Basil’s actions have became viral in the age of the web today, and hopefully Basil or politicians after him will be happy to follow in his footsteps to stand for the average man and woman and fight for them.

If anyone wants to follow another candidate in Basil’s shoes there is always Democratic Party nominee Alvin Greene of South Carolina in his run for U.S Senate.

Rep. Loretta Sanchez forms 2014 Gubernatorial Committee

With growing doubts surrounding Jerry Brown’s highly competitive race for Governor, Congresswomen Loretta Sanchez announced yesterday she’s forming a Committee to raise money for a gubernatorial run in 2014.

With Jerry Brown running an uninspired campaign for Governor, jockeying for the 2014 nomination for Governor has already begun,” said Crystal Feldman, press secretary for the California Republican Party. “Nervous Democrats, uneasy over Brown’s likelihood of capturing the Governor’s office and extending his decades-long tenure on the California state payroll, are starting to hedge their bets. Even Brown’s supporters are showing uneasiness that he has no plan to create jobs, lacks any proven ability to manage budgets and protect taxpayers, and has no clear path to restore California’s economy. After 40 years in politics controlling Sacramento’s back rooms, it looks like Democrats are poised to issue Jerry his gold watch and move toward the next chapter.

www.cagop.org

The “Two Buddies,  Partners” Recently Appeared Together

SACRAMENTO — U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer has stayed mum on ethics charges brought against her longtime friend and ally Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters, despite recently touting their closeness.  The House Ethics Committee today announced that, having been under investigation since 2009, Waters is headed to a public trial on charges of ethics violations.

The two collegues appeared together a mere two weeks ago at an event in Inglewood, CA where Boxer detailed their close friendship: “When she came to the House, I went over to the Senate and we became buddies, partners. We call each other when there are tough issues. We help each other out.”

They have a long history of campaigning together and are strong legislative allies.  Boxer has also contributed Waters’ congressional campaigns and paid thousands to Waters’ daughter for a spot on Waters’ slate mailer.

“There is a long history of support and admiration between Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Barbara Boxer,” said Crystal Feldman, press secretary for the California Republican Party. “Boxer has donated to Waters’ campaigns, paid thousands to Waters’ family members for campaign activities, and the two career politicians have stuck together as ‘partners’ in Washington for years.  Now that Waters is facing serious and troubling ethics charges related to improper benefits bestowed upon her family at the taxpayers’ expense, voters deserve to know whether Boxer will support her ‘buddy’ or the interests of all California taxpayers.”

BOXER & WATERS BACKGROUNDER

Boxer Has Appeared At Numerous Events With Embattled Rep. Maxine Waters:

In July 2010, Waters Joined Boxer For An Event, Where Boxer Touted Their Close Relationship: “When she came to the House, I went over to the Senate and we became buddies, partners. We call each other when there are tough issues. We help each other out.” (Sen. Barbara Boxer, Remarks At A Campaign Event, Inglewood, CA, 7/24/10)

• At The Same Event, Boxer Equated Military Service With Her Shared Experiences In Congress With Waters. BOXER: “You know when you’ve got through similar things you need to share it. I don’t care whether you are a policeman or a fireman or a veteran or by chance a member of Congress. Maxine and I could look at each other and roll our eyes. We know what we are up against. And it is hard for people who are not there to understand the pressure and the great things that go along with it and the tough things that go along with it.” (Sen. Barbara Boxer, Remarks At A Campaign Event, Inglewood, CA, 7/24/10)

Waters Was A Prominent Endorser Of Boxer In Her Previous Re-Election Campaigns. “Some of the leaders supporting Senator Boxer are Congressmembers Barbara Lee, Juanita Millender-McDonald, Maxine Watson and Diane Watson. Among state legislators Senators Kevin Murray and Edward Vince, along with Assembly members Mervyn Dymally, Jerome Horton, Mark Ridley-Thomas and Herb Wesson have given their support to the Senator for reelection.” (“Blacks Show Support For Sen. Boxer,” Sacramento Observer, 5/19/04)

• Waters: “Barbara Boxer is the leader in supporting afterschool programs for our children, providing them with a safe and enriching place to go. I support her reelection efforts. California needs Senator Boxer to continue fighting for the services our children and communities need.” (“Blacks Show Support For Sen. Boxer,” Sacramento Observer, 5/19/04)

Boxer And Waters Have Campaigned Together For Other Democrat Politicians. “Angelides later appeared at a rally in Van Nuys with Boxer, Lee and Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, among other Democratic leaders.” (Kevin Yamamura, “Candidates Count On Help From Friends,” Sacramento Bee, 6/5/06)

• Boxer And Waters Have Appeared Together At Fundraisers For Democrats. “At a Women for Gore 2000 fund-raiser, they strode onto a stage to the strains of ‘Don’t You Love Her Madly?’ which was nearly drowned out by applause. They drew standing ovations and hugged when Mrs. Clinton introduced the woman who hopes to succeed her in the White House. They basked in political plugs from California first lady Sharon Davis, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters.” (Scott Lindlaw, “Mrs. Clinton, Mrs. Gore On Their Own,” The Associated Press, 6/12/99)

Boxer And Waters Served Together As Co-Chairs Of A DNC Local Election Program. “The DNC created the first ever National Precinct Leadership program — co-chaired by Senator Barbara Boxer, Congress- woman Maxine Waters, and Mayor Dennis Archer, the program recruited over 30,000 local leaders to conduct and organize efforts in targeted precincts.” (Democratic National Committee, “Don Fowler Memo On Campaign Finance Reform And 1996 Democratic Successes,” Press Release, 12/5/96)

Boxer Paid Thousands Of Dollars To Waters’ Daughter For A Spot On Waters’ Slate Mailer:

In 2004, Boxer Paid $25,000 To Secure A Spot On Waters’ Slate Mailer That Is Run By Her Daughter. “In last November’s election, Waters’ congressional campaign committee handled the slate-mailer operation under tighter fund-raising restrictions. Yet most candidates and initiative campaigns still paid more than $ 85,000 to get on it, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records. Senator Barbara Boxer’s campaign was the most generous, paying $ 25,000 to the Waters committee. Forget about soft-money limits — Waters won an advisory ruling last year from the FEC that deemed payments to her committee for the mailer as reimbursements for expenses, not donations.” (Art Levine, “The DeLay Wannabes,” The American Prospect, 6/05)

• “Daughter Karen Waters Has Charged Candidates For Spots On Her Mother’s ‘Slate Mailer,’ A Sample Ballot That Many Voters In South Los Angeles Use To Guide Their Choices.” (Chuck Neubauer and Ted Rohrlich, “Capitalizing On A Politician’s Clout,” Los Angeles Times, 12/19/04)

Karen Waters’ Mailer Has Brought In More Than $1 Million From Democrat Politicians, Including Former Gov. Gray Davis And Al Checchi. “Karen Waters’ L.A. Vote mailer is considered one of the most influential because of the value of her mother’s endorsement, especially in south Los Angeles. The mailer has brought in more than $ 1.7 million during the past eight years, according to the Los Angeles Times. Well-known politicians, such as former Governor Gray Davis, have paid tens of thousands of dollars to appear on L.A. Vote, while multimillionaire and political novice Al Checchi paid it $ 171,000 in his failed 1998 race for governor.” (Art Levine, “The DeLay Wannabes,” The American Prospect, 6/05)

