The Goth and Spy post will be written on Monday night;
Tomorrow night I will be at Malediction, next Saturday at Ruin. As always, if you want to meet and talk with the author of the Valley, find me there. Wear your best black.
Now the first Doctor Who episode is called Inferno. A story about the Third Doctor in an Alternate world, with the Brigadier now a Brigade Leader.
The debate question, if you dare: Why do the Leftists Hate Americans of differing politics so much? Speaker O'Neil and Presidents Truman, Kennedy and Johnson loved their fellow Americans even if they disagreed with them. And hint: Don't blame those you hate, look within yourself and answer.
I was among friends and allies at Galpin Ford to watch the debate between Fiorina and Senator "Ma'am" Boxer. Now, as a partisan, of course I'm going to say Fiorina won, but watching the video (still unembeddable), you'll understand why.
Fiorina: In the last 20 months alone, our unemployment rate has grown from 10.2% to 12.3%., 8 trillion to 13 trillion, on its way -- trillion, on its way to 20 trillion. Barbara Boxer may say she's fighting hard for Californians, but the truth is, she is fighting hard for another six years in Washington, DC.
Fiorina: . You know, Senator Boxer's last two answers are a perfect illustration of her rhetoric versus reality. Let's take a look at her record supporting men and women in uniform.; She voted against body armor. She voted against support for brain trauma and post traumatic stress syndrome; She voted against extended family leave for their familie -- And the vote she cast so upset Senator Joe Biden, he said, "This is a political vote. Nothing is worse," In that case, his son's life.
Fiorina: The truth is, the small business bill she supported could have been a great bill, but they threw in there TARP jr., the opportunity for the federal government to take equity positions in community banks. We all know how well that worked out with TARP sr. It didn't work so well. It didn't get credit flowing so well. As for this, we are playing political footsie with this.
Fiorina: And they have been fighting over who gets the money. And the vast majority of teachers won't be employed until 2012. And some of it may go to reducing the deficit.
Mr Tim Tam, Oakland: Senator Boxer, you have been staying in the office three terms. Why don't you let other people try?
Fiorina: I think the Senator is right. We both need to run on our records. And I am proud to run on my record at Hewlett Packard. And I think the Senator must run on her record.
Fiorina: And the truth is, hear record is long on talk and very short on achievement. And the reason it is short on achievement is because she is one of the most bitterly partisan members of the US.Senate. That is why, after 18 long years in the senate, 28 years , she only has four relatively insignificant bills with her name on them. The truth is, her piece of legislation as the Chairman of Environment and Public Works, she could not shepherd that to a conclusion. That bill was taken away from her and given to John Kerry because it was believed that he had a better chance of getting bipartisan support. I don't happen to support her cap and trade bill. It has been called the most expensive piece of regulation and legislation in US.History. But nevertheless, I think it's telling that her bitter partisanship prevented her from getting her top priority accomplished in the US Senate.
She couldn't (in a general election) say anything nice about Former President Bush and could not even be personable with the audience.
Fiorina smiled and engaged with the audience at the debate and on TV. The reason why people win elections is an x factor known as personaility. If the voters feel you are talking AT them, or a you are a know-it--all, say goodbye.
Fiorina made her debate a conversation with the audience.
I might be a partisan, but I recognize when opponents can win and have that x factor. Boxer was a humorless scold and Fiorina, a fond Aunt.
Why will Fiorina win? Our activists in LA and across the State are fighting for her. (Most activists I know are working harder for Fiorina then Whitman, again x factor).
I will fisk President Obama's Iraq speech tomorrow.
Since Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin held their rally this weekend, I have read some of my Lefty friends on Facebook and the comments from Washington Monthly and other Liberal sites, and they all (talk about mindless lemmings) repeat::
Why did the Democrats hold a 40 year majority [in Congress] in the past? Simple. They loved America as it is, and they never demonized other Americans for disagreeing with them. When corruption (and a burgeoning cable market) exposed the corruption, the Democrats were thrown out.
Modern Leftists (they are not Liberals, a Liberal would argue for Beck's and Palin's speech rights anywhere) cannot believe there is opposition. Again, simple answer.
Oh how Liberals threw their feces at President Bush during the last Administration for ridding the world of a dictator. Once upon a time, Liberals, Democrats, Republicans and Conservatives all celebrated liberating people from despots. Now, no more.
Modern Democrats like President Obama and former presidential candidate Senator John Kerry carry water for dictators in the early 21st Century. I have yet to be convinced otherwise.
