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Hey, Can I Call You Joe?

Patty Jones October 3, 2008 3 Comments

So we sat down to watch the VP debate last night, in my case more for the anticipated entertainment more…

Due to the Economic Crisis, the Constitutional Crisis, and the Ecological Crisis, We Have Suspended Our Blog

Staff October 3, 2008 7 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Due to the myriad array of problems and crises facing the American people, the editors of the…

Army Now Denies Domestic Deployed Brigade to Be Used for Law Enforcement

Frank Gormlie October 2, 2008 1 Comment

Army Col. Michael Boatner, of the US Army’s Northern Command, denied to the website Homeland Security Today all the blog…

October 2nd, 1968 – 40 Years Ago Today: Massacre in Mexico City

Staff October 2, 2008 5 Comments

by Daniel Hernandez / Intersections / October 2, 2008 Forty years ago today the Mexican government opened fire indiscriminately on…

‘Rapid Deployment’ Goal of Training Exercise for Homeland Combat Brigade

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U.S. Army conducting training exercises in cities, towns By Patti Bielling / Army News Service / October 2, 2008 FORT…

The Specter of Wall Street

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Wall Street’s Comeback as the Place Americans Love to Hate By Steve Fraser / TomDispatch.com / October 2, 2008 Wall…

Amy Goodman: Invasion of the Sea-Smurfs – More On the Deployment of US Troops On American Soil

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SEE BELOW FOR OTHER POSTS ON THIS ISSUE By Amy Goodman / TruthDig / Posted on Oct 1, 2008 A…

How Forgotten Iraq May Elect the Next President

Staff September 30, 2008 0 Comments

Whose War Will Win the Election — McCain’s or Obama’s? By Ira Chernus/ TomDispatch.com / September 30, 2008 In 1932,…

Scorched-Earth Presidency

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by John Feffer / World Beat / September 30, 2008 An army in retreat often destroys the land so that…

A New Deal, or a New New Deal?

Staff September 30, 2008 1 Comment

by Howard A. Rodman / Huffington Post / posted September 30, 2008 The drunken boat that was the Modified Paulson…

CIA Official From San Diego Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Staff September 29, 2008 2 Comments

San Diego Native ‘Dusty’ Foggo Is Latest Figure Caught Up in the Duke Cunningham Scandal By Debbi Baker / UNION-TRIBUNE…

BREAKING NEWS: House Rejects Bailout – Stocks Plunge 500 Points

Staff September 29, 2008 0 Comments

UPDATE: Stock Market Falls 777 Points – Highest Point Drop Ever ! Go here. WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives…

Ronald May on ‘Ramona’s Castle’ — a Treasure at Foot of San Diego’s Mt. Woodson: “I have two anecdotes to share about The Ramona Castle, both of which related to my 1974-1998 tenure as a…” Apr 18, 00:20
Chris on More Spotlights on the District 2 Candidates: OB Planning Board Video and Interviews by ‘Explore Clairemont’: ““I question why a lawyer would take on a lower paying job and am skeptical because of that.” Actually, you…” Apr 17, 21:31
John Heatherington on ‘Adams Avenue Unplugged’: a Free Musical Walkabout — Saturday, April 25: “How disappointing that in a “free” festival, the headliner costs $40.” Apr 17, 20:47
Bernard Ashcraft on An Afternoon with Josefina Lopez: “This is a good example of what you can achieve if you don’t give up or give in. Josefina is…” Apr 17, 19:59
Chris on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore is only 7000.00 per person per day. Not a bad deal for the average…” Apr 17, 19:43
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I assure you, as a NAVY wife in Coronado, he ruined this town as a MAGA Republican, used his position…” Apr 17, 14:00
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I believe nothing from the SD Taxpayers Association, who itself cratered into bankruptcy because of fiscal mismanagement. Bad look for…” Apr 17, 13:56
sealintheSelkirks on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “That got a laugh out of me because I have that silly VHS movie on the shelf between Big Wednesday…” Apr 17, 11:05
Frank J on The Vatican Can Elude Trump Threats by Awarding Him ‘the Order of the Golden Spur’ (Yes, It’s a Real Thing): “If you haven’t seen Colbert- ‘AntiChrist Superstar’ :) :) :) https://youtu.be/kZYRxLR-m84?si=HUM5fCTqpO5EFpn7” Apr 17, 09:56
Frank Gormlie on Should the San Diego Public Have a Say in the Future of the Padres? A Look at the Current Billionaire Bidding War: “BREaKinG NeWs The Padres are on the verge of historic new ownership. San Diego’s lone major sports franchise is about…” Apr 17, 09:46
Frank Gormlie on Restaurant Review: Pazzo’s Italian in Ocean Beach: “Thanks for this great review, LK Bruce! Real old-timers will remember this place as the famous Pt Loma Bakery that…” Apr 17, 09:14
Mateo on A Deep, Deep Dive Into the Old Point Loma Lighthouse: “Thank you to the OB Rag for letting the public know about the Cabrillo Park Services guided tours that include…” Apr 17, 08:17
Mateo on A Deep, Deep Dive Into the Old Point Loma Lighthouse: “That’s a really interesting story of our collective San Diego history, thank you for sharing that Ron!” Apr 17, 08:07
Steve Zivolich on Sunset Cliffs Continue to Erode — Bluff Section Broke Off April 14th — UPDATED: “There used to be a smaller needles eye out in the surf area. It was barely visible from the water…” Apr 17, 07:44
Tom Cairns on 3 Point Loma High Students Sweep District-Wide Video Contest on School Safety: “Congratulations to London, Natalia and Seraphina. It’s great to see PLHS in the forefront of media. As a PHLS ’69…” Apr 16, 23:20