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Amid losses, newspapers take on debt
Losing the LA Times San Diego edition, a good competitor to the Union-Tribune (possibly keeping it more honest, or rather balanced), may well have contributed to what appears to be the Union-Tribune's slow, agonizing death. ======================================= I agree totally, losing the LA Times San Diego office was devestating (especially to me because I am such a big fan of the Times), and the poster is 100% correct, without competition the Union/Tribune did not have the focus it should have, and that lack of focus contributed to the downward spiral. The internet is of course the biggest factor.— July 10, 2008 11:57 a.m.
San Diego's GOP central committee in turmoil
We need Gordon Luce now more than ever.— July 10, 2008 11:52 a.m.
County Democrats Endorse Aguirre for City Attorney; Only One Vote Goes for Opponent
OK I stand corrected. If De la Fuente proceeds who do think will handle the litigation? Mr. Aguirre's office or an outside firm? =============================== I agree with Don, Mike and the CA's office will handle the De la Funete matter in the new trial. IMO De la Funete has a case-a better than average case-and the matter should be settled before trial. The question now becomes one of "just compensation", where the government typically (almost 100% of the time) tries to low ball. So, what is "just compensation"? I don't know, but it is better to settle at $10 million, $15 million or even $20 million than risk another "sky's the limit" judgment. If De la Fuente turned down a $15 million offer and rolled the dice at trial he is crazy, as is the City if they refuse to make a reasonable offer. Also remember, the damages to De la Fuente were done under Susan Golding's administration.— July 10, 2008 11:49 a.m.
County Democrats Endorse Aguirre for City Attorney; Only One Vote Goes for Opponent
Johnny, I hate using your own words against you but: ====== A win's a win in my book. Mike has not lost any pension case yet, if those are the losses you speak of, because they are on appeal. No case is won or lost until all appeals have been exhuasted. ===== If I am not mistaken the Dela Fuenta litigation is on appeal too. By JustWondering 10:01 p.m., Jul 9, 2008 > Report it ****************************** JW, the De la Fuente case was overturned on appeal and the verdict was thrown out. De la Fuente then appealed to the CA. Supreme Court on a writ of certiorari and it was denied. So that case is over, as is the $94 million judgment. Roque De la Funete is entitled to a new trial, but the $94 million award is gone.— July 10, 2008 7:57 a.m.
County Democrats Endorse Aguirre for City Attorney; Only One Vote Goes for Opponent
Regarding "his" litigation victories? Johnny both you and I know "his" victories were won by outside law firms not the City Attorney himself. ============================================ A win's a win in my book. Mike has not lost any pension case yet, if those are the losses you speak of, because they are on appeal. No case is won or lost until all appeals have been exhuasted.— July 9, 2008 9:28 p.m.
County Retail Sales Dropping Sharply; Tax Receipts Will Feel It
Nevertheless, I rather pay people who are willing to deal with felons, people who wouldn’t give a nanosecond of thought to killing you or me, a superior wage so we can be safe in our homes and they're behind bars where they belong. ================== I don't mind cops, FF and prison guards a "superior" wage, but top 3% in the nation for a job that has an educational requirement of a GED is too much.— July 9, 2008 5:28 p.m.
County Democrats Endorse Aguirre for City Attorney; Only One Vote Goes for Opponent
The City needed him then. But his antics since taking office have, in my opinion, have gone beyond the scope of office and the spirit of the City Charter. ============================== Only if you consider trying to save the City from BK is going "beyond the scope of office" applicable. . . . This past election seem to indicate many San Diegans feel the same way. Sadly, most everything he’s done is for his political gain. =================================== It was a 5 way race, and the vote was split, so we shall see how the majority of San Diego feels November 3. My money is on Mike. And lets face facts, Goldsmith is not Justice Wendell Holmes, jr or Sir William Blackstone. . . . Only time will tell if any of Mr. Aguirre’s numerous civil actions will produce the promised results. ================================ The results are in on Sunroad (public safety upheld), De la Fuente ($94 million judgement tossed out), Fax.com ($500K judgement), law firm of Vinson & Elkins ($4.35 million) and KPMG (10.5 million)...........in the bag baby! Don't look now JW, but it looks like Mike has brought in MILLIONS of dollars to the City, money that is in the bag.— July 9, 2008 5:25 p.m.
County Democrats Endorse Aguirre for City Attorney; Only One Vote Goes for Opponent
JustWondering, just cannot take the truth. I never said Obama was a "rock star", I said he gets crowds like a rock star- to hear him speak..... I bet you are upset JW because you are a huge GWB fan, and think America has never done as good as it has the last 4 years..... Oh brother.... BTW, those scam pensions you have at SDFD/PD, they are going bye bye if Mike is re elected.— July 9, 2008 11:44 a.m.
It's Official, If a Bit Silly: We Have a Bear Market. More Disturbing: General Motors Could Go Bankrupt, Says Analyst
Online website Voice of San Diego just published one of the biggest scoops of the year, if not THEE BIGGEST SCOOP when they outed City of San Diego's SEDC managing director Carolyn Smith for giving HUGE 5 figure bonuses to herself without board approval or council oversight. Smith should be fired ASAP-but my money says it will be business as usual and even more red ink for a city with 2 billion dollars worth already. If the VoSD could get a scoop like this then the UT could too. If only VoSD would post ALL of my comments I would be a happy camper (they get mad at me for calling the City employees over paid and over pensioned).— July 8, 2008 9:05 p.m.
County Democrats Endorse Aguirre for City Attorney; Only One Vote Goes for Opponent
The Democratic turn out in November is not going to be "big"...it is going to be HUGE!!! Obama is drawing crowds of over 75K for speeches-he is literally like a rock star. When Wyoming had their Democratic primary the entire state showed up-crowds so big the Gov. said he was shocked. Barack Obama (I don't even know how to spell his name!!) is really bringing people out of the wood work to vote-especially Democrats. When Ross Perot ran for President in 1992 CA went ape sh*t over the guy-myself included. Perot was leading CA with 45 points, CLinton was at 28 points and I forgot what Bush had, but it was unreal considering Perot was independant. There was an excitement about Perot unlike anything I had ever seen in my lifetime. Obama has that same sort of excitment. I predict a RECORD turnout in November, I predict Mike winning re election and I predict a San Diego bankruptcy sooner or later. I do not think we can dig out of the hole we have dug.— July 8, 2008 8:58 p.m.