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There's a bunch of Poway news that I want to share involving two of our city council members: Tony Blain and Peter DeHoff. Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs and trade policies indicate a failure in economics. The Escondido Anti-ICE Rally was filled with good vibes, but a bad look. Got a comment on news in the San Diego County area? Drop your take on Facebook, X or YouTube to get involved in our Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

Topics:

Tony Blain Blowing up Poway.

Potential Recall of Poway Councilman Peter DeHoff

Escondido Immigration Rally and America

Trump Troubles with Tariffs and Trade

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Pete Neild joins me to discuss his candidacy for appointment to Poway City Council representing District 1. We will discuss Pete's reason for running, election vs appointment process, district elections, Candy Cane Courts and so much more. Got a question or comment for Pete? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube and we'll get you involved in the conversation.

It’s Wednesday, January 8, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

What an enjoyable conversation with Pete Neild as we discuss his innovative approach to listening to citizens and representing the neighborhoods in Poway District 1.

Hiram Soto: San Diego County must hold special election. Poway should as well.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/08/opinion-san-diego-county-must-hold-special-election-poway-should-follow-suit/

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Amit Asaravala joins me in a wide-open discussion of local politics here in Poway 92064. Amit serves as the President of the Poway Democratic Club and has great insight on local elections and candidates. We will discuss the next step for Poway District 2 to replace the resigning Brian Pepin. Should this go to a vote or simply a council appointment? We review Jenny Maeda's upset win over Caylin Frank in District 4 by just twelve votes. Plus, we look at new District 2 councilmember Tony Blain. Are things changing in our City in the Country? Participate in the Community Forum. Type your comments and questions in the live chat on YouTube, Facebook, or X to get involved.

It’s Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

What a great conversation with Amit Asaravala as we review the recent Poway 2024 elections!

Amit is president of the Poway Democratic Club.

https://www.powaydemocraticclub.org

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I decided to make a podcast out of filling out my ballot. I will go through each race, offer my thoughts, and then fill in the circle. This is your last chance to change my mind! Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube to get it presented on the podcast.

It’s Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

If you are interested in a long form article, you can visit my recent blog post:

https://johnrileyproject.com/2024-ballot/

If you want to cut to the chase, here’s my short list:

PRESIDENT – ABSTAIN.

US SENATOR – ABSTAIN.

US REPRESENTATIVE CA48 – ABSTAIN.

STATE ASSEMBLY CA75 – ABSTAIN.

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD – ABSTAIN.

PALOMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRUCT A4 – HAMILTON-BLEAKLEY.

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS D2 – ABSTAIN.

PROP 2 – NO – $10B SCHOOL BONDS

PROP 3 – YES – CONSTITTUIONAL RIGHT TO MARRIAGE.

PROP 4 – NO – $10B WATER BONDS

PROP 5 – NO – 55% THRESHOLD FOR LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BONDS.

PROP 6 – YES – ENDS INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE IN PRISON.

PROP 32 – NO – RAISE MINIMUM WAGE.

PROP 33 – NO – EXPAND LOCAL GOVT RENT CONTROL POWER.

PROP 34 – NO – RESTRICTS SPENDING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG REVENUE.

PROP 35 – NO – PERMANENT FUNDING MEDI-CAL.

PROP 36 – NO – FELONY CHARGES FOR CERTAIN DRUG AND THEFT CRIMES.

MEASURE G – NO – HALF CENT SALES TAX INCREASE

MEASURE H – YES – FARM IN POWAY – LIFE TIME FITNESS.

Plus, comments on Poway District 2 and 4 races.

That’s my 2024 ballot.

Vote Harder.

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The election season is really hot, and we are hearing more and more irrationality from candidates, the media and party supporters. What ever happened to thinking for yourself? People who live in poor states have higher homeownership levels. Does this seem counter intuitive to you? Poway Life Time Fitness survey and proposal to City Council. Poway Unified School District in trouble again. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube.

It’s Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Irrationality in Politics

It’s an election year and the propaganda is thick. Candidates and their supporters put forward outrageous lies or completely irrational ideas in the hope of supporting their candidate or defeating others.

The news media has been helpful in pointing out some of this, but in other ways complicit in spreading the disinformation.

It’s easy to get caught up in the flurry of irrationality, particularly if you are a partisan for the Democratic or Republican parties.

Tribalism is so strong, that people completely throw reason out the window. It is more important to remain loyal to one’s tribe than to dig for the truth.