When Asked About The Slate Mailer, Karen Waters Claimed That Maxine Waters Was Merely One Of Her Many Clients. “Karen Waters, 46, spoke only briefly, saying that she does public relations work for politicians and causes, that ‘Maxine Waters is one of my clients’ and that they keep their business dealings at arm’s length. Edward Waters, 49, declined to be interviewed.” (Chuck Neubauer and Ted Rohrlich, “Capitalizing On A Politician’s Clout,” Los Angeles Times, 12/19/04)

Citizens For Responsibility And Ethics’ Melanie Sloan: “It looks like congresswoman Waters is using her position to financially benefit her family members, and that is at the very least unethical. … You shouldn’t be making money off your mother’s endorsements.” (Chuck Neubauer and Ted Rohrlich, “Capitalizing On A Politician’s Clout,” Los Angeles Times, 12/19/04)

Boxer Has Contributed To Waters’ Congressional Campaigns:

“[Boxer’s] Contributions Support A Range Of Ideologies Within The Democratic Party – From Liberal Rep. Maxine Waters Of Los Angeles To The More Conservative Zell Miller…” (Herbert A. Sample, “Boxer’s Leadership PAC Packing In, Doling Out Donations,” Scripps Howard News Service, 10/26/00)

• In 2000, Boxer’s “PAC For A Change” Leadership PAC Contributed $1,000 To Waters’ Congressional Campaign. (Center For Responsive Politics Website, www.opensecrets.org, Accessed 7/31/10)

Examples Of Joint Legislative Efforts From Waters And Boxer:

In 2010, Boxer Partnered With Waters On Securing Funding For A Computer Resources Project. “I recently joined Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at the South Los Angeles WorkSource Center, as Secretary Locke announced a major investment of the federal government in upgrading Los Angeles computer resources.” (Sen. Barbara Boxer, “Senator Boxer: Improving Computer Resources For Los Angeles Residents,” Press Release, 1/13/10)

In 2009, Boxer Partnered With Waters To Fight The Stupak Abortion Amendment To Obama’s Health Care Bill. WATERS: “They certainly are. And, you know, first of all, we’ve got to work very hard. And Barbara Boxer is leading that effort with other women in the Senate, saying to Senator Reid that we cannot have matching Stupak language in the Senate bill; that, you know, we can all live with the Hyde language. We’ve lived with that for years. That’s that language that simply says you can’t spend government money for abortions unless it’s in the case of rape, incest or one other issue. So we can live with that language, but we can’t go beyond that.” (MSNBC’s “The Ed Show,” 11/18/09)

In 2008, Boxer Was The Lead Champion In The Senate Of Waters’ Legislation To Regulate LAX Airplane Noise. “Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced the successful passage today of legislation that she and Congresswoman Jane Harman (D-CA) introduced to provide funding for noise mitigation projects at schools in Inglewood and Lennox where students and teachers have complained of disruptive noise from airplanes arriving at and departing from nearby Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). … Congresswoman Waters whose district includes Inglewood and Congresswoman Harman who represents Lennox introduced H.R. 1708 and worked to gain support in the House to pass the legislation. The Senate had passed S. 996, a companion bill championed by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA), earlier this year.” (Rep. Maxine Waters, “Congress Passes Waters’ Bill To Reduce Aircraft Noise In Inglewood Schools,” Press Release, 9/17/08)

In 2006, Boxer And Waters Led A Joint Effort To Provide Federal Funding To An Los Angeles County Medical Center. “A broad coalition of community and political leaders including Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and others also pushed federal officials to lend financial backing to the plan to refashion King/Drew.” (Susannah Rosenblatt, “County Gets A Break On King/Drew,” Los Angeles Times, 10/31/06)

Tennessee has Basil, South Carolina has Alvin . . . and Massachusetts has a former San Bernardino County resident named Rodney Josephson running for a seat in the Massachussetts. State Assembly. Republican Rodney Josephson, who is making his first bid for elective office, delivered a speech to a local Massachusetts Tea Party organization, struggled from the onset of his address.

From his terrible joke that backfired about New England accents ostensibly possessed by his audience (which Californian Josephson doesn’t have), to his changing speech cadence on a variety of topics, to his desire to always recognize one cheering fan who heralded Rodney’s speech, to not understanding the difference between a marionette and a puppet (Rodney pledges to be both) this video is yet another moment of the colorful cast of characters of all parties who are running this year, many for the first time.

Money quote:

This is the tip of the iceberg . . . But I’ll get to the iceberg later.

As for Joe Turner, the story and image were published in the local Alpenhorn newspaper in response to Derry’s hiring of Turner.  Just because time has passed by, and Turner has been muzzled, does not make Turner an okay guy.  I, for one, would never, ever, ever had my picture taken with a mob of racist, neo-nazi, skin-heads.  Lest we not forget, there are still those in the world who deny that the holocaust ever took place, and that Adolf Hitler loved children and he was just misunderstood.

John Valdivia’s comments were posted on an article appearing in the Sun newspaper last week regarding the questionable behavior of San Bernardino Councilman, Jason Desjardins.  No one seemed to care about his remarks then.  Now that the Valdivia comments were re-posted on ie.politics, Derry and Valdivia are crying foul.  As far as I can tell, those remarks could have only been made by the real John Valdivia.  I can see why Derry would be upset and rightfully so.  Valdivia got caught talking out of school and now must suffer the consequences of his ill spoken words.

Now, it seems to me that Derry and Senor Blogger want to change the narrative by attacking the messenger by making these unfair and unsubstantiated criticisms of Sam.  Just like Sam, Senor Blogger is also another pseudonym and anonymous writer.

God bless free speech and the First Amendment.

Joseph Turner mingles with a crowd of flag-waving skinheads at an anti-day laborer center rally that took place in Laguna Beach in July 2005. (photo courtesy of laindymedia.org)

S. E. Williams Staff Writer

“I consider accusations of bigotry and racism to be complimentary. And while I don’t thirst for confrontation, I dont [sic] fear it.” “Our enemies are bloodied and beaten. We cannot relent. Our boot is on their throat and we must have the willingness to crush their “throat” so that we can put our enemy down for good.” -Samples of previous postings by Joseph Turner from his Save Our State website.

Over the previous two weeks, The Alpenhorn News has reported in detail on Neil Derry’s questionable choices related to some individuals selected to fill key positions on his staff. The series began with an exclusive report on the criminal ebackground history of his Administrative Analyst Wanda Nowicki. Next, the paper examined the polarizing and controversial history of his ex Chief of Staff, Jim Erwin, that culminated with his 2009 arrest at Derry’s office on felony charges related to the $102 million Colonies Scandal.

Shortly after Erwin’s arrest, Derry’s judgment was once again called into question when he named Joseph Turner as his Special Projects Coordinator. This selection sparked an outcry that rippled across the county and reverberated around the nation. This time, the criticism was not in response to an arrest record (although Turner has been arrested on at least one misdemeanors related to his anti-immigration activity); nor did it result from Turner’s stance on immigration (for there are strong sentiments on both sides of the immigration issue). Instead, it resulted from allegations of racism that evolved from activities related to Turner’s widely publicized anti-immigration organization, Save our State (SOS). In addition to what critics claim are his confrontational and inflammatory statements that appear racist on their face, there is also his alleged refusal to distance himself from racist organizations attracted to his immigration agenda.

