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If Filner falls, so rise the Kochs?
Schenk's secretary told me that she sat on the board of SCE/s Sempra Energy and also represented developers. She was unavailable to help close SONGS. A clearer case of the revolving door you will not find. 8.5 million lives were placed at risk. In personal conversations with Busby when she was running for congress to make a clean sweep in Washington with her broom - the symbol of her campaign - but before the crash of 2007-2008, she was unaware of any corruption on Wall Street, such as predatory lending and the impending freeze up in derivatives trading in the repurchase market. These are DINOs or are otherwise unqualified to hold office. Donna Frye admits that she did not understand the San Diego pension fiasco.— August 19, 2013 5:11 p.m.
Filner, Goldsmith slated to meet tomorrow
Faulkner was going crazy on network television about the credit card. He claims that the city's credit would be ruined, etc., etc. Huffington Post has bloggers from outside of San Diego who do not understand the motivations of those wishing to rid us of Filner. Some believe that Filner would appoint a Democratic successor or that the recall election would necessarily result in another Democrat being elected. If that were so, the developer forces would not even bother going after Filner in the first place. If the Filner affair is any indication of the comprehension of voters of the issues, God help us all. The "anti-liberal" media pulls the strings and the voters are mere puppets. They see a little morality play and want to be goodie two-shoes. They dig their own graves...— August 19, 2013 7:37 a.m.
Filner, Goldsmith slated to meet tomorrow
The witnesses are very thin. Where are the women who slept with Filner? This is typically San Diego gossip. Mayors Hedgecock and Dick Murphy were run out of office. Murphy wrote a book about the fact that he did not cause the pension debacle in one and one-half years. Democrats, including Donna Frye voted for pension increases herself. Hedgecock did not take developer money because he was backed by J. David Dominelli, another ponzi scheme who went to prison. Goldsmith is representing developers.— August 18, 2013 11:01 p.m.
How Goldsmith tries the Filner case on TV
I am very concerned about the city attorney's behavior concerning his demands for Filner to resign. Pre-trial statements by Allred are fine. But who does the city attorney represent? Aguirre said the people. Goldsmith has stated the City Council, and, at times, the people. Filner pointed out the inconsistencies in Goldsmith's own statements begore the present scandal. I say Goldsmith represents those with big money and his own ambitions. It will be interesting to see who the city attorney represents when these issues are ruled upon. Calling the mayor names on television could create vicarious liability for the city.— August 18, 2013 5:15 p.m.
How Goldsmith tries the Filner case on TV
If based on assault and battery, you believe you can discharge that?— August 18, 2013 4:56 p.m.
How Goldsmith tries the Filner case on TV
To each his own gout. Very funny!— August 18, 2013 4:51 p.m.
How Goldsmith tries the Filner case on TV
Experience not logic is the talisman of law. Filner needs 4 jurors. If discovery establishes a vast right wing conspiracy, he might get sympathy. He might be forced to settle because the cost of defending, the non-dischrgeability of punitive damages in bankruptcy court, and other factors that have nothing to do with whether he did it. Allred said in her first press conference that he must resign first. Only then will she consider settlement - so she said, at least— August 18, 2013 2:11 p.m.
How Goldsmith tries the Filner case on TV
Allred has priority in deposition. She served her notice first. Filner already knows the gist of the alleged victim's testimony, especially Irene McCormack's. Sexual harassment is all "He-said, she-said," no real forensics. Few good civil litigators like these cases. Defending them takes talent. Typical case: "Bobby pinched my butt," "No, I didn't!" A real high school type of thing. I mean really, you do not even need to go to law school for that! Filner admitted that he had some sort of issue and sought therapy. Try keeping the publicity of that out of the jury's mind let one out of evidence. Filner has been tried in the press. You cannot unring a bell or unburn a piece of paper. Damages? Punitive damages are available for acts that violate public policies such as the one against workplace sexual harassment. The polls? 100% of Republicans plus one-half of Democrats - especially those Democratic politicians who must stand for re-election. Can Democrats abandon women's right? Nor should they just for Filner. Allred can say anything to the press but the city attorney has tighter ethical controls on his mouth, as Don stated originally. Melvin Belli sued Escondito PD for wrongful death. He bellowed, "Murder!" until city paid. $700,000.— August 18, 2013 1:49 p.m.
How Goldsmith tries the Filner case on TV
Evil men prosper when good men do nothing. That applies equally to Democrats and Republicans. Blogging raises consciousness and helps people organize and educate themselves, but it it time to take action. Filner was a Freedom Rider. People got their heads busted. My people live in Montgomery and took part. There was separate but equal. I was there. Separate drinking fountains and restrooms when I was. a kid. Lately, they sent Governor Don Siegleman to prison for right years - Rove, et al. Still go to Dexter Square where MLK, Jr. preached and Rosa Parks took her ride in the front of the bus. What did Goldsmith do? Cannot compare the two men. Filner would never repeat alleged behavior.— August 17, 2013 6:02 p.m.
How Goldsmith tries the Filner case on TV
I gave you the phone number. Call them on Monday. They'll sent you the form. Make a dozen copies. If it unethical to try the case on TV, then you'll be the man. This what they did to Aguirre and then claimed that he was "under in investigation." A good faith complaint is absolutely privileged. They are there to preserve our justice system in order to assure a free and just society under law. Go go www.calbar.ca.gov. Download the form. They publish all ethics opinions for your covenience. It is your civic duty. They cannot investigate this matter without a written complaint.— August 17, 2013 4:46 p.m.