Why is America not like the Weimar republic? Because we have a working 200 + year old Legislature and Constitution that allows the people to voice their concerns (But Liberal Intelligentsia want to rid America of the Senate, the Filibuster and the Electoral College). The Weimar Republic died stillborn because the Germany (after WWI) had no easy way to transition to democracy before the market fell.
You cannot succeed in American politics without building coalitions of your own party, Independents and some of the other party. If the Democrats don't like the opposition, convince the public.
But remember, the Conservatives are the Party of car salesmen and the Leftists are the intellectuals.
And Liberals inhabit journalism and Hollywood. So, if you want to be a Luke Skywalker fighting the Empire (I'm more of a Han Solo* type), join the Right. If someone in Hollywood or in journalism wants to be true to their philosophical beliefs, two words: Question Authority. That includes Democrats in office.
But they don't. So, we in the Right Blogosphere and Fox news cover that function.
Now, let's conclude with the Tea Partiers.
Who usually shows up every election in every city? Not young hipsters or rock stars, but older and wiser citizens who have time to follow the News.When the Town halls exploded last summer, not one Liberal ever said, "Hey, maybe the public doesn't like this,"
Leftists think they are Right 1000% of the time. They never think they're wrong. Good luck selling the public on your views if you are never wrong. People hate corruption but they hate know-it-alls more.
In 2008, President Obama won the public on being a post-partisan figure who could build coalitions. He sold himself as post-racial. Neither of those things occurred. So, if the public is soured on democrats, does that mean the public that voted for Obama two years ago are all "RAAAAACISTS?"
No, no and no.
The Tea Partiers are Americans who woke up to politics in 08 and are not happy with the direction the Obama Administration is taking this country.
Meanwhile, Glenn Beck is a radio host and Fox News opinion maker who is chastised by the Left for communicating his message. The attacks on Governor Palin matches those against Reaagan, Bush pere and fils and Eisenhower before they were elected. President. I am a Mark Levin fan -- damn you Lefties for making me defend Beck.
The end of Summer and the beginning of Fall has never been a time for anything to begin; But in this time before Congress Re-convenes, let's have some fun in the Valley.
There are some policy ideals I want to push and some experimentation within the Blog. One post tying President Obama to the film "Southland Tales," is in the queue. Time to be resurrected.
I will also tie some of my writing to the Tip jar. What and how? I'll write it before September 14th.
And since this is an odd numbered year, I will be focusing on the Politics of Los Angeles and how the GOP can flip this city.
And by the Fall, I will be doing a weekly segment on "Fisking 60 Minutes," If they use their airtime to flog Democrats and Democratic policy proposal's, it will be read here first. So, CBS: play fair and so will I. Don't anger active partisans, look at Will Ferrell's career after he attacked President Bush. His movies barely hold the top spot after 2008.
Enjoy a tune and let me know what ideas you think are worth discussing. And before I close this piece:
Happy Birthday Sis! May all your Birthdays be happy and great! Your Big Bro.
As you walk your district, let your constituents know who held them up Monday after work. For those who weren't there, ask 10 people who were before commenting on this issue.
If this was in anyplace but Los Angeles, home owners and renters would stand up. Find examples in your area where taxpayers are subsidizing a decline in neighborhood standards. Trust me, stories like this can be found from the Valleys to the Ocean.
3) There is no backup, so think like Spies: Whitman's people have made promises to the Southland that were not backed up (When the Southland Fundraiser was in final discussion, Whitman's people had a "plan" to fight in the Southland -- Has anyone seen it yet?Robert Mc Cain will write more on this story come Fall); With the end of the Southland Fundraiser this cycle, publicity and funds must be done on your own.
In your district there are stories of your opponent, either ignoring their constituents or reneging on them. Find those tales. Seriously, has anyone seen Rep. Waxman walking on Wilshire Boulevard the past summer? Game, set, match
In spy craft or campaigning, the term "False Flag Operation," are meant to be operations that look like the deed was done by the opposition, but in truth, done by parties on the same side.
Two stories, on the same day, came out showing the Democrats using trickery when arguments won't do.
What he did was wrong; but he worked for a PRO Ground Zero Mosque group. Who told Enright to do this so that "Evil Conservatives, etc." can be blamed?
Because time and again, Leftists (not Liberals) HATE Conservatives more then they hate those who practice Sharia law. If Conservatives and former President Bush stood up against it, Leftists will rather support Sharia law then American Conservatives.
For all those who run campaigns in the Southland, be ready!
My question: Why do Leftists always need to do False Flag operations?
