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Charges Filed Against Current and Former Sweetwater Union HS District Officials
Let me second Visduh in complimenting YOU Susan...the UT rode your coattails on this story and Dumanis is now using it to forward her doomed mayoral campaign (prosecuting ONLY democrats, as usual). Having read some of the documentation, I cannot see how McCann wasn't indicted too...any thoughts?— January 5, 2012 11:19 p.m.
Notes on American Freedom
Agreed. This is a very nice post. Kudos to the author for writing it, and to the editors for promoting it.— January 5, 2012 11:14 p.m.
Doing the Deed on a Pig Farm
Earthlings! DESIST from your barbaric ways! We, the sentient plants of Do-Prdele have seen what you do, and we warn you now to cease or face dire consequences. Yes! We have watched as you cut our brothers and sisters down to construct your dwellings, and burn their carcasses to heat yourselves. Yes! We have seen the horror of your unspeakably cruel "salads". But what has pushed us over the brink into declaring war on your ugly leafless species are your bizarre mating rituals. How can you cut the genitals from young innocent plants in the full bloom of life, only to bundle them together and brandish them at the objects of your affections? This must stop immediately! In particular, we demand that your ruthless leader "Mindy" stop using us for food and shelter. If she's hungry, she can eat something that deserves to die, like those detestable animals with their teeth and claws. You have been warned, Earthlings. Our spies are everywhere, and we'll present our case to the Universal Criminal Court and impose sanctions on your solar system if you persist in your barbaric behavior! Long live the plants! Death to the mammals!— January 5, 2012 8:27 p.m.
Snug and Smug at the Hotel Del
To big to fail, is to dangerous to allow. If you or I were to steal a candy bar, we'd expect to spend a night or two in jail. These scum have stolen billions, and they get appointed to lead the Treasury. The sans culottes are gathering their pitchforks, and I hope they show up at the Del to give a little history lesson to the attendees of this conference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sans-culottes— January 5, 2012 8:15 p.m.
The Stock Market Roller Coaster
Ahhhh...I hurt wittle Jeffy's delicate feelings. Boo hoo hoo. And then his computer guy charged him money for "blocking" anything with my name in it. (News Flash: Jeff's computer guy knows he's a chump.) Well, as Don says, if you have anything relevant or intelligent to contribute, please go ahead. If you look back, you'll see I've defended some things you've written here -- when what you wrote is true. I only spank you when you misbehave. I know you'll be back, Jeff. Wipe the tears from your eyes, change your underwear, and put on your big boy pants. This sand box is still open to you if you'll grow up and play by the rules.— January 5, 2012 8:08 p.m.
The Stock Market Roller Coaster
You and me both...but if Henderson had a nickle for each insult, he'd be the richest man in San Diego. BTW: In an ironic twist of fate, Duane Dicharia was Henderson's campaign manager in 1994...I think it was his very first try at campaigning. Now he's a big wheel in California Repubican consulting, and is running campaigns for some of the worst liars and crooks in politics today. In another ironic twist, I'm pretty sure that I taught a 17 year old Nathan Fletcher how to walk precincts and phone bank in the same year. How times have changed and evolved since then, heh?— January 4, 2012 7:57 p.m.
The Stock Market Roller Coaster
I thought that was Voltaire...hold on, let me google... You're right. It was Clemens: "I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time."— January 4, 2012 7:53 p.m.
The Stock Market Roller Coaster
Not such a good year for Jeff...hubris has already met nemesis. :-) Seriously, have you ever seen someone fold so quickly and completely in a public debate? I had high hopes he could actually bring something to the conversation other than childish insults. Hmmm...should I have mentioned to him that way back in high school I went to the California State Championship in debate and public speaking? The first semester I ever tried it? With no coach? The private school kids were in shocked disbelief as the trailer trash kid from the wrong side of the tracks in San Bernardino, wearing a borrowed corduroy sports coat, jeans and a ten year old tie, whipped them again and again...their lawyer daddies had even prepared their briefs for them, but I still won. And then went to wash dishes at Sizzler until midnight. Nah...I prefer not to give the smug and pampered any warning at all of the humiliation to come. I love watching them melt down in frustration, like Jeff has done here. (Remember when he bragged about how he always wins every argument? That was like waving a steak under a dog's nose.) Maybe when he skulks back with his tail between his legs he'll begin to talk sense, instead of just repeating the talking points of Limbaugh and Fox News. I'm still convinced that in the real world, I've got more net assets than little whiny Jeffy-boy. I don't think that someone who is so weak and uninformed survives long in the real market...he's just a minor day trader, not the mogul he portrays himself to be. It's been fun toying with him, and educating him on what Adam Smith actually wrote...maybe now he'll take the time to read it for himself instead of trusting to others to do the thinking for him.— January 4, 2012 7:50 p.m.
Snug and Smug at the Hotel Del
I wonder if Occupy San Diego might pay a visit to this cozy little gathering of lizards and snakes in suits...— January 4, 2012 11:20 a.m.
Supreme Court Knocks Out Redevelopment Agencies
Fair enough. Thank you for your answer. I do admire people like you, who risk their own money, time and effort to improve a place. My beef is with scum like John Moores, who ripped off San Diego for hundreds of millions through his ballpark scam, or Jack McGrory, the turn coat city manager who "negotiated" on our behalf, then went right to work for Moores. I'm also quite disgusted with Fred Maas, former head of CCDC during the worst of its corruption and waste, who keeps failing upward no matter how egregiously he lies to the public. If redevelopment were focused on assisting people like you, as it was originally intended, I'd still support it. But you and I both know that you got very little help, while scammers and politically well-connected charlatans raked in millions to build empty ugly condo-boxes. I happen to admire Henderson and Bauder for taking principled stands against the corruption and greed that has bankrupted the city. They've paid a heavy price, being vilified to the point that even someone like you has been fooled into thinking that they're the enemy. For warning us about the scam, and trying to do something about it, they have been subject to vile abuse...while the John Moores of the world bask in undeserved praise. So, again, I sincerely thank you for your honesty and openness. If downtown were run by people like you, San Diego would be a much better place, instead of near bankrupt as the result of theft in the name of redevelopment.— January 4, 2012 11:12 a.m.