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Deep state GOP justice?
"Teflon Bonnie" is a great label for her. But it isn't clear that she's finished with politics. There are even some rumblings that she might go for mayor of SD if/when Kev-boy moves on. Don't forget that she tried for it already, and at first looked like a strong contender. Will the corruption of that election, her getting all those Mexican connection campaign contributions, etc. be forgotten? They could be, especially if the local lamestream media don't do their job.— April 19, 2017 9:10 a.m.
Tax havens with funny names – Mauritius, Brunei, Niue, Vanuatu.
Until not long ago, it was possible to stash funds offshore without going to places with funny names. You could do that in just about any country, and our government (i.e. IRS) would not know. So, the really gold-plated one was Switzerland, with its bank secrecy laws. It was always assumed, and the Swiss bankers made sure you knew it, that those laws were inviolate. Ahh, but then the US went after some of the Swiss bankers who were working in the US, and who had been soliciting US account holders to hide money. That was rather dumb of the banks, notably UBS. exposing their citizens to prosecution, imprisonment and fines. When the threat was made, suddenly the Swiss saw the light and repealed the laws! There has been a process underway to get more and more of the first-world nations to fall in line, with the result that hiding your wealth (and avoiding paying taxes on the income generated) is much harder to do. The large countries with stable banking systems and investments you can trust just don't provide the refuge any longer. These centers you list are not places you can trust. If they will aid and abet your cheating on your taxes and laundering money, can you trust them? I'd say no. More countries will find it advantageous to come clean as time passes, with the result that there will be fewer and fewer havens, and all of them very dicey.— April 19, 2017 8:37 a.m.
Otay Water Board member Gastellum can't be removed for Facebook, Twitter posts
He's guilty of felony stupid; as a businessman he should be far more circumspect. But he was making the comments as a private citizen. Was the water board "dragged" into this, or did it allow itself to be dragged into it? Seems to me the other board members could have decided that doing the business of the district was far more important than castigating one of its members, and to simply let it pass. One way or the other, he'll get his comeuppance at the ballot box. Or will he? Maybe he speaks for more voters than most people think.— April 18, 2017 9:02 p.m.
DeMaio enlists KFI’s John and Ken in recall of Josh Newman
With the Dem/Liberal majority totally in charge of the state, we're lucky we haven't seen more such tax boosts rammed through the legislature. If there is to be any sort of consequence for this heavy handed pocket picking, it will have to come in a way that hasn't been thought of before. I'll eagerly watch this campaign develop. They might just pull it off. If they do, good for them! When/if all of the motor fuel taxes collected by the state are applied to highway repair and upgrades--all of which would be more than necessary and justified--I might be willing to accept a tax boost. But like bcoldpro, I see no need for a huge tax increase now, with no real assurance that the extra money collected will ever see its way into road construction, repair, or improving traffic flows. No, this will be just another example of how we pay big taxes in the state, and get pitifully little back for it.— April 18, 2017 8:51 p.m.
Second excessive force lawsuit since beginning of year is dismissed
If I were a resident and taxpayer in the city of SD, I'd be absolutely livid about these many incidents of cops and their behavior. As a resident of the county, it bothers me no end, and that may be why I avoid, to as great a degree as possible, even going into the city of SD. That PD is just out of control, and all the apologists in the world will not make me think otherwise. Is Kev-boy making any noises about the department? Other than echoing the old girl chief who complains that the department is short on sworn cops he's said little. Who would want to join such a force when there are others around that don't stink?— April 18, 2017 6:14 p.m.
Deep state GOP justice?
A "common practice?" No, it isn't that common, although it is used in places that are practicing dynastic politics and it aids and abets those who want to keep tight control over elected officials. They pulled that off with the handoff from Kolender to Gore. And we know the danger it poses to voters who are magnificantly uninformed and indifferent. (That describes the San Diego city and county voters all too often.) In this case, due to these machinations, there may be no opponent, or at least no credible opponent with an ability to run a campaign. Let's all not forget that when Ed Miller had to go, many of us (including myself) voted not for Pfingst, but for "not Miller." We got what we had coming. Then eight years later Pfingst had to go, and once again "we" voted for "not Pfingst" and ended up with Dumanis. That's a classic downward spiral, and if they pull this one off, will result in even worse, I predict.— April 17, 2017 8:35 a.m.
On the way to the “super bloom”
As a style point, shouldn't a restaurant review provide the street address? And even the phone number? Oh sure, it's easy enough to look it up, but a complete review isn't complete without it. BTW, I've never heard of the place.— April 16, 2017 8:45 p.m.
Deep state GOP justice?
It's all very simple; if Bahnee wants this woman to succeed her, make sure you don't vote for her. As DA, Dumanis has hit lows never achieved even by her immediate predecessor, Pfingst. If you don't care for a politician, regard his/her endorsement as a signal to oppose the candidate. It's sad that the Jacobs family, as it grows richer by the year also becomes more political. If that gang is giving a pol money, it expects something in return. They own Faulconer now, and would love to own the board of supervisors and the SD city council. If they decide to get really involved, watch out, 'cause they'll have every politician in sight bought and paid for.— April 14, 2017 4:33 p.m.
Sheriff deputy cleared in 2015 "suicide by cop" death in Encinitas
Why did this conclusion take two years? No DA has ever charged a cop locally with any crime after a shooting. The worst examples were allowed to go unanswered, although I do recall is the distant past having Ed Miller scold the cop for escalating a situation, or for being overly aggressive. This case wasn't complicated as far as I could tell. So, the reason for it requiring two years was . . . ? Methinks it is a tool used by the DA to make it look as though a thorough investigation was made. The truth was that it allows emotions to die down and for people to forget what happened.— April 14, 2017 11:23 a.m.
Swedish businessman used Lucky Lady Casino on El Cajon Blvd. for racketeering
Is he going to the slammer?— April 14, 2017 10:37 a.m.