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General’s disregard for the warrior
Point in fact, if a Mexican announced at the border that he was there in error, he would be turned around and returned to Mexico. Why should Tahmooressi not be afforded the same courtesy? The characterization that he "came into..." Mexico is wrong. Once you are in those entry lanes at the border, there is no return. "Quickly cave in"? He has been imprisoned for over 30 days without a hearing... the first hearing isn't until almost 2 months after his arrest. A sentence for being found guilty of this "crime" shouldn't even be 2 months!— May 9, 2014 11:06 p.m.
Baja is back for visitors
Good observation. You would win your bet! In all of the sensationalized cases, victims may have been 'American citizens' but were also Mexican-American and/or with strong ties to Mexico. The more typical Southern California tourist comes and enjoys their visit.— July 26, 2013 11:29 a.m.
Baja is back for visitors
...or how about a story of the craft beers in Baja, which is also 'really taking off.' There are actually competing beer festivals in Tijuana!— July 26, 2013 11:20 a.m.
Baja is back for visitors
For those of us who have lived in Baja during the media hype over the past 6 years or so, it is nice to see anything in print portraying the lifestyle south of the border in a balanced way. Sure there have been 'food' articles, because to be honest, Baja has some wonderful places to dine, Valle de Guadalupe is a true Mexican version of Napa valley, and our beach venues offer some of the best sunsets on the west coast. Of course, this great lifestyle is available at a fraction of the cost just a few miles to the north. I've chatted with visitors to Baja from around the world who are... well, more 'worldly' than many Americans, and they don't pay attention to US media. Mexicans and Mexican Americans are used to the sensational style of the Mexican media... so they don't pay attention either. Everyone is entitled to experience their own taste and style... but the fear about visiting Baja is simply unfounded. If you are not used to being in a foreign country, there will be differences, because... it ***is*** different here. But that's not bad! If you can't handle the differences, there is always Disneyland, which is a controlled environment. Many also like the 'controlled environments' of Mexico as well... luxury resorts where you parachute in and spend your time within the environs of the resort. This article is for those who are interested in a experiencing something of Mexico, and able to do so in a easy drive from somewhere in the US southwest. More and more everyday are deciding it is also a good place to consider a second home or retirement home because their dollars go farther. We're having fun... and happy that 'Baja is back!'— July 26, 2013 11:13 a.m.
Did President Nixon help finance part of San Diego?
As suspicious as the Clinton's friend and lawyer who was found dead in a Washington, DC area park who apparently committed suicide without creating any blood spatter. These theories presume that we can control every police officer, every reporter, every citizen who ever came into contact with the circumstances... that they are all willing to be involved in the conspiracy. Possible perhaps... and I'd believe some... but not all of these stories that rely heavily on assumption and presumption. I just don't think these kinds of secrets stay buried... and when they are exposed, they are not exposed in minor, free publications. Just my opinion.— July 20, 2012 4:50 p.m.
Did President Nixon help finance part of San Diego?
Of course the cash referred to went in to campaign coffers instead of personal accounts, and that is why campaign finance reform laws were enacted instead of indictments. We don't allow these kinds of contributions now, and it is obvious why, but it nevertheless must be viewed at that moment in time; and does not prove the original thesis.— July 20, 2012 4:45 p.m.
Did President Nixon help finance part of San Diego?
I think this is a yarn. Creative, and with lot's of trails, but they never actually deliver the pay-off. Nixon was the most investigated President in history. Throughout everything, no one ever connected these dots conclusively? Hmmm... speculation doesn't prove anything. To think that they would indict Agnew but not Nixon... does not make sense. And all of this was going on under Eisenhower's nose? Ike never liked Nixon and would have dumped him or used it to stop him from becoming president. With all of the alleged mob connections to the JFK assasination, if Nixon was mobbed up why was this missed? My God, if they could have connected Nixon-Mob-Assasination we'd have heard of it. Even the hint. Papa Joe Kennedy certainly did have mob ties... certainly those ties assisted JFK win the presidency... if Nixon was also connected as well, this information would have been used against him in '60, '62, '68 or '72. Certainly his opponents had access if the information was available and truthful. And where did all the money go? Neither Nixon daughter is wealthy. Just not logical. Interesting, tantalizing... but not logical.— July 20, 2012 3:27 p.m.
Chula Vista City Councilmember Declares Mexico Safe for Travel
Interesting that in all these pithy remarks that no one can dispute the statistics: real crime rates are down, and the situation in Baja is vastly different than in other parts of Mexico. I live in Baja and have experienced little difference with crime here vs. when living in California. For those who haven't noticed, Tijuana is 1,400 miles away from Juarez.— July 20, 2011 2:53 p.m.
Mexico: Crony Capitalism and Illegal Immigration
While I don't know one way or the other about the basic information, I can't help but note that not one person in Rosarito, save the one making the accusations, is quoted. And the "professor" is an acknowledged critic who never says anything positive. It smacks of something written by someone who can't be bothered to actually come to Rosarito and ask questions directly. It's quite possible that there are other reasons to deny the permit... but we'll never know from this reporter. Perhaps the permit was not for a mortuary that holds services open to the public? Perhaps there is no sidewalk... not just a broken sidewalk? Perhaps there is no parking? Perhaps it is adjacent to a residential neighborhood? But we'll never know... you would have to be in Rosarito to actually ask the questions. This is a 'gossip' column, not a news article.— June 25, 2011 9:38 p.m.
Palin Email Reveals Sempra Energy Pipeline Scheme
Wow... Sempra actually sent the Governor of Alaska an email. Amazing! The email says Sempra is a Fortune 500 company. Really? You couldn't find anything interesting to say... so you called this email, (probably taken from their website as background) and put "scheme" in the headline. It worked... you fooled me. I spent 5 minutes trying to figure out what was newsworthy about this. Scheme? Please. Won't fool me or waste my time again.— June 10, 2011 9:13 p.m.