[This is a post about someone I consider a friend; If you have nothing nice to say about this post, stay quiet. I will delete if need be. Same goes for any post about my friends]
We in the Right Blogosphere have a saying in 2010: The women of the Right [Governor Palin, Rep. Bachmann and Pamela Geller] have more balls then the men. She fights and she fights hard. As a former New Yorker, I would stand by her in any fight. (aned like any true New Yorker, she knows how to fight).
So, consider this a tip of the hat to a great Blogger, fighter and friend. When I am working at the California Republican Party, I owe her a nice dinner in Los Angeles. It would be an honor. And I will always smile at the thought of her singing "Happy Birthday," on my last birthday. The prettiest, smartest woman of the Right Bl;ogosphere sang to me. I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
Keep reading Atlas Shrugs and support my friends in the Blogosphere.
Saturday night in the summer, time for another Doctor Who feature!
Tonight is the episode Seeds of Doom. If you ever meet me, I shy away from salads and greens. Why? This episode scared the crap out of me, especially towards the end. And you will see why I'm a city kid, not one for the country.
My views don't flip on a dime; My friends on the Right actually believe what they stand for. There is no parsing or threading a needle. I still don't know what the Lefts foreign policy is. Is it isolationism or Nixonianism? They hated Bush fil'sWilsonianism, so the Democrats don't believe that.
To quote the great Christopher Walken in Rundown, "Enlighten me!"Show me the actions behind the words.
Now then, imagine plants (and any gardens you have) rebelling. That is the essence of "The Seeds of Doom," Only the Doctor and Sarah Jane (with an appearance from UNIT) can save the world.
You will never look at your salad the same way after this episode! Enjoy!
It's August -- the so-called silly season of Politics. The Mosque in Manhatatan is a serious issue (Build it somewhere else other then by the WTC site, problem solved); So is the aftereffects of traffic in Los Angeles by President Obama (Vote GOP if you want less traffic jams in the city) and finally, should there be more Republican Goths working on the Hill, National and State Committeesr? I think yes. How about you?
In the real world, the CRP Convention is this weekend and Robert Stacy Mc Cain is doing a two part series on California and Los Angeles politics. This is part one. Friends and allies are down there, I will hear the news when they return. And if you are in San Diego, visit Fillippi's Pizza grotto. Damn good food.
And since it was so damn hot today, let's follow the words of "Wear Sunscreen," tonight:
So, in honor of the silly season, dance to these songs to your heart's content. You can almost always find me on the dance floor at Ruin/Malediction to these songs (and if you want to meet the author of the Valley, find me there)
First tune, The Church -- Under the Milky Way Tonight:
Second tune, Chameleons UK -- Swamp Thing:
Third tune, Dead can Dance -- The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove:
Fourth Tune, Peter Murphy -- All Night Long:
Fidth and final song: V.A.S.T -- Touched:
(Hat tip to DJ Xian Vox who helped me find some of the songs)
The comment section is yours, what tunes do you dance to?
Tonight I was supposed to meet up with Gonzo Journalist Robert Mc Cain and the talented and charming Pamela Geller (who was the chosen speaker of the Southland Fundraiser). My Mom ended up on the Eastside below Olympic and I had to pick her up. A trip taking 10 minutes (at most) became a long, long wait. And the crazy thing, her bus was within sight of the Bus stop close to her house.
So, from what I understand, Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica Blvd and Wilshire Blvdwere shut down. And so was La Brea and a lot of East Side streets. To top it off, the local police doing their job had no control over where they were. There were many people who were sick or just trying to get home who were inconvenienced tonight.
Now, who deserves the blame?
Not President Obama. Nor the secret service. And in the duel between Federal vs. local, the POTUS is a federal, so local officials rarely have a say.
The blame actually starts with John Wells who decided to have it on a Monday, during Rush hour. Look at his guest list.
-- The White House Staff, Bradley Patterson, Jr., pages 242-243
And a few years ago, when I was trying to bring President Bush to Burbank, I spoke with the Political office (which works in tandem with the Advance team on political trips, such as tonight), and here is what I was told:
"We want to bring the President to town with major publicity at the event and no problems for people not going to the event. Votes and political capitol are lost if that happens,"
My friend at the White House Political office has moved to other venues, but his words surely ring true today.
Now what do I do?
I publicize ways for the CAGOP and LAGOP to win in my hometown of Los Angeles. I am the guy who says "If Obama can't fix an oil spill, how can he do Health Care?" and now I get to say, (and I expect all my candidate friends should say it too):
"If President Obama and his staff are so smart, why couldn't they get through Los Angeles without causing havoc?"