What ever happened to “Question Authority?”

What ever happened to “Think for Yourself?”

Instead, politicians, the media, and their supporters all are reading from a common set of talking points.

Examples:

Biden’s mental state, Marie Kondo

Trump’s criminal past and demands for dictatorship.

Mass deportation

NIMBY vs Property Rights

Housing prices are rising because corporations are buying all the homes or too many vacant homes.

Social Security, Project 2025, blame GOP, denial about fiscal crisis.

EV myths (can’t drive long range, burn fossil fuels, etc.)

Many people mistakenly believe these common political myths...  or they throw them around as scare tactics to frighten or trick voters.  In fact, none of these myths are true.

Republicans are for small government, spending cuts.

Republicans are for getting the govt out of your personal life.

Republicans are for low taxes.

Republicans are conservative.

Bush tried to privatize Social Security

Clinton reduced the national debt.

Democrats are against corporate welfare.

Democrats are for equality.

Democrats are pro-choice.

Democrats are fiscally responsible.

Democrats are liberal.

None of these are true.  But many people still think they are.

It's irrationality!

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Homeownership Rates

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/09/homes/mississippi-west-virginia-home-ownership-rates/index.html

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Poway Lifetime GVCA

Amateur Actors Needed

Poway Historical and Memorial Society will produce a play.

“A Hearty Poway Legend”

At their 60th Anniversary Celebration on

September 14, 2024, at Old Poway Park

 To Join the Team - Auditions will be held on July 15th in Poway at Old Poway Park Templars Hall located at 14114 Midland Road starting at 5:30 PM. If you are interested in auditioning or have any questions, email  [email protected].  Please send a headshot and list of acting experiences.   Make sure the subject line reads Poway Audition.  All Actors will receive a modest stipend.

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PUSD Superintendent

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/05/retired-poway-unified-employee-says-in-new-lawsuit-that-fired-superintendent-harassed-her

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Tomorrow, we celebrate America's birthday! I share some of my Independence Day memories and invite you to share yours. We also discuss Poway term limits, Poway Voices, Biden vs Trump debate, SCOTUS cases and more. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube to get involved in the San Diego Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday, July 3, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Poway News

Term limit campaign suspended.

Haters hating

People in denial about the cause of the housing crisisHousing crisis because of lack of inventorySystem rigged for landlords, investors, homeowners.They love NIMBYism, drives up prices.

Then other people can subsidize the rent.

More micromanagement

July 16th

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General News

Debate performance.

Debate reaction.Biden drop out.If drop out, can he hold job down now?

Irresponsible for Dems to stick with him given threat of Trump.

Supreme Court CasesChevron (fisherman, eviction moratorium, vaccine mandate, immigration, etc.)Separation of power: legislative, executive, judicialRegulatory state, unaccountable, conflict of interestFishermanEviction moratoriumTrump ImmunityLaw and Order POTUSQualified immunity (POTUS, police)Kavanaugh, Alito said Nobody above the law.HomelessnessCities can remove homeless.Local control

Reminds me of the Ben Sasse comments: Schoolhouse Rock, separation of powers, etc.

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My Independence Day Stories

All through my youth, the 4th of July always represented summertime and fireworks. It was never Independence Day to me. Always 4th of July.

Watching fireworks on the street in front of Burlingame house as a kid.

That great trip every year to the Red Devil fireworks stand.

Fuzzy memories of seeing fireworks in Guerneville.

9 years old in Kearns Utah. Only allowed sparklers and caps.  We used a hammer to blow up caps, often a whole role at a time.

Learning about illegal fireworks at around 11 years old. Here stories about people blowing up toilets with M-80s.

The Bicentennial quarters.

About 12-13 years old we knew a guy who knew a guy and we would get some firecrackers and bottle rockets.

Around 16 years old make the trip to China Town and buy fireworks. Do a deal in a back alley.

Big fireworks show at La Jolla Cove freshman year at UCSD. Big fireworks show a much bigger thing here in San Diego than I remember in Burlingame.

Fireworks from Kate Sessions Park with synchronized music

Shooting bottle rockets from UCSD A-2 into B-16. Must have been left over from the summer.

With the kids, always attending a softball or baseball tournament somewhere.

Watching fireworks from our home in North Poway.  Little by little they would not get high enough over the hill to see them.

Driving to Flaming Gorge WY and seeing the fireworks store right when we passed the state line.

