Recall Group Remains Silent

The most interesting and telling item about the recall group is that not one person has stood up to denounce the vandalism of the private property on the waterfront. Not one person has called for the identity of the people responsible. Not one person has demanded that no one else use the recall as an excuse to deface public or private property. Not even a denial from the two people everyone suspects of doing it. If they were not aware that this action or did not advocate that it take place, why haven't they spoken up? If there are "so many prominent citizens" behind the recall, why are they silent to acts of vandalism by low life thugs? Instead, the talking head tries to deflect the issues and blame Gomes and Brown for the entire issue.

As previously stated, political signs are not permitted on city property. The waterfront and the buildings on it, are owned by the city. The recall group claims that they offer a better Vallejo with their actions. Just how does defacing City property making Vallejo better?

vib concocted the whole thing so we are just watching amused. it's so obvious. kurshan breaks wind and you start a another thread.

And you're a bigger idiot than anybody could ever think possible.

As noted, no responsibility, no accountability. Just more juvenile behavior from the recall group.

how about this wrote:

vib concocted the whole thing so we are just watching amused. it's so obvious. kurshan breaks wind and you start a another thread.

Stop your hysterics.

I applaud and thank whomever painted the words "Recall Gomes and Brown" as well as "UTS" on the mural.

The publicity it gave the recall effort was unexpected but appreciated. It clearly illustrates the double standard Gomes, Brown, Garman, Schussel and their VIB associates live by which strikes at the core of their existence and the reasons for the recall. They are the biggest self serving group of phony's and hypocrites in existence. They regularly engage in chest thumping and intimidating behavior to suppress anyone who disagrees with them or their anti police, anti fire fighter, anti business, vendetta based political agenda. I have spoken out against them for years and in retaliation I have become a victim of some of the most aggressive and ruthless attempts to defame, discredit and silence their opponents to date.

Marti Brown and Tony Pearsall are responsible for the harassment and intimidation against Eric Raahague and his mother. They called them both and made threats stating what they would do if the so called graffiti was not removed immediately. Those threats included sending their own people there to paint over the questionable words. This threat was carried out by VIB associate Wendall Quigley and it is documentd on a video appearing on the VIB website ibvallejo.com

Despite what VIB claims, Mr. Raahague, specifically never agreed to allow Quigley or anyone else to alter the murals in any way.

Council member Brown threatened to sue Mr. Raahague if the murals were not painted over immediately.

Mr. Raahague conveyed this information to Derrick O"Keefe, the artist who created the murals with my assistance, asking O"Keefe to come there right away and paint over them.

What are Gomes and Brown going to do when the manufactured recall signs are put up all over Vallejo? Neither they nor any of their VIB supporters will be able to touch them because our recall committees are properly and legally registered with the California Secretary of State, which affords our signs the same legal protection as a sign of any candidate running for political office.

Ironically, and for years, Gomes, Brown and VIB have whined and complained for every time one of their political signs was vandalized, illustrating that as long as their point prevails that is all that matters.

This small group believes and regularly demonstrates that they are calling the shots for all of us. This is not true. All they have succeeded in doing is dividing our city and preventing any and all attempts at healthy growth and business generation.

By promoting the recall of Gomes and Brown, the proponents are exercising their legal rights under Federal Election Laws as well as State laws.

Gomes, Brown and Pearsall have visited at least six proponents of the recall and harassed them in an attempt to intimidate them for their involvement.
None of them were swayed and formal complaints have been lodged. The case is currently under reveiw by the Solano County District Attorney to ensure appropriate criminal charges are filed against them.

Gomes', Brown's and, Pearsll's behavior is reminiscent of the oppressive retaliation which takes place in countries that do not guarantee their citizens the same rights to freely express their opinions and political beliefs as we have, and recently seen in Egypt, Syria and Libya.

The recall is one of the best examples of how our wonderful constitution and legal system allows the people of this country to change what they do not like and agree with.

Thank you for your support.

Sam Kurshan

Brilliant. This belongs in the T.H.

Oh so are you now representing the recall group with your "cheering of defacing of City property" message? Did they vote to send you here with this message that advocates this type of action? Because the public needs to know what type of people they are dealing with. This isn't about Gomes, Brown and whoever else you are now trying to blame for the actions from your group.

Your message doesn't reflect that your group is trying to improve Vallejo. It doesn't appear that they are adult enough to take on the task of making Vallejo better. Especially by having you running things.

FOTFLMAO!!! egypt? syria? libya? really sammy? talk about delusions of grandeur. as for the rest of your rant, FOTFLMAO!!! further delusions.....

Sam
You told so many lies your nose should be 10 feet long

You and Derrick originally defaced the mural.

The "questionable words" are called vandalism.

the publicity is another nail in the recall effort. It just shows how unstable and immature you are.

Mr quiley did not alter the mural he erased your vandalism.

I bet Mr Raahague said get rid of the vandalism not erase the entire mural.

