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The Buzz The Mission Viejo chapter of ACT! for America will meet on Mon., Jan. 13. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. The location is the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Jacaranda Room, Mission Viejo. The featured speaker will be John Steinreich, author and expert on Islam vs. Christianity. His topic will be “Persecution of Non-Muslims in Islamic Countries: What It Means to Americans.” *** For the third week in a row, Orange County watchdogs are watching Matt Cunningham, an OC political operative who makes a living by writing hit pieces. Allegedly, politicians pay him off with appointments to agency boards and public funds for “consulting jobs” that involve no real work. Last week, The Voice of OC wrote about the nature of Cunningham’s job as a contractor for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce: http://www.voiceofoc.org/oc_north/article_8b92be34-74ae-11e3-8ea6-001a4bcf887a.html . Mission Viejo Councilman Frank Ury is a buddy of Cunningham, feeding at the trough. *** Email from P.F. of Mission Viejo: “As far back as I can remember (the 1960s -- Kennedy's election) there were reports of deceased people voting. Why can't we protect our most precious freedom to vote---without fear of fraud? To vote in Mexico, every eligible Mexican citizen has to have a tamper-proof photo ID with a thumbprint and an embossed hologram. All citizens are required to personally enroll and show proof of birth or citizenship. Applicants are required to personally return to collect their voting credential. So how is it that we can’t upgrade to Mexican standards without being called racist?” *** California Secretary of State Debra Bowen's office has given the green light for an initiative requiring voter ID. If proponents gather enough valid signatures in the next few months, it will appear on this November's ballot. The voter ID law and the transgender bathroom law will likely be the two most hotly contested ballot measures of 2014. For more information, go to or click on the Facebook link at http://www.guardmyvote.org/ *** Email forwarded by a city watchdog: “This is the very first year I haven't watched the Rose Parade, even for a minute. What has happened to our country today where a family-friendly tradition like Pasadena's Tournament of Roses Parade is now being used to promote a far-left anti-family agenda, featuring a gay wedding on a float? While everyone today is so laser-focused on the economy, people need to be reminded that our culture is completely decayed and totally bankrupt.” *** The Jan. 3 edition of Saddleback Valley News published the “Mayor’s Plans for the Year.” Residents should expect the mayor to be concerned with the city’s essential public services – something related to the council’s purpose. The plan should address the aging infrastructure, improve traffic flow, keep the crime rate low, etc. How about cutting waste to reduce residents’ tax burden? The “new” mayor is Trish Kelley. She says she wants to 1) recognize the 30th anniversary of the Olympic bicycle race, 2) put a drowning prevention program on MVTV, 3) increase awareness of teenage drinking and have a program on MVTV and 4) have a wall of recognition for honoring residents. Has anyone noticed that the campaign goals of some council candidates (concern for infrastructure, traffic flow, crime rate) have nothing to do with their goals as council members? *** As the example in the SVN article of something for the Wall of Recognition, Ms. Kelley talks only about her Community of Character program and wanting to expand it. She began the program 10 years ago, and it’s a big, expensive flop. In a city of nearly 100,000 residents, the program attracts 15 kids. They meet in city hall, require the time of staff members who babysit them and run their meetings, record minutes and show old movies as a means of character development. The Character members’ big event is to throw a dinner party for themselves. According to the official minutes, 100 people show up for the “free” Character dinner. *** As a goal of Mission Viejo residents in 2014, those who plan to vote in the next election should inform themselves about the candidates and stop electing and re-electing self-serving incompetents. |
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