Did the Advance Staff ever think about taking the 10 Freeway to get across town? Or even care about those stuck in their cars during Rush Hour for 5 hours? I think not.
My question: Has a Presidential event ever inconvenienced you? Tell me the tale.
My question to the Daily Breeze was simple, this is an election year in a country with a functioning two party system, why the attitude?
First, I spoke with Stephanie Woo (Extension 6619), editorial page editor, who said, "No comment," and then referred me to the City Editor, Frank Suraci (Extension 6621), who couldn't answer the question and hung up quickly. In confirming Mr. Suraci's quote, he claims not have seen it and not have talked with Mr. Green. Asked to defend ot oppose the quote, Mr. Suraci said, "What do you want me to say?"
Now, if you are a consistent reader of the Valley, then you understand I was working hard to put "The Southland Fundraiser," into practice. Part of the Southland Fundraiser was credentialing Bloggers as reporters because of the attitude of The Daily Breeze and the Journolist.
We live in a Two party system, it is not the Fourth estate's job to pick sides for the public. Report the facts and let the people decide.
But we who are on the Republican partisan battlefield know the press are not the referees of old, but partisans like ourselves.
And to show you that the more things change, the more they stay the same:
Now, for Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats, the ghost of Rostenkowski, who represented corruption in his own time, can be used again for all the corruption and heavily partisan, 111th Congress.
Can you imagine a Liberal following H.W. or Rostenkowski? Nope, they hate Conservatives too much.
Now "The Old School Rules,"
1) Americans who are the partisan opposite of you are not "The Enemy," no matter how much you wish it so. [This is true of the Left unfortunately] Stop needing Emmanuel Goldsteins' and respect those who choose and honor Public Life. The Americans involved with politics and policy love their country. Treat them as fellow Americans, not as Enemies. Stop calling them "crazy, stupid or Evil," They are not. But you are if you throw those words around.
2) Politics used to stop at the Water's Edge, but Democrats broke that contract in 1991 and 2002. Choose one foreign policy to define your Party, Wilsoniansism [Spreading Democracy Overseas], Nixonianism [Playing chess games with Dictators and failed states] or Isolationism [Stay away for all foreigners overseas]. And support the President on this issue, he reads Intel in the AM, you don't. And if you say "Afghanistan is the real war," Then stand by your words when you gain power. I have yet to see the Left define their Foreign Policy clearly in opposition or in power, Choose one.
4) Don't say Third parties are needed if you have never voted for both Democrats and Republicans on a Federal Level. Sorry, unless you can understand and reject both philosophies (and not stereotype either), then don't declare it a loss. The Two parties have different philosophies, only idiots stereotype, but partisans learn. I have yet to see a Liberal correctly identify the different branches within Conservatism and get it right.
5) If you believe in the People, support them whatever their decision. History has a way of repeating itself. Election 2000 repeated Election 1960; Impeachment 1998 repeated Impeachment 1974. The Republicans accepted and moved on, Democrats never did. The 60% of the populace who don't do this daily, looked, shrugged their shoulders and accepted the decisions. Democrats never did. Look at Prop. 8. the people made a choice and the Left tries to overturn rather then convince MORE of the populace why their side is correct. Nope, the people are stupid according to the Left.Have you ever noticed the Left NEVER tries to convince people? Just calls them names. The Race card is now a Dead Parrot.
6) Live by your own rules. If you believe that Government needs more tax Money, open up your wallet and give. If you beleieve in Global Warming, don't drive a car or live near the beach. If you want civility done to your people, show it when your side is not in power. It ain't rocket science, but no Leftie can figure this out.
7) Finally, do not mock those who are involved. The Americans interested in politics are interested in the health and well-being of it. Former Governor Palin, Vice President Cheney and Former President George W. Bush all have their reasons mocked. Their supporters are mocked. Why should anyone reach out if they are being mocked?
8) Make a promise, stick to it. If you say you have a plan to win in a certain area, let all the candidates and activists know. And never leave your supporters out to dry. This one is personal.
My question: What Old School Rules do you follow or wish to add?
UPDATE 7:22PM PST: Hello Instapundit readers! Welcome and explore the Valley. And enjoy your summer.
It's Saturday Night Doctor Who feature in the Valley!
