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Michael Keegan has been a leader representing the residents' interest in the South Bay since I met him eight years ago.
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Michael Hamilton's outstanding letter should read, "Tom Elias wrote that Sanjay Varshney's study, which showed that government regulations that cost California $495 billion per year, was worthless..." The second comma was missing. Elias should publicly correct his erroneous thinking, but he probably won't.
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1 You all need to know that, for whatever reason his is offering now, Anthony Misetich was on one of Bob Bisno's Advisory Boards for Ponte Vista at San Pedro. It is outrageous to many that Mr. Misetich wants to represent R.P.V. residents who numbered in the thousands, that stood together against Mr. Bisno's and supporters' of his plans to build first 2,300 condos at the Western Avenue site. "You break it, you buy it" and Mr. Misetich needs to own his support for Bisno's massive and greedy plans to change forever OUR community. If Mr. Misetich claims that he only supported Bob's plans because of the prospect for Senior Housing, I need to remind him that I also support SOME Senior Housing, but nowhere near the number of units Bob and his disciples called for. Now comes the Voter Information Guide where Mr. Misetich is credited as having support for some "Democrat leaders". It's not "Democrat leaders" Anthony, it would be "Democratic leaders" on a truly independent mailer. In fact and truth, what was not on the mailer was all the far right folks who support Mr. Misetich, including Rep. Dana Rohrabacher. Now I know this is a non-partisian election, but I think voters should know that Mr. Misetich is probably the most conservative candidate running. Do R.P.V. residents want someone who is not willing to divulge his endorsements from "Republic leaders"? See, I did the same thing conserning many of Anthony's endorsers that the mailer implied about the Democratic Party folks who (foolishly?) endorse him. Do R.P.V. residents, especially those of us who live in the Eastview and Miraleste areas want to be represented by someone who supported the all out selling out of our transportation issues and liveability issues to someone who thoutht he knew better about OUR community than we do? Do R.P.V. residents want to be represented by someone who thought so much about R.P.V. that he spent valuable time he could have been helping his own city and its residents and served as Honorary Mayor of SAN PEDRO? I certainly hope not. If residents feel the need to vote for someone to the right of center politically, please consider Brian Campbell. The best two choises in my opinion, are Jeff Lewis and Paul Tetreault. |
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1 Now here's a thought for Wells. How about people listening to each candidate and voting for the one who will do the best job for RPV? You see, sometimes an opposing voice IS needed. Yes, it prevents the rubber-stamp approach to governance. But RPV deserves a lot better than 4 liberal lawyers and 1 yes-man accountant running this city. |
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1 Point #1 Birds of a feather flock together. Point #2 It appears Mark does listen and does vote for the one's he think will do the best job. You just don't like his choices.......don't you appreciate democracy? Point #3 This race is non partisian. Most of us don't vote for the "opposing voice." We vote for the voice that says something intelligent. See you at the poles. |
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1 When Mr. Misetich pays partially for a mailer that deliberately provides ridicule to members of the Democratic Party, that deserves mention. Sir, I volunteered to serve my country and pledged to give up my life for the Constitution when I was serving in the United States Air Force. You right-wing folks seem to think only conservatives care about America and that progressives like me want something else. I attended three candidates' forums. I read and posted all of their Web sites on my www.eastrpv.blogspot.com blog. I talked to seniors and many others about their feelings and issues in Rancho Palos Verdes. I would like to review Mr. Misetich's service in uniform with the United States military. You sir, were probably drafted and I bet you served honorably, as I did, to help protect our country. Brian Campbell served OUR country and he is someone who I strongly believe is much more conservative than I will ever be, yet I suggest that folks who want a more conservative candidate representing them on the council, should vote for him, over Anthony Misetich. I wish Mr. Misetich would have spent the time he volunteered as Honorary Mayor of San Pedro to serve the residents in Rancho Palos Verdes more, the city he wish to join the council of. Mr. Misetich has a friendly smile and I do agree completely with his