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San Diegans remain mired in low incomes, poverty
I have trouble calling a company that grinds down its employees "reputable." It's not the kind of reputation I would want, were I a giant corporation (remember, they are now "persons," even though they never have to die--unless it is financially expedient to do so). Just what is "reputable?"— September 22, 2013 1:04 a.m.
Love, Death, Poverty, and Beauty: Urban Trees
Dwbat, Have you had any luck getting the information you wanted? The rain season's coming, and palms and other trees will be breaking and falling. The database should reveal at what rate breaks and falls occur over time, how much property damage, and how many injuries and deaths. Yes, deaths are "infrequent," but even those few have been largely unnecessary. Without such data, how can the City possibly manage its trees responsibly. How many street trees and trees in parks and other public property are there and what is the state or condition of them? The policy seems to be based on the fact that "God" is responsible, which has to be the most arrogant cop-out of all time. Yet, it persists--IN OUR LEGAL SYSTEM!— September 22, 2013 12:54 a.m.
San Diegans remain mired in low incomes, poverty
"Twister: If you have a lot more net worth than he has, chances are you are definitely better off than he is. Best, Don Bauder" I see I succeeded in making my statement neutral. Yes, I am better off than he is, largely because of Social Security. But we both live rather frugal lives (if one forgives my unforgivable extravagances). I don't, but I indulge in them anyway, mostly because of owning property that doesn't generate any income. He works for his money, and I respect him for it. Even though he performs "menial" labor, I pay him more than twice the minimum wage. If I can do it, Jackof-en-ze-boxe (an other giant corporations) should be able to. So why not?— September 20, 2013 3:35 p.m.
San Diegans remain mired in low incomes, poverty
I pay the gentleman who cleans up my yard more than I make. Still, he lives in a trailer-park. But in a bigger trailer than my home. I have more "net worth," but he makes more money. But he works for a living and I don't. I'm "on" Social Security, and he's not. SS does not increase according to my actual losses to inflation--but, hey, that's what "modern" economics dictates. I'm thinkin' of movin' to AZ, where they don't tax you into poverty. Because, CA is "saying" to me, if you don't like the coolness, move your old a$$ out into the badlands where you belong. Slab-City, or BUST! If we observe "old-fashioned" social mores, we don' need no stinkin' laws.— September 20, 2013 8:50 a.m.
Shames loses libel lawsuit against Aguirre
"This adventure within UCAN has been very sad. Best, Don Bauder" Is this just one tip of a whole field of "icebergs" called NGO's? I am besieged with appeals for money from 501.c.3's who won't disclose their finances. Transparency? Why not?— September 20, 2013 8:36 a.m.
Shames loses libel lawsuit against Aguirre
I can't even spel laweyer, but can't one collect punitive damages when a SLAPP suit fails?— September 9, 2013 4:08 p.m.
Aguirre: "Put essentials first and wants second."
Don, perhaps you and your readers would care to consolidate the various links to information about how they can participate, at the grass-roots level or otherwise, in the pre-election process?— September 7, 2013 5:09 p.m.
Aguirre: "Put essentials first and wants second."
Absolutely. Honesty. It can win, but it takes hard work. If honesty loses, the consequences will chip away at the hold the liars and deceivers have on "the public."— September 6, 2013 9:41 p.m.
Combined convention center/stadium? Or neither?
Logic doesn't enter into it. Need doesn't matter. Priorities don't matter. It's all about money---More, more, MORE!— September 6, 2013 9:33 p.m.
Combined convention center/stadium? Or neither?
Charter amendment. Takes a two-thirds vote to change, if I recall correctly.— September 6, 2013 9:29 p.m.