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Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
THIS ENTIRE DISCUSSION (ok, OK, I'll drop the caps!) has wandered OFF the ISSUE (slap, SLAP!) into the intellectual weeds . . . gossip, generalizations, deception, innuendo, fog, part-truths, and perhaps outright lies. The facts need to be assembled, and everybody brought back down to earth. MEDIA errors amount to malpractice journalism. If there have been crimes or torts committed, including slander and libel, let the legal axes fall where they may. So far, Filner has not been charged with a crime. Filing a civil suit where criminal activity is alleged, says more about the plaintiff than the defendant. LET'S BE CLEAR! LET'S GET REAL!— August 12, 2013 8:15 p.m.
Wells Fargo sells credit card terminal to Oceanside swap meet seller
Name the best San Diego bank, please.— August 11, 2013 9:53 p.m.
SDG&E, Edison, PG&E battle rooftop solar
All generation "plants" should be equal. Then solar would pencil out for me.— August 11, 2013 8:10 p.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Has anyone mentioned how much taxpayer money is being and will be spent on this fiasco?— August 11, 2013 7:58 p.m.
Was Filner's office bugged by long distance microphone?
Hey, I agree. But a friend of mine is a principal, and I don't want Filner standing on him.— August 11, 2013 7:53 p.m.
Who's investigating Filner? It's who's NOT investigating him
I guess Filner is finished. But why no specifics, Marty? Caved in to political expediency? I'd rather see Filner go down fighting. It's the PRINCIPLE of the thing, Bob.— August 11, 2013 11:25 a.m.
Fish Public opens strong
Kensingtonians are a frugal bunch. Look for support to be lukewarm.— August 9, 2013 9:09 p.m.
Who's investigating Filner? It's who's NOT investigating him
A nice-looking grown woman, young enough to be my daughter, with whom I had talked for several months at a cafe, recently asked me if I would like to f)(k. She had grown tired of waiting for me to ask. The younger generations do not share our "senior" standards--this is not uncommon. Who is to say what is "proper" in any given circumstance? Context is everything. Asking is one thing. Touching, uninvited, is another. Anybody with any sense should be able to tell with a look. But some (most, all?) women like to flirt and tease. Is that sexual harassment? Is it improper? "Would I be misreading you if I said that I thought that our attraction was mutual?" Would that be impolite? A simple yes or no should suffice. Even "Buzz off, you jerk!" or some other emphatic response would also get the point across. But leading some jerk on for other purposes and then turning on him later when you're through with him or her, common though the practice may be, is simply bad form, at best. For grown men and women, the conversation can be to the point, honest and frank. Touching could be considered assault, and any grown man should know better than to do it uninvited or without permission. But the time to complain is immediately, not when it suits another purpose. Of course there are exceptional cases; that's why gossip is such a vicious habit. Why "come forward" long after the "crime," when the evidence trail is cold. Scream! Pow! Right in the kisser of the kisser. Call the cops. Credibility becomes increasingly incredulous (and incredible) with the passage of time.— August 9, 2013 8:56 p.m.
Who's investigating Filner? It's who's NOT investigating him
I don't KNOW how boorish Filner is, but but even if he is a jerk, he deserves his day in court. He is not likely to get it, but even if he does, watch which judge is picked. This case illustrates how powerful the media and the good 'ol boy/girl system are. Hip, hip, HOORAY for the Reader. Re: Don Bauder Aug. 7, 2013 @ 6:02 p.m. PS: Will somebody send me a link to the cartoon? I know one of the women, and she's a snake.— August 7, 2013 7:14 p.m.
Who's investigating Filner? It's who's NOT investigating him
Hey, that's why I usa handle insteada my name. But this seedy motel is a gettin' ona m' nerves . . .— August 7, 2013 7:06 p.m.