Four years ago, Turner described the mission of SOS as Saving California from becoming a Third World cesspool. Turner, identified by some as a nativist, has continuously denied charges of racism, but he allegedly posted the following statement on his SOS website in 2005, “I can make the argument that just because one believes in white separatism that does not make them a racist. I can make the argument that someone who proclaims to be a white nationalist isn’t necessarily a white supremacist. I don’t think that standing up for your kind or your race makes you a bad person.” Critics believe that evidence pointing to Turner’s racism was confirmed in November 2006 when he began work as the western region representative for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). FAIR founder, John Tanton, is nationally recognized for his anti-Latino, anti-Catholic, anti-Semitic attitudes.

Further evidence of FAIR’s extreme racist views includes reports that the organization is partly funded by the New York City-based hate group, Pioneer Fund (PF). Several reports detail how PF was allegedly set up by Nazi sympathizers to fund studies of eugenics—the science of selective breeding to produce a “better” race. The reports further state that PF has promoted and financed studies of race and intelligence; sponsored projects based on the notion that blacks are genetically less intelligent than whites; and fostered a strong anti-mmigration platform.

Turner’s Save Our State group and FAIR are both highlighted by the Anti Defamation League and designated as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center. It is reported that Turner left FAIR abruptly in 2006 after an article that exposed the organization’s racist passions received nation-wide publicity.

In an exclusive interview with The Alpenhorn News, Derry’s chief of staff, George Watson, stated that Turner was only with FAIR as a field representative for a little over seven months and that he left FAIR because he was running for local office (City Clerk) in San Bernardino and also because he was involved in political consulting. When asked what Turner knew about FAIR’s racist history, Watson replied, “I don’t know. I am unaware of what he knew at that time.” Although attempts were made to ask Turner these questions directly, Watson declined to accommodate this reporter’s request—it appears that even though Turner issues press releases for Derry, he is not allowed to speak directly with the press. However, Watson was quick to explain that Turner has not been involved in any immigration issues since that time.

Watson described Turner as, “A very valuable staffer and a considerate person.” He stressed how Turner is always looking at ways the county can improve service to its constituents and cited examples. However, like Erwin and Nowicki, Turner’s name continues to be associated with county controversy. Turner’s name appeared unfavorably in the widely circulated May, 2009 Hueston Report prepared by the Special Counsel to the Board of Supervisors.

This report looked at corruption in the County Assessor’s Office. In the report it is alleged that Turner received political assistance
during his failed bid for San Bernardino City Clerk that was provided by political operatives on the Assessor’s payroll on county time, at the taxpayers’ expense. At the time, both Erwin and Nowicki were employees at the Assessor’s Office.

Turner’s name surfaced again in the recently filed civil suit against the county, filed by ex County Chief Administrative Officer Mark Uffer. In the suit, it is alleged that Turner, at the direction of now disgraced ex-Assessor and previous First District Supervisor Bill Postmus, was directed to write hard hitting pieces for publication, designed to destroy Uffer’s reputation. Allegedly, this effort was in retaliation for Uffer not agreeing to known unlawful acts and omissions that may have been fostered by Erwin and Postmus.

In recent years, Turner lost his bid for San Bernardino City Clerk and his bid for a position on the San Bernardino County Board of Education.

In October 2006, the San Bernardino City Unified School District rescinded its endorsement of Turner due to his controversial reputation. And yet, he always seems to land on his feet. In early 2008, the San Bernardino Police Officers Association hired Turner as a political consultant in spite of the controversy surrounding him. And then in March 2009, Derry appointed Turner to his staff. A number of reports indicate that previous to his most recent appointment Turner was advised to tone down his anti-immigration rhetoric. However, an attempt to locate reports of similar counsel regarding his racist rhetoric and affiliations failed to produce any results. Source of opening quotes www.adl.org. (Emphasis Added)

We need to ask ourselves, “In a time of rampant corruption in San Bernardino County, do we really need to have this kind of person in elected office”.  Elected Officials are subject to a higher standard of scrutiny than the general public. Like most politicians today, Jason is all for transparency, except when it pertains to him.  An Elected Official has a duty, responsibility, and an obligation to adequately explain and answer questions related to  the circumstances surrounding his personal conduct when such subjects are brought into the Court of Public Opinion.  The public has a right to know about the conduct, both  past and present, of their elected representatives.

More to follow:

Desjardins alleges smear tactics, puts blame on mayor

Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer

Posted: 07/14/2010 10:06:10 PM PDT

SAN BERNARDINO – Second Ward Councilman Jason Desjardins asserted Wednesday that he faces character assassination for opposing proposed tax hikes and City Charter changes.

The attack, Desjardins maintained, includes the revelation that he was investigated – but never charged – for rape and other crimes during his law- enforcement career.

The former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy blamed the attack on Mayor Pat Morris and the mayor’s “puppets” and “cronies.”
“These attacks against my law enforcement service are false,” Desjardins wrote in a statement. “They will NOT deter me from standing up for the hard-working families of the 2nd Ward who oppose Mayor Morris’ attempts to raise taxes and take away their right to directly elect our City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer.”

Los Angeles County officials decided not to charge Desjardins in 2006. He said Wednesday he has been exonerated and will not discuss the specifics of the investigations.

Desjardins also wrote that law-enforcement officers often face false accusations from criminals who want to diminish officers’ reputations.

“I don’t want to try my past career in the newspaper,” Desjardins said in a telephone interview Wednesday.
The mayor could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

His chief of staff, Jim Morris, called Desjardins’ comments “utterly ludicrous.”
Other politicians’ reactions ranged from concern to outrage over old allegations being thrust into the spotlight if there were newer charges.

Third Ward Councilman Tobin Brinker said there is nothing to worry about, but he wonders if there is more to learn.
“If there wasn’t enough to press charges. It shouldn’t be an issue,” Brinker said. “But it seems as if there’s more (to be revealed).”

Seventh Ward Councilwoman Wendy McCammack was livid.
“Unless this is something that affects his ability to fulfill his responsibilities as an elected official, it’s hearsay and more gossip for the tabloids,” she said.

Documents obtained by The Sun show charges of rape, brandishing a firearm and witness intimidation were turned down. There was insufficient evidence to press charges, records show.

Prosecutors rejected two rape charges in March 2006. The other charges were turned down in June 2006.
Desjardins said July 7 that he would be behind bars if any of the allegations were true.

Desjardins’ law enforcement career ended in 2007. He has said he left the Sheriff’s Department to concentrate on his companies outside the Los Angeles area. He owns Big Z Towing in San Bernardino and has other interests in towing and auto wrecking.

He entered city politics in 2009 while protesting plans to establish a city-run impound yard that would enable the Police Department to collect fees from vehicle owners.

The council rejected that proposal last year. The idea has returned as officials struggle with budget deficits.

