tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post2237936009539939553..comments2024-01-13T00:27:20.813-08:00Comments on Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics: Tamar Galatzan Condemns Chris EsselMayor Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280670018437708708noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-82780213443873672662009-12-07T23:54:20.230-08:002009-12-07T23:54:20.230-08:00I get the feeling Higby won't publish a commen...I get the feeling Higby won't publish a comment that is unfavorable towards Galatzan - let's see if he'll print this. I'll say it again - why is she spending time campaigning for Krekorian instead of doing her job and paying attention to our failing schools and the LAUSD budget crisis??? Its obvious she doesn't want to be a school board member - its time for her to resign!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-7236345309405274972009-12-05T19:45:50.448-08:002009-12-05T19:45:50.448-08:00Paul Krekorian was not the individual or entity wh...Paul Krekorian was not the individual or entity who called Christine Essel an Armenian Genocide denier. This was published in a well respected local Armenian publication which found out about the event. He was at some point asked to comment. This characterization of Essel was not contrived. She too the money from the organization which denies a horrific part of history. Now she is using the Holocaust against Krekorian? Isn’t this what the focus should be right now? What place does using something as disgusting, and destroying have in this race? This is the horrifying and inappropriate truth. Who does something like this? Paul Krekorian has NOT accepted money from any group which denies what happened to the Jews and many others. He has been nothing but supportive of the Jewish community. These posts pf the last two days are as misleading as Essel’s original mailer. Essel, NOT Krekorian, has insulted 2 entire communities.<br />Essel’s Campaign and her supporters continue to spread lies and twist the truth in all their materials. Her most recent flyer includes skinhead imagery. Why are you not taking her to task on this? Who cares what some anonymous fool says on a blog. Essel is using and condoning these images for her own gain. She is approving them. These are NOT from Paul Krekorian Holocuast and Skin Heads VS. an image of a woman as a puppet. Which is worse? Essel as a puppet is not a Male/Female image. Village To Village has alluded to Essel being a puppet for Wendy Greuel, the Mayor, the IBEW and other special interests.<br />7:43 - Paul Krekorian never called Essel a Genocide denier. Her own actions did that. She went to the event for her. She took the money and has been using it. There is no place in city government for using the Holocaust. It is disgusting. Worse than any rude comment made on a blog. These is a serious lack of judgement on the part of Miss Essel and her advisors. It is wholly inappropriate. I am disgusted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-27238049065449642852009-12-05T12:54:25.478-08:002009-12-05T12:54:25.478-08:00I've got the mailer and those aren't puppe...I've got the mailer and those aren't puppet strings. It's rope.<br /><br />Whoever Paul's campaign manager is ought to be fired. At least get a graphic designer good enough to photoshop a marionette being held with D'Arcy's hands and real string.<br /><br />It's been done a million times on political mailers. I'm concerned that they actually could have done it and chose NOT to. Which makes the ad mysogynistic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-15442372555542968512009-12-05T12:14:27.356-08:002009-12-05T12:14:27.356-08:00The way Essel's campaign/ Shallman cut out the...The way Essel's campaign/ Shallman cut out the right half of mailer to omit the context, of her being a PUPPET and not woman in ropes, was low and typically Shallman. <br /><br />But the "artist" should have made it all a cartoon with Chris in puppet costume not a business suit so this sort of visual lie couldn't occur. He should have anticiipated Shallman twisting it out of context. Shallman with those sleazy and disgusting dog pictures he sent out of Weiss was considered funny by you people - BECAUSE it was so over the top? Then Weiss got slammed for HIS "nasty" campaign responses? Sounds like deja vu all over again thanks to Shallman having arrived on the scene to slime it DOWN in every possible way.<br /><br />With Shallman setting the barre so low in each race, can we bet money on the next ones being just as slimy or worse? Where will it end?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-32002967358979297452009-12-05T12:09:08.482-08:002009-12-05T12:09:08.482-08:0011:51, there ARE "secret jews" around th...11:51, there ARE "secret jews" around the world, from Muslim countries to notably, MEXICO and other Latin American countries.