Daily Archives: June 15, 2010

iePolitics: An Exciting New Project in the High Desert

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Long-time readers of the blog know that I am a ultra-conservative Reagan Republican except when it comes to animals and the environment where I morph into tree-hugging liberal wacko.  So when I was first told about a project here in the desert that had just been approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors but was being met with a great deal of resistance by local environmental activists, I immediately thought this was going to be yet another project achieved through payola of local politicians by big-time developers and the like.  Poor Supervisor Mitzelfelt was on the verge of getting ripped a new one on the blog for his callous attitude about the environment.

However, another supporter of the project asked me to take a closer look and read the research before reaching any conclusions.  I have read hundreds of pages of material on the project.  As it turns out, the project is a win-win-win situation for the citizens of the high desert and even more so for our environment.  It will even save the taxpayers money in the long run.  I am going to be writing a several-part series about all that I discovered.  The first entry will be posted in a couple of days.

So why would our local “environmentalists” be so hostile about the project?  Well that answer became apparent with some background checks and a look at 700s/460s.  It seems our “environmentalists” are the ones with ties to developers and the competition hundreds of miles away.  Also seems some payola has been involved, not in getting the project approved, but instead, in attempting to keep this much-needed project out of the desert.  We will provide all the details over the next few weeks, but for now, take a look at the video.  You too, keep an open mind as we discuss the science involved as well as the benefits for our local environment, our cities and county, and our residents.  This really is a win-win-win situation for everyone but big developers looking to add thousands of new homes in the Silver Lakes area.  Brad, you did good on this one!

iePolitics: The Canary Torn to Shreds

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Poor little Tweety Bird found out what it is like to be questioned by someone who wants him to tell the truth rather than lies to fit their own political agenda.  The morning started with Goritz putting the jury to sleep with his softball questioning.  Then the real fun started with cross examination by defense attorney Jim Reiss.  We are sure the Canary had to change his Depends during the lunch break as he was made to look like the liar he is.  Not only that, but his employment history, or lack thereof, his educational background, or lack thereof, his supervisor experience, or lack thereof, his qualifications to become Assistant Assessor at $120,000 a year, or lack thereof, his ability to be truthful, or lack thereof, his ability to accurately document, or lack thereof all became focal points during this morning’s trial.

It did not appear the Canary was done with his testimony for today.  On tap for later today are Harlow Cameron, Ted Lehrer and Josh White.

The Sentinel: Councilwoman Cortes Seeks Restraining Order Against Constituent

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Grand Terrace Councilwoman Bea Cortes, who has become a figure of some controversy in recent months, this week filed for and was granted a restraining order against one of her constituents. The incident that precipitated the filing grew out of an apparent misunderstanding on the councilwoman’s part or otherwise her belief that a citizen’s disapproval of the way in which she has conducted herself in office constituted a threat to her safety and well being.

The Sentinel has learned that on June 1, Cortes was seated at the bar at JB’s Bar and Grill. That evening, seated across the bar was another Grand Terrace resident, Kay Moore, who resides with her husband, Steve, in the 23000 block of Westwood Avenue. Kay Moore, who was familiar with who Cortes was and her position with the city, remarked upon Cortes’ presence to another patron. Moore made further note of her disagreement with Cortes’ politics. Continue reading →

iePolitics: Sue the HELL out of Hartford Insurance

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I’m going to preface this by saying I am fine.  I AM NOT the least bit suicidal.  However, Hartford Insurance and San Bernardino County Human Resources are trying their damndest to change that. Hartford is once again screwing with me and I know Andrew Lamberto is a part of it.  I’m turning everything over to my attorneys because I can’t deal with them, but if anything should happen to me, Hartford and the County need to be sued on my family’s behalf.  Again, I AM FINE, but if I have to deal with these asses I won’t be.

I am hearing one horror story after another about Hartford Insurance.  They are the WORST insurance company I have ever dealt with.  They are the biggest bunch of lying bastards.  I just hate them with a passion as I do Human Resources.  Anyway, the only reason for this post is to be sure my wishes are known if anything should ever happen.