Desjardins has said he will divest himself of Big Z and has recused himself from talks on the impound yard.
The publicity surrounding what happened more than four years ago in Los Angeles County comes at a time when Desjardins faces scrutiny in San Bernardino.

Desjardins has been charged with two misdemeanors based on accusations he stole campaign signs during the 2009 election season.

He has denied any wrongdoing.

There is also a stolen pistol. Desjardins announced the theft during a council meeting but did not mention the stolen property was a firearm.

San Bernardino police had not found the stolen 5.7 mm FN Five Seven pistol as of Wednesday afternoon. The gun was reportedly taken from Desjardins’ vehicle.

Desjardins will not be charged for any potential violations of gun laws, police Lt. Jarrod Burguan said.mments soon.

It seems the behind-the-scenes chatter is picking up regarding at least one challenger for San Bernardino Third District Supervisor incumbent Neil Derry.  James Ramos, tribal chairman of the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, is said to be considering seriously a run for the seat that includes parts of San Bernardino, and the cities/communities of Redlands, Yucaipa,  Big Bear, Highland, Lake Arrowhead and Yucca Valley.

Former Third District Supervisor Dennis Hansberger, who lost to Derry in 2008 after an expensive and bitterly-fought campaign, is said to be backing Ramos for the position.  Due to the relationship between Hansberger and San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos, as well as the long-standing friendship between the two Ramoses, an attempt to rally Redlands and Highland residents against the incumbent is expected.   Additionally, in-roads could be made in several areas, due to what some constituents see as a lack of responsiveness by Derry, such as expressed in a recent comment here on iePolitics by a resident of Yucca Mesa.

But the biggest concern for Derry should be that he cannot expect his former chief of staff, Jim Erwin, to raise the amount of money that was available to him two years ago.  Financial contributions are drying up.  However, as Tribal Chairman of a very wealthy Indian Tribe, Ramos could easily sink $1,000,000 into a campaign.

Derry, who is a favorite here at iePolitics, needs to get his head out of the sand and realize there are legitimate contenders looking to unseat him.  Combined with the animosity of voters towards incumbents, especially during a Presidential Election year, and the Third District race could become very interesting.

The District Attorney pulled out all stops to keep this case from going to trial any sooner than necessary due to his re-election campaign and fear certain information might come out during the trial.   Gutierrez refused to waive time further.  The District Attorney used every procedural delay available and the trial did not commence until the last possible moment.  The District Attorney was hoping a smoking gun would materialize but it never did.  The District Attorney’s hand was forced.

Some would suggest the 7-5, 8-4, 9-3 deadlocks leaning towards convictions indicate the strength of the District Attorney’s case.  Rather, the trial  and non-verdicts highlight its weaknesses.

The District Attorney’s case was so weak that criminal defense attorney Jim Reiss only had to put forth about ten percent of the evidence in his arsenal and did not need to utilize expert witness(es) available to him.  Why is that?

The Gutierrez case, along with corruption cases against former San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus, staffers Greg Eyler and Jim Erwin, and developer Dino DeFazio, are based upon evidence offered by former Postmus employee Adam Aleman.  Aleman agreed to plead  nolo contendere in exchange for a lighter sentence  in connection with his charge of providing false information to the Grand Jury.  In exchange for his truthful testimony against Gutierrez, Postmus, et al., Aleman’s claims  are the focal point of each of the corruption cases.  The search warrants and arrest warrants for each of the five defendants were based upon Aleman’s accusations.

Many of  Aleman’s claims were so blatantly false that several private investigators were hired to ascertain the truth.  Mountains of evidence was compiled against Aleman to disprove his accusations.  And it was that evidence that was expected to be used to impeach Aleman during the Gutierrez trial.

But the evidence never needed to be utilized during trial.  Aleman quickly proved himself to be a liar on the stand, being caught in one contradictory statement after another.  According to one juror, 90 percent of the jurors thought Aleman was lying.  And that is without  a single witness being presented  for the sole purpose of impeaching Aleman.

The Gutierrez case is important for two reasons.  First, of all of the corruption cases, the District Attorney has the strongest case against Gutierrez.  It’s the only case of the five where it could be construed that there is corroborating evidence.  Second, Aleman proved he is not up to the task of manipulating the jury as he claimed he would be so skillful at doing.

The latter puts all current corruption cases in harm’s way.  The lynchpin for every case is now a proven, convicted liar.  Millions of dollars spent and thousands of man hours expended and the District Attorney will likely be unable to win a single conviction.

But the story goes further than San Bernardino County.  Remember California’s Attorney General, Jerry Brown, has heavily involved himself in this case, using it as political fodder in his campaign for governor.  One must not forget that Jeff Burum was a very early supporter of Meg Whitman and slated to be her Finance Director.  By Brown naming Burum as an unnamed John Doe, he effectively stymied Burum’s participation in Whitman’s campaign.  Now we find out that Brown’s accusations were based solely on the claims of a convicted liar, claims that Aleman could not even keep straight while on the stand for a few hours.

Think of what happens through summer and early fall as more of these cases move through the courts and the public finally realizes the bill of goods Brown and Ramos have sold them.  Ramos has already won re-election.  His use of Brown as a political ally was brilliant but now Brown is facing the fight of his political life.

As we get closer to November, the fallout from Brown’s decision to join with Ramos in also using his prosecutorial powers as Attorney General to further his political career and harm his opponent may very well contribute to the end of his political career instead.  He should take the time to examine the merits and evidence in these cases personally before they become an Albatross in November.

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The reasons for taking his own life have not been made public by the family.  However, Lewis was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance last week when he was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol on Interstate 15.  He was booked into West Valley Detention Center and bailed out that evening.

Lewis was heavily involved in politics and a strong supporter of San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos.   Some thought he contributed to Ramos’ desire to take out Rancho Cucamonga businessman Jeff Burum.  Lewis had exhibited unusual behavior in recent months as the corruption scandal evolved, making strained contact with political rivals.  It was rumored he wore a wire for Ramos in an effort to assist Ramos in his political persecutions.

There has been speculation that as the FBI’s probe is widened, Lewis Group could become a focal point, especially in relationship to the development around Cable Airport in Upland.   It is also expected that district attorney Mike Ramos will become a focal point of the FBI probe.  It would be a shame if we find out Lewis is yet another victim of Ramos’ unquenchable hunger for higher political office.

Our condolences to the Lewis family.  Trust me as someone who has been there a time or two, there is nothing you could have done to stop it.

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Four things belong to a judge: to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially.

˜Socrates˜

In the first three parts we examined the District Attorney’s Office, the Conflict Panel, and the Public Defender’s Office.  It is now time to turn our attention to the Superior Court bench.

San Bernardino County has 72 judges currently assigned to it.  Almost every one of those judges who have been elected or appointed in the past eight years received the required blessing of the District Attorney’s office before being appointed or elected.  Other than the governor of the state of California, no one elected official has more influence over who sits as a judge on the bench in San Bernardino County than District Attorney Mike Ramos.  Some say that is how it should be—a good way to assure criminals are locked up for a long time.

