tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post113329137467254682..comments2024-01-13T00:27:20.813-08:00Comments on Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics: Paging the Flight CrewMayor Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280670018437708708noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133377971515872722005-11-30T11:12:00.000-08:002005-11-30T11:12:00.000-08:00Meanwhile, over and over and over again, the union...Meanwhile, over and over and over again, the union-dominated education establishment resists every attempt, no matter how tiny or incremental, to introduce accountability to the system by objectively evaluating teacher performance. Innovations such as charter schools are opposed vehemently because they present a different model that could show up the bureaucratic model that is the public school norm. School board members elected by unions think nothing of offering contracts that make it impossible to fire incompetent teachers or granting lavish pensions that districts will never be available to afford.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The system couldn't be more dysfunctional or resistant to improvement, and it's all because it is dominated by teachers unions infinitely more interested in preserving jobs and increasing pay and benefits than in helping kids.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Against this backdrop, the decision of Villaraigosa - a Democrat with impeccable progressive credentials - to take on the United Teachers Los Angeles and their allies on the Los Angeles school board could finally open the eyes of liberals to the paradox of their alliance with the most reactionary force in American life: the teachers unions who desperately defend the discredited education status quo.<BR/><BR/><BR/>"I will not accept the status quo, and neither should you," Villaraigosa told a luncheon audience in Los Angeles last week. If only many more progressives reached the same conclusion, we could see real progress in our schools at long last. Go, Antonio, go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133376018932898812005-11-30T10:40:00.000-08:002005-11-30T10:40:00.000-08:00The back scrathing will not be for the TROPICANA w...The back scrathing will not be for the TROPICANA where the sign is hanging. The back scratching is going to come in for the FLORENTINE GARDENS on Hollywood Boulevard. It is owned by the same couple Kenny & Maria. They don't want the city to domain the property for a Fire Department training facilty and fire house. They have been conducting a fierce lobbying effort of all City Council members. Plus they did several fund raisings events for Villababoso and his mijo 'Mini Me" Huizar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133365948500209072005-11-30T07:52:00.000-08:002005-11-30T07:52:00.000-08:001:58 where are you getting thosr numbers from Jimm...1:58 where are you getting thosr numbers from Jimmy Blackman? <BR/><BR/>5:33 at the rate Antonio is becoming a "do nothing mayor" Magic would be great to have as LA mayor. AT least he's a businessman who knows how to make things happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133321893928787692005-11-29T19:38:00.000-08:002005-11-29T19:38:00.000-08:00'Magic' Johnson Passes Support To Angelides For Go...'Magic' Johnson Passes Support To Angelides For GovernorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133316883275848232005-11-29T18:14:00.001-08:002005-11-29T18:14:00.001-08:00Who's greedy? Re: "Agreement reached on teacher pa...Who's greedy? Re: "Agreement reached on teacher pay" (Nov. 23): <BR/><BR/>Before you jump into the tide condemning the greedy teachers receiving a 2.5 percent increase, just remember that one of the last actions of our Congress before it recessed for Turkey Day was to vote themselves a 3 percent cost of living raise. <BR/><BR/>Time for a little re-evaluation of our priorities. <BR/><BR/>- Ira Kaplan<BR/>Woodland Hills<BR/><BR/><BR/>LA DAILY NEWSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133316855920682172005-11-29T18:14:00.000-08:002005-11-29T18:14:00.000-08:00One flew over the koo koos nest."Same ol' song R...One flew over the koo koos nest.<BR/><BR/>"Same ol' song<BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/> <BR/>Re: "Fight brewing against mayor" (Nov. 25): <BR/>The Pied Piper of Sacramento - oops, of Los Angeles - Mayor Villaraigosa, is playing the tune "Let's Take Over LAUSD." What does this man know about running a school district? Nothing. Back in the day, when he was the speaker of the California Assembly, he talked us down the road to bankruptcy and false hopes. Action speaks louder that words, mayor. Where's your plan? <BR/><BR/>LAUSD's management has turned the corner in improving our schools and like any responsible organization or person, they have learned from their mistakes and are moving ahead. The glass is half-full, Villaraigosa. Your strengths are in building consensus; use them. Your current campaign is costing everyone time and money. Save your hot air for another topic. It's time to change your tune. <BR/><BR/>- Jose Bonilla<BR/>ArletaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133316155920447302005-11-29T18:02:00.000-08:002005-11-29T18:02:00.000-08:00C&H I swear you sound just like Mike Trujillo.C&H I swear you sound just like Mike Trujillo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133314511116041472005-11-29T17:35:00.000-08:002005-11-29T17:35:00.000-08:00Weird huh mailander?Like why was hahn airing comme...