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Tijuana orphanages close, children hit streets
Something needs to be done. Too bad an Islamic terrorist cell hasn't set up in Mexico. Then we could go in and blow the place to hell and then provide billions of dollars to rebuild the country like we do everywhere else. Poor Mexico suffers from being too friendly, too nice, and too peaceful. That's the reward you get.
— July 3, 2013 7:30 p.m.
La Mesa SANDAG meeting considers the future
Geez, these guys sound so civilized as compared to what goes on in South County/Sweetwater. Maybe it's still early?
— July 3, 2013 11:11 a.m.
Protest against Egyptian leadership in Pacific Beach
I would think Morsi would realize without the military he is dead meat. I'm surprised he hasn't caught a jet already.
— July 3, 2013 11:03 a.m.
Temecula offers parking for Purple Heart recipients
Oops. Can't believe I left out my alma mater, the Army. You may feel Vets don't get much recognition, Vis, but to my eye, it's gone totally overboard. It is probably just because I live here in SD and this place is a living shrine to veterans, but having served, I know a green scam when I see one. I mean, where are you going to find another job that pays decent; gives full medical, dental, optical w/ no co-pay, no deductibles, for you and your family; pays extra for housing; extra for clothing; extra for moving; gives you a raise just for continuing to breathe; 30 days vacation a year plus all holidays; if you get hurt on the job you get free medical for life? And then when you get out after a few years service, you have access to discounted loans, home buying assistance and all sorts of benefits for life? Where are you going to find another job like that? Yea, I know; you can get killed, but the big bennies come with the big risk. I'm just saying people go in knowing the risks; but they also know this job is going to give them benefits like nothing else they could do. So, when things turn out badly and they are harmed, we treat them like heroes, when in fact they are just people who took a dangerous job and got hurt in the process, maybe even killed. Keep in mind, there is no draft now. Everyone serving is doing so by choice. And we are far, far away from being in an honorable war.
— July 3, 2013 10:10 a.m.
Protest against Egyptian leadership in Pacific Beach
I'm only speculating here...but I would wager a guess that some people feel obliged to deliver what they feel is an important political message to as many people as possible. That may be why they chose the beach. Plus, it can't hurt to check out the chicks.
— July 2, 2013 12:09 a.m.
Temecula offers parking for Purple Heart recipients
This is an interesting idea. I think it is particularly generous considering the wounded vet already has access to a "disabled" parking spot, but to give further recognition as to how the person became disabled is to be commended. But I don't think it should stop there. There may be many others who while not so unfortunate as to get wounded while serving their country, did serve just the same, and they deserve recognition too. So, I suggest we establish green-sign parking spaces. Maybe a deep OD green for those who served overseas and an added red stripe for those who served in a combat zone and a plain green for those who may not have been assigned to a war zone. Naturally, to give proper recognition to all who served and the capacity in which they served we could have blue stripe for Air Force, solid blue for Navy, maybe red and green for Marines and so on with appropriate markings on all the reserved spaces. Once this is done we can then establish special lines at the supermarkets and banks for veterans and active duty service personnel. I also think it would only be right to waive all required permits, etc., for parties, family gatherings, and any other group events a veteran and/or their family might want to hold at the parks, beaches, and such. Additionally, there should be discounts, as well as priority parking and seating at all restaurants and theaters, of course. Lastly, I think it would then be appropriate to have all civilian personnel salute whenever they encounter uniformed servicemen and women. Then, I think we will have finally arrived at where some would like us to be.
— July 1, 2013 2:17 p.m.
Complex identity theft scheme ends with 3 year sentence
Re: the big banks, Goldman Sachs, et al, they not only got away with it, I believe they awarded themselves big fat bonuses to boot. Disgraceful. Don, how does the doc "forfeit" money? You mean to say he has $1.2 mil outstanding?
— June 28, 2013 10:31 p.m.
Lake Murray baby ospreys’ welfare report
"Fishermen" don't discard their line in nature; but the bonehead dimwits, most of whom do not even have a sense of "nature" and are often found holding fishing poles along many of San Diego's lakes, discard line, hooks, lead sinkers, trash, and anything they do not want to bother carrying to a trash can, all the time. There should be a few citations handed out and maybe word would spread. In the meantime, some organization should organize a "fishing line collection" event and gather all the line laying around on and near the shorelines and maybe a few creature lives will be saved.
— June 28, 2013 10:20 p.m.
Fes, Morocco: a trip to the medina
What a magical place this sounds like. I was in Morroco many years ago but did not see this place. I'll have to get back there for another look. Tell me, Karen, any idea how the agave plant contributed to the silk? That has me curious. Great article.
— June 28, 2013 9:29 p.m.
Normal Heights’ “sewer line project from hell” addressed
There is no reason for this job to have turned into such a disaster. Anyone can understand unforeseen complications that develop during a construction job, but with all the community offices, the staff people working in the neighborhood rep's office, the community outreach officers in the SDPD, and the local neighborhood council, the local residents should have been kept informed every step of the way and extra care should have been taken to mitigate any possible negative effects on residents. Makes one wonder what all this "community" action is good for.
— June 27, 2013 8:27 p.m.