However, our founding fathers envisioned our system of justice very differently than does our district attorney.  The Constitution of the United States guarantees that all accused have the right to a fair and speedy trial, judgment by a jury of one’s peers, right to due process, prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment, and prohibition against excessive bail.  Through the centuries, the United States Supreme Court has clarified the rights of the accused to take into account modern society.  It has NOT said that the prosecution now controls justice in a community.

So exactly how did equitable justice become so one-sided in San Bernardino County?  There are several factors.   First and foremost is the reason stated above:  Our current district attorney has enough political sway to determine who gets enrobed and who doesn’t.

Actually, politics plays a large role in San Bernardino County justice.  Take a look, for example, at Ramos’ FPPC 460s and you will find political contributions from judges.  And you will find political contributions to potential judges.  What message does that send?

This past primary we witnessed a fundraiser for Vic Stull, a deputy district attorney running for judge, being co-sponsored by Sheriff Hoops, District Attorney Ramos and Presiding Judge Douglas Elwell.  This is nothing new.   But is it ethical?  Does anyone believe Judge Stull will be just and open minded?  He owes a debt to the district attorney and sheriff.  That is not what we want in our judges.

In the months since the first arrest in the county’s corruption scandal, we have witnessed many rulings that have left even seasoned criminal attorneys scratching their heads.  From issuing a search warrant based solely on testimony by a convicted perjurer who had something, to gain to admitting hearsay from that same convicted perjurer, it is hard to believe that some judges are anything but bought and paid for.  Or afraid of reassignment if they tick off the district attorney as recently happened with deputy Attorney General Melissa Mandel when she threatened Judge Rouse.

In a blatant example of judicial “I will show you who is boss,” when corruption defendants’ defense counsel advised Judge Michael Dest last week that they reserve the right to paper Judge Duke Rouse, Dest’s sarcastic response was, “Judge Gericke is available.  We can give matter to another retired judge or visiting judge.”  Since when does a non-supervising judge make such a decision even before seeing the motion that hasn’t even been written yet?  They don’t.  Judge Dest was clearly sending a message, a message that will not be forgotten.

As I talk to attorneys, a common theme I hear is that they don’t like to have cases in San Bernardino County because the San Bernardino bench is so unpredictable, prone to rash decision, and often not based on sound legal principles.  Because of the number of cases being taken to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, the San Bernardino bench is more and more often being compared to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the most overturned, and laughed at, court in the country.

June 11, 2010                                                                                    619-592-2008

Statement by Fred Karger, founder of Californians Against Hate, re Guilty Finding by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) Case #08-735

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today the FPPC, in an unprecedented ruling against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, found the Salt Lake City based Church guilty on 13 counts of late campaign reporting.  The Mormon Church was fined $5538 in an agreement worked out ending the 19 month long investigation.  The Church was the primary backer of California’s Proposition 8, which ended gay marriage in California two years ago.   The Mormon Church initially admitted to spending only $2078 to pass Prop 8.  When I filed my sworn complaint on November 13, 2008, they instantly attacked me.

The Mormon owned Salt Lake City Deseret News reported on November 14, 2008 that Church spokesman Scott Trotter said the allegations are “false” and the complaint — filed by Fred Karger of Californians Against Hate — has “many errors and misstatements.” Trotter said The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “has fully complied with the reporting requirements of the California Political Reform Act.  Claims that the Church has violated the act and failed to report political expenditures made by the church are false. The church has, in fact, filed four reports with California authorities; these reports are a matter of public record.  A further report will be filed on or before its due date, Jan. 30, 2009,” Trotter said.

Don Eaton a spokesman for the Mormon Church said in an interview with KGO-TV (ABC San Francisco)  “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints put zero money in this.”   Well, three months later the Mormon Church filed an amended return in which they admitted to spending $190,000. Unfortunately, this was 3 months after the election, so 17 million California voters never were able to know the full extent of the Mormon involvement until well after the election.    The Mormon Church ran phone banks, sent out direct mail, had well designed web sites, produced 27 slick commercials, bussed people in from Utah and had lots of travel expenses by high ranking Church officials.  They also raised  approximately $30 million from Mormon families to pass Proposition 8.   The Mormon Church also was behind the creation of the infamous National Organization for Marriage (NOM) in 2007, and was the biggest contributor to pass Prop 8.   NOM continues to be one of the great mysteries of the world.

I have been closely following them since they reared their ugly heads in California just three years ago.    NOM is currently under investigation in the state of Maine for possible money laundering, and failing to file the required campaign reports for that state’s Question 1 campaign.  Question 1 took away gay marriage in Maine just last November.     NOM was also the largest contributor to that election by contributing $1.9 million to Yes on 1.  They have steadfastly refused to identify any of their donors in spite of three federal court orders and a State Attorney General’s ruling demanding that they do so.  It begs the question, whom are they working so hard to protect?

When I filed my sworn complaint against NOM in Maine last year, NOM subpoenaed me two weeks later just to harass me, attempt to stop me and force me to spend tens of thousands of dollars on legal fees. Fortunately, many people have helped out and contributed to my legal defense fund Five for Fred

It has helped significantly.

This victory today against the Mormon Church is very gratifying to all those who seek truth and transparency in politics.  I sincerely hope when and if the Mormon Church and the National Organization participate in the political process in this country, they abide by all state and federal laws.
PLEASE HELP US FIGHT BACK
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So ET and Al, is it true you two are having a homosexual affair?  That is what we are hearing.  We hear that once you two were discovered together, you went on this rampage against anyone you thought might expose you.  Inquiring minds want to know.

Al, your daughter gets on here and claims that all elected official have to do is “come clean” about their sexual preference.  Well Al, I think it is time you come clean.  If members of the Board of Supervisors have to tell you what they do behind closed doors, then it is only fitting and proper that you tell us what you and Rita or you and ET do behind closed doors, don’t you think?

You don’t like it when the tables are turned on you, do you?  Give it some time, Al.  You, Barb and ET have gone too far this time around.  Your time is coming.  And we don’t stoop to the unethical and illegal behavior that the three of you do.  Truth will prevail, sooner than you think.

And here is a screen shot from YOUR website ET to prove your affiliation with Barb:

And here is a screen shot from Barb’s website:

By Manuel Roig-Franzia

The Washington Post

Anyone who applies for a job goes through a background check.  The potential employer is allowed to review the results of that background check and determine based on those results if the applicant is suited to be hired.

In the case of an elected official, we the public, are the employers.  We have the right to know what is in all candidates’ backgrounds before we elect them to public office.  EVERYONE has skeletons in their closet and it is up to us to decide which skeletons we can live with in our elected representatives and which ones we cannot live with.

In the modern political world, well-financed candidates have checks (there is a term for it I’m still too sleepy to remember) run on themselves and their opponents to determine what can be used against them and to find ammunition against their opponents.  One of the biggest mistakes candidates make is to try to hide their deficiencies or lie about them when found out.

The ethical standards of each individual voter determines whether a deficiency is important or not.  One of my litmus tests for candidates is whether or not he or she has cheated on their spouse.  Some would say that is between a husband and a wife.  I say it speaks volumes about the moral character of the individual.  If someone is willing to cheat on his family, then as a voter why should I believe he will not cheat his constituents?

