tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post8989581506862290988..comments2024-01-13T00:27:20.813-08:00Comments on Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics: CNN: Villaraigosa Not Running for GovernorMayor Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280670018437708708noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-53824633798599923912009-07-02T00:20:05.894-07:002009-07-02T00:20:05.894-07:00Antonio Villaraigosa will NEVER make it be GOVERNO...Antonio Villaraigosa will NEVER make it be GOVERNOR of CALIFORNIA!<br /><br />Not in this lifetime!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-17282181982241741852009-06-23T23:33:46.820-07:002009-06-23T23:33:46.820-07:00Sincere congrats to:
*Mayor Sam, aka Michael Higb...Sincere congrats to:<br /><br />*Mayor Sam, aka Michael Higby<br />*Ron Kaye<br />*Antonio's mayoral opponents<br />*Jacko Weiss' city attorney opponents<br />*neighborhood councils<br />*bloggers and activists<br />*everyone fed up with LA City Hall<br /><br />All of you have built up a movement that has now taken down the biggest rising star in CA politics.<br /><br />Antonio deciding not to run for Governor in 2010 is eerily similar to LBJ deciding not to run for a second full term in 1968.<br /><br />Conventional wisdom had both MAV and LBJ being unbeatable, despite huge public discontent against them.<br /><br />Yet it only took a few brave souls to vote against the status quo, for David to take down Goliath.<br /><br />Somewhere up in heaven, Clean Gene McCarthy is smiling.<br /><br />Well done, compadres, well done!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-68358579151113420052009-06-22T23:44:40.903-07:002009-06-22T23:44:40.903-07:00The transcript is wonderful. Thank you for postin...The transcript is wonderful. Thank you for posting it. My comments: What a bunch of hogwash! <br /><br />My favorite part is how he "loves" L.A. How he is asking us to dream....yeah dream and keep dreaming so we don't wake up and realize what a mess of a mayor he is!!! I saw some footage on KCAL 9. He’s got half the speed in his speech of what he had four years ago and seemingly, the energy of someone who is burned out.<br /><br />The mayor of Los Angeles has been dreaming all right! He's been dreaming in a bar somewhere with some "telebimbo" (thank you RedSpot), dreaming his marriage away, dreaming our city away, our jobs away, our paychecks away, our unions, his hardworking Latino brothers and sisters, education, transit, airports, L.A.P.D., he's been dreaming it away. We are lucky we have such dedicated police officers who can do their job and don't need a politician to make them feel worthy. <br /><br />Here's to L.A.P.D. cops! Thank you for not following the status quo.<br /><br />In short, with Tony Villarlalayoff in charge asking us to dream, he’s just asking us to drink some more of the Kool-Aid. Wake up Los Angeles!!! We need to take back our city!Foxy LA Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16924949681100535629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-48389262905765092552009-06-22T23:27:24.726-07:002009-06-22T23:27:24.726-07:00Villarraigosa is a FAILURE and he knows the public...Villarraigosa is a FAILURE and he knows the public does not like him. People everywhere are talking about RECALL. Now he talks about caring for the city. If he cared so much about L. A. what was he wasting his time last year and part of this year campaigning for Hillary and kissing up to Obama? Instead using this time to take care of the city and doing the job we are paying him to do. He has been an absent mayor and a FAILURE.<br /><br />RECALL Villarraigosa we do not deserve a FAILURE like him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-81206723235464276372009-06-22T22:33:01.620-07:002009-06-22T22:33:01.620-07:00The Mayor Villaraigosa deserves credit only if he ...The Mayor Villaraigosa deserves credit only if he is sincere regarding one of the reasons he decided not run for Gov. because he wants to spent time with his daughter before she graduates from high school, but I think Mayor Villaraigosa finally realized he would be defeated at the polls in 2010. <br /><br />Just like the L.A. Times poll has Villaraigosa at 55 percent approve of the way he’s doing his job. This reflects Los Angeles registered voters (1,596,165) in which only 9% (152,613) of eligible voters actually voted for him in March 2009. <br /> <br />Former Chief Gates eloquently placed the decrease of crime in proper perspective in the L.A. Weekly. “Your recent article regarding the use of crime statistics was most interesting. Los Angeles today clearly cannot be compared to Los Angeles in the early '50s or '60s. To use crime statistics is, of course, meaningless. <br /><br />"There are so many other factors that need to be taken into consideration as you point out in your article. Crime statistics are difficult to compare because there have been changes in the way in which data are reported. <br /><br />"For example, multiple crimes committed at the same time are no longer reported today as they were years ago. A carjacking occurs, the woman victim is robbed at gun point and physically assaulted -- all of those crimes would be reported and counted (as) carjacking, auto theft robbery, and (assault with a deadly weapon) in times past. <br /><br />"Today, only the most serious of the crimes would be counted in the crime statistics. Not necessarily bad, but a change in reporting. There are others as well” (Again, a special thanks to L.A. Weekly for extraordinary journalism).