observations about volunteering to serve in Rancho Palos Verdes. I wish he had served more instead of San Pedro. You know me, Tom. You know I served on the R.P.V. Traffic Safety Commission. You know I listen and want only the best for Rancho Palos Verdes and its residents. You also know that Ponte Vista at San Pedro, as Bob Bisno envisioned would have been devasting to residents of Rancho Palos Verdes and even other cities on The Hill, not to mention other local communities. Anthony Misetich broke it when he sided with supporting Bob's plans, whatever Mr. Misetich claims. So Mr. Misetich bought the legacy of those who turned their backs on residents of Rancho Palos Verdes in favor of other peoples' wants. I have also listened to many seniors who live higher on The Hill than I do. To a person, all of them indicated there was not interest they knew of for anyone living in those areas wanting to move into senior units at Ponte Vista. Whoever Anthony Misetich claims he supported, it was obvious and proven that he did not support many residents of Rancho Palos Verdes and for that, I feel Brian Campbell would be the better choice for conservative voters to vote for. |
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1 The idea that Ponte Vista was harmful is your over hyped idea. the concept of housing at the site is a good one and will eventually come to pass. Your stance marks you as a reactionary not a progressive. If that is the basis for your opposition to Misietich fine, but it is rather thin. |
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1 Yes, it is good that people serve in the armed forces first and then run for office second. That shows a willingness to defend the Constitution with one's life. Thats one reason I did NOT vote for Obama. To make it worse, the Democrat party mocked the idea that Obama even needed to serve in any capacity before becoming c-in-c. Ok fine, thats how Democrats think. And Obama won over McCain, who did serve. So its kind of silly to bring up military service in this race for RPV city council. The Constitution does allow us all to associate freely. Lets say someone did support Ponte Vista - does that fact alone disqualify them forever from the RPV city council? Really? Is that also how Democrats think? Again, look at the make-up of the council. Its time to bring some balance back. |
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1 First of all, the city council currently does not have 4 lawyers of any type. It has 2 lawyers and they will be termed out in 2 years leaving city council with no lawyers. Second, as a candidate you are targeting with your comments, I do object. It is unfair for you to demean and reduce my years of public service to a single sound bite of "liberal lawyer." Have you ever attended one of the meetings I participated in? Do you even know which party I am affiliated with? Do you know how anything about my voting record? Why don't you post thoughtful analysis rather than catchy sound bites. Jeff Lewis http://www.PalosVerdes.com/JeffLewis |
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2 Your attempts at a rationale conversation with Tom is pointless. He lives in his own fantasy world, facts be dammed. It's always black and white with this guy. Tom cannot think for himself and his only outlet for his angry and bigoted views is to parrot right wing sound bites. He'll even turn an article about a girl in a wheelchair into a condemnation of the Obama administration (see Bogert http://www.topix.net/forum/source/daily-breez... ). |
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1 Well of course I must be bigoted as I disagree with the rantings of liberals! And you talk about sound bites, but don't seem to grasp the irony that you resort to leftist rhetoric at first sight of an opinion you can't handle. Now, if you read my comment on the wheelchair manufacterer for content, you will understand that it was solely about the impact that socialist policies have on manufacturing jobs. Basically, if you allow the govt to centrally plan industry, you end up with a shattered economy. No "girl in a wheelchair" was mentioned, as Dr Wester well knows. He threw that crappola in, well, because that's all he has to offer in defense of his liberal views. The larger lesson here is about "liberal argument". At all levels, from Obama down to the RPV city council, liberals never defend views but prefer to personally attack those who offer differing opinions. Thats all Dr Wester has here. Thats what motivates Obama on Fox News too. Its all that side has to offer as a defense. We'll have to wait a bit to see what happens with the RPV council. I hope balance is voted in. |
