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Sep 29, 2015

San Diego Radio Station 102.1 KPRI Has Been Sold: Pourquoi

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015


We Have a Radio Station Sale

By Joe Nelson
   SanDiegoRadio.org has just learned in the last few minutes that 102.1 KPRI has been sold.

   A source very much 'in the know' has informed us KPRI has been sold to EMF Broadcasting

Not much more than that is known at this time, but I will publish more as it becomes available.
  

   EMF Broadcasting is  "Educational Media Foundation, a not for profit organization based 

out of Rocklin, CA.

   Word has it that the building has been cleared out and a flip is on the way.


Thanks for tuning in to SanDiegoRadio.org
Joe


copied from sandiegoradio.org


here is a link to the page and also some interesting comments:






Jun 15, 2012

chip franklin--YOU'RE TALKING OUT OF YOUR ASS!

chip franklin--YOU'RE TALKING OUT OF YOUR ASS!

Yes, that's what the caller said to chip franklin this morning around the 7:30 hour.   She laid chip out bad......and of course chip panicked...first--he started shouting, then he tried to be condescending and call her "honey" and say she did not know what she was talking about (of course she did)......then he cut her off in frustration.   No, that was only the first verbal knife chip suffered  today...the second lady also tried to inform chip he did not know what he was talking about...deriding the Paradise Hills school district and the teacher's union.   He tried to say Paradise Hills was a challenged area and the citizens did not like it. 

Oh, that chip, that crazy, crazy host of KOGO 600, that unleashed shock jock of San Diego radio, trying to be so bold with his subject matter, yet when a lady comes on and gives him a piece of their mind he becomes quite undone.  He cut the second lady off, too.  Did he listen to a word of what she said?  I'm afraid not!

If this guy is representing the conservative movement and the Tea Party in San Diego I am feeling pretty good about a second term for President Obama.  I wonder if these things will be erased from the podcast as some of his other outrageous statements have been in the past.

To me, it seems like chip really hates women when he can't force them into agreement.  I think Fran Drescher made her point the best when she tried to explain the need for an equal rights amendment for women.  chip was not having it, the only problem was he could not get a word in edgewise on "the nanny."  chip was beat bad and he couldn't cut her off. 

Oh chip, maybe you should pick a better subject matter, one that isn't so near and dear to your heart at such an early hour of the morning.  One where you don't have to take it so personal when the girls win.



--
chloelouise

May 15, 2012

Some Bullies Grow Up To Be Bullies--Chip Franklin



Some Bullies Grow up to be Bullies---this is copied from the Smirking Chimp---cl


by Brent Abrahamson | May 13, 2012 - 9:43am 


We have all heard the story by now. According to an article in The Washington Post, "Mitt Romney’s prep school classmates recall pranks, but also troubling incidents," then high school student Mitt Romney led an attack on a student who didn't look the way Romney felt that he should. The weaker student was perceived to be gay, and Mitt Romney didn't like the way the bleached blond new student, John Lauber, wore his hair. Romney took it upon himself to lead a group of boys to attack Lauber and hold him down while Mitt Romney cut the boy's hair.
The attack against the story by the right has been swift. Those who profess to believe the story dismiss it as a boys-will-be-boys prank. After all, who hasn't done things in high school that they later regret? Perhaps. But how do you even years later not even remember the incident? Bullied people remember such incidents all of their lives. Bullies, if the explanation is to be believed, have no such problem.


