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
The Oceanside Results
From my Sunday San Diego column at the FlashReport… Last Tuesday’s failed recall election against Oceanside Councilman Jerry Kern was a clear repudiation of an attempt by labor to wrest control of the city council in one of San Diego County’s largest municipalities. Fellow SD FlashReport blogger Duane Dichiara wrote about the results on Wednesday, in A Crushing Defeat for …
Poll: Who Should finance a possible new San Diego Football Stadium? Survey USA and KGTV Channel 10 have the Results
Thanks to KGTV Channel 10 and “Survey USA”, we now have a snap shot of San Diego County opinion on how to pay for a possible new regional Football stadium. Survey USA is a respected national polling firm which specializes in media polls. KGTV, Channel 10 is, and has been, a local news leader since the 1950s. You can read …
Tonite’s GOP Endorsements
In addition to Jeff Olson for County Assessor (see post below), the Republican Party of San Diego County tonight endorsed the following candidates in their respective races next year… Lorie Zapf – San Diego City Council, District 6 Supervisors Ron Roberts and Bill Horn for reelection Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister and District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis for reelection If the GOP …
Assessor Race Heats Up with GOP Endorsement of Olson
The San Diego County Assessor’s race may not have the pure wallop as the already buzzing contest for Sheriff. Yet, the winner in both campaigns next year will be among the few locally elected officials that represent the entire County of San Diego (along with the DA and Treasurer/Tax Collector). Even the County Supervisors each have “only” one-fifth of the area’s …
Mythology: “It Is The Job Of The Supreme Court To Interpret Our Constitution”
This week, on the radio, I read a comment from an atheist regarding my Op-Ed piece of December 4, 2009, for San Diego News Room. In arguing about what our constitution’s Establishment Clause meant, he reacted to my statements about the the original intent of our forefathers: “As for your new article on the San Diego Newsroom web site, I …
Union-Tribune Headline Misses Big Story – Should Read: “Pension System Exec Ends Tenure With Deceptive Mudslinging”
The Union-Tribune has a story today about a battle over the value of future pension payments between recently departed San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) Administrator David Wescoe and Councilman Carl DeMaio. The story’s headline says that DeMaio was “flagged” on pension payment data and that on his way out the door, Wescoe called DeMaio “misleading.” Very well, my …
Why Switzerland Has the World’s Lowest Crime Rate
“The key to freedom is the ability to be able to defend yourself. And if you don’t have the tools to do that then you are at the mercy of whoever wants to put you away. And the tools for that are guns.” Nope, this isn’t a quote from anyone in the National Rifle Association. It’s from a man named …
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