Then having leftovers back in Poway. I took them to the hazardous materials dump site. I always wondered if the workers there actually kept them.

Then as I became more politically aware and learned more about the true meaning of America’s founding, I really started to focus on the Declaration of Independence as a radical, innovative, groundbreaking idea. That we all have rights that precede the govt. And the govt’s role is to secure those rights.

Excerpts from Declaration of Independence:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Objections to the King:

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.

For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:

For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:

He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us

Thank you.

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I enjoy covering local news issues, so we will be doing a deep dive on the latest with the planned Life Time Fitness at The Farm in Poway. Some locals are opposing the project and micromanaging the details. Plus, we will discuss the upcoming presidential debate, SCOTUS social media ruling, and Trump on Green Cards. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X, or YouTube and I will get you involved in the San Diego Community Forum.

It’s Wednesday, June 26, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Developments at Life Time Fitness at The Farm in Poway

Constant Micromanaging of Life Time Fitness (square footage, traffic, wages, parking, fees, etc.)

Measure P reset

New Life Time plan considered by City Council July 16thWill Council approve package? Approve it to go to ballot? Or reject it?Updated application submitted May 29th.

Not a minor modification. Will require a majority vote of the people. (Nov 5th)

Chris Cruse recommended contacting the council and making memes. Good Idea!

Sent email to council, everyone responded except my representative! Read letter. Share responses.

Poway City Council ([email protected]):Seems there is another movement of opposition to the Life Time Fitness facility in The Farm. Certain community organizers are encouraging Powegians to write to the City Council expressing opposition.I would like to offer an alternative point of view.I support Property Rights. People across Poway shouldn’t have the right micromanage how a property owner chooses to manage his/her property.America’s founding values are expressed in our inalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Property rights are a natural extension of your right to your own life. If one cannot use their property resources for productive purposes (particularly if there are no damages created to others), then an interference in one’s property is an interference in one’s right to their own life.Legally speaking, I realize that the Measure P situation likely means that it will need to go to a public vote. But from a moral point of view, I object.Also…  the proposed plan by Life Time looks pretty good to me and my family. In fact, we were just discussing this over the weekend. Both my wife and daughter are hopeful the project is approved. They like all of the proposed amenities.Thank you.John RileyResponsesCaylin FrankHi John, Nice to hear from you. Thank you for your thoughts. My understanding is that the voter initiative requires major modifications to go back to the voters so I feel that needs to be honored. But I understand your perspective on it. Hope you are doing well! CaylinBrian PepinHi John, Hope you’re doing well! Thanks for emailing. I always appreciate your perspective; I’ll take it into consideration when LifeTime presents their proposal to the City Council this summer. Thank you. -BrianAnita EdmonstonHi John. Good hearing from you – I hope you’re doing well! And thanks for weighing in on the Life Time Fitness proposal from your point of view. I appreciate your insights. As you are aware, the application is currently under review by city staff and council has not yet received a report or recommendation. I will be taking all input into consideration if/when the matter comes before council. In case you didn’t already receive the attached information directly from the city, I am including it here. It provides additional background on the application, the process, and its relationship to The Farm development. Best regards, Anita EdmondsonSteve VausThanks John - good to hear from you. SV

Peter DeHoff (my representative in District 3)

No Response. LOL

Made a meme.Support Property rights. How to frame it?First political issue I considered was School Choice.Then abortion while in college.Adult topic! (some discussion at Catholic Church as a kid)Growing up!Your body is your own. You own you. Your choice.Not that different from School Choice issue. Your life, your choice.Property rights are a natural extension of your right to your own life.Karen micromanagingMade a meme: My Body, My Choice (show on screen)

Reaction was over the top. LOL.It’s a pro-woman, pro-choice message. Yet they take offense.Objection to body as property. People thinking I approve of slavery. LOL.Your body is yours. Your body is your property. You own you.My Body, My Choice (possessive)Same is true of your property.If one cannot use their property resources for productive purposes (particularly if there are no damages created to others), then an interference in one’s property is an interference in one’s right to their own life.Property? Or Control?Certainly, they want to control and micromanage other people’s property.But they don’t want others to micromanage or control their body.It’s hypocrisy.

These people are not liberal.

Oxford definition: relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.

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Presidential Debate excluding RFK.

Pet PeeveUnlimited options in America, Diversity in America, but not in Presidential Debate.Coke or Pepsi

Pick one! Or you are wasting your vote.

Where is the Independent Candidate?

