what this means in terms of US Security needs. I will also …
Air Marshall’s Reserve Corps proposed by San Diego Judge Larry Stirling (ret)
Here is a Guest Column by retired Judge Larry Stirling. His life experiences include being a US Army Captain in scenic Korea, and a GOP State Senator and Assemblyman. ————————– Janet Napolitano is a nit wit. Nothing in her professional experience qualifies her to take charge of the security of a Wal-Mart store, let alone a nation under attack by …
CQ Changes CD-50 to Safe Republican…
CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS Dec. 29, 2009 – 12:09 a.m. Four More GOP House Seats Now Rated Safe By Emily Cadei, CQ-Roll Call Staff While the outlook for a Republican comeback in the November 2010 elections is still far from certain, one thing is clear: The electoral environment for the GOP, after a year of political and policy turmoil, is …
Congressional Reform Act of 2010?
I received this email this morning and thought it was worth posting. It would seem that our current Congress has irritated at least one person enough to cook up these “reforms” for our consideration. Of course, if I were a betting man, I would bet the chances of this actually happening are between slim and none, and slim is on …
Mark Twain’s timely memo to Barry Jantz and “Rostra Administrator”.
I read, and applauded, the comments of Barry Jantz and “Rostra Administrator” this week about unproven charges against a few local personalities. By chance, I’m now reading a collection of Mark Twain’s journalism, Speeches and Essays. It includes what happened when Twain said that HE might be a candidate for Governor of the fine state of New York. Mr. Twain …
Did Your Favorite Show Make Rick and Gayle’s Top Ten List for 2009?
It’s been an action-packed 2009 for conservative KCBQ Radio talk show host Rick Amato. Rick and I co-hosted a “Year in Review” program on December 23, which will also air again on Thursday, January 31. We picked the Top Ten Topics on the show over the past 12 months. It was not an easy task! Did your choices make the …
Lessons Learned
Sorry to be a Scrooge for San Diego sports fans on Christmas Day, but we would all do well to heed the lessons from this story in the New York Times as the San Diego Chargers discuss building a new stadium with the public’s help. NO tax dollars should ever be used to subsidize a private enterprise. I’m a Chargers …
If you missed The California Review on Rick Amato’s Show 12/7/2009, listen to it here!
Listen to The California Review live from December 7th, 2009, on the Rick Amato Show guest-hosted by SD Rostra editor, Barry Jantz. This particular segment features yours truly, a Staff Writer for the paper and its editor-in-chief, Alec Weisman. Enjoy, rant, comment, whatever you heart desires!!! http://ucsdcalrev.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/kcbq-interview/
Matt Friedman’s Statement on the 53rd Congressional Seat
The third of three parts. To see the other CA-53 candidate statements provided to SD Rostra in the last couple of days, as well as the several comments posted, click here. By Matt Friedman My journey in this campaign began in July of 2008. Along with millions of Americans, I realized our collective livelihood was under attack from Congress, a …
Crisis in CA’s Central Valley is Exposed in Latest Cal Rev Issue
Misty Tienken, contributor to The California Review and volunteer for the San Diego Republican Party, writes about the woes of no water in California’s Central Valley. This telling issue is best grappled in the following article as some California politicians ignore this issue and let the U.S.’s bread basket die before our eyes. On October 9th, 2009 I drove along …
Please Choose Your Nominee for San Diego Conservative or SD Libertarian of 2009 —– and then Describe their Accomplishments
Who do YOU think did the most to promote the Conservative or Libertarian cause in San Diego County in 2009? Nominations are now open ! Please explain the reasons for your choice and mention examples of their Good Works. Is He or She an Elected Official? A community activist? Perhaps a writer, talk show host, or Religious leader first comes …
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