Update: Friday, December 22, 2017… Today the judge affirmed yesterday’s tentative ruling reported below. The ruling is now official. San Diego Superior Judge Timothy Taylor yesterday tentatively ruled against Councilman Ben Kalasho, rejecting the lawsuit the El Cajon official filed in response to a beauty pageant winner and others suing him for harassment and defamation. The ruling is linked here. …
Ten Best Holiday Movies
Need a break from politics this Christmas? Here is an article I wrote recently for Communities Digital News 12-8-17 Looking forward to curling up around the TV with loved ones to enjoy any one of the countless holiday classics? Having trouble deciding what to watch first? Well be of good cheer and keep the faith. Your ol’ pal Bob has …
Hunter Supports Tax Reform Bill
Washington, DC — Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) today voted in favor of the conference report for H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed the House by a margin of 227-203. The measure marks the first major reform of the tax code in over 30 years. “This is a historic day,” said Congressman Hunter. “This vote keeps an …
Jane Fonda Donates $100K to Defeat Issa
From The Washington Free Beacon… Jane Fonda has donated $100,000 to a political group solely aimed at defeating California GOP Rep. Darrell Issa, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country. Fonda’s contribution amounts to nearly one-quarter of the group’s total $440,000 haul for the year. Read it all here.
SD Free Press: Time for Mickey Kasparian to go?
From the lefty Free Press… Senator Al Franken Had to Go in DC, Doesn’t Mickey Kasparian Need to Do the Same in San Diego? How many incidents of discrimination and/or sexual misconduct is too many for San Diego’s Democratic Party? Are four enough? How long will the party’s leaders continue to disparage those who defend victims in these cases in …
Are Republicans truly the Party of Freedom?
Guest Commentary by Gina Roberts
Lemon Grove City Council scraps Planning Commission … Uhhh, never mind.
Well, actually, the Lemon Grove Planning Commission was scrapped in 2015. But…now, it’s back! Photo graphic from The East County Enquirer On a new Facebook site, The East County Enquirer, the three Democrats on the City Council are being excoriated for resurrecting the planning body, just a couple of years after the prior council majority axed the commission to reduce …
HR 38 is a great start but it’s not a defense of the Second Amendment
I applaud Congressman Hudson of NC (Sponsor) and Congressmen Issa and Hunter (Co-Sponsors) for voting for HR 38 yesterday. While HR 38 is not a defense of the Second Amendment, it does let the CCW permit holders (I call them “gun club members”) carry anywhere in this country. The hitch is that they must have a statist’s permission from a …
House Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Washington, DC — Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) today proudly voted in favor of H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, when it passed the House by a margin of 231-198. This bipartisan legislation, of which Congressman Hunter is an original cosponsor, ensures that law-abiding citizens that have obtained a state-issued concealed carry license or permit for their firearm …
Gun Owners’ Response to Times of San Diego Article about Bill Gore
(Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, originally requested a response from SDCGO and subsequently reneged on his promise to publish the response.) In reference to the article published on November 17, 2017, titled “Sheriff Gore Aims to Issue More Concealed Gun Permits in San Diego County,“ ideally a response only discusses policy, but it is necessary to correct inaccuracies in Sheriff …
Times of SD: Sheriff Gore Aims to Issue More Concealed Gun Permits in San Diego County
From an article by Ken Stone in Times of San Diego… “We’re really trying to broaden the categories and not be a stickler as far as waiting for an actual threat,” Gore said, noting the case of a female real-estate agent who once confronted him. “She said: ‘Sheriff, I’ve had a gun my entire life. I know how to shoot …
House Passes Tax Overhaul Measure
Washington, DC — Describing it as a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity, Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) today voted in favor of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, when the measure passed the House by a margin of 227-205. “This has been long overdue,” said Congressman Hunter. “I cannot think of a more important action we can take to invest in our …
CCW Permits in San Diego County – What the Numbers Are, What the Numbers Should Be
San Diego County Gun Owners PAC Board Member Joe Drammissi provides context for a recently published Union Tribune article seen here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/data-watch/sd-me-gun-data-20171104-story.html Recently I watched a short video of Sheriff Bill Gore speaking to the Latino American Political Association (LAPA) here in San Diego. The part of the talk captured on the video concerns Sheriff Gore discussing his CCW policy. Sheriff Gore …
No Show Nathan Fletcher Does It Again
Unless you have been under a rock for the past few years, you know that former right-wing Republican, then incoherent Independent, and now newly minted ultra-liberal Nathan Fletcher has a long history of not showing up for work. Well, he did it again. Along with the other candidates for the Country Supervisor’s seat being vacated by Ron Roberts, Nathan was …
More jobs. Fairer taxes. Bigger paychecks.
Visiting with the Ramona Chamber of Commerce at their recent mixer, hosted by Ramona Disposal, reinforced to me the importance of the tax reform plan we are working on in Congress. House Republicans rolled out our framework for fixing the broken tax code that has been plaguing individual freedom and business growth for decades. I am excited about this plan. …
Travis Allen’s awkward “crony capitalist” past
Travis Allen walks, talks, and sounds exactly like a tea party Republican…except he’s not. This is awkward: In October 2010, Allen gave $250 to California Sen. Barbara Boxer, $250 to the state Democratic Party and $1,000 to Brown. The donation to Brown was made in the name of the financial planning firm Allen owns, Wealth Strategies Group. All of the other contributions …
People always sit outside my house to use my unprotected wi-fi to create phony websites so they can blame them on me
From the “Yeah, we believe that excuse” file, otherwise known as “I wuz framed”… Reader: El Cajon Councilman allegedly framed by dirty tricks: Fake nudes, phony best-Mexican-food poll tied to Ben Kalasho 10News: Attorney: Evidence proves local councilman behind fake nude photos of beauty queen East County Magazine: Kalasho’s wife admitted visiting friend In Cerritos, when the allegedly fake nude …
HJTA Backing Gas Tax Repeal: Voters To Have Final Say
PRESS RELEASE Sacramento – The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced today it is backing a ballot measure that will repeal $5.2 billion in annual gas and car tax increases that take effect November 1st, and requires that future increases be approved by voters. The measure, Voter Approval for Increases in the Gas and Car Tax, has been filed with the …
Supervisor Jacob needs to stay in her swim lane or ante up some funds
Guest Commentary by Lou Russo At a recent “coffee” at the Alpine Library, County Supervisor Dianne Jacob took it upon herself to comment on the ongoing lawsuit between Alpine Union School District (AUSD) and Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD). Jacob made the comment that while she wasn’t enthused about paying legal fees, in this instance her opinion was that …
Supervisor Dianne Jacob Endorses Jones for Senate
San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob has endorsed Brian Jones for the 38th Senate District. “Brian has served as an effective advocate and representative for East County, and I know he’ll continue to do the same in the State Senate,” said Jacob. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with him on a number of issues and have seen him deliver …
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