There is a very big difference between mudslinging and speaking out on an opponent’s record, especially if it is a record the opponent has tried to hide from the voters.  I see nothing unethical about telling the truth.  I see everything unethical about lying about an opponent to discredit them so to take votes away.

The Donnelly campaign is unhappy with me.  Here is an excerpt from an email from Tim:

From: Tim Donnelly <tim@donnellyforassembly.com>
To: Anna Mcbride <imissrreagan@xxx.xxx>; Imus Gregg & Pennie <greggimus@xxx.xx>; Steve Guidero <steve@xxx.xxx>; Chad Hanely <chad@donnellyforassembly.com>; Cheryl Lapham <clapham@rxxx.xxx>; dbehounek@xxx.xxx; Hot Wife <wahene61@xxx.xxx>
Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 2:10:12 PM
Subject: Fwd: a VOTE Riley would be same as vote for ANTHONY ADAMS VOTE NO-59th Assembly District ANTHONY ADAMS or ANTHONY RILEY (more of the same)

Check out what Rex sent me…(look who paid for the ad….the Hesperia Free Press…no less!!!!)   Pretty shocking allegations….I have no idea if they are true, but there seems to be some pretty determined folks who don’t want Riley!!!  Guess that plays in our favor….

Maybe some of you think that a candidate purposely spreading information he does not know is true or not is okay.  I say it says a LOT about his moral character.  This is hardly Tim’s only time spreading lies about an opponent.

But back to the case in point, and that is Don Kurth.  I happen to believe Don’s background in drugs, prison time, domestic violence, and financial problems is pertinent to whether or not he would represent voters adequately in Sacramento.  Everyone is entitled to mistakes as a foolish youth, but in this case, these mistakes went on for decades.  And, with all the financial problems, is he more likely to be open to bribes, etc.  Well we won’t know for sure because he lost.  And rightfully so.

Paul Schrader ranked number 3 as most recoginized candidate in the county. The other Sheriff’s candidates did not make it into the top 10.

Paul Schrader has the experience and leadership to be the next sheriff of San Bernardino County.

Elect Paul Schrader as Sheriff 2010. www.sheriffpaul.net.

Now that I have finally gotten some of the email problems resolved, I will be putting the individual articles on the other blog www.sbcopolitics.com, which has nothing to do with iePolitics except that I am the administrator.  It is a Republican-only blog and we welcome article submissions and press releases all month long.  The best will be used in the newsletter.

I will also be re-posting the articles submitted here except in those cases where I have been asked not to.

Its time for a fresh start. Break the club. Its time. We deserve better.

Elect Paul Schrader as Sheriff of San Bernardino County 2010. www.sheriffpaul.net

Opponents to the measure, such as Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto), claim the measure violates the 14th Amendment, which was one of three Reconstruction Amendments passed after the Civil War to outlaw slavery and grant equal rights to all males including slaves and their descendants.  Miller disagrees with this contention.

Apparently, not only do we have a problem with those who come to our country to work, but there are actually vacation planners who help mothers about to give birth to arrange their vacations here in the United States so that they will give birth on US soil, thus giving their children a lifetime of benefits.  Mexico, Korea and Turkey are among the countries where “birth tourism” is popular.

Several other nations have already ended birthright citizenship including Ireland, Australia and India.

Veterans from all over the Inland Empire will be at this event. They estimate about 10,000 riders.

 

West Coast Thunder

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Brulte

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With Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner about to be handed his head by former eBay CEO Meg Whitman in the GOP primary for California Governor.

InlandPolitics has been wondering what excuses former State Senator-turned-political consultant Jim Brulte will come up with.

Brulte, a Fontana resident and consultant with the firm California Strategies, is a campaign strategist to Poizner.

For the past few months, I along with others have had to endure Brulte’s prognostications of Poizner overtaking Whitman in the final month leading up to the June 8th primary.

You know. Brulte says this, Brulte says that.

Can you say nauseating? Exactly.

The word coming from Brulte the master. It was as good as gold. Well, in this case a lump of coal.

Poizner, who according to media accounts was reluctant to go “all in” early. Poizner wasn’t sure he could win. Never-the-less, a couple of months and tens of millions of dollars later, it obviously appears he was talked into it.

A big fat $24 million goose egg.

It now seems obvious Steve Poizner is smart. Even smarter than Brulte. It also now appears Poizner was correct. He couldn’t win.

A growing number of internal and external polls show Whitman’s double-digit lead over Poizner continuing to expand back to a stunning number, like 24 points.

Whitman however, was determined to spend whatever was necessary and Poizner wasn’t.

A key factor here.

For Brulte to hang Poizner out to dry by assuring him issues such as Whitman’s voting record, stance on illegal immigration, tax returns, or even Goldman Sachs, was going to be her political demise was wrong.

Of course Brulte won’t accept any responsibility for Poizner’s drubbing. With Jim the blame goes somewhere other than him.

Republicans always have a way of trying to eat their own while the democrats sit back and watch. This time was no exception.

Likely Democratic nominee Edmund ” Jerry” Brown had to just sit back, not spend a dime of his precious limited war-chest, and let Whitman and Poizner attack each other.

Hey, it’s free. Right?

Luckily, Brown has a past to run from and Whitman won’t allow him to do it. Expect Whitman to turn Brown into a pin cushion by the fall.

Brulte alone has caused Whitman to spend tens of millions more in the primary than she expected. Something she’s not likely to forget. Campaign insiders concur with this assessment.

Let’s say around $25 million. It’s kind of hard to forget that number.

Whitman has a great shot at being our next Governor, and Brulte and several of his cronies would likely be on the outs with her at this point. But there is no other person around the Inland Empire who has perfected double-dealing more than Brulte. With this guy, playing both sides is a perfected art. I always envisioned Brulte pictured in a portrait with him straddling a fence, with the caption “Two sides is always better than one”.

So what will Brulte say to try and kiss Governor Whitman’s ass?

To read the rest of the story, click here.

First of all, here is the press release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department: Baby Wyatt.   As you can see, there is no mention whatsoever of a police pursuit. Here are a few additional details I have been made aware of.

First, Judge Lemkau was not the first judge to deny Katie Tagle’s request for a restraining order, but at least the third.  There is actually some startling evidence (in all three judges’ favor) that I’m trying to verify and get copies of to post.

Second, some time after Judge Lemkau refused Katie’s request, maybe days or more, an individual thought to be Baby Wyatt’s paternal grandmother made a report to the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station regarding Katie.  The sergeant took the grandmother’s complaint at face value.  When Katie tried to make her own report, she was given the runaround by this sergeant.  When the next sergeant came on duty, he took the opposite position and entered Garcia into the computer as being “armed and dangerous” or something to that effect.

When a Sheriff’s unit spotted Garcia’s vehicle, a pursuit ensued.  ACU’s account describes what happened after that.  Why the Sheriff’s Department chose to cover up the fact that a pursuit occurred is anyone’s guess but most of us are betting it has to do with an election.

Another possible factor in the death is that the deputies were unable to make a decision as to how to proceed, probably because so many supervisors second guess and micromanage the troops to the point many street cops are afraid to make difficult decisions.  The supervisor who should have been in charge was unavailable.  iePolitics has been told he was at home otherwise occupied.  However, several sources have told iePolitics that any supervisor monitoring radio traffic could have taken control.  It is not clear why that did not occur.  The Sheriff’s Helicopter was attempting to prepare to take Garcia out but could not do so because of what was NOT happening on the ground.