<I>Weird huh mailander?<BR/><BR/>Like why was hahn airing commercials for himself on TV screens in Beverly Hills -- maybe because its part of what happens when you campaign.<BR/><BR/>That building you cite has long been used to promote political candidates inside and outside that buildings district.</I><BR/><BR/>That's disingenuous. It's not part of what happens when you campaign. You don't go advertising far outside your district if you can help it.<BR/><BR/>This is a building owned by someone who obviously wouldn't mind currying favor with the new Mayor, as he has, I believe, not one but two buildings up for eminent domain takeover. I don't blame him for trying to curry favor; any commercial building owner would want to do as much.<BR/><BR/>But I am inclined to blame whichever pol thought it was a good idea to use a commercial building the School District had its eyes on to flaunt Jose's otherwise inconsequential name to Hollywood freeway commuters heading to points nowhere near the district. It's a lacking sensibility, and it again speaks to the kind of Arrogance of Power we've already seen too often from eastside politicians.Joseph Mailanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753082460547996624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133313509546343502005-11-29T17:18:00.000-08:002005-11-29T17:18:00.000-08:00Saw on the news today that Magic Johnson endorsed ...Saw on the news today that Magic Johnson endorsed that Phil Angildes guy for governor. What happened to Magic after the mayor campaign? He's been out of sight. Everyone thought he would endorse Tony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133312620335578322005-11-29T17:03:00.000-08:002005-11-29T17:03:00.000-08:00Same thing can be said for candidates who air comm...Same thing can be said for candidates who air commercials in parts of the city -- where their voters don't live? <BR/><BR/>Weird huh mailander?<BR/><BR/>Like why was hahn airing commercials for himself on TV screens in Beverly Hills -- maybe because its part of what happens when you campaign.<BR/><BR/>That building you cite has long been used to promote political candidates inside and outside that buildings district.<BR/><BR/>He promoted the recall of Davis, Antonio Villaraigosa for Mayor and now the Huizar candidacy.<BR/><BR/>It's placement helps promote a candidate to voters that live in CD 14, although the building may not be.<BR/><BR/>Something that happens when you campaign i guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133311412953959522005-11-29T16:43:00.000-08:002005-11-29T16:43:00.000-08:00While you're wondering about flight arrangements, ...While you're wondering about flight arrangements, I'm kinda wondering if Antonio leaned on the people who own the old Hollywood Tropicana to <A HREF="http://www.martinirepublic.com/item/naked-at-the-tropicana-again/" REL="nofollow">put up a big Jose Huizar banner on the building</A>, one you can still see there today. That building is nowhere near the 14th.<BR/><BR/>This doesn't seem like something Jose would be incautious enough to do himself, as the building was being considered as a school site up through summer of this year. Weird to see a billboard sized banner for a candidate so far out of the district in which he's running. Weird that the building is on a site connected to LAUSD expansion. Weird.Joseph Mailanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753082460547996624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133310971759988442005-11-29T16:36:00.000-08:002005-11-29T16:36:00.000-08:00Hey Tony....Don't lose your 'crib notes'. We all ...Hey Tony....<BR/><BR/>Don't lose your 'crib notes'. We all know you don't have anything to say if it's not written down in advance.<BR/><BR/>Loved your interview on Channel 7 on Sunday. You couldn't even get it right when you were LOOKING at your crib notes.<BR/><BR/>YOU SAID THAT "67 PERCENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DROP OUT!!!! ADRIAN (CAN'T THINK OF HER LAST NAME) HAD TO CORRECT YOU!!!!!SHE HAD TO TELL YOU THAT IT WAS ONLY 33% WHO DROPPED OUT!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>YOU WILL DO OR SAY ANYTHING TO TAKE OVER THE LAUSD. THANK GOD WE ARE ALL WATCHING YOU CLOSELY.<BR/><BR/>YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THE HELL YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. <BR/><BR/>YOU ARE GOING TO BE WASHED UP IN THIS TOWN VERY SOON. JUST KEEP ON RUNNING FOR EVERY CAMERA YOU CAN FIND....YOU WON'T LAST A YEAR!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133305360387386732005-11-29T15:02:00.000-08:002005-11-29T15:02:00.000-08:00Mayors,why is Huizar's name plastered all over the...Mayors,<BR/>why is Huizar's name plastered all over the side of a building in Hollywood that LAUSD was looking to buy for a new school? check out Mailander's blog...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133304907945231172005-11-29T14:55:00.000-08:002005-11-29T14:55:00.000-08:00Villar-Chueco's ratings drop every day... wait and...Villar-Chueco's ratings drop every day... wait and smile (the rest will catch up).<BR/><BR/>Trailblazers don't hunt in packs.<BR/><BR/>But do try to keep up, AV will sink faster than Hahn ever did. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133304188481310102005-11-29T14:43:00.000-08:002005-11-29T14:43:00.000-08:00C& H saidThe very fact that it is on this blog, ma...C& H said<BR/>The very fact that it is on this blog, makes it irrevelent already.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Does this mean your entire post is irrelevant? Blah blah blah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133301481189157812005-11-29T13:58:00.000-08:002005-11-29T13:58:00.000-08:00Blah blah blah.The Mayor has an 83% city-wide appr...Blah blah blah.<BR/><BR/>The Mayor has an 83% city-wide approval rating.<BR/><BR/>Have fun you animal terrorists, racists, CD 14 haters, Pacheco lovers, short on meds individuals with all your yelling and ranting.<BR/><BR/>You are truly breaking through here on the "crack pot" network.<BR/><BR/>The very fact that it is on this blog, makes it irrevelent already.<BR/><BR/>Where were the days when this blog actually "broke" news?<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, he doesn't blog here anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133297650555831322005-11-29T12:54:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:54:00.000-08:00The AMERIQUEST EXPRESS rides again ! The diaper bo...The AMERIQUEST EXPRESS rides again ! The diaper boy is Jose 'Weasel' Huizar, pappy Villababoso will change it for him when needed. Don't forget your diaper bag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133297467786254512005-11-29T12:51:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:51:00.000-08:00Now all you have to do is watch the next Mayor's n...Now all you have to do is watch the next Mayor's news clip and you'll soon see ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA once again ascending the spiral staircase, ringing the bell, and calling out, "De plane! De plane!" then scampering back to PARKE SKELTON'S side just in time to oversee THE UNIONS being handed his fruity rum drink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133297365837646492005-11-29T12:49:00.001-08:002005-11-29T12:49:00.001-08:00sorry for my bout of dyslexia. ACLU looking to tak...sorry for my bout of dyslexia. <BR/><BR/>ACLU looking to take ove LAHSA comissiondgarzilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999324178890066661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133297352597613052005-11-29T12:49:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:49:00.000-08:00Now all you have to do is watch the next Villaraig...Now all you have to do is watch the next Villaraigosa news clip and you'll soon see Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa once again ascending the spiral staircase, ringing the bell, and calling out, "De plane! De plane!" then scampering back to Eli Broad's side just in time to oversee Richard Riordan being handed his fruity rum drink. <BR/><BR/>Can you do better than this?<BR/>xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133297313815273732005-11-29T12:48:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:48:00.000-08:00MIrell was just confirmed by the CIty Council. UCL...MIrell was just confirmed by the CIty Council. <BR/><BR/>UCLA looking to take over LAHSA.<BR/><BR/>Inclisionary zoning coming soondgarzilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999324178890066661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133297103461128862005-11-29T12:45:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:45:00.000-08:00How many plane rides will AV's staff spend on usin...How many plane rides will AV's staff spend on using our tax dollars. Audit their asses, pronto!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133296037217495222005-11-29T12:27:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:27:00.000-08:00Mayor sam print a shirt that has AV in diapersMayor sam print a shirt that has AV in diapersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133295967298379482005-11-29T12:26:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:26:00.000-08:00Skelton and Giarrizzo believe "Jimmy Blackman," he...Skelton and Giarrizzo believe "Jimmy Blackman," helped Torres pay for the leaflets."He doesn't appear to have a lot of money," Skelton said. "Last year, he was suspended, so I don't expect he is funding this himself."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1133295813322557322005-11-29T12:23:00.000-08:002005-11-29T12:23:00.000-08:00Villaraigosa in diapers, I thought he already did ...Villaraigosa in diapers, I thought he already did this.<BR/><BR/>Little do I know!<BR/><BR/>Do you remember this?<BR/><BR/>Democrats yesterday put public pressure on President Clinton to drop his arguments that he did not commit perjury and instead signal his readiness to accept congressional censure for attempting to conceal an extramarital affair with a White House intern.<BR/><BR/>"Across the country, politicians, pollsters and other political observers reported shock and dismay as the details of the Starr report reached people through saturation media coverage. But the extent of the damage to the president and other Democrats remained uncertain.<BR/><BR/>"People are very upset," said California Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa (D). "They feel the president did wrong. We fear it could impact turnout here."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com