As I was considering this episode, I recalled an incident depicted in the 1985 movie, The Breakfast Club. A number of students were placed on Saturday detention for various infractions of school rules. At one point in the movie, all the students confess to one another what they did to earn a detention. Andrew Clark, played by actor Emilio Estevez, makes this confession:
Andrew: I taped Larry Lester's buns together.
Brian Johnson: That was you?
Andrew: Yeah, you know him?
Brian Johnson: Yeah, I know him.
Andrew: Well, then you know how hairy he is. And when they pulled the tape off, most of his hair came off and some - some skin, too.
Claire Standish: Oh my God.
Andrew: And the bizarre thing is that I did it for my old man. I tortured this poor kid because I wanted him to think that I was cool. He's always going off about how when he was in school and all the wild things he used to do. And I got the feeling that he was disappointed that I never cut loose on anyone, right? So I'm sitting in the locker room and I'm taping up my knee, and Larry's undressing a couple lockers down from me. And he's kinda, he's kinda skinny. Weak. And I started thinkin' about my father, and his attitude about, about weakness. And the next thing I knew, I jumped on top of him and started wailing on him. And my friends, they just laughed and cheered me on. And afterwards, when I'm sitting in Vernon's office, all I could think about was Larry's father and Larry having to go home and explain what happened to him. And the humiliation - the fucking humiliation he must have felt. It must have been unreal. I mean, how... how do you apologize for something like that? There's no way. It's all because of me and my old man. God, I fucking hate him. He's like this mindless machine that I can't even relate to anymore.
[crying, imitating his father]
Andrew: 'Andrew! You've got to be number one! I won't tolerate any losers in this family! Your intensity is for shit! Win! Win! Win!' You son of a bitch. You know, sometimes I wish my knee would give. And I wouldn't be able to wrestle anymore. And he could forget all about me.
I believe that this exchange does give us some insight into the mind of the bully. What motivates him? Can a repentant bully have remorse?
We can't know what happened later as Andrew Clark grew up. Did he revert to bullying? Did he ever forget this incident?
What we do know is Mitt Romney, the high school boy, as a man. And his statements reveal that he grew into being an adult bully.
Who but an unrepentant bully could claim to have forgotten such a cruel act?
What kind of adult straps his dog to the roof of a car?
What kind of adult claims he likes to fire people?
What kind of adult says he is not concerned about poor people?
What kind of adult wants to amend the U. S. Constitution to restrict the Civil Rights of a segment of our population?
The fact is that some teenaged bullies grow up to become adult bullies.
As a retired middle school teacher, I have had the perspective of seeing both the teen bully and the adult bully. This is a subject I have written about several times, and lots of people seem to relate to this reality.
Mitt Romney, in my opinion, is an adult bully, not because of one act he did as a teen, but because of his actions and statements ever since.
Here is more that I have written about the adult bully.
http://massachusettsobserver.blogspot.com/search/label/bullying
You can decide for yourself if Mitt Romney is one or not.
 ©2012 The Massachusetts Observer



In an odd and sick sort of

In an odd and sick sort of way, this is a story that will actually help Romney. There's no question the story is believable. Even those that will deny this story from the right believe it.
But in an unspoken kind of way, this will help Romney. This will help him with those on the right that criticize him most. Deep down and in their guts they'll appreciate this. Because these narrow-minded, Neanderthal fucks believe that everyone must live as they live, believe as they believe, and worship as they worship. And everyone must look and act a certain way.
And in their black hearts and even blacker souls, there will be a certain appreciation for this kind of behavior. It'll never be spoken in those terms of course. But this will give him bona fides in that despicable circle that he never could have bought with the unlimited largesse that will be at his disposal.
Beating up and humiliating those that are different is a badge of honor with these people. Their fear of everything and anything not of them demands it. It's perfectly fine. And now a lot of those people know that Romney is more like them than they ever imagined.

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Submitted by Helen Kromm on May 13, 2012 - 11:35am.
And That is How Bullies Are Made.......by Chloelouise

And that is why Rush Limbaugh is still on the air. We have our own Rush Limbaugh here in San Diego named Chip Franklin. He has often spoke against the Occupy group and feels they are useless and do not stand for anything--they should not exist. He has been very clear about his feelings and taken time on his show to humiliate Ray Lutz speaking for Occupy on more than one occasion. To say he goes after him with enthusiasm would be an understatement. He bragged on his show his son knocked down an Occupy member because he was blocking his way to class--like he could not go around. He did say he told his son not to knock people down yet the son reported his action to his dad and the dad bragged on the radio show. He even had the nerve to say my son is real big. Were all of the other rich, old white guys snickering? Well, the answer is yes because I have heard the chuckling at work and at the neighbor's dinner party on issues that were almost the same. And that is how bullies are made.

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Submitted by chloelouise on May 15, 2012 - 11:05am.

