Veteran calls out Lincoln High basketball coach and players for disrespect during National Anthem

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A visitor to a recent Lincoln High School Basketball game was none to pleased with what he saw during the National Anthem, resulting in the following letter to the principal, superintendent and school board members. Email… February 15, 2018 Subject: Disrespect for our flag and National Anthem at LHS Basketball game Dear Mr. Soto-Ramos: It is with deep regret that I …

Supervisor Kristin Gaspar Endorses Mo Muir for 76th Assembly District

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ENCINTAS – Today, San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar endorsed Maureen “Mo” Muir for the 76th Assembly District. “I have had the pleasure of working with Mo Muir on a number of issues important to our region’s quality of life, and I’ve seen first hand just how strong of an advocate she can be for our community,” said Gaspar. “There’s …

Very Illuminati(ing) on El Cajon Councilman Kalasho

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Our favorite part of The San Diego Union-Tribune article linked below regarding whether El Cajon Councilmember Ben Kalasho is shielding his personal assets: “One of the documents questioned by the plaintiffs’ attorney records a $500,000 loan taken out against the councilman’s El Cajon residence … lists the lender as Israel Moses Sieff LLC (Nevis).” “According to numerous websites, a boy …

Sara Jacobs Fights The “Crusty Old Marines” ; Nathan Fletcher Says Nothing

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29-year old heiress Sara Jacobs is running for the House of Representatives in the 49th District (Issa).  She is famous for being Irwin Jacobs granddaughter, a stint as a junior staffer in the State Department, and volunteering for Hillary Clinton’s campaign.  Clinton must have taught her how to insult “the little people: she intends to represent. At another event, when …

Breaking: El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells announces for Duncan Hunter seat

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The buzz-rumor in recent weeks has run rampant, including Congressman Darrell Issa and former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio jumping into the 50th Congressional District, either against or not against incumbent Duncan Hunter, depending on the situation (and the rumor mongerer). Yet, few if any saw this one coming. El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells this morning will announce he’s …

Anti-gun policy proposed by State Assemblymembers already exists

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For Immediate Release, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 Contact: Michael A. Schwartz, SDCGO, (858) 335-9320 * * * San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights, released the following statement today in response to proposed legislation from California State Assemblymembers Todd Gloria and Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher. * * * SAN DIEGO — At a press conference …

If It Was Someone On Your Side, by Maggie Brady

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This was written by my daughter, Maggie Brady, as a response to Ezra Klein’s plea for “normalizing” impeachment: In Ezra Klein’s article, “The Case for Normalizing Impeachment” (December 6, 2017), Klein argues that the United States should normalize impeachment in the case of an unfit president, especially when “leaving one in office could be worse.” Klein uses a variety of …

Did President Obama Plan A Coup Against President Trump ?

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When I found out that Congress was authorized to #ReleaseTheMemo the other day, I wanted to know three things: 1-What sort of probable cause did the FBI have? If it was just the ramblings of a foreign operative, working for the Clinton campaign, the FBI is tainted. If there is concrete evidence that Carter Page was a foreign plant, then the investigation …

President Trump: Maybe as Profane as LBJ But More Effective Than Reagan

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I was absolutely wrong about Donald Trump.  I honestly thought he’d be some sort of right-wing nationalist; the anti-Obama only inasmuch as who would drive the big government bus. I was absolutely wrong (I am saying this again for emphasis). Tax reform interested me because it effectively removed the individual mandate penalty required by Obamacare, tax reform hooked me with …

The Edgy Interview: Julie Meier Wright

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 Originally published in the Competitive Edge Newsletter, February 2018 Julie Meier Wright sold San Diego across the country and around the world. Perhaps just as important, she’s been an advocate for women taking strong roles in business and politics and serves as a mentor to many women. Julie is currently a Strategic Advisor at Collaborative Economics, a Senior Fellow with …

Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood endorses Diane Harkey for Congress

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At an Oceanside Chamber of Commerce event last night honoring retiring Mayor Jim Wood for his years of service, he publicly announced his endorsement of Diane Harkey for Congress. Wood is pictured here with Harkey (left) and his wife Pam. Oceanside is the largest city in the 49th Congressional District, where Harkey seeks to win the seat following the announced …

Joel Anderson running for Diane Harkey BOE seat

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From OC Political… State Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) has entered the race for Board of Equalization to succeed Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point), who is running for the 49th Congressional District seat after Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Vista) announced his decision not to seek re-election. Anderson seeks to be the first San Diego County resident to win the BOE seat since Ernest …

Coronado suspends business license tax, eliminates fees for home business and occupancy permits

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Mayor Richard Bailey, a Republican, worked with Democratic Councilmember Whitney Benzian on the following. Question: Do any other Republican elected officials in the county — or Democrats — have the fortitude to even consider similar action? Press Release January 22, 2018 – CORONADO, CA – At the January 16 City Council meeting, the Coronado City Council moved to indefinitely suspend …

SDUT: Gaspar jumps in for Issa’s seat

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from Joshua Stewart at the Union-Trib… After a trip to Washington D.C last week, San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar has formed a committee to run for Congress. Federal Election Commission records show Gaspar formed a committee to run for a seat held by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista. Issa announced earlier this month that he will not run for re-election, …

Former Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks Declares Candidacy for the 76th Assembly District

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Press Release Former Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks Declares Candidacy for the 76th Assembly District Releases endorsements from local elected officials including Congressman Bilbray and Mayors and Councilmembers ENCINITAS, CA – Today, Republican Former Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks announced his candidacy for the 76th State Assembly District. Stocks announces his candidacy with endorsements from elected officials across North San Diego County, …

Affordable Housing – Facts & Fiction

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Guest Commentary by Poway Mayor Steve Vaus At our last City Council meeting the topic of affordable housing came up. The conversation was specifically related to the possibility of a veterans project being considered at the Big Stone Lodge site on Old Pomerado Road near the VFW Hall. And, as is often the case when affordable housing is discussed, concerns …

Who Will Run To Replace Rocky Chavez in AD 76 ?

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Rocky Chavez is running for Congress, vacating his Assembly seat in the 76th Assembly District.  Inlookers may recall that he ran for US Senate last cycle and, at the last minute before the filing deadline, opted to drop out of the US Senate race and run for re-election in his Assembly seat.  Jerry Kern and Phil Graham dropped out of …

49th Congressional Race: Republican vs Republican Unless…

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“New Way” Republican Rocky Chavez and conservative Republican Diane Harkey are the only two declared Republican candidates in the 49th Congressional District election to replace Congressman Darrell Issa.  That has former Republican and now Democratic activist, Will Rodriguez-Kennedy worried: That means that if Republicans field two solid candidates that could yield a split in their vote (as Rocky Chavez and …

Mo Muir Declares for 76th Assembly District

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ENCINTAS – Today, San Dieguito High School Board Member Maureen “Mo” Muir announced that she will be seeking to represent California’s 76thAssembly District. “North County deserves a representative with a lifetime of community service and a record of getting things done on behalf of our region,” said Muir. “I have had the opportunity to serve this community as a parent, …