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Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
Thank you Mr. Carlin for the detailed explanation. We appreciate knowing the truth. But never fear we know tim tim well. He is a flea and we all are aware of that. I truly enjoyed your last comment as I'm sure the rest of the bloggers understand as well.— June 11, 2013 4:56 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
Is someone acting like they are Fast Eddy, because they are angry because Brand told the Grand Jury they wanted campaign debt monies. How childish.— June 10, 2013 10:02 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
I like your post, and you got his number.— June 10, 2013 8:36 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate has his sign damaged
Tim Tim, we noticed your signs all over the South Bay during graduation week. You are right to get a jump on it you will need it when you decide what your going to run for. I suggest dog catcher. You were supposed to be at an elementary school district giving an award but you didn't make it. Was that because you heard that someone put up a clown poster of you on 805 and needed to get it down to save face so to speak. Property damage is inappropriate for anyone at any age at anytime. Glad to see your over being angry with Brand and can start in on someone else again.did you expect Mr. Mercado to just turn the other cheek. Not the Jaime we all now and care about. You better pray he doesn't run for your seat, remember people just read about the real you in the Grand Jury testimony.— June 10, 2013 3:15 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
anniej,McCann didn't make it to the elementary graduation,he was too busy trying to get his sign down I guess. Has anyone heard that in order to speak at this graduation he said he was there to give an award from Sweetwater to the school? I heard this was his attempt to get in front of the crowd at two schools. Talk about desperation. Why all the signs the election is over a year away? He's a strange little man. The man who was pulling down Jaime Mercado's sign was Tom Hassey one of Brand's best buddies. At 7:15 am he was caught red handed. He broke off the corner of the sign and threw it behind the tree when I approached him.the conversation was not pretty. He asked me if I wanted to take a picture of him doing it. I said no someone else already had. He got scared then,Iwatched him leave as I drove up the street to the parking lot. Yes I called Jaime. Part two of this saga will be coming up soon at a CHula Vista court room. Jaime isn't the person to mess with as Hassey will soon find out.— June 8, 2013 6:34 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal spotlight: trustee Jim Cartmill
This just couldn't be! Cartmill has assured everyone that his problem came from asking for money for a charitable organization. Besides the Har brothers got medicine didn't they. This couldn't be a conflict of interest better known as a shake down. Wasn't it Har that couldn't finish their work because they under bid the contract because they didn't see the shoddy work done from Prop BB. Missing electrical conduits etc. They couldn't do the job without a huge change order. Maybe someone remembers the story. Har couldn't afford the cost of wining and dining the board. The Har brothers thought it was an expense that would get them in the door. Wrong boys once they eat from the trough your on the hook forever. Jim should have told you being the good man that he is. Loreto's testimony is a real eye opener.— June 7, 2013 6:58 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal: Ed Brand’s claims contradicted
jibaro ,bbq, the proof is in the pudding as the saying goes. Your on the wrong scent. Bertha if you look at the indictments was one of the whistle blowers. anniej and I were present at the event that led to the singing in the rain quote and the fifty five million quote was in support of payment for SGI, because of Russo using prop monies for general fund uses. An interesting dilemma. Because of three board members this practice was thwarted even though McCann and Ricasa are self serving lying pigs. This event led to Russo to borrowing Mello Roo monies. I believe if your patient more info will be coming that will help you put the puzzle together. Wait to sell her down the river it's not as incriminating as it seems. Gandara would still be here if not for Bertha,and the rest will only become transparent at trial.— June 6, 2013 9:06 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal: Ed Brand’s claims contradicted
I had a blast today helping anniej get McCann signs off the street. I mean payback is really everything they say it is. I know I should be ashamed but maybe tomorrow. Iheard McCann did his eight min.speech on how wonderful he is and yes of course his military prowess was mentioned.— June 5, 2013 6:59 p.m.
Sweetwater scandal: Ed Brand’s claims contradicted
I believe McCann has signs up for name recognition only. I think the negative press has hurt him. He now has to try and be the reformer to salvage his name. He will attempt to be the hero and get the district in order probably with the help of Cartmill. He then can say look what I did to the public,and then run for City Council or the Mayoral race. Too little to late. I wouldn't vote for him to be dog catcher. The McCann saga has only just begun. Watch out folks the new man McCann is on his way.— June 5, 2013 9:06 a.m.
Sweetwater scandal: Ed Brand’s claims contradicted
Sounds like SGI didn't get the money quick enough and lost their jobs over greed. I always thought they were too expensive to use,I guess we know why now. This means Brand lied to the Grand Jury.Oh, what a surprise. It makes better sense that Cartmill and McCann had their hands out because Pearl certainly did her own asking without any shame as the transcripts have indicated. She didn't need anyone's help to get what she wanted. I wonder what Mayor Filner is thinking now about his Princess. McCann wiould be better served running for dog catcher than City Council or mayor. Cartmill's claims about being indicted for a charitable cause we always knew was bull. Both John and he wanted their campaign debt gone at the expense of SGI. The extra monies could be used for new campaign runs like the City Council race. Greed with Brand ingratiating himself deeper into their souls. Brand is not an elected official the board can get rid of him anytime. Dare I hope McCann has woken up.— June 3, 2013 6:45 a.m.