May 10, 2012

Shock-Jock, chip franklin Of Hate Radio KOGO 600 In San Diego Successfully Teaches Bashing And Bragging To His Son

Shock-jock, chip franklin of hate radio KOGO 600 in San Diego successfully teaches violence to his son.
     Well,  I thought kids were off limits,  but since you brought it up....since you brought it up and bragged about it on the radio then laughed.  Apparently his son ran into a person in the Occupy Movement who was blocking his way to class... the son could not find a way around the person...allegedly ...so he knocked him down.  Mr. Franklin did say he instructed his son not to go around knocking people down, yet he mentioned it on the radio in a proud, bragging fashion and then continued to laugh it off as if it was a humerus event.   "Oh, and my son is very big!"  Wow chip, my daughter is very small but she has a real big mouth--will he be knocking her down, too?  I will take this opportunity to remind chip after some people must have complained, maybe the time he wanted Gloria Alllred to be body slammed, he insisted no one but a moron would take him seriously.........  Now chip, what if that was me in the Occupy group, or what if that was one of my children?  Better yet, chip, what if that was one of your other children?  chip...I'm asking you...as a mom.  I know you love your children, It's obvious by the way you talk, but I love my children, too.  Please don't teach them to knock people around.   All of our children make errors and might get into a fight.  That young man was beaten to death on the bus in Florida--I'm so sad for those parents--chip, what if that was your son?  Let's stop that horrible kind of action.    Lets not promote a sentiment of violence among young people.  Its too sad in the long run.  I've told you, chip, so many times in my blog, let's not make violence or vigilante justice an acceptable way to solve our differences.   Are those your actual beliefs, then, if you are bragging and laughing about your son's actions on the air?  You are certainly not taking his violence seriously.  I guess your kid figured the Occupy kid was wrong--so rather than let the student talk or contemplate a different view, he knocked him down and proudly reported his remedy to dad.  Remember when you wanted the "ass-kicking" for the Asian lady, the politician in San Francisco who would not say the Pledge of Allegiance? 
    Now, lets see if this incident will be erased from the podcast, too.--
chloelouise--a mom asking for non-violence

Apr 26, 2012

Jack Lessenberry opines weekly for Detroit's Metro Times.---I copied this from Smirking Chimp

by Jack Lessenberry | April 25, 2012 - 9:17am
"Want to know how unhappy I am with the constant
stream of lies and smears told by the Republicans? How angry at their open threats to take away reproduction rights and the health-care safety net Americans finally won? Not to mention their gleeful, open intention to continue stealing from the poor to give to the rich. Well, let's put it this way: If Mitt Romney becomes the president in November, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year. And if you can't go home and get everybody in your lives to clean house in this vile, evil, America-hating party ...
I don't know what you are made out of."
Outrageous words? Damn right. Had I written them a few weeks ago, my guess is that my editors at the Metro Times never would have printed them. Besides being badly written and grammatically incorrect, they are pretty close to a threat to incite violence, possibly against the president of the United States, which is against federal law.
But these aren't my words at all. They are a near-exact quote from Ted Nugent, an aging minor rocker who is better known these days as a gun nut. Nugent, who especially loves to kill defenseless animals, said the outrageous words above in a video posted on YouTube. All I did was substitute "Mitt Romney" for "Barack Obama," and "party" for "administration." His outburst earned him a visit from the Secret Service, at which Nugent rolled on his back like a frightened puppy, whimpering, "I have never made any threats of violence against anyone. God bless the good federal agents."
By the end of the week, the fading Motor City Madman had other things to think about; he was off pleading guilty to transporting an illegally killed bear in Alaska, and cutting a deal to stay out of jail.
The problem, however, is far deeper than Nugent. There are an alarming number of nasty and crazy right-wing nuts out there, many of whom clearly cannot tolerate that an African-American is the president of the United States.
They spew a torrent of lies and hate onto the Internet and the airwaves, when broadcasters let them on. They are spurred on by unscrupulous showmen like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and their imitators, and have been given aid and comfort by many Republican candidates, some at the highest level. Far from denouncing and disavowing them, which is what any decent Republican would have been expected to do a half-century ago, they slyly encourage them.




