tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040401442034261852012-01-30T11:28:11.359-08:00Beadienoreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-83645926726044423852012-01-30T11:28:00.000-08:002012-01-30T11:28:11.366-08:00

Romney is pitting to take Florida, and anybody who's anybody knows you need the Sunshine State if you want the White House. But HOW Romney is taking Florida despite setbacks is what's obvious and sad all rolled into one. A 20 point lead (http://www.suffolk.edu/50643.html) is largely being attributed to continuous spending in advertising (7 to 1 vs Gingrich) on ATTACK ADS. Even if you find this

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-385657919615764532012-01-20T08:26:00.000-08:002012-01-23T07:27:27.966-08:00

Listen, I'll be posting more often, but in a bit of a lull. But..... Family values from a guy who had three wives? I would've even taken Bachmann over the guy that has no Democrat shaking in their election boots.

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-61652666897966888252011-12-25T13:09:00.000-08:002011-12-25T13:09:00.143-08:00

Yes, I said Christmas. No I do'nt think there's a 'war' on Christmas as much as the religious zealots on the right would want us to believe (and no matter how many times the Fox Network would suggest we're at war.) I actually think most people enjoy this time, and the vast majority or Christmas celebrants. Even if you're not then you're still happy about the holidays. Very few are true scrooges

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-79254866777970912312011-12-23T15:08:00.000-08:002011-12-23T15:08:52.573-08:00

For the past couple of months the unemployment rate in LA has actually declined. The drop is marginal, a percent here or there, and it's also a seasonal increase. But, nonetheless, if you really wanted a job you're probably going to be able to find one at this moment. Albeit, you won't get paid much and it's gonna suck (stocking shelves for everyone buying gifts this Christmas that they can't

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-36572713831380632512011-11-21T13:07:00.001-08:002011-11-21T13:08:45.866-08:00

Texas congressman Ron Paul won the San Diego Straw Poll beating out Mitt Romney on his home turf. Will paul start getting more media coverage with his win and second place finish in Iowa? I'm not one to be the full out Libertarian as Paul and co. He might be too far in the other ditch for my liking. You?

Beadienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-72832257799393318532011-10-28T10:47:00.000-07:002011-10-28T12:09:41.453-07:00

Can you guess what this graph represents? Ok, it has a title so you know. This is a depiction of the number of people employed in the manufacturing sector since 2000. You can see a steady decline long before any problem in 2008. The question is where did all the jobs go? Part of it has to do with the diversification of the state economy. Not as many manufacturing jobs, more tech jobs, etc. But

Beadienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-15457352837985451732011-10-18T14:16:00.000-07:002011-10-18T14:17:53.795-07:00

He won't win, although something tells me he would be the best bet for the masses. Let's face it, if it's true corporations run the show, Ron Paul won't see the light of day. Just take a look at his media coverage, his exposure is POOR comparative to the number of supporters he's getting. If we didn't have the internet nobody would know the guy!

Beadienoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-12078782097946188762011-10-06T19:55:00.000-07:002011-10-06T19:55:23.551-07:00

How does a pizza owner get to be President? Not only is the proposed Herman Cain solution to the economy bogus (9%national tax, 9% income tax, 9% corporate tax), but he lacks a certainly level of experience I'd be comfortable with in a President. I am, however, thrilled to see a bit of diversity getting some play. Palin doesn't count as diverse (more like loose cannon). Cain even considered a

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-1414151096025195202011-09-30T19:22:00.000-07:002011-09-30T19:22:00.774-07:00

Republicans lament the tax hikes for the wealthy that Obama has proposed to alleviate some of the pressure on the budget. He also wants to make taxation a bit more equitable, or at least equitable in his eyes. I get the idea that taxing the rich would impede the incentive to create more jobs (let the job markers create more jobs rather than letting the gov't waste that money). Part of me

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-8537704117377740532011-09-22T13:30:00.000-07:002011-10-04T15:45:44.371-07:00

Just like this post on foreclosures, I'm taking a look at data from LA to figure out how bad things really are. Foreclosure data was really inconclusive, other than demonstrating things are not getting better any time soon.  Bankruptcy data is kind of the preemptive strike before foreclosure. Although not everyone who files for bankruptcy has their home foreclosed, and not every foreclosure wen

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-49439001575761445632011-09-21T19:31:00.000-07:002011-12-23T14:55:56.709-08:00

man things have gone awry.... I like to take a look at the actual stats of our economy so I have an idea what trouble we're in, when we'll come out of it, and when we'll slide even further. Most economists agree we're in another recession--the proverbial 'double dip'. I'm not a fan, but what does the evidence say and how is California really doing? Well take a look at this graph: This

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-90894395883868161822011-09-20T14:58:00.000-07:002011-09-21T20:16:57.351-07:00

I've been blasting Bachmann a lot lately. I think I'll lay off. She's just giving people too much easy mud to sling.....

