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The suspicious timeline of the Filner recall, domain names registered January 7th
Again, pointing out that people hate (and have always hated) a liberal kind of misses the point. I am not clear what is so suspicious about efforts to recall Filner that predate the allegations. The desire to unseat a liberal is not new (and I am a liberal who voted for Filner). Also, these rumors of inappropriate behavior have been swirling about for several years. They're not new either (as anyone who has been drunk w/ connected Democrats knows). Personal problems (eg: being sleazy) are not a reason to unseat an elected official (eg: Clinton). However, sexual physical aggression and harassment are perfectly good reasons (even if they do not rise to the level of criminality) to ask someone to step down. This may be a conspiracy of developers but the biggest conspirator is Bob himself. Its unfortunate that the only person to really stand up to developers is such a weak link.— August 6, 2013 9:25 a.m.
Another day, another accusation against Filner that has little to no substance
No. Todd is not my hero but an elected official whom I admire and whose performance pleases me. He is in the neighborhood and approachable. It may be true that lots of development interests despise Filner but it does not make the accusations untrue. Please recall that the first person to come forward here was Mayor Frye (not exactly the model of corruption). Todd has a lot to gain from Filner leaving but these accusations did not originate with him. Nor did he join the issue at the beginning. He did so about the time Filner's own team started defecting. And the only insinuation of graft I have seen regarding Todd has been that he took money from interested parties (on both sides) connected to the OLP debate. And frankly, OLP's expansion is not something I care a lot about. I am a liberal (and I don't shy away from that label) and voted for Filner and even I think most of these allegations are true. Again, too many accusers with similar accounts. At a personal level, I have known several people connected with the local political scene. All of them (to a man) thinks that the allegations are true. I cannot vouch for it first hand but it seems highly credible.— July 31, 2013 9:14 a.m.
Another day, another accusation against Filner that has little to no substance
Also, its not a sex scandal per se. Its a harassment scandal. I don't think anyone cares who he bones. However it actually matters who he intimidates for sexual purposes.— July 30, 2013 10:12 p.m.
Another day, another accusation against Filner that has little to no substance
Well I am glad you have backed down from the "its-all-lies-and-a-conspiracy" to "well-its-nothing-illegal". You are right that the incident described is not a criminal offense. However, sexual harassment is generally not a criminal offense. Somebody who holds purse strings for public projects (like a congressman) has a clear power relationship over somebody who is tasked with overseeing those projects (as was Ms. Curtin). That is especially true when the Congressman is the Chairman of the House Committee on Vets Affairs, is from San Diego, and is weighing in on uses for the effing NTC. To me, that indicates a pretty clear civil liability. He had the power and was propositioning her. If I am propositioned while pitching for business or asking for favor (eg at a job interview) that is generally considered harassment whether I currently collect a W2 from the harasser or not. If that does not seem to you to be an issue of civil liability then I really don't know what would. Also, more generally, I don't get the whole cheerleader routine (as displayed by you and Don Bauder). Maybe people are conspiring (and I do not doubt he has lots of enemies) but these complaints look legit to me. Don has said that it seems "pre-packaged" but I get the sense it was Bob doing the gift-wrapping. This looks less like Dale Akiki and more like Jerry Sandusky.— July 30, 2013 10:08 p.m.
Democratic Party has NO right to demand Filner resign. Only WE the people hold that right
And she says this kind of thing? Seriously? Dude.— July 26, 2013 4:39 p.m.
Democratic Party has NO right to demand Filner resign. Only WE the people hold that right
The author might feel differently if he were female. (Pretending to be doesn't make it so). Being a puppet and booster for Filner is just kind of sad. A couple weeks ago, the author suggested I work for Gloria (I don't) because I had secret knowledge of a pending election (because of my satirical "Todd for Mayor" poster). That is about as foolish as all his posts. You don't need to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Being a booster for a predator is as dumb as it sounds. The Dems have as much right to tell Filner to resign as this dumb author has to be a cheerleader for an evil person. Thanks for the waste of pixels.— July 26, 2013 2:57 p.m.
Todd Gloria Mayoral signs ready pre-Pride and Filner has NOT even resigned!!
Yeah surfpuppy. I do consider politicians (and making fun of them) silly and amusing. This aint the DPRK. I voted for Filner but I believe he is being framed the same as I believe Sandusky and OJ were framed. Too many accusations from too many people. We can't unelect him unless he commits an actual crime. However, we can totally pressure (or shame) a politician into resigning. Or just print alternative history posters. Next I want a "re-elect Gore in '04"..... That would be cool.— July 16, 2013 6:07 p.m.
Todd Gloria Mayoral signs ready pre-Pride and Filner has NOT even resigned!!
My real name is Dan Cassidy and I am the broker/owner of Principle Real Estate Group where this is posted. We made this poster to be silly. I actually found this article because Travis White (the artist who actually made it) emailed me the link (captioned: "Its a conspiracy..hahaha") The guy outside the office was my associate Jason Lamy (who is an excellent agent by the way) who helped greatly to put it together. I like Todd Gloria. However, I do not work for him. Do you really think he would adopt that silliness as a slogan?— July 14, 2013 11:57 p.m.