Take Newt Gingrich, a brawling, grossly pathetic has-been who is still running for the GOP presidential nomination, even though any chance of his winning evaporated weeks ago.
Newt recently told ABC News that he finds it "very bizarre" that the president is "desperately concerned to apologize to Muslim religious fanatics." He added that the Obama administration was "going to war against the Catholic Church and against every right-to-life Protestant organization in the country."
Both those statements are not even subjective; they are demonstrably untrue. Yet that is just the kind of rhetoric that could easily get some troubled young fanatic fired up.
Yet nothing will happen to Gingrich. Before Rick Santorum pulled out of the race, he took target practice at a shooting range where a woman hollered, "Pretend it's Obama."
He later said he didn't hear her. However, when another woman in a town hall meeting told Santorum that the president was "an avowed Muslim," he did not correct her. Instead, he just said, "Believe me, I'm doing anything I can to get him out of the government."
These incidents are just the tip of the iceberg. Besides writing this column, I am the ombudsman for an Ohio newspaper, the Toledo Blade. In that capacity, I receive torrents of right-wing attacks on the president, many filled with hatred, thinly veiled racism and rage.
Recently I got bombarded from an "open letter" from one Lou Pritchett, a former
soap salesman who rose to become a Procter & Gamble vice president. It begins: "Dear President Obama; You are the thirteenth President under whom I have lived and, unlike any of the others, you truly scare me."
Really? The soap salesman wasn't bothered by John F. Kennedy taking us to the brink of nuclear war? Not worried by the possibility that the felonious Richard Nixon might try some kind of a coup when he was about to be removed from office? Not worried about Lyndon Johnson bombing Vietnam back to the Stone Age?
Having demonstrated that he is clueless, Pritchett goes on to list a whole lot of reasons why he is scared of Obama, including that "culturally you are not an American." That settles that.
Incidentally, it turns out that soap man wrote this letter back in May of 2009, when President Obama had barely been in office four months. There are many similar rants. One Joe Quinn, apparently of Toledo, tells me in the course of a long letter that "the list of [Obama's] atrocities against the American people is too long to list here." However, he does disclose that if he is re-elected, "he will be much freer to completely transform America into a socialist state."
Well, we can only hope, but my guess is the Republicans in Congress might raise some mild objections.
There are, in fact. legitimate conservative arguments that can be made against the president's policies. The huge deficits are frightening, and it is fair to challenge the assumptions of his health care plan or his foreign policy in an intellectually legitimate way
But by not repudiating the racists, the crazies, and those filled with hate, today's GOP is giving up any claim to legitimacy. Not to mention taking a serious risk of having blood on their hands.




Consent Agreement update: Last week, as I was watching the Detroit City Council refusing to agree on salaries for the new positions the "consent agreement" is supposed to create, a ghastly Kennedy assassination metaphor popped into my mind.
It was the scene from William Manchester's classic book The Death of a President, when they rush the dying John F. Kennedy into the emergency room at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Had he been anybody else, they would have put a tag on his toes. Seeing that he was the president, however, they hooked him up to machines and started blood transfusions. Alas, the blood just flowed out of the immense hole in the side of his head just as fast as it went in.
Which brings us to the city. Detroit was supposed to create two new powerful positions, program manager and chief financial officer, within a week and fill them within a month. But this now seems hopelessly behind schedule. The first three members were named to the overseeing financial advisory board last week.
They were strong names. But there are six more to come, two to be named by the governor and two by Mayor Bing, who tends to move slowly, and two by a City Council that seems to usually have great difficulty deciding what day of the week it is.
I've been asking a number of high-ranking and high-placed politicians and corporate executives whether they thought the consent agreement would work — or whether Detroit eventually would be forced to face an emergency manager, go through bankruptcy, or both. I asked them all to tell me off the record.
But I can reveal the names of those who think the consent agreement is likely to succeed. Ready? OK. Here they are:
See you next week.

