February 2011 – Page 4

How Many Progressive Budget Analysts Does It Take to Discuss the Military?

Source February 15, 2011 8 Comments

By David Swanson / opednews.com / February 15, 2011 Whether or not one recklessly and misleadingly includes Social Security and…

Was a ‘weapon of mass effect’ found in San Diego?

Source February 15, 2011 1 Comment

Editor: A recent Channel 10News interview with a port security official raises questions whether a “weapon of mass effect” has been found in San Diego. Assistant San Diego Port Director, Col. Al Hallor, was interviewed by reporter Mitch Blacher last week, and during the interview, Hallor admitted that a “weapon of mass effect” had been found by “partner agencies” in the San Diego area. This partial and incomplete admission was picked up by Britain’s media, and here it is inside ….

Wisconsin Governor Alerts the National Guard to Protests by Public Workers

Source February 15, 2011 1 Comment

Recently elected Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker has proposed a bill that would eliminate almost all collective bargaining rights for most public workers and slash their pay and benefits.

Walker has also notified the state’s National Guard to be on alert for actions taken by unsatisfied state, county and municipal employees.

The most insidious debt possible: A Student Loan

Source February 15, 2011 4 Comments

The Student Loan Swindle An Interview with Alan Nasser By Mike Whitney / CounterPunch / February 2011 Alan Nasser is…

Virtual Warfare Escalates on US-Mexico Border

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Private Blackwater-type Military Training Center to Be Constructed in Imperial County by Kanya D’Almeida / TruthOut / Originally published Feb….

‘My continuing struggle against the Koala Klan at Cal State San Marcos’

Source February 14, 2011 3 Comments

Diary of a Mad Coed in her Prime: A Conspiracy of Dunces* By Kit-Bacon Gressitt / Excuse Me, I’m Writing…

OBceans In the News

Frank Gormlie February 12, 2011 5 Comments

Two OBceans are in the news over the last several days: David Klowden – who began a facebook opposing renaming the Coronado Bridge after Ronald Reagan, and George Murphy – who has been an activist in OB – on the OB Planning Board and as current Chair of the Friends of the Ocean Beach Library, as well as in the City-wide gay community. We celebrate them both here … take a look.

sealintheSelkirks on While COVID-19 Ticks Up, the Flu Ramps Up in San Diego and Nation; Point Loma Wastewater Coronavirus Doubles Over Last Week: “It is getting quite rare to find anything about SARS 2 Covid-19. But occasionally one pops up. The new Omicron…” Aug 5, 15:25
Proglodyte on Port’s Own EIR on TopGolf at Harbor Island Raises Substantive Concerns Over Its Negative Impacts on Environment: “It seems a better recreational use here would be a waterpark , and build in a cliff jumping style high…” Aug 5, 14:50
Proglodyte on Cops Crack Down at Cliffs: “DO NOT mention the Clam to these clowns.” Aug 5, 14:42
Shera Beem on Mariner’s Cove Tenants Say Affordable Units Are Being Overlooked — Cite Mold and Broken Stairways: “We do not have security that drives around. He comes in one gate and locks the pool gates and then…” Aug 5, 13:26
Frank J on Major oil companies reap massive profits during U.S. and Iran fighting: “To add: The U.S. government supports major oil companies with an estimated $35 billion a year in direct federal subsidies,…” Aug 5, 11:07
Shannon G on Will Closed Mission Bay Restrooms Open the Door to City Hall Reforms?: “As ineffective “Get it Done” is, I still think we should flood it with the facts such as “outside the…” Aug 5, 11:05
Michelle Seguin on Fun Fact for the Midterms: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists: “The Democratic Party has begun to feel like controlled opposition; a wild goose chase in search of a spine! Out…” Aug 5, 10:37
Lisa M on Will Closed Mission Bay Restrooms Open the Door to City Hall Reforms?: “The $500k figure was published in last Sunday’s UT editorial. If you wish to verify this, you can reach out…” Aug 5, 10:32
Greg on Cops Crack Down at Cliffs: “Just start writing tickets. Warnings are silly.” Aug 5, 10:29
Chris on Residents’ Anger at Closed Mission Bay Restrooms Boils Over at Pacific Beach Town Council Meeting: “And mine.” Aug 5, 08:19
RK on Will Closed Mission Bay Restrooms Open the Door to City Hall Reforms?: “Has anyone analyzed how the city arrived at $550,000 to keep 13 bathrooms open? Is this a reasonable cost or…” Aug 5, 08:02
Dorene Dias on If the City Needs Money That Much, Simply Post a Police Car at Sunset Cliffs for a Week and Ticket Everyone About to Jump: “Agreed SDPD should especially, respond when it’s a large powerful dogs off leash at a park or roaming streets. I…” Aug 5, 07:47
Dorene Dias Pesta on If the City Needs Money That Much, Simply Post a Police Car at Sunset Cliffs for a Week and Ticket Everyone About to Jump: “Frank, this article is a great example of lost funding opportunities with fines. Another topic that could generate alot of…” Aug 5, 07:33
Chris on Time to Fire and Lock Him Away: “Isn’t he the Argentinian soccer player?” Aug 5, 06:35
greg sousa on Before There Was a Park in Mission Bay, There Was Peik Airport: “Raised in mission bay,never,ever heard of this air strip,thank you,great story” Aug 4, 20:06