Is Cal State University LA, a State Sponsor of Fascist Intolerance of Free Speech?

Has it become Official University Policy at Cal State LA to ban the Free Speech Rights of Jewish Conservatives, such as KRLA 870 AM "The Morning Answer" Co-host Ben Shapiro?

The New Golden Eagle Mascot of Cal State LA?

The State Sponsored, Fascist Enclave of Cal State LA?

Conservative Author, Editor and Talk Show Host Ben Shapiro.

** Blogger's Note: We here at the Mayor Sam Blog, cherish our Democratic readers, tipsters ........., and especially those anonymous cyber trolls, who seek to engage in bloggin mischief on behalf of the Los Angeles Political Machine. After all, we base our associations, not on party affiliation (or ethnicity), but on the character of the person (with the late MLK as our inspiration).

But we must be bluntly honest with our Democratic friends in stating, that contrary to the daily misinformation espoused by the likes of the MSNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, KPFK ......, and in print form via "The Old Collectivist Hag on Spring Street (aka LA Times), the Democrat Party has become the "National Anti Party", in opposition to Police, Integration, Self-Empowerment, Truth in Science, National Sovereignty, Free Enterprise ........, and Freedom of Expression. 

This blog is no stranger to vile attacks from those on the Left, who seek to intimidate our factually-based, opinionated content, as witnessed by the likes of Assemblyman "Slobo Mikey" Gatto, the "Private Citizen/Political Consultant" John Shallman, the duo of the Lucrative, One Percent Charter School Owners, Mark(os)/ Minnie Ferguson-Aguilar ..........., and contrary to the attempts of those, in seeking to silence us, we freely share their farcical content, in the spirit of bloggin entertainment (exampled via the alleged, Academia Semillas del Pueblo Hate Mailer).

Yet, bloggin sardonic humor aside, we must STRONGLY profess our profound indignation at the actions taken by Cal State University LA President William Covino, who took the intolerant action of canceling KRLA 870 AM "The Morning Answer" Talk Show Host Ben Shapiro's speech to the CSULA Chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), as reported by Townhall.com 

“After careful consideration, I have decided that it will be best for our campus community if we reschedule Ben Shapiro’s appearance for a later date, so that we can arrange for him to appear as part of a group of speakers with differing viewpoints on diversity. Such an event will better represent our university’s dedication to the free exchange of ideas and the value of considering multiple viewpoints.” 

At Cal State LA, President's Covino's dedication "to the free exchange of ideas and the value of considering multiple viewpoints", is apparently inclusive of the various usage of "Sex Toys (without counter viewpoints of those espousing Abstinence before Marriage)" ......., but that was before concern (and tuition, along with student fees-paying) parents went to the local media regarding the Student Body Fees-financed event, prompting its just cancellation.

Another aspect, and potentially a litigious one, worth noting regarding President Covino's actions, is the use of mandatory Student Fees to promote exclusively, a one-sided political viewpoint to the CSULA Student Body.

As the main Website for YAF noted, the University sponsored (via usage of funds) various Leftist-themed lectures over recent times and judging from the content, we ponder if President Covino would of approved of using Student Fees, if Shapiro was espousing a "Jews with Hamas" premise in his speech?

• Dr. Cornel West addressed “Post Racialism”• Alia al-Saji spoke on "Cultural Racism: Muslim Veiling, Embodiment, and the Nature of Culture”• Kimberlé Crenshaw addressed "Racing to Post Racialism: Critical Race Theory, Constitutional Law, and Sustaining Communities"• Serene Khader lectured on the topic, "Do Muslim Women Really Need Freedom?"• Angela Davis and Tim Wise will address in a video lecture “Exploring Whiteness” this Wednesday

Using the analogy of Union Dues being forced upon employees with a contrary political point of view, tuition-paying parents and students could make a litigious argument that their mandatory fees are not being evenly spent on presenting lectures with opposite viewpoints. Thus, YAF is correct in moving forward with the Shapiro appearance ........, and in seeking legal redress if University Officials interfere.

Your thoughts ..............
Scott Johnson in CD 14.

Governor James?

Let the post-election armchair quarterbacking begin...

In the aftermath of the LA Mayor's election where former Federal prosecutor and radio broadcaster Kevin James presented a very respectable third place showing, the talk of what next has already begun.

The California GOP party is in shambles. Just last weekend the state party elected Republican stalwart and former legislator Jim Brulte as it's chairman. The party has fewer members than needed to block Democratic supermarjority votes in the Legislature, no statewide elected officials and it's highest ranking elected officials is Board of Equalization member Michelle Steele and, perhaps, LA City Council member Dennis Zine (is he still a Republican?)

At present, the only announced candidate for Governor is Hesperia Assemblyman Tim Donnelly (who?). There is talk of former Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado running as well as talk radio fans pushing Michael Reagan, the son of the former Governor and President, to run.

This morning on his talkradio program on AM 870 The Answer, Ben Shapiro tossed out the idea of James seeking the Republican nomination for California Governor.

That's not a bad idea for a Republican party struggling to maintain relevance. Shapiro noted the dearth of prominent candidates for the party to challenge Governor Jerry Brown and Kevin's pragmatic, moderate version of Republicanism might just be the ticket. It may not hurt, too, that James is openly gay and for marriage equity which removes at least one attack point for the Democrat.

Now, Kevin's sexuality, may very well be a liability for him in a GOP primary where a significant chunk of Evangelical Christians still play. Yet, many of us as Evangelical Christians might need to remember we're picking a Governor not a pastor So sexuality may not be a factor here.

Hard core Republicans like my buddy Phil Jennerjahn, who had a significant issue with James' homosexuality, might find yet another moderate Republican candidate an anathema. Remember Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina, Mitt Romney? That's a good point and much can be said that perhaps the Republicans need to nominate a firebrand conservative in order to motivate the base and draw non-voting conservatives to the polls. However, James is no Whitman, Fiorina or Romney. Full of charm and articulate, James is a policy wonk on steroids combined with a Southern "aw-shucks" charm reminiscent of another politician who struggled initially with getting elected - but later landed the White House - Bill Clinton.

In addition to all this, there are a few hurdles for James to overcome. While he quickly went from being considered a gadfly by the mainstream press to a serious candidate, many have privately questioned the James campaign braintrust, in particular it's "get out the vote" capability. Though registered Republicans are a minority in Los Angeles, in a race against three well-known Democrats splitting the vote, James could have sailed into the runoff if Republicans and conservatives showed up in sufficient numbers. They did not. In a general election with equally daunting demographics, James will have to have an incredibly fired up base and peel off conservative Democrats to ensure victory. Murmurs around town that the local GOP leadership did little more than provide lip service to James and did not put their apparatus into place to turn out the vote will need to be addressed. While some speculate that perhaps there was a "pink-Bradley" effect at play with regard to GOP uneasiness about James' homosexuality, I believe it's larger than that, that a current moribund GOP has perhaps learned to live with being a minority party and is comfortable with things as they are. Plus, even though James ran a respectable campaign for Mayor, the fact remains he lost. That will be a question as to why he deserves a shot at a higher office.

If James can assembly a technically proficient campaign team and fire up his base, he has an excellent shot. If anything, watching him debate Jerry Brown will be a treat. To be sure, Brown, even at 74, is a far more adroit debater than Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti and Jan Perry could ever hope to be. James will have to work hard to equal his performance in the Mayor debates with the more spry Brown. Still, it will be a lot of fun if this race develops.  Stay tuned.