Those who follow politics know that often what brings a politician down is the cover-up not the scandal itself. Candidate Carl DeMaio has denied the allegations by a former staffer that DeMaio sexually harassed him. While the investigation into the allegations continues, both sides cite lie detector tests to support their claims. Not unlike the…
A military memorial ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma for Gerald “Gerry” Reeves, 76, who died from complications of pancreatic cancer at the Veteran’s Hospital in La Jolla. Gerry gave it a gallant fight and passed away Aug. 27, 2014. He will be…
The Kyrgyzstan National Assembly has undertaken an initial vote to pass new harsh anti-LGBT legislation during its first reading. According to Radio Free Europe, 79 members of the Kyrgyz parliament voted in favor of the legislation, while seven voted against it. Two more parliamentary votes are required before the legislation is submitted to Kyrgyz President…
Compared to its Muslim neighbors, Turkey can seem like an oasis of tolerance. While legal protections for members of the LGBT community are virtually non-existent, Turkey also has a firmly established history of individual liberties that prevents, say, public hangings and other acts of barbarism to be directed toward members of the sexual minority. But…
There comes a time when we have to admit we just can’t handle it. I increasingly face this problem lately as I try to live up to expectations and my reputation. But sadly, my briefs can only be crammed so full. This is the reason it is necessary to abridge my articles which actually start…
In my over half a century of being involved with politics and public service I have never seen such a constant, ugly, disgusting and destructive smear campaign as has been waged against Carl DeMaio. As many of you know, I have always had an up and down relationship with Carl, from introducing him to Latino…
Let’s talk about your meat. Do you like it “hot and fast”, or “low and slow”? To be clear, I’m talking about the difference between grilling and barbecue. Grilling is generally done quickly over direct heat from low-smoke fuels, while barbecue is usually conducted slowly over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels. After all, what is…
The Republican Party platform states, “We believe that marriage, the union of one man and one woman must be upheld as the national standard, a goal to stand for, encourage and promote through laws governing marriage.” Make-up for Miss Piggy, stat! Bring the lipstick, Republican red! In spite of the Republican Party position, during the…
At this point just about everyone knows about the Tony Award winning Broadway smash Jersey Boys. If you don’t, that’s OK because you will probably know the singing group it’s based on, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of…