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1 And if that "balance" is voted in Tom, what will it mean? I have received 2 mailers pronouncing Anthony Misetich as a progessive democract and "part of the democratic team" and one with Campbell and Misetich on the same card with a petition to legalize marijuana and holding both out as democrats. Of course both are republicans and are careful to stick to saying that when sending mailers to republican voters. Shouldn't people campaign as what they really are rather than telling different stories to different audiences? Isn't that especially the case when the candidates all signed pledges to run "honest" campaigns. Check out the mailers that I have uploaded in my webpage. See http://www.palosverdes.com/tomlong/index.cfm... We have to trust the candidates to tell us what their views really are. Can we trust Misetich and Campbell? And if so, then what really are their views and what really is their political background and will it even achieve the balance you seek? Tom Long |
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1 In real-life, Mr Misetich is a VP at a local lubrication company -- doubtful he pals around with Dick Cheney, owns the Exxon Valdez, or even makes obscene profits. Of course, when you deal with a "progressive", smears are always going to happen. And charges of racism or bigotry or hating puppies. That's how these people work. They never discuss the issues since their stands on higher taxes, more govt control, and less individual freedom is impossible to defend. So I'm not surprised Tom Long has posted some supposed mailers from Misetich showing him to favor marijuana, etc. I'm more convinced than ever we need to elect Misetich. |
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1 Well apparently Misetich's mailing company used Campbell's name on one mailer without Campbell's permission--or so Campbell tells me and I believe him. That would cause me to think twice about supporting Misetich even if I agreed with his views. You have 7 choices out there. Re-read the letter--I didn't smear anyone. I just listed all of the candidate's jobs and suggested that I saw no need for making a selection based only on their jobs. Misetich has not been honest. Go look for yourself. Just because he may disagree with me on some things does not make him a good cjoice for you. Tom Long |
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1 Article II, Section 6 of the California State Constitution states the following: “(a) All judicial, school, county, and city offices shall be nonpartisan. (b) No political party or party central committee may endorse, support, or oppose a candidate for nonpartisan office.” Supporting Anthony Misetich means that you also favor violating the California Constitution. You probably got the mailer with the "OFFICIAL Republican Party Endorsement!" Had you been a Democrat, you would have received a mailer stating that Mr. Misetich has been endoresed by two "Democrat leaders". That mailer erroneous makes it appear that Brian Campbell authorized and paid for that mailer. He DID NOT! Not only is Misetich possibly breaking the California Constitution, he is also demonstrating his ridicule of the Democratic Party in a not so obvious way. I thought good ethics were supposed to be demonstrated by all the candidates in the election. Apparently the messsage was ignored by Mr. Misetich. I thought all seven candidates were free of being as deceptive as Mr. Misetich appears to be with his mailers. Oh well, if Misetich does receive enough votes to get elected to a seat, perhaps more thoughtful folks will take the evidence to the City Attorney or the District Attorney and let either of them look at the facts, the mailer and whether Mr. Misetich should be disqualified from taking a seat. |
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1 Peggy, your ignorance is astounding! You obviously know far too little about Ponte Vista at San Pedro and it appears you are too apathetic to learn. I did offer ONE concept that would include NO housing on the site. It was an option for a park. Every single other option I have considered or wrote about in over three years of writing my Ponte Vista blog have some housing on the site. Right now I can consider up to 831 total units. That is the housing density equivalent to The Gardens, a condo project that is over the fence from some of the Ponte Vista property. You probably don't drive on Western Avenue, either. It is pretty much clear that you have not lived through the changes along Western Avenue I have been witness to for about 54-1/2 years now. Peggy, please don't try to tell me that you would consider someone unqualified for your vote because of just one issue. How about a woman's right to choose for instance? The recent mailers from Anthony Misetich, the time he could have spent working for residents and issues in Rancho Palos Verdes he chose not to but rather serve as Honorary Mayor of San Pedro, and yes, his stand regarding Ponte Vista all make up significant questions as to whether he is one of two people who should sit on the council. For me, even John McTaggart is looking like a better choice and the other five could be fine council members no matter how I am going to vote. But please, the one who had demonstrated the most possibly deceptive advertising is the same one who preferred to represent San Pedro/Los Angeles and is also the one who wanted far too many condos built directly across the street from homes in R.P.V. Add them all up together and we will easily find that any of the other 6 candidates would better serve Rancho Palos Verdes, without any clouds from election hijinks hanging over them. For me, honesty counts for quite a lot. Ignorance demonstrates that you don't have your facts straight, Peggy. |
