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Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
There's nothing wrong or odd with Goldsmith's efforts to protect the City, i.e. the taxpayer's treasury, THE deep pocket in this disaster. That's his job. Never thought I'd write this, but Mike Agiurre may have had it correct. The City Attorney represents the interests of people of San Diego, not the lone occupant of an office holder. Beside that Mr. Filner's alledged "acts" are well outside the scope of his duties as Mayor and the CEO of the City of San Diego.— August 13, 2013 7:30 a.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Sorry the entire tone of every column by Mr. Bauder on this matter with Mayor Filner has implied, if not outwardly said, it's all a comspriacy by faceless "downtown corporate welfare " mob as well as the hotel overlords to get Filner. You're just adding Jacob/Wooley faction alledging they have complete control over VOSD's content and thus part of the get Filner conspiracy.— August 12, 2013 10:28 p.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Monaghan: I get it, you don't care for VOSD. I can share that view from time to time. But in this case I referenced the post because I appreciated the effort, intellectual thought and imagery of poster's comment. Nothing more, no conspiracies here. I merely quoted the author and credited the source for purpose of clarity.— August 12, 2013 3:07 p.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Aardvark ....LOL— August 12, 2013 2:56 p.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
A comment posted on VOSD (not mine, I'm not that creative) this morning (Aug 12) described the the drama in San Diego better than I've read in a long time. They're his thoughts..... "All this reminds me of the final scene of the original 1930s film "King Kong." Alone atop a pinnacle of power, the beast, machine-gunned by encircling bi-planes, reaches out with one hand to swat them down. With the other, he grasps Fay Wray, his human and unrequited love. In Filner's case, what would Fay Wray represent? Misogyny? Love of power? Disregard for social norms? Loyalty to the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party that has censured him? Whatever it is, Filner's grasp of it (or the grasp of the "monster" Filner has confessed is within him) is impressive and tragic. Rather than usher in a Greek chorus, however, it might be more fitting to cue up the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" (perhaps as the soundtrack for TV news videos). After all, to paraphrase another Stones tune, "it's only politics but we love it, love it, yes we do!"" http://voiceofsandiego.org/2013/08/12/the-mayors-…— August 12, 2013 9:17 a.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
My comment regarding 21st century politics was pointed at the extreme partisan nature of it nowadays. Gone are the days where politicians did what was right for country, and in the case our City. Today's politicians, including Mr. Filner, it's more about what is best for them, or their party. The individual reigns supreme. Certainly not whole, i.e. the people. This is true in Filner's case...his, what should we call them, his "urges" his attitude I'm the Mayor and untouchable got him into trouble. Can we say Sunroad's 100K? It's a story repeated by those who wield power all to often. Alas, his doings, as I said before will be his undoing. Now, I believe he's trying to ride this out to January. He'll have his year in office and his pension from SDCERS may be bumped up substantially. Potentially 20K more a year. But to be fair, even SDCERS is unsure how much at this time. According to them the matter "needs more study".— August 12, 2013 9:02 a.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
He, Filner, is just a politician who let his uncontrollable urges get the better of him. To have Anthony Weiner as one of your contemporaries speaks volumes. Filner's "dark passenger" (borrowing a description from a cable T.V. show) wanted to play and I have no doubt he played a lot in the past. I suspect there were many women who were happy with the attention shown to them by a United States Congressman. Old guy or not. Sadly, Mr. Filner's ultimate legacy will, no doubt, be the butt of late night comedian's commentary. Is his forthcoming demise hastened by politics? You betcha it is Red Ryder, and that's no surprise in 21st politics. In the final analysis, Mr. Filner, himself, is his own worst enemy. His own conscious doings, will be his undoing.— August 12, 2013 6:37 a.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Maybe such an experienced politician as Mr. Filner should have thought of that, rather than stroking his own sexual ego. If he had thought of accomplishing good, rather than feeding the "monster inside" he'd be in better shape.— August 12, 2013 5:46 a.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Well said dwbat, well said!— August 12, 2013 5:37 a.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Well said!— August 10, 2013 8:30 p.m.