<br /><br />It’s time for Mayor Villarigosa to roll up his sleeves, stop filling pot holes and having worthless press conferences and get to work on the issues that are important to Angelenos. No more increases in fees or taxes, enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-43053508899508991492009-06-22T22:11:14.178-07:002009-06-22T22:11:14.178-07:00No its because someone like Wolf Blitzer has absol...No its because someone like Wolf Blitzer has absolutely zero clue about LA politics and wouldn't challenge the Mayor.Michael Higbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229225335109401795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-67391807580563335712009-06-22T21:40:44.587-07:002009-06-22T21:40:44.587-07:00The real reason Antonio announced on CNN -- he had...The real reason Antonio announced on CNN -- he hadn't cracked on any of their newscasters in a few months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-22240456099096644522009-06-22T20:34:13.349-07:002009-06-22T20:34:13.349-07:00Let's recall this piece of crap before he ruin...Let's recall this piece of crap before he ruins the City anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-5279018723095454122009-06-22T19:45:21.230-07:002009-06-22T19:45:21.230-07:00and what's all this talk about his daughter an...and what's all this talk about his daughter and wanting to spend time with her during the last two years of high school, and then "SHE'S GONE"?<br /><br /><br />Is she making tracks once she's reached 18 and never to be heard from again? Or does he mean she's off to college and the idea that it a one way deal, not to come home again if she feels like living at home? That's not much to convince anyone. <br /><br />Tony can raise more kids if he wants to. He's had enough practice making them.<br /><br />He's likely to get a whole batch of kids from Lu Parker if her clock hasn't run out yet and if he turns out to be the "real deal" for her. Maybe it's just a middle aged fling-thing for her.<br /><br />Tony is so full of it. They should have had a two-minute timer on him like for public comment at City Council; he'd have come off sounding better. The more Tony rambles, the more ridiculous he sounds. <br /><br />Where was the hook? Doesn't he have a handler anymore or have they abandoned him, too?<br /><br />No wonder Matt Szabo speaks for him on important announcements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-35270298362750431102009-06-22T19:41:52.033-07:002009-06-22T19:41:52.033-07:00What do you have to lose? The recall stupid. And s...What do you have to lose? The recall stupid. And stop calling me stupid. At least I know the difference between someone being through and threw, asshole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-45911561601578396872009-06-22T19:20:49.713-07:002009-06-22T19:20:49.713-07:006:44 PM
You can spin all you want with your stupi...6:44 PM<br /><br />You can spin all you want with your stupid self! You can suck up all YOU want, but we need to suck him out of office once and for all!<br /><br />6:31 PM<br /><br />RECALL HIM!!! What do we have to lose? He was boooooed at the Laker's parade...even the illegals are threw with him.<br /><br />RECALL NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-90026866434243295932009-06-22T18:48:22.183-07:002009-06-22T18:48:22.183-07:00I thought I would repost it again for those of you...I thought I would repost it again for those of you LAUSD-unable-to-read graduates.<br /><br />See, Blitzer goes first, then the mayor answers. Now, no need to wonder why he did it on CNN.<br /><br />BLITZER: Good.<br /><br />You told me a few weeks ago that you would tell us right here in THE SITUATION ROOM your decision. I know you've been agonizing over this decision for weeks if not months.<br /><br />Are you going to run to become the next governor of California?<br /><br />VILLARAIGOSA: The answer is no.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-51605534971957483122009-06-22T18:44:34.700-07:002009-06-22T18:44:34.700-07:00You guys can't even take the news that you'...You guys can't even take the news that you've all been waiting to hear well.<br /><br />You didn't want him to run. He's not running. He has work to finish up and who would want to take over the state in this mess?<br /><br />Forget about your recall. It's the silliest thing I've ever heard of. You would be much better off to get your issues and hold the mayor's feet to the fire now. You'll never get a recall so don't waste precious time and energy on it. Remember how much AV loves the city and there will be other jobs in 4 years. If he does well in the next 4 years, the political world will be his for the taking.<br /><br />I think it's great that he wants to give his daughter two years of no campaigning. That's a hell of a gift to a kid and I know that for a fact. And no Monica, Corina will not make him take his name back. She doesn't hold half the contempt for him that you bloggers do.<br /><br />Also, if you can read the transcript, you hear Wolf Blitzer say that AV promised he would come back and announce it there when he was ready to make his announcement. "That" is why he did it on CNN. Don't even try to make something where it doesn't exist.<br /><br />You should all go suck up to him and try to get what you want/need accomplished. If you were smart anyway..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-31744284229391476322009-06-22T18:31:54.287-07:002009-06-22T18:31:54.287-07:00Altogether now, "RECALL !!!"
