If you read San Diego Rostra, you probably already know that dethroned Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins has chosen to challenge the incumbent State Senator from the 39th District, Marty Block — this is no small announcement. Say what you will about Atkins’ future plans, but the Democratic Assembly Caucus knows something that the voters of San Diego should know — …
On Vetting and Endorsing
I’m going to meet two candidates for Congress this week. Neither has a voting record. In light of our nation’s multi-generational slide from freedom and prosperity, I will ask questions in an attempt to understand their philosophy of government. I want to determine to my personal satisfaction if they have the requisite knowledge to initiate and lead necessary government reform. As one elected …
Labor not so happy
See prior post on Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins taking on Senator Marty Block for his current seat.
LA Times: Democratic clash — Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins to challenge Sen. Marty Block
As her tenure as Assembly speaker winds to a close, Toni Atkins is preparing for her next major political battle: intra-party combat. Atkins is taking on state Sen. Marty Block for his San Diego seat, a highly unusual challenge in a political culture that privileges — and fiercely protects — incumbents. Read it at The Times
Does being a Republican necessarily mean you want efficient government?
What about taking on rapidly increasing water rates? Guest Commentary by Mark Robak, Board Member, Otay Water District What five members of the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Board did Monday was incomprehensible, in blocking the proposed merger of the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District in North County. Worse yet, all five are …
Here Is How Ted Cruz Will Become The Next President.
Rand Paul’s planned attack of Trump, at tonight’s Republican Presidential Primary debate, is either a puerile stunt for publicity or a calculated cover for Ted Cruz to appear like a uniter. Either way, I think it makes Rand look like an “also-ran” candidate now. I hope I’m wrong but I suspect I’m correct. Want proof? Rand Paul is not raising money. While …
GOP: BREAKING: Supervisor Dave Roberts Just Cost Taxpayers $310,000
WOW! This is JUST hitting the news: San Diego Union Tribune: “Roberts’ Accusers Get $310k Settlement” NBC 7/39 San Diego: “County Supervisors Approve $310k Settlement For Roberts Accusers” What a disgrace. County taxpayers will now have to pick up the bill for Democrat Supervisor Dave Roberts’ irresponsible behavior. If he had any honor he would resign immediately — or at …
Los Angeles Korean businesses actively seeking to flee from CA to TX
One type of business has a special affinity for California — Asian businesses. They have substantial ethnic communities built up, and are comfortable being on a Pacific Rim state. But oddly enough, these Asian business people seem to have an interest in maximizing profits — or at least staying in business. Of course, all California businessmen have the same desires, …
Ode to the Leader, sung to the tune of The Offspring’s “Self Esteem”
Apply as it fits. But, with apologies to a great band: Now I’ll relate, this little bit That happens more than I’d like to admit Late at night, he knocks on my door He’s smiling big and he’s offering pork Now I know, I should vote nay But, that’s kind of hard when he’s ready to pay I may be …
Oddly enough, 2015 is shaping up as one of the safest years ever for cops
RIDER COMMENT: This year there’s certainly a war of words against cops, fueled by the press and social media. Maybe it will soon change into a significant war of bullets. But not yet. Indeed, latest stats indicate that 2015 will be one of the safest years for cops on record. Sadly, the press has ignored this reality, preferring hype and …
Two mics in the hand…
If you missed the fun a couple of months back, Assemblyman Matthew Harper had his microphone removed by Assemblyman and Labor Committee Chair Roger Hernández during a heated exchange on some now forgotten bill (yes, we remember the incidents, we don’t always remember the legislation). Although Hernández subsequently expressed regret over his heavy-handedness, that isn’t keeping Harper from having some …
Some political news and discussion you may have missed…
…over the holiday weekend: Pete Wilson campaigns for stepson Phil Graham says he has never traded on the well-known name of his stepdad, two-time California Gov. Pete Wilson. In fact, many with whom he has interacted have had no idea they are related. Now, however, Graham is grateful for the strong support of the former San Diego mayor and U.S. …
Notice all the mega-hurricanes since Katrina? Me neither. MSM mum on their 2005 doomsday projections.
Evidence of the liberal bias of MSM is overwhelming. But sometimes the best examples is what these networks and newspapers DON’T report. Consider this example. The media gave the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina extensive play last month. Naturally there was heavy emphasis on the failure of FEMA, with a generous amount of blame dumped on hapless George Bush (none …
Labor Day meme: True or not? Please discuss.
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How to interpret the pledge of Donald Trump
Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, September 4, 2015 —So he finally did it: Donald Trump made the pledge that establishment Republicans have been salivating over. He finally promised that he would not run a third party campaign should he lose the Republican nomination. That was important inasmuch as a third party race would split the conservative (or …
Measure to Support “Made in America” Labeling Signed by Governor Brown
SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation to allow manufacturers to label their products “Made in America” if no more than 10% of the final product is made outside of the United States was signed into law by Governor Brown. Senate Bill 633, authored by Senator Hill (D-San Mateo/Santa Clara Counties) and Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee), changes California’s 100% “Made in America” labeling standard …
Poway city council enacts overreaching ordinance on personal use of drones
Guest Commentary by Steve Sarviel Last night, the City of Poway passed a far (over)reaching “temporary” ordinance which in effect makes it illegal for most Poway residents to play with a toy helicopter or drone in the safety of their own driveway or back yard AT ANY TIME. By the city attorney’s own admission, they didn’t spend adequate time drafting …
Support State Senate Bill 417, requiring local law enforcement to work with the feds on “immigration holds”
California Senate Bill 417 would require law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal immigration officials by detaining an individual on the basis of an immigration hold, with certain limitations, when that person has been convicted of a serious or violent felony. It makes sense. We will hear that it will break up families. Maybe so, but have we forgotten about …
If “anti-tax” groups supposedly want zero taxes, don’t tax increase groups want 100% taxes?
In America, we have a double standard when it comes to tax issue groups. The press and the Left labels any group that opposes tax increases as “anti-tax.” Yet I’ve NEVER heard the left wing groups pushing higher taxes defined as “pro-tax.” Why is that? Okay, okay — the Left controls the MSM and academia — we all get that. …
The Many Hands of Donald Trump
Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, August 31, 2015 — OK. The unavoidable has arrived. Time for this columnist to finally write something about Donald Trump’s 2016 ambitions. Bottom line: The guy gets a mixed review. Obviously he’s refreshing. He doesn’t sound like a politician. On the other hand: Just because he doesn’t sound like a politician, that …
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