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1 If nothing appears in the Breeze, well, this would seem to be one more smear attempt. I wonder how RPV council meetings will proceed given the personal attacks here? BTW, Tom Long smeared Misetich by referring to him as an "oil executive". It would be similar to someone saying Long is a "global warming lunatic". In fact, Misetich is a VP at a local lubrication company -- no oil wells, no obscene profits, no Dick Cheney. No need to replay Mr Longs views on global warming. BTW, Democrats themselves are doing a great job of ridiculing their own party. |
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1 <quoted text> "BTW, Tom Long smeared Misetich by referring to him as an 'oil executive'." If you believe that calling Mr. Misetich an "oil executive" is a smear, then you should agree that his mailers saying that he is "not an attorney" is a smear on me because I am one. I don't pretend to be a Republican in mailers to Republican households. I have never mentioned or referred to any of the other candidates in a negative way. I have never questioned their motives or suggested some nefarious purpose. Seriously, I am running for a volunteer position. I have a career, family and a Boy Scout Troop to tend to. I will never run for higher political office. My law firm does not stand to profit from any decision that I would make on City Council. I am doing this because I want to continue to help my community. I'm afraid it's as simple as that. I have a long track record of decisions I have made over my six years on the Planning Commission. There is ample room for substantive debates over those decisions but that is not what anyone is discussing. Instead its my profession (as if being a lawyer is evil) and the fact that four of five current council members believe I deserve to get elected. I have never criticized Mr. Misetich, his occupation, qualifications or experience with RPV government. Yet my job and education are somehow a negative and the fact that I have four out of five endorsements from our city's current leadership (and he has none) is also a negative. I am running to offer continued service to RPV. No one who is running has more current service and decision making experience to the City. If people think that I have made bad decisions on the Planning Commission, that is a good reason to not vote for me. But as a long-term volunteer who has put in thousands of hours of my time in service to the community, I really do not deserve name-calling and negative sounding labels. Finally, I am nobody's boy. No one is going to tell me how to vote on City Council. Not Tom Long, Doug Stern or Steve Wolowicz, or anyone in any special interest group. I have and will continue to serve the people of RPV and I will not compromise my ethics to get elected. I pledged to run a clean campaign. I am proud to have done so. |
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1 The tone of these replies should convince the average RPV voter that we really need to inject some balance on the council. The 5 man pile-on is indicative of an old-boys club. Frankly, if Misetich wins, he's going to have a tough time working with the above idealogues. They've gone out of their way to smear his professional associations and also him personally. All for a volunteer job. Something is very wrong here. I think its the "entitlement mindset" that these folks have. They think the council should be formed of like-minded individuals and will go to any length to achieve that. In his campaign material, Tetreault goes so far as to claim he was selected by the outgoing members to "take their place" because, apparently, he thinks the way they did. Huh? The ONLY way to counter this kind of mindset is to break it up with new blood. Rather than electing 4 liberal lawyers and 1 accountant to the council, how about just 3 liberal lawyers, 1 accountant, and someone who has business savvy and a non-liberal world view? Yes, Misetich will have a difficult time with the members who have such a personal disdain for him, but he's obviously the best choice to put some balance back into RPV government. |
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1 Oh phooey!! What we really need are some working men, say a carpenter and a crossing guard to make practical levelheaded, common sense decisions. This idea of electing lawyers has been tried but has met with limited success. |
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