Isn'...Altogether now, "RECALL !!!" <br /><br />Isn't it time for a RECALL Villar Campaign?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-65607668126693832472009-06-22T17:49:24.636-07:002009-06-22T17:49:24.636-07:005:11PM ...and perhaps a few more boners in his pa...5:11PM ...and perhaps a few more boners in his pants! HA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-66026964543225752132009-06-22T17:11:25.797-07:002009-06-22T17:11:25.797-07:00ok now lets do the recall he needs to stay put to ...ok now lets do the recall he needs to stay put to cover all the dirty deals he has running in city hall. if he leaves they wiil find all the bones in his closet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-784585064431671702009-06-22T16:47:32.281-07:002009-06-22T16:47:32.281-07:00Antonio let CNN know that he is too busy to run fo...Antonio let CNN know that he is too busy to run for Governor.<br /><br />He already has a full time job screwing the taxpayers of Los Angeles.<br /><br />I mean this financially, of course, with a few minor exceptions.Phil Jennerjahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958401905279833519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-61782563375405622362009-06-22T16:39:41.025-07:002009-06-22T16:39:41.025-07:00No, no, no.
The real reason he is not running is ...No, no, no.<br /><br />The real reason he is not running is his fear of Zooma Schmaltzenburglar.<br /><br />He heard Zooma is on his case, so he is getting out of Dodge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-52027121439711905402009-06-22T16:23:52.530-07:002009-06-22T16:23:52.530-07:00Antonio may not be ready for Gov right now and may...Antonio may not be ready for Gov right now and may be a PR hound but I still think the way the local press is jumping on him like jackals after treating him like a rock star is disgusting. Steve Lopez weighed in right away with another slam that adds nothing to the discourse but "serves you right, you egotistical little jerk who I never liked!" <br /><br />Maybe the media could do something useful once in a while and discuss issues intelligently, you know, inform the public with analysis that's allegedly more in-depth and informed than we can get from blogs and tv? Like the goals of the MSM USED to be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-88675107791636394372009-06-22T15:51:13.851-07:002009-06-22T15:51:13.851-07:00Parque is still using pictograms for ADV's cue...Parque is still using pictograms for ADV's cue cards -- mostly nekkid ladies.<br /><br />He had a 1.4 grade point average, remember?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-60483663077307782002009-06-22T15:25:47.931-07:002009-06-22T15:25:47.931-07:00The real reason Villaraigosa bowed out cause the F...The real reason Villaraigosa bowed out cause the FEDS are closing in on all the corrupt bullshit deals he's given friends for political payback. The story in LA Times on Sunday hurt him big. <br /> L.A. voters don't want Villaraigosa to run for governor, Times Poll finds<br /><br />http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/la-voters-dont-want-villaraigosa-to-run-for-governor-times-poll-finds.html<br /><br />Waiting to see how Matt Szabo "girlie man" spins this. Villaraigosa is the joke of the nation. He should pack it up now before it gets worst and Zuma is right it will get much worst.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-67599480035749674952009-06-22T15:15:28.544-07:002009-06-22T15:15:28.544-07:00In addition to Iran there's a train crash in D...In addition to Iran there's a train crash in DC, definitely a good time for Antonio to announce he's staying put without it getting any negative attention. <br /><br />The CNN report did mention that L A Magazine Failure issue but noted it was unfair to use that to categorize the article since the gist was he just had unfinished business, it should have said more "Incomplete" than "F." <br /><br />But reporters are doing anything to sell their papers and magazines these days with no one buying them so cheap shots are par. <br /><br />Kit Rachlis "coincidentally" left the magazine after that though -- either pushed out or just made a parting shot figuring he couldn't get fired anymore anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-34353967924877093872009-06-22T15:14:27.186-07:002009-06-22T15:14:27.186-07:00Announcing on CNN means he doesn't have to tak...Announcing on CNN means he doesn't have to take any hardball questions on the fiscal crisis because all CNN will care about is the Governor's race not the nitty gritty of why City government under Antonio is in crisis...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-25461965768795577382009-06-22T15:06:56.196-07:002009-06-22T15:06:56.196-07:00Parque, you need to write *phoenetically* on those...Parque, you need to write *phoenetically* on those cards. That's the problem. Tony couldn't read what you wrote.Petra Fried in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413412014245045499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-88527013671134493932009-06-22T15:04:10.440-07:002009-06-22T15:04:10.440-07:00Announcing it on CNN while they're covering th...Announcing it on CNN while they're covering the crisis in Iran means he is barely a blip. Even Obama's campaign against smoking and trying to quit is getting more coverage.<br /><br />But this may be good for Villaraigosa since the local spin that he's calling off the Governonr's race because of a poor poll showing isn't getting much attention. He can quietly back out and be eligible for the Senator job without any backlash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com