hate talk

You have described the individual on KOGO 600 here in San Diego. I started writing about him because I simply could not believe the things he said against women, not to mention he often calls for vigilante justice. How does he get away with it? I came to the conclusion there is no governing body about the radio unless they lose sponsors like Dr. Laura or President Obama steps in and Rush has to apologize. Many callers said to Sean Hannity their opinion of what Hilary Rosen was trying to say and taking time to explain it to him very carefully. but he wasn't having any of it. He finally said, this is what I get paid to think. I think that statement explains everything.
One day the guy here in San Diego called for smokers at restaurants to be gunned down rather than have a new smoking law by the government. Later it was erased from the podcast. These people are creating a horrible sentiment. They make it seem like violence is an okay way to solve problems. As a dem I will also include Bill Maher in this group--his donation came with a high price. Verbal abuse is not a proper response for a political disagreement.

Apr 14, 2012

In Defense of Hilary Rosen, Ann Romney, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton, Deborah Wasserman Schultz, Bay Buchanan and Michelle Bachman, In Offense of Bill Maher

In Defense of Hilary Rosen, Ann Romney, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton, Deborah Wasserman Schultz, Bay Buchanan and Michelle Bachman, In Offense of Bill Maher
by Chloelouise


As a single mom of 2 twenty something kids, 2 real old cats and one pit bull mix dog and a democrat who loves President Obama I would like to say that I admire Ann romney, Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman, Hillary clinton, Hilary Rosen, Deborah Wasserman Schultz and all of the other strong women who give up their personal time to speak out on issues to move forward the political debate.  If I do not like what they say I will not vote for them but I like to hear their ideas and information.  All of my dem ideas may not be correct, they may need a republican adjustment.  I'm with Karl Rove on this one--In the long run it is the political discussion that moves things forward.  Bay Buchanan even came out on CNN to support Hilary Rosen.  It was very noble and uplifting.  Should the women completely take politics over now?


I do not like Bill Maher.  I knew his big money donation would be trouble.  He basically issued himself a license to let his mouth run without a filter.  His goal is self promotion, not the betterment of individuals anywhere.  I predict its just a matter of time before we have to suffer another insult and then listen to the media discuss it because he gave a big donation.  When he insults women, particularly Sarah Palin, in this instance I take offense.  What is really bad about Mr Maher is that he makes it seem cool to diminish women because he is funny.  He sets the stage to get the boys to laugh at the girls.  Its the wrong sentiment and we have plenty of right wing conservative radio hosts to jump on the band wagon.  There is violence against women her in the US.  I suggest that he finds new and less harmful material for his comedy routine.  Then we had to listen to him ramble on further in the NYT about how he was in fact so funny and did not have to apologize.  We paid a very high price for that donation.


Yesterday Hilary Rosen was talking about Ann Romney not actually working in a job at a facility or workplace receiving wages and every thing got so messed up.......
I'm just devastated by the fact that I am forced to disagree with some of my co-liberal dems.  Believe it or not I actually like Ann Romney and I enjoy listening to her speak.  The difference, for me, is a matter of time. 
My daughter is still talking about the time when she was five years old and won an award, had to go up on stage all by herself--and you guessed it--I wasn't there.  Why--because I could not get the time off  work. 
So then I spent a large part of my career being "per diem" so I could control my schedule in liew of benefits; or buy my own benefits, health insurance for the kids,  which I often could not afford.
Let's see.  I wonder if Ann Romney can afford health insurance or if she has time to attend the award ceremony?
I admire Ann Romney and I can't imagine raising five boys.  I bet she does not have a knick-knack left standing in her house.
I heard Hillary Rosen say that comment on CNN yesterday and I knew it would be trouble.  She has verified her intent of the statement talking about the actual workplace.
I'm sad about the misinterpretation for everyone.  These are both fine, intelligent, well-spoken, hard working women with different political views.
And right now I'm not even going to get into trying to endure the beastliness of the other women at work.......
I have always enjoyed Hilary Rosen, particularly when she used to speak in favor of my girl, Hillary Clinton.  I also want to remind people that Ann Romney has never suffered being taken into the office for "a talk."  In other words, if you do not be quiet and be a cheer leader for the company, instead of verbalizing and noticing their inconsistencies, you may lose your job.  So what is the decision--oh gee--I guess I'll be quiet so I will not be fired so I can pay my rent and feed my kids. 
The media is way off on so many levels on this issue.  Ann Romney can talk politically, at will.  Most women I know cannot speak either because they do not have time or because they are in fear of losing their position and possibly their home because they are the sole provider.  Ann Romney does not have to fear putting the well being of her loved ones in jeopardy because of calling in sick, getting in a fight at work, talking about the company at work, joining the union etc., etc., etc., etc.........
Ann Romney does not ever have to suffer the depression or stress of putting up with the work place.  Thank God I did have children to cheer me up.  Going to work for me has always been very, very hard and very, very stressful.  Frankly, I am happy for Ann that she had a chance to raise her children and time to focus on their upbringing.  I am sorry for her terrible illness.
Everyone is missing the point of the conversation.  Hilary Rosen has even apologized, now. 
I don't work now and I finally have time.  My life is so incredible I can't believe it.
And also please remember what Hillary Clinton said.  "I make that phone call every day at 3 o'clock to make sure my daughter got home from school safely."  That was my whole life and that is the day I became a Hillary Clinton supporter no matter what. 

