Monday, August 22, 2022

Blakespear Chickens Out of Debates With Gunderson

As the top finisher in the state Senate District 38 primary, Republican Matt Gunderson offered Democrat second-placer Catherine Blakespear an opportunity to contrast her views with his in three debates ahead of the November election.

Blakespear’s campaign manager, Kevin Sabellico, declined Gunderson’s offer, saying that Blakespear would not debate Gunderson until he takes a more explicit stance on abortion rights. 

Gunderson says, “I am pro-choice, and I support and will continue to support California law, which enshrines the right to choice.”

That’s explicit.

The purpose of debates is for candidates to state their views in public. That informs voters’ choices.

Blakespear is hiding. She’s afraid of Gunderson. She should drop her lame excuse and show up for the debates.

Sunday, August 14, 2022


Nextdoor Tackles the Important Issues in Encinitas

Among the many social media sites that address crucial issues in Encinitas, nextdoor takes the unchallenged lead. Here are some examples:

Post: “My bicycle has a flat tire.”

Comment No. 1: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 2: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 3: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Post: “My dog ran away.”

Comment No. 1: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 2: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 3: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Post: “An oriole is stealing nectar from my hummingbird feeder.”

Comment No. 1: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 2: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 3: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Post: “A car is blocking my driveway.”

Comment No. 1: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 2: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Comment No. 3: “I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Monday, August 8, 2022


Self-Presumed Mayor Jeff Morris Wants to Cut a Deal With Trump

From: Jeff Morris
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022, 11:03 AM
To: Donald Trump
Subject: Potential Common Ground

Good Morning Former President,

I know you don’t read anything longer than a tweet, so I’ll keep this short.

You and I have a lot in common:

• We both lead a cult.

• We both know that “Only I can fix it.” You the country, me Encinitas.

• We both had or have New York hags as scammer candidate opponents.

• We both lost or will lose an election, proving the system is rigged.

• We both are frauds. I propose that neither of us rats on the other.

Sincerely,

Jeff Morris

Monday, August 1, 2022



Chiquita Banana Accuses Juan Valdez of Sexual Harassment

“It’s not enough that some gringo fruit hawker exploits my ethnicity to sell bananas,” said Chiquita Banana. “Now it’s Juan Valdez groping me at a trade show in Panama.”

According to Banana, when she and Valdez separately attended a Latin American commerce trade show in Panama City, Valdez made unwanted advances that included groping Banana in an elevator. Valdez has denied the allegation.

“I did no such thing,” said Valdez. “I’m a happily married man with children and a donkey. I stick to growing coffee beans. I saw Chiquita Banana at the trade show but didn’t speak to her and was not in an elevator with her.”

Panamanian authorities have taken statements from Banana and Valdez and will continue to investigate. However, with no coffee-stain evidence on Banana’s clothing or person and no witness to confirm Banana’s account, it’s doubtful charges will be forthcoming.

“No charges?” said Banana, “That’s outrageous! I’ll charge Valdez in a song!”

I’m Chiquita Banana and I’ve come to say

SeƱor Valdez shouldn’t touch me in sexy way
 
When hands are stained with brown but not a British tea
 
They’re coffee-grower’s paws to keep away from me
 
You can put them in the soil — You can work them as you toil
 
Hands in pairs are yours to use with — But never yours to abuse with
 
As Chiquita Banana I need my personal space in an elevator
 
Away from Juan Valdez on the moon or near the equator. 

Monday, July 25, 2022


Opportunities for Candidates Who Lose the Encinitas Mayoral Election

No candidate for public office can assume victory. They have to consider what they’ll do if they lose. In alphabetical order, longtime Encinitas resident Pat Dry offered these possibilities for the candidates:

Michael Blobe aka Myekah Beond

If Blobe aka Beond is in the job market after the November mayoral election or if he becomes a candidate again, it would be advisable for him to go with one name. Considering his options, it would also be advisable to provide a pronunciation guide.

Since Blobe aka Beond is a singer/songwriter, he might find an employment opportunity with Catherine Blakespear, regardless of a loss or win for her in the District 38 state Senate election.

If Blakespear loses, Blobe aka Beond could record the popular Please Cry for Me Encinitas, as seen in the March 15, 2021 post on this very blog. It’s a predictable best seller. Blobe aka Beond could also sing the song live at any public appearances Blakespear has the gall to make.

If Blakespear wins, substituting “California” for “Encinitas” in the title and lyrics would be a projection of what’s to come, while maintaining a paying opportunity for Blobe aka Beond.

Cindy Cremona

Cremona has run an executive recruiting firm for nearly 20 years. She’s been an activist in Encinitas for more than 10 years, advocating for local control and against mega-development.

Should Cremona lose the mayoral election, it’s doubtful she would become a shrinking violet. Her professional life is secure, and her public passions would continue.

Tony Kranz

If Kranz loses the mayoral election, he’ll have two years left in his City Council term. That’s assuming he survives the recall threatened on local social media, if that threat becomes action.

Should Kranz remain on the council, his role would depend on who his colleagues are and whether or not he’s still in the majority. If he is, he would continue his destructive ways and his solid record of betraying his heritage.

If Kranz is in the minority, he might as well hang up his spikes because his opponents on and off the council would render him powerless.

Either recalled or in the minority, Kranz would have more time to spend on his job as a printing broker.

Jeff Morris

In the history of Encinitas mayoral elections, Morris is the most insistent delusional candidate. In the highly unlikely event he wins, we can look forward to two years of embarrassments. His behavior would draw local, regional and maybe even national negative attention.

If Morris loses, he can continue to harass homeless people, gather phantom evidence of corruption in city government and post rants on local social media. He would hope that real estate remains a viable occupation for his spouse.

Sunday, July 17, 2022


Let the Serious Campaigning Begin!

The California secretary of state certified the state Senate District 38 election results on July 15. Here are some statistics:

Reg'd Voters  Dem    Rep     NPP     Other  Turnout
SDC             41.3% 27.1%  24.8% 6.9%   34.9%
OC               37.4% 33.3%  23.7% 5.6%   35.2%
                                                     
Candidate   Gunderson (R)     Blakespear (D)
SDC Votes       69,652        78,171
OC Votes       36,706        21,412
District Votes 106,358        99,583
% of Total        45.9%          43%

More that 70% of the district’s voters are in San Diego County. Considering Blakespear’s longevity and prominence in city and county politics, it’s surprising her margin in San Diego County was only 5.8%. When the count was nearly complete, she had 51.3% of the votes in Encinitas. 

Gunderson is a retired businessman with no experience in electoral politics. His margin in Orange County was 26.3%. He had 34.8% of the votes in Encinitas when the count was almost complete.

While Democrats outnumber Republicans in both counties, about 30% of the voters are registered in neither major party. That makes using party preference to predict outcome unreliable. 

Which way the bulk of differently striped independents vote in the general election should strongly influence the results.