<br /><br />There was a whole series about it on NPR - countries where NOT being the Christian majority, and where there's overt of subtle anti-semitism INCLUDING Mexico especially until very recent laws were passed. Even now where there may be official laws to protect, people are ostracised. But until recently the antisemitism was so great many parents didn't tell their kids they WERE Jewish until they turned adults or 13, then let them decide. OR they'd hold secret shabbat services while also very openly "acting" Christian.<br /><br />However I don't know what any of this has to do with ANYONE's campaign here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-50024867950222887552009-12-05T12:00:30.262-08:002009-12-05T12:00:30.262-08:00Will someone please post a link to Essel "tie...Will someone please post a link to Essel "tied up" or "hog-tied"? The one mailed to me shows Essel's wrists and ankles attached to strings like a puppet in front of a DWP bill which as about as accurate as it gets. Anyone claiming to be a woman offended by this is not a woman and obviously works for Essel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-53612647808654563822009-12-05T10:56:18.194-08:002009-12-05T10:56:18.194-08:00Shallman is an idiot! Comparing Higby to Rev Wrigh...Shallman is an idiot! Comparing Higby to Rev Wright? He must be smoking some of Frank's pot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-19247759718426930352009-12-05T10:36:31.694-08:002009-12-05T10:36:31.694-08:00Sad Shallman. People are going to remember all of ...Sad Shallman. People are going to remember all of this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-80675275965848561312009-12-05T10:35:30.306-08:002009-12-05T10:35:30.306-08:00Guess Team Essel wouldn't be posting that Tama...Guess Team Essel wouldn't be posting that Tamar is a "c" word, "b" word and "f-bag" word if she had endorsed Chris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-40278286118352417352009-12-05T10:33:07.373-08:002009-12-05T10:33:07.373-08:0010:26 is clueless. Let's see...Wendy Greuel (...10:26 is clueless. Let's see...Wendy Greuel (66% Citywide support) or Tamar Galatzan (12% support)?<br /><br />The only dishes flying will be in Tamar's house when she gets served with recall notice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-30735622846442843412009-12-05T10:26:16.930-08:002009-12-05T10:26:16.930-08:00Remember how Chris had a cow when Tamar didn't...Remember how Chris had a cow when Tamar didn't endorse her? We heard some dishes flew on Robin Drive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-92183622342016755172009-12-05T10:23:15.444-08:002009-12-05T10:23:15.444-08:00I understand Tamar, she's short sighted and st...I understand Tamar, she's short sighted and stupid. It's personal for her.<br /><br />I would be shocked if Sherman and Feuer help Paul on this one. It's too much muck to wade into on both sides. Paul's supporters have made some very serious anti Jewish remarks that he should have come out against before this and the rope mailer was stupid. <br /><br />Just saying Paul is not anti-semetic won't be enough. They would have to defend his silence on the statements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-66276643272035670282009-12-05T10:13:46.698-08:002009-12-05T10:13:46.698-08:00Tamar was utterly humiliated by her defeat. Essel...Tamar was utterly humiliated by her defeat. Essel didn't even ask her for her endorsement which was even more humiliating. Now she gets a chance to lash out. It's so transparent and over the top. Paul's obviously desperate to use this unpopular school board member. Two peas in a pod.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-76662863911182333572009-12-05T09:36:39.369-08:002009-12-05T09:36:39.369-08:00This is a real low point for Tamar. Using the Holo...This is a real low point for Tamar. Using the Holocaust for her own bitter political payback. I am seriously offended by this. She has to remember she is an LAUSD school board member.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-43900310735756703212009-12-05T09:29:33.910-08:002009-12-05T09:29:33.910-08:00Shallman spinners are working at a fever pitch tod...Shallman spinners are working at a fever pitch today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-27497898811150116172009-12-05T09:27:47.101-08:002009-12-05T09:27:47.101-08:00This is a real low point for Tamar. Using the Holo...This is a real low point for Tamar. Using the Holocaust for her own bitter political payback. I am seriously offended by this. She has to remember she is an LAUSD school board member.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-46182402747025389412009-12-05T09:25:17.403-08:002009-12-05T09:25:17.403-08:00Phil,