Since the Southland Fundraiser has given up the ghost (for this Election cycle, 2012 awaits), I am sending out multiple thanks to all those people who helped me out in one form or another. It's going to take awhile, but if you helped or supported, expect a Thank you. (or we can all meet at RUIN and I can thank everyone at once, but can everyone from Malibu to Maryland all show up there, nooooo.... /joke)
The consolation prize is a job at the end of August at the Magnolia office at the California Republican Party. Once I'm in, I'll tell you all about on a Doctor Who night. And since this August, an almost dead month in the Political and policy world (except for the thing with the Archduke in 1914), I might do some silly posts this month. if something catches my eye, I'll write about it.
And there are many candidates whom I am helping within Los Angeles, expect their names to show up here this month.
Back to the Who: The cool thing about the Android Invasion is that a companion returns and UNIT is involved here. No Brigadier though. Even though the story is in the title, I like the way the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane uncover the mystery.
Through the magic of the Internet and email, a story was brought to my attention. But since I'm a storyteller (through the Joseph Conrad School of Writing), let me paint a picture with words:
Los Angeles is my home. I usually do business between the Miracle Mile area and the Valley.
And now let's take the same drive through the San Fernando Valley. If you start on San Fernando Road in Burbank and take Burbank Blvd to Hollywood way, there are empty storefronts up and down the blvd. Take Hollywood way to Ventura Blvd (via Lankershim), and North Hollywood is still building up after years of neglect. A few modern buildings, but not a lot for the tax base.
After 18 months in office, do President Obama and the Liberals accept that the economy is theirs as of 1/20/09?Nope, nothing is ever their fault. EVER.
Now to Reverse Engineer the cause, what does a city like Los Angeles need? Energy.
But according to a memo written by Clean Energy Works, allies of the Democrats in Congress and the Obama Administration, read what they request:
Memos, in and of themselves are harmless. But this memo got to the right (or should I say wrong) ears and that allowed a tax on DOMESTIC Energy companies, BP is not domestic, folks, and they are immune from the upcoming tax proposed by CEW, and pushed by the Democratic Congress and supported by the Obama Administration.
Empty storefronts and lack of jobs in Los Angeles? Well, damn those evil Republicans who want to make it easier for business to hire without a cap and trade tax!
Double taxation on domestic oil and gas companies? Do you think these companies (such as Occidental here in Los Angeles) want to hire?
What is the Enviormentalists endgame? Last I checked, one enviormentalist wrote a book, "The World Without Us [Human Beings]" Sometimes, the late George Carlin says it best [NSFW]:
My question: How has the double taxation on Oil and Gas companies affected your hometown?
Now on the domestic front on two coasts, the Left shows their hypocrisy once again.
Simply this: How can the Left support a base for Sharia Law in NYC but support overturning a plebiscite for Gay Rights on the West Coast?
Let's start with the East Coast first. Pam Geller has been working this story since it's her backyard. Read and learn.
There is a reason why it's not OK to protest your cause at soldier's funerals, there is a reason why Germany never built over the Concentration camps, there is a reason why Japan never asked for real estate near Pearl Harbor. It is called propriety. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
But for Liberals, it is not about opposing a base of Sharia law (which doesn't allow Gays or Jews to exist), it is about opposing Conservatives. See, rather then stand up with Conservatives for propriety, they are siding with the folks who believe in Sharia law to oppose other Americans. Again, why does the Left hate other Americans who disagree with their world view?
Now onto the judge overturning Prop 8. A little background first, I voted against Prop 8 for Conservative reasons. Marriage, like home ownership and business ownership, is a civilizing process. If put to a vote, I vote for people to allow the light of civilization to spread (hence my view of spreading Democracies to dictator run or failed states).
But to have a judge to overturn a plebiscite;.Pardon my french, but Whisky Tango Foxtrot?! If you overturn the voters on a Liberal issue, expect a Conservative to play the same game. (i.e. look at the rhetoric thrown at Bush over the past decade and stop wondering why the rhetoric finds itself thrown at Obama -- own your hate Lefties).
The role of the judicial branch when it comes laws is simple, it defines laws, it doesn't create laws. That's the role of the Legislative. By taking the power away of the Plebiscite, California becomes more ungovernable. Who is going to vote if they know their vote is going to be overturned on a whim?
Again, situational ethics. Rather then fight for people's votes, the Left takes the road through the Judaical branch. Not. Good.
My questions: Does the Left Hate Conservatives so much that they will give them tools to use when the Republicans become the majority on the Hill and White House? And what do Democrats stand for on foreign policy? Examples of the latter please.
However, in the end, the dream job awaits at the end of August.
I will do some more writing tomorrow night. The Moratorium will be written after the election, otherwise, if you meet me face to face, I'll tell the tale.
