SDRadio.net, the well-read blog for and about everything San Diego radio, has named “The Rick Amato Show” as one of its “Best Radio Shows You Might Not Be Listening To.” Read the post here. Most San Diego Rostra readers are smarter than average and already in the know about Rick’s show, but if you haven’t had a chance to check …
A Christmas Gift to You: The Rick Amato Show Year in Review Special
The year 2009 is just about in the history books. It may be gone but it is hardly forgotten on “The Rick Amato Show.” Dozens of newsmakers and even more topics filled the airwaves nightly, adding up to hundreds of hours of live, local talk for San Diego. Rick has broken the news and made news too. From politics to …
Job Opening…Just in case anyone is interested
The San Diego Union-Tribune, an independently-owned communications company with print and digital audience of 1.3 million weekly, seeks a Vice President and Editor to lead its print and digital content team. This position, reporting directly to the president and publisher, has oversight over all print and digital editorial departments, including the editorial pages, and, as a member of the senior …
A Bill Just Passed the House of Representatives That Could Change Life As We’ve Known It In America
I just wrote an absolutely frightening piece, published last Friday by San Diego News Room. The editors loved the column but were horrified at what the article discussed because this news event is so under reported; a new bill with sweeping implications, slipping by unnoticed while the county’s attention is on Health Care and Global Warming legislation. Here is a …
A Woman By Any Other Name Might Just Be Respected
I’m not a big Sandra Bullock fan, but she did a sensational job in The Blind Side. This true story features Sandra as a Conservative, a Republican, a Christian, and an NRA member, all in one. It’s difficult to believe such fare was a major Hollywood release, especially since the woman is portrayed as a heroine. Nevertheless, people from both …
53rd Congressional Debate Airs TONIGHT on The Rick Amato Show, KCBQ
If you missed out on Monday night’s debate among the Republican contenders for the 53rd Congressional District, it will air tonight on “The Rick Amato Show” on KCBQ AM 1170, www.kcbq.com The podcast will also be available at www.amatotalk.com
Putting the Year End Polls in Perspective. How Jimmy Carter’s record makes Sense of today’s Numbers. Vital Lessons sent forward from 1977 —– Have We seen this Movie Before?
The year-end polls generally agree that President Obama’s popularity is at its lowest point. But what does that mean, really, when he’s still in his first year at the White House? Not much, by itself. So we did some number-crunching at the Rostra Institute to learn what it means that Obama’s approvals are at 44% in today’s Rasmussen Poll. The …
Michael Crimmins’ Statement on CA-53
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 …
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