I will say what I have said many times before and that is I believe the baby would have ended up dead even if everything had been done differently.  Unfortunately, the way the entire situation was handled has left a number of scapegoats whether they deserve criticism or not.  I have spoken with Judge Lemkau and his family and I know how much this has affected them.  I also know that the deputies on the scene were greatly affected by Baby Wyatt’s death as well.  It is a bad situation all the way around.  Whoever wins the Sheriff’s race needs to re-evaluate the department’s training and policy regarding decisions made by field officers.  They need to be able to make life-and-death decisions without fear of persecution for minor details.  If they can’t be trusted to make those decisions, then they have no business being cops.

What strikes me most is the hatred I hear in people’s voices as they talk about an “abomination unto God” all the while discussing the importance of honoring God and living a righteous life.  I have to wonder if these people realize how hateful and bigoted they really sound.

I do not take issue with those who don’t agree with the homosexual lifestyle when their disagreement is based on Biblical principles.  But those same principles teach us not to hate our brothers and sisters.  And what I see is hatred for the person, rather than for the action.

I have written in the past about being raised Pentecostal, which certainly does not condone the homosexual lifestyle.  But at the same time, I have a lot of good friends who are openly gay.  I cannot hate them for that.  And the one question I have for those who think all gays are bound for hell.  What happened to God’s forgiveness?  I hate to break it to all of you, but if He isn’t forgiving, then every last one of us is headed for exactly the same place.  Except for those whose dying breath is to ask for God’s forgiveness, every one of us will have a lot of fast talking to do on Judgment Day because we all sin, intentionally or unintentionally, every day and most of us don’t ask for forgiveness after every little sin.

But whether homosexuality is a sin or not, is forgivable by God or not, or is normal or perverse, is not the point of this post.  The real point is that all of those self-righteous Republicans do not have a clue just how many of our most respected Republican leaders are closet homosexuals.  Right here in San Bernardino County, many of our highest-ranking Republicans, past and present, are guess what?  Gay. That’s right.  And you don’t even know it.  You talk trash right in front of them.  That is pretty shameful, if you ask me.  And really Christian-like, huh?

Perhaps, if Republicans would stay out of people’s bedrooms and spend more time trying to be a bit more compassionate, we would once again regain our glory as a party.  Yes, Republicans are picking up ground, but “Decline to State” is picking up even more ground.  Most families in this country share the core values of the Republican Party but far less are comfortable enough to want to be labeled “Republican” if it means being labeled a bigot.  We are our own worse enemies.

Republicans do not have to compromise their core values to be more inclusive.  They only have to act with compassion rather than hate.  That seems to be a lesson they cannot learn or accept.

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I’m really behind on the Voter’s Guide for several reason: equipment malfunction, body malfunction, and attitude malfunction! Actually, I’ve just been sick and busy and fed up with my computer and Blackberry.

Anyway, there are still quite a few candidates I have not been able to get a hold of and if any of you are them or know them or want to contact them on my behalf, it would be great. Here is the link to my working draft (haven’t updated the site in a while) so you can see what I’m doing: www.sbcovotersguide.com.  And, yes, I know some of it is not working, which is why I’m so frustrated with it.  The current version does not work at all with Firefox on a Mac.  Works fine using Safari on a Mac.  I’m making the necessary changes so that it will work on any computer.

For those so inclined, here is a list of candidates I need help contacting:

All Republicans running for State Superintendent of Schools and County Superintendent of Schools

All Republicans running for Loma Linda City Council

All Central Committee Candidates except for Pat Orr

All Republicans running for State Board of Equalization

All Republican Attorney General Candidates

All Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidates

Vic Stull

Eric Stone

Republican running against Gloria Negrete McCloud

Republican running against Wilmer Amina Carter

Lynn Poncin (If she’s a Republican)

Here’s a list of candidates who are ignoring me (If you feel inclined to prod them a bit)

Acquanetta Warren

Pat Gilbreath

James Hosking

Robert Rego

Ensen Mason

Gary Ovitt

Thank you to anyone who takes pity on me!

]]> http://iepolitics.com/2010/05/23/iepolitics-need-some-help-2/feed/ 1 http://iepolitics.com/2010/05/22/candidate-for-sheriff-paul-schrader-discusses-concerns-from-san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-staff/ http://iepolitics.com/2010/05/22/candidate-for-sheriff-paul-schrader-discusses-concerns-from-san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-staff/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 05:56:51 +0000 Candidates http://iepolitics.com/?p=3017

SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER 2ND AMENDMENT SHERIFF

During the past three months I have had discussions  of importance with some San Bernardino County professional staff,  deputies, detectives, sergeants,  lieutenants and 1 captain.

One area of concern is the Mini 14 rifle.  Most sworn staff do not like the Mini 14′s.  I prefer the AR 15 over the Mini 14.

The following evaluation is based on law enforcement evaluations in the USA. The Ruger’s Mini-14 is not as reliable or accurate as AR-15 rifles, which was discovered in an  impartial evaluation of the two rifles in a head-to-head comparison. I think we need to give the deputies the opportunity to purchase and carry AR 15′s on patrol.  I will also authorize them to take them home for protection.

I will implement the AR 15 program after I am elected sheriff.

Another area of concern is the Hoops’ good ol boy establishment in the Department. I will immediately begin to work on transparency within the ranks of our Department to break down the good ol boy system. This will help regain trust with the executives and staff in the Department. The promotion system and discipline system will be improved to help remove the good ol boy system. It will also be fair and transparent.

The last area of concern I will address at this time is professional staff.  I will ensure the professional staff receive the training and respect they deserve as members of our Department.

Thanks SBSD!!!!

Can you say Sheriff Schrader 10 times?

www.sheriffpaul.net

 Two teenagers from our Chino Hills crew.

SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER 2ND AMENDMENT SHERIFF

Candidates Ed Montgomery and Paul Schrader Host Public Information Session on Victim notification GPS

Basically, the site will consist of several things when completed.  It will be home to the newsletter.  It will contain a Voter’s Guide for all races, partisan and non-partisan that have Republican candidates.  It will also list links to other Republican sites and to the campaign/Twitter/Facebook sites for all Republicans running for office in our county.

I sent out lots of emails tonight, including to people who were probably a tad bit surprised to get an email from me, to invite Republicans to participate, including those running for Central Committee.  I did not find addresses for all so if you did not receive an email from me, please send me your contact information at sharon@iepolitics.com or sharon@sbcopolitics.com.

The newsletter and voter’s guide will go out to about 10,000 addresses so I hope the new site will rank high quickly.

SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER 2ND AMENDMENT SHERIFF

CAN YOU SAY SHERIFF SCHRADER 10 TIMES?

PLEASE VOTE FOR PAUL SCHRADER SHERIFF OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.

CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER/SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY IS THE ONLY PRO SECOND AMENDMENT CANDIDATE IN THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S RACE.

