I walked in on John McCain in the bathroom. He was standing at the basin washing his hands, casually he glances over his shoulder to see my horrified face. I couldn’t move, my knees locked. Inside I’m screaming, “Run, a$$hole, run.” Yet, I stood frozen in my most embarrassing moment in life. Wait, let’s back up. That story really began …
Do Planning Group Chairs have Unilateral Authority for Setting Agendas?
The Issues: Do the chairs of the County’s Community Planning Groups get to single-handedly set the agenda for the issues considered? These groups are typically made up of 15 officials — do 14 of them not have the authority to place a matter on their public agendas? Do these questions end with Planning Groups? What of City Councils, School Boards …
Palomar Community College to Discuss Union-Only Project Labor Agreement on May 23
From Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction… We have confirmed that after two years of back and forth the Palomar Community College District (North San Diego County) Board of Trustees have agreed to hold two different meetings to discuss Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). The first meeting will be held next Tuesday (May 23rd) with the second meeting being held June …
Let President Trump Try to Work with Russia
President Trump is under assault for his posture toward Russia and Vladimir Putin. This is true even as American presidents are fully within their prerogative to establish working relationships with world leaders, and President Trump most certainly deserves the same opportunity. None of what has incited controversy should be seen as altering the view that Russia is a competitor that …
San Diego County Gun Owners PAC Criticizes Lincoln Club for Sheriff Endorsement
Statement from San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO) Last Friday, the San Diego Lincoln Club held an early round of endorsement interviews for their PAC and their members recommended to endorse controversial San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore, who is running for reelection. This endorsement shows a lack of respect for voters and is adversarial to public safety. Sheriff Gore continues …
SCAM ALERT – Veterans Targeted
My office received the below notice from the Federal Communications Commission of a scam targeting our veterans community. Please share with others to ensure our veteran and military families are protected. Additionally, if you know a veteran that is have any problems with which we can be helpful, please have them contact my office at 619-448-5201. Phony Telephone Number …
Why “Pro-Business” Organizations Aren’t “Pro-Liberty” But Can Be Useful
Let’s start here: 1- Pro-business does not equal pro-market. 2- Pro-business does not equal pro-individual rights 3- Pro-business does not necessarily support the American sovereignty. 4- Pro-business does not necessarily support the free enterprise system “Pro-business” organizations usually support the status quo. They often support protectionist policies which raise the barriers of entry and dissuade competition…. unless that competition is for labor. …
Response to City of San Diego’s arts budget
At the U-T’s request, I wrote an op-ed, making the case against taxpayer subsidies for the arts. It’s a response to the City of San Diego cutting its “arts budget” 31% — a decision I support. The column runs in Sunday’s print version of the paper, but it’s online now. For most, it’s available without a subscription: Why taxpayers should …
Hedgecock: Qualcomm site proposal should be rejected
Background: A group of hedge fund investors have written an initiative which, if approved by San Diego voters, would give the investors development rights for 216 acres of city-owned land at Qualcomm Stadium and the former Chargers training facility. They propose mixed-use development of the Qualcomm site that would include retail, offices, hotels and a soccer stadium. Guest Commentary by …
So You Want To Run For Office in San Diego County?
We are almost a year away from the 2018 California primary elections. Most Californians enjoy the respite of an off-election year but, to those of us involved in electoral politics, this is when would be candidates beckon for help and/or endorsements. Here is the primary condition of the year for me; VIDEO. Signed pledges are worth as much as the …
American Health Care Act plagiarizes Obamacare
by Michigan Rep. Justin Amash from Facebook This is not the bill we promised the American people. For the past seven years, Republicans have run for Congress on a commitment to repeal Obamacare. But it is increasingly clear that a bill to repeal Obamacare will not come to the floor in this Congress or in the foreseeable future. When Republican …
My GOP and Pale Pastels
Questioning our local Republican officials for their public endorsement of the AHCA President Obama broke his word not to tax those with incomes under 250K. Republicans are creating a special class of citizens with Adjusted Gross Income under 150K. Both believe the state is the solution to healthcare scarcity. At least Obamacare allowed my family to opt out and address our …
San Diego County Gun Owners statement on La Jolla Crossroads violent attack
SDCGO statement on La Jolla Crossroads violent attack San Diego County Gun Owners PAC staff, members, and Board are deeply saddened by the horrific and senseless violence committed against innocent people at the La Jolla Crossroads apartment complex Sunday evening. We want to thank the police officers who responded to end the actions of one deeply disturbed monster. It is …
Assemblyman Voepel Requests Subpoena and Forensic Audit of UC Fund Records
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblyman Randy Voepel requested a legislative subpoena for all financial records and correspondence related to the secret $175 million fund maintained by the Office of the President of the University of California. Additionally, Voepel will request an independent forensic audit to determine if UC administrators engaged in criminal activity. “Parents, students, and taxpayers deserve answers,” said Voepel. “They …
National Polling Results: Are Trump numbers skewed by bad polling?
Interesting take on poor polling methodology driving skewed results… To: All Interested Parties From: John McLaughlin & Jim McLaughlin Re: Media Polling, M&A Polling and President Trump’s Ratings Date: April 27, 2017 At the time of this writing the “unbiased” and “non-partisan” media polls are claiming that President Trump has the “lowest” approval …
Protecting Our Southern Border with U.S. Mariners
As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee in the House of Representatives, I am proud to be an unwavering defender of the Jones Act — a critical U.S. national security law that requires vessels moving from one U.S. port to another must be U.S.-built and U.S.-crewed. The Jones Act, in fact, is the quintessential definition of “Buy American, …
Berkeley College Republicans Lawsuit a Bold Stand Against Censorship
The backlash against the anti-speech movement among American universities continues, as conservative activists have sued UC Berkeley for its unjustifiable restrictions that led to the cancellations of speeches by Ann Coulter and David Horowitz. The message is simple: public universities cannot make conservative speech more difficult than other speech. The lawsuit—titled Young America’s Foundation v. Napolitano and filed by San …
Because the Filner headlock was so inclusive and provided so much opportunity
Mayor Bob Filner’s “vision would transform San Diego into a more inclusive city that would provide greater opportunity for every neighborhood.” From Amazon.com… “Bob Filner spent considerable time in Congress trying to work a progressive agenda into national legislation. He helped organize the Progressive Caucus in the House during his first term, to gather like-minded progressives into a cohesive force. …
The Coast Guard is a Military Service, Let’s Treat It Like One
Any time attention is called to America’s Armed Forces, it’s often the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force that are recognized for their professionalism and unmatchable mission capability. Each of these services deserves the praise and admiration they receive, but there’s one armed force that is regularly overlooked as an equally essential defender of U.S. national security: the U.S. …
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