Here is another good point.  I have worked at places where they tried to force me to stay overtime and feel bad about it because I could not.  I had to pick up my kids at the babysitter or daycare.  You can't be late or the price skyrockets. 

Its hard to have teenagers in the house all the time when you are at work. 

Everything gets so mixed up because there is no time---no time to do homework after work, go to the activities, cook the meal, go to the grocery store...There have been so many days when I have gone to work completely exhausted.  
I don't really think anyone is angry with Ann Romney one bit or lacks appreciation for how well she has raised her children in the face of her struggles with health issues.  I do not think Ann Romney would even disagree with me right now.  But people who go to work every single day and are the sole provider do have a different life.  I used to work with low income families.  One mom worked at two taco shops to make ends meet.  That is all Hilary Rosen is saying.  Some women have different lives.

I challenge anyone to go against me on this one.

Hilary girl and Hillary girl, ChloeLouise

Apr 13, 2012

In Defense Of Hilary Rosen

In Defense of Hilary Rosen
by Chloelouise

Yesterday Hilary Rosen was talking about Ann Romney not actually working in a job at a facility or workplace receiving wages and every thing got so messed up.......
I'm just devastated by the fact that I am forced to disagree with some of my co-liberal dems.  Believe it or not I actually like Ann Romney and I enjoy listening to her speak.  The difference, for me, is a matter of time. 
My daughter is still talking about the time when she was five years old and won an award, had to go up on stage all by herself--and you guessed it--I wasn't there.  Why--because I could not get the time off  work. 
So then I spent a large part of my career being "per diem" so I could control my schedule in liew of benefits; or buy my own benefits, health insurance for the kids,  which I often could not afford.
Let's see.  I wonder if Ann Romney can afford health insurance or if she has time to attend the award ceremony?
I admire Ann Romney and I can't imagine raising five boys.  I bet she does not have a knick-knack left standing in her house.
I heard Hillary Rosen say that comment on CNN yesterday and I knew it would be trouble.  She has verified her intent of the statement talking about the actual workplace.
I'm sad about the misinterpretation for everyone.  These are both fine, intelligent, well-spoken, hard working women with different political views.
And right now I'm not even going to get into trying to endure the beastliness of the other women at work.......
I have always enjoyed Hilary Rosen, particularly when she used to speak in favor of my girl, Hillary Clinton.  I also want to remind people that Ann Romney has never suffered being taken into the office for "a talk."  In other words, if you do not be quiet and be a cheer leader for the company, instead of verbalizing and noticing their inconsistencies, you may lose your job.  So what is the decision--oh gee--I guess I'll be quiet so I will not be fired so I can pay my rent and feed my kids. 
The media is way off on so many levels on this issue.  Ann Romney can talk politically, at will.  Most women I know cannot speak either because they do not have time or because they are in fear of losing their position and possibly their home because they are the sole provider.  Ann Romney does not have to fear putting the well being of her loved ones in jeopardy because of calling in sick, getting in a fight at work, talking about the company at work, joining the union etc., etc., etc., etc.........
Ann Romney does not ever have to suffer the depression or stress of putting up with the work place.  Thank God I did have children to cheer me up.  Going to work for me has always been very, very hard and very, very stressful.  Frankly, I am happy for Ann that she had a chance to raise her children and time to focus on their upbringing.  I am sorry for her terrible illness.
Everyone is missing the point of the conversation.  Hilary Rosen has even apologized, now. 
I don't work now and I finally have time.  My life is so incredible I can't believe it.
And also please remember what Hillary Clinton said.  "I make that phone call every day at 3 o'clock to make sure my daughter got home from school safely."  That was my whole life and that is the day I became a Hillary Clinton supporter no matter what. 
Here is another good point.  I have worked at places where they tried to force me to stay overtime and feel bad about it because I could not.  I had to pick up my kids at the babysitter or daycare.  You can't be late or the price skyrockets. 
Its hard to have teenagers in the house all the time when you are at work. 
Everything gets so mixed up because there is no time---no time to do homework after work, go to the activities, cook the meal, go to the grocery store...There have been so many days when I have gone to work completely exhausted. 
I don't really think anyone is angry with Ann Romney one bit or lacks appreciation for how well she has raised her children in the face of her struggles with health issues.  I do not think Ann Romney would even disagree with me right now.  But people who go to work every single day and are the sole provider do have a different life.  I used to work with low income families.  One mom worked at two taco shops to make ends meet.  That is all Hilary Rosen is saying.  Some women have different lives.
I challenge anyone to go against me on this one.