Since when is giving people a copy of the response to your recall harrassment? If that is true your efforts to go door to door is illegal.

I may not touch your sign but my dogs will enjoy them more than the fire plugs.

I know you will try to get this diatribe into the Horrid. Hope even they realise how screwy you are.

We hope so. That way Sam will be held accountable for his lies that he has posted.

uts wrote:

Brilliant. This belongs in the T.H.

Christ! A great letter to the editor. I can't believe Tony Pearsall or Marti Brown foolishly thinking they can intimidate the Raahagues! Bless you Jean and Eric for all your family has done for our town. We will not forget this and will wipe out these vermin that would dare harass you and Eric in the false belief that you support them or their crazy idealism.
Weed shops? Tent cities? No waterfront development?
RATS!!

Those manufactured signs should have been out months ago. You are the biggest ass hole I've ever come across with your lies and indignation. There is NOT going to be a recall. But, hey, if this is all you have to feed your miserable soul, then have at it.

BTW, if you had one half the integrity that most do, you would have spent the weekend honoring those who died so you could become the classless sack of s hit that you are.

Remember that.

Wheres Baldo wrote:

Christ! A great letter to the editor. I can't believe Tony Pearsall or Marti Brown foolishly thinking they can intimidate the Raahagues! Bless you Jean and Eric for all your family has done for our town. We will not forget this and will wipe out these vermin that would dare harass you and Eric in the false belief that you support them or their crazy idealism.
Weed shops? Tent cities? No waterfront development?
RATS!!

Lets twist the facts seems to be your MO.

Fact--Sam and dingbat Derrick defaced the mural and then destroyed it.

LOL. sucking up to the raahauges will get you nowhere. they don't need your phony praise. they do NOT support your poorly organized, ill advised recall attempt. where are your "prominent proponents"? the raahauges are not among them no matter what spin you try to put on it.

Jack wrote:

Those manufactured signs should have been out months ago. You are the biggest ass hole I've ever come across with your lies and indignation. There is NOT going to be a recall. But, hey, if this is all you have to feed your miserable soul, then have at it.
BTW, if you had one half the integrity that most do, you would have spent the weekend honoring those who died so you could become the classless sack of s hit that you are.
Remember that.

Ah... those are the words of DEFEAT myfriend, defeat. For better or worse you realize you cannot stop this dont you?

Months ago? So they could become just another eyesore around here like Katys lil' hippy face?

Naw.

I hope that Eric does come forward and tell his story. It will show that Sam has created a number of lies and drug Eric and family into his mess that he created and two, the two people that Eric befriended, took advantage of his kindness. Especially Sam who Eric has given work to do on his buildings. Another time that Sam bites the hand that feeds him.

From the recall proponents:

"Derrick and Sam are okay with the murals lasting the 4 years, they were on temporary walls without permits anyway, built on Vallejo City property. Mr. Rahaauge made lot's of money off the Front Room in rent for an illegal structure (look it up). Who's the joke on now, they wen't meant to last this long anyway fools hahahahaha?"

Wheres Baldo wrote:

Christ! A great letter to the editor. I can't believe Tony Pearsall or Marti Brown foolishly thinking they can intimidate the Raahagues! Bless you Jean and Eric for all your family has done for our town. We will not forget this and will wipe out these vermin that would dare harass you and Eric in the false belief that you support them or their crazy idealism.
Weed shops? Tent cities? No waterfront development?
RATS!!

and for the record IMHO....

The painting I saw at the waterfront looked to be a finished mural. No vandalism whatsoever. The vandalism occured when homeboy painted out UTS and the word Recall. That was the vandalism.

No. You dont speak for us.

uts wrote:

and for the record IMHO....
The painting I saw at the waterfront looked to be a finished mural. No vandalism whatsoever. The vandalism occured when homeboy painted out UTS and the word Recall. That was the vandalism.
No. You dont speak for us.

You are correct about one thing. The vandalism was done by Derrick and had the same appearance even down to the colors. Nice to see that you are attempting to the defacing.

This is all a pile of steaming B.S.

What really took place and what this is really about is Brown's and Pearsall's attempt to silence anyone who is in favor of the recall.

The mural is in a high visibility area.

Sorry, the mural was finished years ago. It was defaced with graffiti. Vandalism happens without the property owner's knowledge or permission. The graffiti was the only action that was done without the property owner's knowledge or permission. And as far as anyone speaking for you, so far it appears that person who took the action to deface the wall to begin with is the only one talking. I haven't read anything from "us" whom ever they may be. That is unless the group as a whole has agreed to send the message of cheering the vandalism on as Sam has stated. If so, a very sad statement on their part since they claim to want to make Vallejo better. Even if it means destruction of property.

uts wrote:

and for the record IMHO....
The painting I saw at the waterfront looked to be a finished mural. No vandalism whatsoever. The vandalism occured when homeboy painted out UTS and the word Recall. That was the vandalism.
No. You dont speak for us.