The second 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 Michael Crimmins I have spent my entire career as a dedicated public servant. Having retired as a Major in the Marine Corps, I served over 20 years from …
A Man For All Seasons (All Opinions Too)
Even though President Obama’s speech at West Point was a few weeks ago, people are still talking about it. Why? Because nobody knows what he said! What? You say you missed this historic adventure in rhetoric, even though he broadcast at the same time he always does, during the dinner hour on the west coast, and prime time on the …
Mason Weaver’s Statement on the Congressional Race CA-53
SD Rostra has invited each of the GOP candidates hoping to run against Congresswoman Susan Davis to share their thoughts with us. Here is the first statement… By Mason Weaver Our government was ordained and established by free, self-governing people to secure order and provide general protection while we provide for our families. Our history is that of the people …
TONIGHT: 53rd District Congressional Debate
From KCBQ’s Rick Amato… Join me in person tonite (Monday) as I take the show on the road and moderate a debate among Republican candidates in California’s 53rd congressional district. The candidates are: Michael Crimmins, Matt Friedman and Mason Weaver. The seat is currently held by far-left, Democratic Congresswoman Susan Davis. The venue is The Veteran’s War Museum in San …
SD ROSTRA’s EXCELLENT ADVENTURE; Great Launch for New Blog, passing Milestones in 4 Months; Thanks to Posters and Readers!
Since its beginning in late August, “SD Rostra” has reached and surpassed its initial goals. Check these numbers, and remember this Blog website did not exist until just 4 months ago: Posters in Blogpen:…………..35 Individual Posts………………264 Comments……………………750 Categories……………………..42 Thanks to the Bloggers, and to Rostra’s Readers. Together we have accomplished something quire remarkable in record time. You made it look …
Trivia Question: Bruce Henderson is Half the Answer
Our little Friday impromptu trivia contest resulted in a few decent guesses. The question: Who was the last City of San Diego councilmember (not mayor) that was voted out of office during a regular primary or general re-election campaign after serving only one four-year (elected) term of office? First to answer wins. The guesses received as of last night: Linda Bernardt, …
ACLU at it Again
Escondido – Attorneys with the ACLU of San Diego, along with the pro-illegal alien activists, El Grupo Sin Nombre (or group without a name) are demanding that Escondido stop holding regular drivers’ license and sobriety checkpoints in the city. Charging that the checkpoints are in violation of the Attorney General’s report sent in March and state law by stopping drivers …
Betty Rexford, you’ve lost another supporter
I guess I’m an idealist. I hold politicians to a higher standard (Which seems like an oxymoron). I’ve been a Rexford supporter and tried to swallow through everything that has been going on regarding her and the recall efforts. But the straw that broke the camel’s back was her website. Betty apparently believes that even though she promised a press …
Supervisor Dianne Jacob signals she will seek new Term; Decision cheered by Republicans, but seen as Bad News for San Diego’s Liberal Leaders
Dianne Jacob, who grew up and attended schools in her East County district, will apparently seek a new term in office. Supervisor Jacob filed a Form 501 “Candidate Intention” statement in the last 24 hours, clearing the decks for a re-election bid. Ms. Jacob was last re-elected in 2008, with 77% of the vote, against an active and energetic challenge …
Baldwin’s Christmas Round-Up
What Happened to the ACORN Investigation? All over America ACORN is being investigated for voter fraud and other illegal activities. But not in San Diego. Why is that? ACORN has an office in National City and over the last few years has registered at least 25,000 voters inside San Diego County. Based on investigations into ACORN’s voter fraud activities elsewhere, …
The Magic Mouth
Recently, while relaxing before heading off to broadcast my weekend radio show, I spent some time watching one of those Star Wars documentaries, where established professors, authors, and other professionals reviewed the very profound story George Lucas had manufactured, comparing his films to great heroic myths of history. I did enjoy what I watched until a different kind of “expert” …
Baldwin Hosting Amato Show, Tonight, 9-11 PM
Friends: Starting tonight and every other Thursday I will be hosting the Rick Amato show from 9-11 PM, 1170 AM. Tonight’s show will feature Marlo Lewis, one of the nation’s top global warming experts. He will fill us in on the outrageous activities going at the Copenhagen globalony-warming summit. We will also talk about the numerous frauds being perpetrating upon …
Did Marti Emerald Let the Cat Out of the Bag on Funding Scheme for New City Hall?
UPDATE: Comments reveal that this isn’t as under the radar as I thought. Add commenter Jefferson to the hat-tip list. Hat tip to Mr. Murphy’s post on Marti Emerald advocating for new city revenues and Thor’s Assistant’s posting of the link to the transcript. This interview is filled with marvelous insight from Marti. The hidden gem: her disclosure of funding …
KPBS: Recall Elections
An interesting and informational discussion on KPBS radio about the history of recalls in San Diego County, the recent Oceanside attempt specifically, as well as the Gray Davis recall with a focus on Congressman Issa’s efforts… http://www.kpbs.org/news/2009/dec/16/political-analysis-recall-elections/
The UT’s Groundbreaking Piece on Joel Anderson
Assemblyman Joel Anderson’s problems of late do constitute legitimate news. Yet, the scope and consistency of the Union-Tribune’s front-page focus on him in recent days reached the near absurd over the weekend with the article, Does Anderson ‘win at all costs’? No, I am not referring to legit political news over the Anderson campaign’s financial transactions and the like. I …
BREAKING: EMERALD CAUGHT ON TAPE BETRAYING CAMPAIGN PLEDGE NOT TO SUPPORT RAISING TAXES!!!!
I’m not exactly sure what would get me up in the morning if I didn’t think I’d have another move by Marti Emerald that put her one step closer to resignation (I’ll save the rumors on this for a later post) or recall. What did I awake to this morning? Half a dozen emails circulating around town which quote Emerald …
The “Special” elite and emissions restrictions revisited.
The “Special” elite and emissions restrictions revisited. The “Special Elite” wants to impose emission restrictions on us, but they refuse to practice what they preach, or they justify it by saying that they are buying carbon credits to offset their elitist wasteful ways. If this “special elite” really believes all of this, then they should be the first to practice …
County Term Limits measure Qualifies. But Would it Have any Real Effect? — The Omission of both Sheriff and D.A. from the Limits, and a County Legal Summary, suggest it Would Not.
What if they gave a Term Limit, but NOBODY now in office was affected by it? That is the question today, after the SD Registrar of Voters certified the SEIU-sponsored petition measure had enough valid signatures to appear on the June 2010 countywide ballot. Consider these Omissions and Details in the SEIU Term Limit Plan: COUNTYWIDE RACES NOT COVERED (1) …
DeMaio Applauds Key Ruling on City Pension Benefits
A late-breaking court ruling on San Diego city pension benefits has earned the applause of Councilmember Carl DeMaio, who has steadfastly challenged the status quo on our policy options to reform our long-term financial obligations. A detailed press release from his office is below. I’ve watched some recent media interviews where other leaders at San Diego City Hall have been …
Budget Gimmicks in San Diego
Regarding the UT article today, “Citizens Panel Rips Budget Gimmicks,” Councilmember Carl DeMaio has one thing to say on the matter, via Twitter… “Exactly why I voted NO on the budget.” In case you missed it, DeMaio was the lone nay vote in a 7-1 tally on the budget package. Twice. Read more in the UT: http://ow.ly/MjOD
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