Hilary girl and Hillary girl, ChloeLouise

Apr 12, 2012

chip franklin...Is He For Real Or What?

chip franklin, old school dog, ultra-conserative radio talk show host and tea-party advocate, is on the air every morning in San Diego on KOGO 600, he rants, he raves--is he for real?  He says "call in, " but when people don't agree he chops their head off.  Is he really this obtuse or is he just making a show.    What do you think? 

Sometimes he wants to make a reference regarding a violent physical act to make his point.  I've found this particularly offensive when it involves women.  One time he made the suggestion that a lady should be "body-slammed" when he disagreed with her philosophy on an issue.  I have made some comments in my posts--it seems like he may be intimidated by strong women.

Mar 28, 2012

Bill Maher, Dr Drew and Hate Crime in San Diego

Here in San Diego we have a radio station with an individual that often calls for vigilante justice to solve problems.  I think this is a ploy for ratings on this ultra-conservative, right wing radio station.  Nevertheless, it makes it seem like violence is a reasonable way to solve problems.  I have been particularly offended because the morning shock-jock often calls for violence against women if he disagrees with their political position.  One time he wanted Gloria Allred to be "body slammed" because he disagreed with her opinion.  

When Rush, chip franklin here in San Diego, and Bill Maher keep making these kind of statements it makes women seem less than human.  They say it so often, a sexual slur in the case of Bill Maher, then linking it with humor and giggling as if they are boys behind the wood shed makes it seem as if it is "cool" or trendy to insult women in this marginalizing fashion.

This element is very offensive to me.  The worst part is that Maher thinks he is cool and he isn't.  Even worse than that he thinks he is funny and an expert at political satire and he isn't.  It certainly does not help the issue of hate crimes in San Diego.

I do not think Dr. Drew should have had Bill Maher on his show to promote his theory that apologies should not be made.  "Everyone should forget it and brush it off if they disagree," he said last evening.  I say "No."  This just validates bad behavior towards women. 

Bill Maher should apologize to Sarah Palin.  All of these guys need to grow up and accept responsibility for their actions.   Many people look up to Dr. Drew as an example of the proper "take" on a current situation.

We have a serious problem with hate crimes in San Diego.  This kind of talk does not help the situation one bit.  Now, it is as if Bill Maher bought his podium by his contribution to Barack Obama's superpac and he is totally unleashed as we recently saw in the New York Times, about which he is still proudly boasting.  I think talk radio and Dr. Drew and the NYT should think two times about the social atmosphere they are promoting.