how many times were Republicans attacked fo...Phil,<br /><br />how many times were Republicans attacked for speaking at Bob Jones University?<br /><br />If you are going to speak before groups with controversal political positions, then be perpare to face the barrage of attacks. <br /><br />In hindsight, Chris Essel's campaign team screwed that up big time.<br /><br />BTW Phil, do you think that it is fair to equate Michael to Rev. Wright?? All I hear is crickets....Red Spot in CD 14https://www.blogger.com/profile/16316184170326732280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-41146104176779620852009-12-05T09:24:02.069-08:002009-12-05T09:24:02.069-08:00Its not news that Essel got the Times endorsement....Its not news that Essel got the Times endorsement. Riordan engineered that. He told them "She's our girl. We own her."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-15642594074456350862009-12-05T09:07:54.019-08:002009-12-05T09:07:54.019-08:00No one cares what Tamar Galatzan says. She's ...No one cares what Tamar Galatzan says. She's a loser!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-15178409323960855662009-12-05T09:01:42.199-08:002009-12-05T09:01:42.199-08:00Lets see, Paul co-hosted the dinner for CAIR in Sa...Lets see, Paul co-hosted the dinner for CAIR in Sacramento and Tamar was going to use that against him if she made it to the run off. Even the California US Senators condsider them a front group for HAMAS and now she condems Chris. Very disapointing that Tamars work at the JDL wasn't enough to keep her from selling out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-21073706331172559362009-12-05T08:46:28.846-08:002009-12-05T08:46:28.846-08:00Holy Shit Paul you're blowing it! Remember me...Holy Shit Paul you're blowing it! Remember message discipline. <br /><br />Any call Paul is making and dime he's spending right now NOT talking about downtown developers is a waste. Frankly, I'm stunned at how Paul's being played. Take a lesson from Obama--don't get distracted. Your team is killing you with this bullshit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-48892446666521520342009-12-05T08:41:03.532-08:002009-12-05T08:41:03.532-08:00I'm surprised at the shrill response from Paul...I'm surprised at the shrill response from Paul's campaign. It does drudge up the his charges about Turks backing her because she's a denier. Let's be honest, that charge was ridiculous. I can't see Essel hanging out with Turks, she probably doesn't even know any.<br /><br />I also don't think that was helpful for him with average white voters in CD 2. It doesn't seem believable and it seems a bit desperate.<br /><br />Paul would be better served discussing SB1818. He's really been taken out of his game. Not something he can afford in a close race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-85738738030213617112009-12-05T07:58:33.553-08:002009-12-05T07:58:33.553-08:00Total hypocrisy here at Mayor Sam.
Where was the ...Total hypocrisy here at Mayor Sam.<br /><br />Where was the outrage when Higby accused Essel of being a "Holocaust Denier" even she had said nothing about that subject?<br /><br />Did anyone rush her to her defense?<br /><br />Hypocrites.Phil Jennerjahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958401905279833519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-43998223057175075232009-12-05T07:46:06.600-08:002009-12-05T07:46:06.600-08:00Yes, Kerkorian is overjoyed that the endorsement h...Yes, Kerkorian is overjoyed that the endorsement he begged for, yes, BEGGED FOR, has gone to Christine Essel, who is going to clean his clock and make him just another tax and spend failed Sacramento HACK.<br /><br />Say goodbye, Paul, your days here are numbered. Go back to Sacramento where your kind is all located. Think up more ways to tax us so you can spend more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-28599173093556207522009-12-05T07:43:21.044-08:002009-12-05T07:43:21.044-08:00I was worried months ago when Paul called Christin...I was worried months ago when Paul called Christine an “armenian genocide denier” on radio and in print. It felt wrong. It felt contrived. Campaigns can get ugly certainly, but there is no reason to begin race baiting. It was an obvious attempt to villify her within the Armenian community. Mayor Sam and Mike Higby wrote extensively about this and the hateful rhetoric on the blog went sky high against Christine. It seemed to give his supporters justification for the horrible name calling. The Armenian press went wild for Paul and the anti-semitic comments upped the ante. As a woman, I was worried again by the photograph of Christine tied up on the cover of Paul’s mailer. It’s just over the top and not necessary. These are hallmarks of a campaign consultant that truly hates Essel.<br /><br />I’m not surprised Essel’s team reacted this way. Frankly, I too was disappointed that Paul has never tried to distance himself from Higby just as Obama rightly condemned Rev. Wright for hateful rhetoric. That shows strength of character and would have earned Paul a gold star from many.<br /><br />Now he seems to be overreaching and defensive in his response to a mailer that was inevitable under the circumstances he helped to create. I don’t see this going well for Paul. He set the tone early. Men might not get this, but Pauls response feels so much like the batterer blaming the victim for the abuse.<br /><br />Leadership requires a statesmanlike response. It will be interesting to see if either candidate will step up before this thing is over.Suzannenoreply@blogger.com