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Tijuana orphanages close, children hit streets
Something needs to be done. Too bad an Islamic terrorist cell hasn't set up in Mexico. Then we could go in and blow the place to hell and then provide billions of dollars to rebuild the country like we do everywhere else. Poor Mexico suffers from being too friendly, too nice, and too peaceful. That's the reward you get.— July 3, 2013 7:30 p.m.
La Mesa SANDAG meeting considers the future
Geez, these guys sound so civilized as compared to what goes on in South County/Sweetwater. Maybe it's still early?— July 3, 2013 11:11 a.m.
Protest against Egyptian leadership in Pacific Beach
I would think Morsi would realize without the military he is dead meat. I'm surprised he hasn't caught a jet already.— July 3, 2013 11:03 a.m.
Temecula offers parking for Purple Heart recipients
Oops. Can't believe I left out my alma mater, the Army. You may feel Vets don't get much recognition, Vis, but to my eye, it's gone totally overboard. It is probably just because I live here in SD and this place is a living shrine to veterans, but having served, I know a green scam when I see one. I mean, where are you going to find another job that pays decent; gives full medical, dental, optical w/ no co-pay, no deductibles, for you and your family; pays extra for housing; extra for clothing; extra for moving; gives you a raise just for continuing to breathe; 30 days vacation a year plus all holidays; if you get hurt on the job you get free medical for life? And then when you get out after a few years service, you have access to discounted loans, home buying assistance and all sorts of benefits for life? Where are you going to find another job like that? Yea, I know; you can get killed, but the big bennies come with the big risk. I'm just saying people go in knowing the risks; but they also know this job is going to give them benefits like nothing else they could do. So, when things turn out badly and they are harmed, we treat them like heroes, when in fact they are just people who took a dangerous job and got hurt in the process, maybe even killed. Keep in mind, there is no draft now. Everyone serving is doing so by choice. And we are far, far away from being in an honorable war.— July 3, 2013 10:10 a.m.
Protest against Egyptian leadership in Pacific Beach
I'm only speculating here...but I would wager a guess that some people feel obliged to deliver what they feel is an important political message to as many people as possible. That may be why they chose the beach. Plus, it can't hurt to check out the chicks.— July 2, 2013 12:09 a.m.
Temecula offers parking for Purple Heart recipients
This is an interesting idea. I think it is particularly generous considering the wounded vet already has access to a "disabled" parking spot, but to give further recognition as to how the person became disabled is to be commended. But I don't think it should stop there. There may be many others who while not so unfortunate as to get wounded while serving their country, did serve just the same, and they deserve recognition too. So, I suggest we establish green-sign parking spaces. Maybe a deep OD green for those who served overseas and an added red stripe for those who served in a combat zone and a plain green for those who may not have been assigned to a war zone. Naturally, to give proper recognition to all who served and the capacity in which they served we could have blue stripe for Air Force, solid blue for Navy, maybe red and green for Marines and so on with appropriate markings on all the reserved spaces. Once this is done we can then establish special lines at the supermarkets and banks for veterans and active duty service personnel. I also think it would only be right to waive all required permits, etc., for parties, family gatherings, and any other group events a veteran and/or their family might want to hold at the parks, beaches, and such. Additionally, there should be discounts, as well as priority parking and seating at all restaurants and theaters, of course. Lastly, I think it would then be appropriate to have all civilian personnel salute whenever they encounter uniformed servicemen and women. Then, I think we will have finally arrived at where some would like us to be.— July 1, 2013 2:17 p.m.
Complex identity theft scheme ends with 3 year sentence
Re: the big banks, Goldman Sachs, et al, they not only got away with it, I believe they awarded themselves big fat bonuses to boot. Disgraceful. Don, how does the doc "forfeit" money? You mean to say he has $1.2 mil outstanding?— June 28, 2013 10:31 p.m.
Lake Murray baby ospreys’ welfare report
"Fishermen" don't discard their line in nature; but the bonehead dimwits, most of whom do not even have a sense of "nature" and are often found holding fishing poles along many of San Diego's lakes, discard line, hooks, lead sinkers, trash, and anything they do not want to bother carrying to a trash can, all the time. There should be a few citations handed out and maybe word would spread. In the meantime, some organization should organize a "fishing line collection" event and gather all the line laying around on and near the shorelines and maybe a few creature lives will be saved.— June 28, 2013 10:20 p.m.
Fes, Morocco: a trip to the medina
What a magical place this sounds like. I was in Morroco many years ago but did not see this place. I'll have to get back there for another look. Tell me, Karen, any idea how the agave plant contributed to the silk? That has me curious. Great article.— June 28, 2013 9:29 p.m.
Normal Heights’ “sewer line project from hell” addressed
There is no reason for this job to have turned into such a disaster. Anyone can understand unforeseen complications that develop during a construction job, but with all the community offices, the staff people working in the neighborhood rep's office, the community outreach officers in the SDPD, and the local neighborhood council, the local residents should have been kept informed every step of the way and extra care should have been taken to mitigate any possible negative effects on residents. Makes one wonder what all this "community" action is good for.— June 27, 2013 8:27 p.m.