Inland Empire Progressive

When most of us think of the Free Market we think of businesses providing goods and services to individuals through the act of buying and selling. This is most seen most by the cathedrals of capitalism (and in my opinion the source of Inland Empire decadence and decay) the mall and big box stores. However, what some people don't realize is that these publicly traded companies also buy and sell on Wall Street. Wall Street, although kicked when its down, is revered when the market is up so it is pretty much like a sports team. This ivory tower of information and capital and the captains of industry who manage them hide one fact though. Trades are not based on people on the floor yelling buy or sell like in the movie Trading Places, but through complex algorithms in which one glitch can cause a "Flash Crash". So is our Free Market really comprised of free traders? I think not. Here is the link that inspired the story.   http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37975.ht...

In 2008, California more than any other state helped elect Barack Obama President of the United States. We canvassed in the harsh desert terrains of Nevada and Arizona. Also, we made over 3 million calls, the most out of every state! However, much to the chargrin of the California State Democratic Party, that victory did not translate into the much of the down ticket flipping of Republican seats because of the intense focus on getting Obama elected. Now, in 2010 the importance of activating these grassroots networks and applying that laser like focus to our own state cannot be ignored or marginalized. Organizing for America (OFA) should not be relied on to heavily contribute to victory in 2010. Every swinging Progressive in every county should be going all out making calls and knocking on doors to encourage the 1st time voters and persuade elusive independents to vote Democrat in November. Three is the magic number and we can do it, if we hit the streets hard and fast. The Inla...

In 2010, the Inland Empire will finally go from being the bastard cousin of Democratic Party politics to a nascent power player in the setup to 2012. Why do I say this? First, many Congressional districts and Assembly districts in the Inland Empire went for Barack Obama in 2008. The flurry of Progressive activism in this area was euphoric and in it lay the beginnings of a new foundation. Secondly, we have recieved peripheral attention from major Democratic power players such as Barbara Boxer who announced her 2010 senatorial bid in Riverside County and Gavin Newsom who came to the Inland Empire during his exploratory bid for Governor. Finally, the Progressive faction in the Inland Empire is finally achieveing the organizational structure to compete against the Blue Dog faction which has consistently won and whose performance has been circumspect in the California Legislature and Congress. While much work remains. I remain optimistic about our prospects in 2010 and beyond. If we h...

My campaign for the 63rd AD County Central Committee is going great! I feel very optimistic about our prospects in November. If we as Progressives United now and went after every winnable seat, I know we would be able to have a Democratic Majority.

It is a historic time to be a Progressive in these United States of America. The 21st Century will be the beginning of a new era. This era will mark a dramatic paradigm shift in the way we govern, the choices we make, and the struggles this shift entails. Candidly, there will be no easy choices going forward. We, as a nation and as individuals, have squandered our savings and are deeply in debt. In addition, we are in a nascent economic recovery due to Keynesian policies implemented under the Obama Administration. These policies, though necessary, require government to step in temporarily to make up for the lack of consumer and business spending adding to our deficit. Finally, we have an opposition party who obstructs to no end while whipping the country into an emotional frenzy for no other reason than they have no good alternative policy proposals to offer the country. In short, ou...

I am running for the Democratic Central Committee in order to turn it into a professional and competitive organization. I do not know why our Central Committee is weak, all I know is that we have failed to hold our electeds accountable for too long. Our Central Committee needs to be strong to build a Progressive foundation in the Inland Empire. The San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee is in position to help elect capable candidates to take on the Developer-Fueled Corruption that Conservatives have prostituted for so long throughout our county. This is offensive!!! But where is the outrage, the change of the guard that comes after corrpution spews forth when Republican evils come to the light of day? This has to change! Republicans in this county and throughout the state cannot just come to our county and believe they can sieze our land and resources without a fight. It is not enough to turn th...

Giving transit what it needs - latimes.com Posted using ShareThis

The governor has decided not only to take on unions in this budget battle, but also cut the whole public transportation budget in a bait and switch scheme to provide "relief" at the pump for POV driver's, while pocketing the rest to cover the shortfall in the general fund. Now not only are unionized transportation workers taking a hit because of it, but those who depend on public transportation to get to and from work will suffer because of it. Thank you Arnold and your conservative allies in the legislature for the low tax, small government rule. You just contributed about 3 to 4 percentage points to unemployment in the Inland Empire (2nd to Detroit). Yet we send the same jabronies to Sacramento every time. Conservative government service with a smile. Below is the link: http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14259001

Schwarzenegger's budget plan puts unions in the cross-hairs - latimes.com Posted using ShareThis

Repubs may be sharks but what are Progressives? DOLPHINS!!!