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-30245693412597450302011-09-19T18:19:00.000-07:002011-09-19T18:19:06.003-07:00

In California pumping up the troops, Bachmann decried the inaction of Obama for not doing more to prevent the 'radical' upheaval in the mid-East. I'm really trying to like Mich, but good god she's got really bad foreign policy. Apparently democratic rule is undesirable. Now, you can argue that Egypt may not be better off with whomever takes the place of Mubarak in democratic elections, but that's

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-57145267829742886202011-09-13T08:31:00.001-07:002011-09-13T08:31:13.668-07:00

Although supporters for Bachmann will hail from the conservative right, there's one thing that doesn't jive--she's a woman. This is one of those classic 'pick and choose' moments for conservative Christians. They don't allow women to be pastors yet they could be President? Actually probably not. This is partially why the Republicans will never nominate a woman, they're still backwards when it

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-30557095289640517412011-08-22T15:07:00.000-07:002011-08-22T15:15:39.583-07:00

Who knew straws could be so important? (Well actually, most pundits pay close attention to the Iowa poll.) Mitch won the straw poll. Pawlenty drops out because of the straw poll. The crazy Pentecostal Rick Perry is apparently now not only entering, but has a chance? And the rest of us sort of sit back and wonder if there's anybody other than Ron Paul...... I suppose it could be worse. It

Beadienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-10001728978349388242011-08-08T15:54:00.000-07:002011-09-13T08:28:29.970-07:00

Actually she kind of does. Yea, I think Newsweek did intentinoaly chose a picture that made her look crazy. And yes, she is galvanizing voters. And yes, this is catching the ire of conservatives across the nation. Thank goodness she doesn't have a lazy eye. (But honestly, I would prefer to opt for a less cranky voice of the Tea Party faction). More from LA Times.

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-42846233619210739322011-07-29T11:20:00.000-07:002011-07-29T11:21:43.590-07:00

http://www.salon.com/technology/how_the_world_works/2011/07/28/john_boehner_crazy_republicansHouse can't pass the bill put out by the speaker. Republicans are split on this and making the bill even more conservative won't help its passage through senate. What is your take on the whole debt debacle? Should the House relent? Give some leeway?

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-49650369644765307692011-07-26T16:19:00.001-07:002011-07-26T16:19:59.795-07:00

I've got some stats on the state of the economy, just the data, not the commentary, that I'll be posting up over the next week. Housing data and bankruptcy stats.....let's just say it's not as great as it could be.... (yea I know that's pretty vague).

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-24323162025285871982011-07-15T11:02:00.000-07:002011-07-15T11:07:28.740-07:00

I'm going to say two things that are pretty opposite of good ol fashion conservative ideology.America is in a crisis. We borrow way too much money in order to keep the public sector working (that's only one part of the overall problem.)Because we love to borrow (remember when your grandparents had an aversion to borrowing money on whim?) we're facing a dilemma between stopping the borrowing (or

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-87802987182270593802011-07-14T11:07:00.000-07:002011-07-15T11:10:13.070-07:00

It was tight but Democrats reigned supreme over Republicans in the Democratic 36th congressional district runoff. About 76K came out to vote and about 55% went to Hahn. It was close......

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-36865046378353504612011-06-27T13:26:00.000-07:002011-06-27T14:48:06.897-07:00

Churches are on the decline all across America because largely they are among the hardest organizations to change from within. There's a say, "where you settle, there you die."Death may be on the horizon for Californian Republicans unless something doesn't change soon.With a change in the boundaries for many jurisdictions coupled with a more important loss in state-wide support, Republicans need

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-81015906737715415722011-05-20T15:13:00.000-07:002011-05-20T15:15:16.973-07:00

Is anybody really surprised by Arnie? He cheated, a while back, and now we find out (wife probably knew before).But is anybody surprised? We live in an age where the most popular TV Show is 2 1/2 men that glorifies casual sex and ridicules marriage. It seems our America is more interested in the tabloids and the car wrecks. Anybody here of the latest celebrity to make it 20 years in marriage?I'm

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-5730717103114351142011-05-02T14:39:00.000-07:002011-05-02T14:43:58.599-07:00

Obama just won the 2012 election.Can we skip it and use that money to peace?Probably not. In spectacular fashion, last night the American people, and the whole world that was awake at the time, were interrupted with breaking news. Most of the eastern sea board was asleep. The President was up all day. A covert operation had started and landed. The result?Osama is no more.Victory.Sure, victory.It

Beadienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-44443676543028362442011-03-28T13:44:00.000-07:002011-03-28T15:11:34.373-07:00

A month ago I posted a bit on bankruptcies as an indicator of the overall health of the Californian economy. I've picked up some stats closer to home. It seems the worse is almost over--although that's not really saying much.In a time when municipalities are mulling options to get rid of substantial debt amidst declining revenues, people like you and me are the hardest hit. The consumers,

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-2490187508275848992011-03-24T11:29:00.000-07:002011-03-24T11:30:41.386-07:00

Republicans seem to get the sense they can unseat Obama in 2012.OK, well who do you think should lead the charge?Don't pick the most popular, pick the best candidate. The answer isn't Palin BTW. It will never be Palin......

Beadienoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-6731258959340348382011-03-08T11:21:00.000-08:002011-03-24T11:26:30.983-07:00

Still can't figure it out hey.....California's Legislature is stuck in a bit of a quagmire. But it's actually an opportunity for the generally unpopular Republicans. However, as budget time fleshes out to something workable, an opportunity presents itself in the shape of some form of consensus. Brown and co., may be willing to do things they wouldn't otherwise do (reduce pensions).GOP votes are

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-63012507804619525602011-02-17T10:07:00.000-08:002011-02-17T10:13:59.456-08:00

It's easy to criticize Obama for this healthcare initiatives. Those who claim his defense will note he's only been at it for 2+ years. Bush had 8 years to screw it all up. But heres' the thing with American politics, there's no real change. Obama preached, "change you can believe in."But what exactly is that change? Can anybody tell me what that 'change' ACTUALLY is? Is that a change in something

Beadienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-39143732238163883602011-02-16T15:41:00.000-08:002011-02-16T15:41:00.251-08:00

Can libs laugh at themselves? Let's see how successful this show is...

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-60601916848443164422011-02-12T10:26:00.000-08:002011-02-17T10:29:02.469-08:00

What are your thoughts on California tax cuts? I'm curious to know your thoughts on the past but also solutions for the future. Some would claim Bush reduced taxes for the poor and the rich......Some would claim Obama is doing neither (or perhaps just increasing subsidies for the rich.)We're in cost cutting mode, and perhaps increasing revenue generation (increasing taxes). Who should get what?

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-55600012043203772532011-02-09T15:27:00.000-08:002011-02-09T15:27:00.903-08:00

California has about the same population as the entire country of Canada. We're not small.Lots of Americans come for the beaches, the lifestyle, the climate, the jobs, the glamor.Plenty come from below, and they come illegally. That's not new. But what we're beginning to realize is the COST of illegal immigration. 1/3 of those incarcerated are illegal aliens with no status. That's 55K per illegal

Beadienoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-62647960914691791082011-01-29T15:19:00.000-08:002011-03-24T19:36:26.882-07:00

Unlikely. Check out bankruptcy stats. We're slowly creeping beyond highs only seen in the mid-90's.With some cities, like San Diego, close to bankruptcy (we're talking the CITY might declare bankruptcy) it's pretty evident, we're still in an economic depression.Some areas, like San Diego, Sacramenta, and even San Francisco to a lesser extent, continue to hit new highs for regular folks like you

Beadienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-64704162518941764422011-01-20T15:16:00.000-08:002011-01-29T15:37:46.026-08:00

VitriolThat's the word of the month in the wake of the Arizona shootings. One thing Americans aren't regarded for is being quiet. I do'nt advocate quietism/silence. I do, however, think we can improve in our listening skills, and as a result we may be able to disagree with each other in a much more, how do I say?, professional way.....We'll never point the blame other than the shooter himself, so

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-86728590373549248172011-01-14T15:33:00.000-08:002011-02-24T15:35:34.292-08:00

So I wanted to write about my life rolling through the wavy bumpy road of conservatism, and I wanted to reflect where I'm from, California, and then I stumbled across this blog and thought, why can't I write about it too? So here I am, new to the world of blogging, and unaffiliated with whomever wrote here before (sorry if I don't match up.... :P)Enjoy.

Beadienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-27766521736060941272010-12-16T12:20:00.000-08:002011-01-06T12:21:34.389-08:00

FAIL

Beadienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-404040144203426185.post-62651724546841016872007-01-26T14:10:00.000-08:002011-01-06T14:10:57.167-08:00

News Report on Lebanese Anti-Aussie Rappers- this video (above) is one of A Deeper Look's "Featured Videos of the Month"-- some videos of interest that you may not see elsewhere."Featured Videos of the Month" - January 2007 Selections1- Martin Luther King's inspiring I Have a Dream speech2- News report: Anti-Aussie rappers Bass Hill Boyz' message of hate3- Australia's Leading Imam, Sheik

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