The California public employee labor unions have a set of talking points they go to whenever the subject of reforming our taxpayer-backed pensions comes up. One major point they love to present boils down to this: “Employees can’t invest money as smartly as CalPERS [or other pension agencies] can. CalPERS will make a higher return, and will do it for …
Will President Obama step down after 2016?
Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, August 4, 2015 —Last week, President Obama commented on his chances of winning a third term if only he were allowed to run a third term. “I actually think I’m a pretty good president. I think if I ran, I could win. But I can’t. There’s a …
I Really Don’t Care About The 71st and 76th Assembly District Races
The 71st Assembly district is currently represented by the termed out Republican, Brian Jones. Two Republicans are battling for his open seat: Congressman Duncan Hunter staffer Mike Harrison and Santee Mayor Randy Voepel. Both will be seeking endorsements from elected officials, Republican Party Committee members, and political activists. The 76th Assembly District is an open race as well. Current Republican Assemblyman Rocky Chavez is running …
In CA, defanging the public employee labor unions is our only hope
In California, we fiscal reformers will always be swimming vertically up Niagara Falls until we break the back of public employee labor unions. We can do it, but only through the initiative process. NEVER will we achieve success through the legislature. “Paycheck protection” — ending government payroll deduction of union dues — is is an initiative that should be put before …
Government Pensions as Economic Stimulus? Even Breaking Windows Works Better
I was asked to write the following column for the “Fox and Hounds” website as a rebuttal to some nonsense published by a CalPERS booster who claimed we all profit from the stimulus of government pensions. My column wrote itself in a record 65 minutes — I just did the typing. Government Pensions as Economic Stimulus? Even Breaking Windows …
Comrade Bernie Sanders As Commander-in-Chief
Let’s start here; I called Bernie Sanders “Comrade” because he is a socialist. I’m not using an unreasonable amount of literary hyperbole, Bernie Sanders calls himself a socialist. To be fair to Comrade Bernie, he’s a kinder, gentler socialist unlike Kommisar Putin. Sanders is running for POTUS, a position which constitutionally directs him to formulate foreign policy and, when authorized …
Tonight: Federalist Society to Host Expert Panel on Chargers Stadium Issue
Cory Briggs, Bob Gaglione, Tony Manolatos, Richard Rider, and Dan Sileo San Diego (August 12, 2015) — The San Diego Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society is hosting a panel discussion focusing on the legal and policy issues facing the Chargers stadium issue on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. at McGregor’s Grill & Ale House in Mission Valley. Confirmed speakers …
Conservatives Can Learn From Jon Stewart
I don’t hate Jon Stewart and I know few people who do. Stewart is a “happy warrior” for progressive America, using humor to push a message which tacitly vilifies conservatives and emboldens liberals. I wish conservative entertainers would learn from him. Make no mistake about it, Stewart pushes a liberal agenda, so much that the Democratic Party Newsletter New York …
SDUT: District pursuing union deal, despite prior promise to taxpayers
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is negotiating an agreement to hire union workers for the district’s construction projects funded by Proposition E and Mello-Roos revenue. Putting the pact in place, however, breaks a promise administrators made in 2012 to gain support for the bond measure. Read it here.
Coyotes and NFL team owners — are they evil?
Last night my wife and I watched two coyotes in our back yard, diligently sniffing and pacing, looking for something to eat. It immediately caused me to think of the Spanos family — owners of the San Diego Chargers. But not for the reasons you’d think. This morning (Sunday, 9 August, 2015) there’s an insightful op-ed in the SAN DIEGO …
Carly Fiorina Certainly Talks the Talk
“This a great nation. It is a unique nation, in all of human history and on the face of the planet. Because here our founders believed that everyone has a right to fulfill their potential. And that that right, they called it life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, comes from God and cannot be taken away by government. “We have …
GOP drinking game: Down a shot every time Trump says “loser”
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Which Socialist Said This… (About Taxing The Rich) ?
“It’s not that I want to punish your success. I just want to make sure that everybody that is behind you, that they have a chance for success too. And I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.” Answer “By imposing a one-time 14.25 percent net-worth tax on the richest individuals and trusts, we can put …
Fabiani: Getting sports radio to make things up
From Tony Manolatos, who learned a couple of things while the spokesman for the Citizens Stadium Advisory Group… The Mighty 1090’s Dan Sileo read a critical letter on air about a week ago. Dan said the letter was written by the NFL and was going to be delivered to the Mayor that morning. I remember hearing him on air saying …
Michigan study finds retrofitting energy efficiency improvements in homes nets a NEGATIVE 9.5% ANNUAL RETURN
Even when accounting for the broader societal benefits of energy efficiency investments, the costs still substantially outweigh the benefits; the average rate of return is approximately -9.5% annually.
SDUT: City Ethics Commission picks get political
…But, nothing is ever political in the City of San Diego, so this is really odd. The nominees include La Mesa Councilmember Bill Baber, Attorney and Rostra Contributor Ryan Darby, and some Democrats that have never ever done anything political. Read it here.
Assemblyman Jones Discusses Low Voter Turnout
SACRAMENTO, CA – In this week’s “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) discusses California’s low voter turnout and the importance of every vote. According to a recent Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) survey, 67 percent of those polled had little to no trust in the state government. “Many voters feel that their vote simply doesn’t matter anymore,” …
NEWSFLASH! San Diego water rates among highest in nation. Well, not exactly a newsflash . . .
A 2015 U-T survey of home water bills for the 30 largest U.S. cities found that for 200 gallons a day usage, San Diego has the 3rd highest cost – 73.7% higher than the median city surveyed. At 600 gal/day, San Diego was again 3rd highest – 81.7% higher than the median city. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/jul/27/drought-water-prices-rise/
SATIRE: The Liberal Manifesto: More Relevant than ever!
Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, July 7, 2015 —All causes need to be updated. Here are some new additions to the Liberal Manifesto, alongside previous jewels. We are now proudly updated for the year 2015: 1) We believe that notions of good and evil are outdated and should never be used unless we are talking about George Bush, …
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