of the day have created a variety of command decision
making on the part of the electorate. Big changes are
afoot as we know in our economy, our social fabric and
our world. It would be too easy to just close our eyes,
hold our noses and with a stalwart direction.....just do
the same old stuff. We have determined that "this year"
that is not an option. The Chinese Year of the Rat...
tells us that we need to be resourceful, industrious and
stay busy. It also tell us not to be "greedy"...because
if we are....their is a giant rat trap with prize piece of
cheese just waiting for us, if we are not careful!
OK, here we go....we will try to offer a few choice words
on each issue and of course then leave you to make your
own intelligent and informed choices - without argument.
President of the United States: Obama/Biden
*McCain...can't convince us that he has any "Conservative"
bones in his body! Palin is a Soccer Mom!
United States Representative 48th District: Steve Young - Dem
*Our Congressman John Campbell voted for both the Bail-Outs
including the one with over $140 Billion dollars in "EAR Marks"
....yet is so dedicated to NOT taking "ear marks" he can't even
get our money for the Newport Harbor dredging and additionally
is so cheap that he hasn't even put up Re-Election Signs! We are
suggesting that anyone that voted for the Federal Bail Out..
should not be re-elected.
State Senator 35th District: Tom Harman - Rep.
*Harman is a dutiful elected that makes enough effort to
have us believe...that at least he is trying to do a good
job. Although, he has been less than effective in taking
charge of Re-Regulating Rehab Homes in California or Newport
Beach.
Member of the State Assembly 70th Dist.: Chuck DeVore - Rep. *Chuck is a man among men.....a National Guard Lt. Colonel
retired...we think! In any event, we cannot state enough
how proud we are of Chuck, Dianne and his entire family!
Chuck is one of the few rising stars left in the Republican
party! We will vote for Chuck at any level if he continues
his ethical standards.
Judge of the Superior Court Office No. 12 - Debra Carillo - Dem. maybe! *Debra is running against Kermit Marsh who
seems to be a nice enough guy...but has run for every
office but the kitchen sink. Art Pedroza suggested
Debra is a nice person and a good choice in this race
....and we will follow suit.
Coast Community College Dist. Area #2: Jerry Patterson - Dem. *Jerry has "been around the horn and seen all the elephants"
...as a strong incumbent haven't heard much bad about him.
Coast Community College Dist. Area #3: Lorraine Prinsky
- Party Designation UNK! *This is another Art Pedroza suggestion
...based on the double dipping pension issue that incumbent
Armando Ruiz was up to.
Coast Community College Dist. Area #4: Mary Hornbuckle - Rep. *Mary is a stalwart, kind, loving and hard working incumbent.
How is that possible?
City of Newport Beach Dist. #2: Gloria Alkire
- Party Designation UNK! *Incumbent Steve Rosansky has some
problems which include...treating the citizens with various
levels of disrespect, arrogance and distain. Guess we just
don't like Steve's style points! Gloria seems like a nice lady!
City of Newport Beach Dist. #5: Ed Selich - Rep.
*Ed was one of the four councilmembers that was initially
unelected and had been chosen to replace a councilmember that
quit before the end of their term. Bad process....but Ed
seems a nice guy enough and has worked hard to accomplish
some things. Even though he is running Unopposed....we will
be giving Ed the nod for another four years! He looks good with
his wife waving from an open car at the Balboa Island Parade!
City of Newport Beach Dist. #7: Keith Curry - Rep.
*Keith and his lovely wife are plain smart politicians. Again,
initially unelected....Keith has been very responsive to his
district and the city. Keith has higher office aspirations and
seems to be taking this stuff maybe a little too seriously.
Dolores Otting is our dear friend and the hardest working girl
in politics. On the likeability scale; the Dolores is sky high
and we adore her. The problem is that Curry is a connected
Republican sort and Dolores is not. To be honest, we do need
Dolores somewhere in County Government......she needs to work on
and resolve issues bigger than at the City level.
NOW the State Initiatives:
1A-Safe, Reliable High Speed Passenger Train Bond Act - YES
*The State of California is now only $15 to $18 Billion in
deficit by 2010. All our friends and dear Conservative voices
in California are against this. Who cares? When is California
going to get started heading toward the 21st Century. We need to
get this good idea moving.
2 - Standards for Confining Farm Animals - YES
*Just watch the commercial for YES on 2......that's enough! The
poor piggie and the cow being attacked by the fork lift!! Yikes!!
3-Childrens Hospital Bond Act - Grant Program - YES
*Forget all the details..we need to do something for developers
that want to build Hospitals for kids!
4-Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before
Termination of Minor's Pregnancy - YES
*Sure, there are questions...what about single moms and dads
with partners out of state or country? What if one parent
wants the Pregnancy and the other doesn't? Is it the right
thing to do? With all its warts...if you were the mom or
dad of a teenage girl in trouble...you might want to know
...wouldn't you?
5-NonViolent Drug Offenses, Sentencing, Parole and
Rehabilitation - NO
*We oppose this end run to build more REHAB Homes throughout
California. The devil is in the details....what treatment
programs...will companies be able to get cash directly from
the state to buy more REHAB homes in Residential Areas?
6- Police and Law Enforcement Funding Criminal
Penalties and Laws - NO
*Building more Prisons in a down economy seems just crazy.
We have immense State deficits...already! Give them more
electronic ankle locators - for the non violent!
7-Renewable Energy Generation - YES
*We have seen both of the commercials and the idea of
renewable energy is worth trying....whatever the cost.
Overpriced Boondoggles aside...let's try something new.
8-Eliminates Right of Same Sex Couples to Marry - YES & NO
*Anna and I are split on this one. She is against it and
I am for it. We both do just love the the YES commercial
with Gavin Newsome.....though! Very funny!
9-Criminal Justice Sytem. Victims Rights. Parole - YES
*When someone is the victim of a henous crime...or of a
family of same....they deserve to be notified when some
scumbag is up for Parole - Don't you think?.
10-Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy Bonds - YES *This is oh so popular...how could anyone vote against
something that sounds so nice?
11-Redistricting - YES
*Enough is enough says Governor Arnold...and we agree!
The tax and spend electeds are all quite secure in their
various safe gerrymandered districts. We could get three
unemployed homeless people to make better decisions on fair
Districts in California. If the Board messes up....at
least we have someone to scream at and replace. Right now,
we are totally defenseless!
12- Veterans Bond Act of 2008 - YES
*Of course we support our veterans in everything they do!
Unless of course - it was some bogus event like the War of 1812!
In any event, it was still not the Veterans fault! Let them have
some farms or other opportunities..God Bless them all!
County of Orange: Measure J - NO *
We have dubbed this one as a cowardice and non compliance
initiative by the Board of Supervisors! Sadly, our 2nd Dist.
Supervisor....John Moorlach figured that if he was on record
as turning down Pension and wage increases for all those
County employees...he might have to pay a political price
when he came up for re-election. Our view is.....that
we elect and pay the Supervisors to understand issues,
understand the economics of the situation and make their
best judgements. We do not feel so required to study
endless County documents regarding response times,
efficiencies in departments and the like. Let the
Supervisors and their staffs do that!
*Disclaimer: These choices are the sole suggestions of
Ron & Anna Winship and hopefully have no bearing on any
political affiliation or special interest. 2008 is a special
year....a year which will include our first vote for a known
Democratic candidate for either higher office or Congress.
We are considering these decisions carefully and thoughtfully.
Your comments are always welcome....and this NP Ballot is
not intended to sway any individual vote on people or issues!
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