“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”– (2^ND Amendment)

“The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” — (Thomas Jefferson)

“Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people’s liberty teeth and keystone under independence … From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable . . . The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that is good” (George Washington)

California is a “May Issue” state; the decision to grant a CCW (Carry a Concealed Weapon) Permit being granted (or refused) at the discretion of the County Sheriff or Police Chief. Some sheriffs/chiefs issue on a reasonable basis, others can be next to impossible to persuade.

I will break down the walls to a CCW permit in San Bernardino County. If you meet the qualifications, you will not be denied a CCW. I will order an audit of this system and take politics out of receiving a CCW.—(Sheriff Paul Schrader)

I also support open carry.

I am a strong NRA supporter.

PAUL SCHRADER—–WWW.SHERIFFPAUL.NET

CAN YOU SAY SHERIFF SCHRADER 10 TIMES?

Remember Get on the ball and vote for Paul.

www.SheriffPaul.net

Acquanetta cannot say she did not know what she was doing as I sent a copy of the video to her campaign twice.  And David Lewis of Lewis Homes reads this blog every day.  They knew what they were doing and did it anyway.  It says a lot about your morals.  Should we expect you to suddenly stand up for what is right if you get elected?  I got news.  It’s too late then.

I know the video did not attack you personally, Acquanetta, but Barb and her group of thugs have made attacks based on race, religion, and national origin in the past.  Anyone is a potential victim.  Maybe today it isn’t a Ku Klux Klan video, but this group is so over the top, that could easily be next.  They have certainly targeted Hispanics and Asians in the past.

Shame on Acquanetta Warren and Lewis Homes.

He began the week in a position of power, and had all the perks that accompanied such a lofty post. He was at the top of his game.

By mid-week however, Brown was turned away from his office against his will, and he was forced to turn to legal experts and political allies in a desperate attempt to hang to his job. There appears to be furious political maneuvering to resolve a sudden dispute.

Indeed, Brown may be out.

As I said, this was a bad week for Mr. Brown.

It remains to be seen what his next move is, but observers believe British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will bounce back from his defeat in the British elections for prime minister.

Gordon Brown, prime minister of Great Britain.

What? Who did you think we were talking about?

Date May 5th, 2010

Let’s Roll on Community Debates for Sheriff’s candidates in San Bernardino County!”

Voters hoping for a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s candidate debates before deciding who to support in next month’s election are out of luck so far. Candidate Paul Schrader Sheriff/Coroner had worked with local radio talk show host Barb Stanton to schedule a forum in May at Victor Valley College with candidates Rod Hoops and Mark Averback. All three candidates had agreed back in April to appear in this forum. Barb Stanton was informed on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, by David Ellis, Hoops’ campaign manager, that Hoops would not participate in the forum. Ms. Stanton asked why and Mr. Ellis said neither of the other candidates have enough money for us to be concerned with it.

I believe the voters need the opportunity to see the differences in the candidates. I believe in voter choice and I think the statement regarding who has enough money, shows a disconnect by the current administration with the voters in the county.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul at the listed number. Paul Schrader 909-732-6964 www.sheriffpaul.net

I can see why people are hooked on the tea parties.  I do have a question for the candidates.  Why aren’t more of you attending the tea parties?  It’s a chance to meet people who absolutely vote and are passionate about it.  I didn’t notice any of the stereotypes that mainstream media lead us to believe about the tea parties.  It was just a lot of people who care about their government and want to see positive change.

Goodnight to all!  More about this and Matt and Barb and whatever else comes our way tomorrow.  Hopefully, some good enchiladas and salsa too!

Paul Bosacki, ET Snell, Al Vogler, and Barb have to be among the worst bigots and racists I have witnessed in my lifetime.  I can only imagine what people outside of the Victor Valley think of us if they view some of what is being done up here by these four.  And the sad part is people from all over the world drive by on the interstate and can view their handiwork.  They must think the Victor Valley consists of nothing but rednecks.

Anyway, I’m serious about the recall.  Everyone is in a “throw the bums out” sort of mood.  Bosacki and his bigoted ideas need to go.

It is time that candidates, especially Republican candidates, stop living up to the stereotype the Democrats have created for us.  This kind of bigotry must stop if our party is to survive.

I’ve tried very hard to have a “live and let live” attitude towards Barb during this campaign season as I believe the grassroots candidates need all the help they can get.  But if the grassroots candidates support bigotry and racism, then I would prefer to maintain the status quo.  At least with our current batch of electeds, we do not see this kind of outrageous and almost illegal behavior.

So candidates, you’ve got your choice, Barb’s 200 listeners or our 50,000 hits a day plus 16,000 mailing list.  I do not care either way because I do not believe an openly bigoted candidate will win office with Barb’s help and it won’t hurt our blog hits at all.

I have already taken screen prints of everything so if she tries to lie and deny what she has done as she did when she made all the racists remarks against the Chinese.

]]> http://iepolitics.com/2010/05/04/iepolitics-boycott/feed/ 8 http://iepolitics.com/2010/05/03/official-photo-of-candidate-paul-schrader-for-sheriffcoroner-of-san-bernardino-county/ http://iepolitics.com/2010/05/03/official-photo-of-candidate-paul-schrader-for-sheriffcoroner-of-san-bernardino-county/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 04:01:06 +0000 Candidates http://iepolitics.com/?p=2450

I am requesting an email or Facebook post of support from my  friends to your friends. It is estimated that we could reach 50,000 people by using this process. While this amount is staggering, we must take the first step. Your strong grassroots support will go a long way to make our election a success. Please ask your friends to vote Paul Schrader for Sheriff of San Bernardino County and to forward this information to their friends. Also ask them to go to our website at www.sheriffpaul.net and donate if they want a fresh start. Please repeat this once a week until June 8th.

I have attached a photo you can cut and paste, then send it with your post or email. I want to thank Michelle Sharpe for making the graphics for the photo. Lets Roll!!!

Thanks, Paul Schrader

I have a picture of my sign attached, if you see someone walking around with one of my signs, they are either a supporter or a thief.  I think someone believes that’s the way to kill a grass roots candidate.

They seem to forget I am a Marine.  Semper Fi

Justice in San Bernardino County has become as elusive as a Sasquatch or the Lockness Monster.  Perhaps not as evident to the public but obvious to many of those close to the system who witness the backroom deals, the personal relationships between oppositing parties, and the actions taken for political gain.  Only in San Bernardino County do we have the Public Defender sleeping with the District Attorney literally; the Conflict Panel, which is supposed to represent indigent defendants, donating heavily to the District Attorney and Sheriff; and judges with financial arrangements connected to officers of the court.

“Innocent until proven guilty” is simply a slogan of a bygone era that has given way to a system of justice mired in politics and apathy.  The Constitution of the United States be damned if it doesn’t fit the political plans of a chosen few who are not afraid to use the power granted to them by that same constitution to  use the justice system for political and financial gain.

iePolitics is starting a five-part series where we examine closely these relationships, showing the connections between the District Attorney, Public Defender, judges, Conflict Panel, and law enforcement.  Defendants, guilty or not, do not stand a chance at justice in our county unless they have the means to pay for an out-of-county attorney not affiliated with the “good ol’ boy” network of San Bernardino County justice.  We remain the wild, wild west of justice.

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