The White House has announced a new program to help seniors next year. In lieu of a cost-of-living increase in their monthly Social Security checks, the Obama Administration has asked that $250 checks be sent out to curb the soon to be outcry. For the first time in years seniors will not get a cost-of-living increase inserted into the monthly …
Rumors From the City Council Floor
I read the earlier blog written by Mr. Murphy about Councilwoman Emerald. I find Murphy, or at least the old Murphy on Red County, to be a bit of the voice of the local GOP, and so take what he says with a grain of salt. So I did my own research. Isn’t that always better? I called a few …
Democratic leadership begin groundwork for amnesty
Congressman Luis Gutierrez –D-IL has begun the immigration bill drafting process and he claims there’s both support and votes for ‘compassionate legislation.’ Gutierrez promised supporters his immigration reform legislation would include keeping families together, protecting workers and finding an easy path to U.S. citizenship. Sounds great if you’re in this country illegally. This move is in direct opposition to what …
Emerald Rolls Out D7 “Advisory Board” – Or Does She?
A recent press release from liberal Democrat Councilwoman Marti Emerald stated that she had met with a District 7 “Citizens Advisory Council”, and that the Council supports a new downtown library and new City Hall – paid for by the taxpayer of course. The interesting thing about the release is Marti doesn’t reveal who exactly is on her Advisory Council. …
Old Butch
This joke has been around for several years, origin unknown. I couldn’t help but share it since it has newfound meaning! Old Butch John was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young layers (hens), called ‘pullets,’ and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. He kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and …
California passes tougher ammunition laws amid escalating border violence
California will now require a thumb print to purchase ammunition and in Tijuana the drug cartel will relieve you of your thumb for choosing the wrong side. Border violence continues to escalate along the San Diego/Mexico border with Mexican official Rogelio Sanchez being kidnapped by the Mexican drug cartel. Last week his lifeless body was left to hang on a …
DSA Endorses Danon for County Supe…in 2012!
Back in July, when I broke the news on the FlashReport that Brian Bilbray’s Chief of Staff Steve Danon had confirmed he was running for SD County Supervisor in 2012, as well as indicating he was “100 percent in” even if it meant taking on the incumbent, the folks at Supervisor Pam Slater-Price’s office were not the only ones raising …
Let the Facts Speak: The First Economic Stimulus Isn’t Working
In February of this year, the President signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1), also known as the stimulus bill, allocating $787 billion to create jobs and to stimulate the economy. Today, according to the State of California’s Employment Development Department, San Diego County is facing the highest unemployment rate in recent history: 10.2 percent. Statewide unemployment in the Golden State has risen to 12.2 percent, and this number is projected to increase.
47% will pay zero federal income tax in 2009
47% will pay no federal income tax Paying federal income tax – ANY income tax, should become a status symbol in the U.S. Our “progressive” tax system annually exempts more and more folks from this tax roll. We are up to a 2009 figure of 47% paying no income tax, dramatically above this same year’s estimated figure of 38%. And …
Five Days Until the Western Conservative Political Action Conference
From Jim Lacy…. The annual Western Conservative Political Action Conference, (WCPAC) is practically here and will be kicking off its events this Friday at 5:00 pm at the Radisson Newport Beach! Hurry and reserve your spot today to see leading conservatives from across the state and nation discuss important and timely issues facing Americans today. Leaders will include likely 2012 …
Oppose the Oceanside Recall Fundraiser
October 15, 2009 6:00-7:30 Requested Contribution: $100 per person Any Contribution Amount Welcomed Personal & Corporate/Business Contributions Are Allowed No Maximum Contribution Limit RSVP Online at SDLincolnClub.org Oasis Bar and Grill at the Woodfin Hotel San Diego 10044 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego CA 92121 Questions? Email RSVP@sdlincolnclub.org For more information: Contact: Alicia Garcia Phone: 619-531-1971 Email: rsvp@sdlincolnclub.org
Governor Signs Ammo Restrictions Bill
Now flip-flopping all over the place from last year’s stance, the Governor today has signed AB962, the bill that requires buyers of handgun ammunition to leave thumbprints and detailed personal information with registered ammo sellers, as well as put restrictions on online bullet sales. It prevents California residents from ordering ammo on-line from out of state and having it delivered …
WATCH Issa on Hannity TONIGHT
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), the Ranking Republican on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will be a guest on Fox News’ Hannity TONIGHT at 9:40 p.m. (est).
Poll Finds Obama-Nobel Peace Prize Decision Unpopular in San Diego
According a new SurveyUSA poll, San Diegans did not warmly welcome the news last Friday that President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize. Fielding responses from 500 adults in San Diego County, SurveyUSA found that 52% of area residents did not agree with the decision to award Obama the Prize. Those opposed include 72% of registered Republican voters, 22% of …
SD Rostra’s Remarkable Fast Start, as We Lap the Local Competition
Since it opened for Business on September 1st, “SD Rostra” has set some kind of record for a new San Diego political blog. 20 bloggers have begun work, putting up a total of 74 posts on the widest range of topics: Local, Regional, State and National. Now let’s compare all that activity to the leading San Diego-based Democrat blog sites …
Thanks for the shoutout, Alex
You never know where a little visibility is going to come from. On a recent segment of the game show “Jeopardy!,” the correct response to the club provided was Presidential Candidate Ron Paul. Upon getting the correct answer, insufferable host (but a seriously good poker player who I watched in Las Vegas during a celebrity tournament) Alex Trebek energetically commented, …
Rider on KUSI “San Diego People” Sunday
I taped a “San Diego People” show Thursday for airing Sunday, 11 October, 10 AM on KUSI TV. Fortunately the announcement for Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize didn’t break until the next AM – otherwise I would have been preempted for sure. Even the Chargers took this weekend off to increase my viewer audience. I thought the interview was for one-third …
Radical Parking Meter Proposal Advances at San Diego City Hall
This week, the San Diego Budget & Finance Committee advanced a proposal to radically change parking meter policies in our City. The proposal would: * allow the maximum parking meter rate to be DOUBLED to $2.50 an hour; * allow parking meters to charge on Sundays; * allow parking meters to charge until 11PM; * increase city staffing for parking …
Moonbeam Shining Bright in Governor’s Race?
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Don’t Tread On Me!
“I can write better than anybody who can write faster, and I can write faster than anybody who can write better.” – A. J. Liebling (1904-1963) I’m counting on these words to guide me in my role as one of your bloggers here on SDRostra. While people seem to assume I’m a conservative, I am in fact a Libertarian through …
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