Almost always just Rep vs Dem. Never mind that in 2022, 43% of U.S. adults identified as independents, 27% as Republicans and 27% as Democrats. Independents first outnumbered supporters of both major political parties in 1991 and have continued to do so since then, except in several years between 2004 and 2008. (Gallup Poll Jan 12)

Debate history.1980: Reagan vs Carter vs John AndersonFirst time only Reagan vs Anderson. Carter absent.Second time Reagan vs Carter. Anderson not invited.1984: Reagan vs Mondale (funny moment)1988: Bush vs Dukakisabandoned League of Women Votersin favor of Commission on Presidential Debates – Corporate America1992: Bush vs Clinton vs Perot1996: Dole vs ClintonRaised poll threshold (5% to 15%?)Perot left out by commission “no realistic chance” (self-fulfilling)Perot and Harry Browne on all 50 state ballots2000: GWB vs Gore2004: GWB vs Kerry2008: Obama vs McCain2012: Obama vs Romney2016: Trump vs Clinton2020: Trump vs Biden

2024: Trump vs Biden

If a candidate is not on the presidential debate stage, they are not considered a serious candidate. Then they are largely dismissed by the media and voters.

So why not RFK?Claim he has not qualified on enough state ballots.Never mind the fact that neither Trump nor Biden are qualified (they are not the nominee yet)Turned in signatures, but states have not processed them all.

Claim he didn’t rank high enough in polls.Was excluded in some polls.

Qualified in other national polls, but not accepted.

So now we are stuck with two decrepit old guys with awful policies.

Here we go again….  Neither candidate represents most Americans.

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Lee Hacksaw Hamilton

A few quick hits.

SCOTUS decision on social media.Says it is legal for the federal government to contact and pressure social media companies to take down disinformation.This is a violation of the 1A.Who decides what is disinformation?

I like Community Notes in X.

Trump floated idea of replacing income tax with tariffs.Tariffs are a tax on the American people. (Trump lies, says China pays it)Tariffs benefit the few at the expense of the many.Tariffs make products more expensive, thus subtracting cash that could otherwise be spent or invested in economy.If a foreign nation is subsidizing products, we should buy as much of it as we would like.I like the idea of abolishing income tax.

I would replace it with a dramatically smaller govt funded by fees and pro-choice funding.

Trump floated idea of giving college grads (2 year or 4 year) an automatic green cardGreat idea! Shocked Trump would recommend this.We need more workers in AmericaWe should invite those already here getting educated to stay to help build AmericaHis recommendation was more broad based than my original proposal of only SALT bachelors degreesMAGAts quickly complained.

Trump spokesperson backtracked.

Thank you.

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There's not much to discuss at the local level here in San Diego or Poway, so I thought I would comment on some of the bigger national stories. We will discuss Donald Trump, Trump's attempt to partner with the Libertarian Party, breaking down political myths, and a review of our vacation in Ireland. Got a comment or question? Type it in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube.

It’s Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Donald Trump and the Libertarian Party

The headlines in the media are about the rowdy libertarians booing Trump. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in what made this event so nuts.

Libertarians were trying to negotiate with a con man. They were hoping that by supporting Trump, Trump would in turn support some of their causes.

There can be no advancement of liberty when dealing with an authoritarian con man. It’s like Chamberlain trying to appease Hitler. It’s like negotiating with terrorists.

Breaking Down Political Myths:

Trump lowered taxes for the middle class!

Trump raised tariffs. Trump raised income taxes by limiting SALT deductions. Trump wants to raise tariffs much, much more. Don't tell me Trump lowered your taxes.

GOP says, “Prices have now risen by 20.1 percent since Biden took office.”

Prices will rise even more when Trump radically increases tariffs.

Heather Cox Richardson: Just a reminder that what has driven us into debt is not Social Security and Medicare, but rather the George W. Bush tax cuts and the Trump tax cuts, both of which disproportionately benefited the wealthy and corporations.Even with those tax cuts, revenue is up. The problem with debt is mostly a spending problem. With rare exception, they run deficits nearly every year, even before those tax cuts.

Trump and Bush tax cuts impacted revenue about $200B/yr. each, yet the deficit is nearly $2T.

Biden: Time for billionaires to pay their “fair share”!Never defined, never explained, just means more.

What is a fair share?

Ireland Vacation Highlights

Our Ireland vacation was splendid. Beautiful countryside villages and small fishing harbors. Mizen Head, Garnish Island, Cliffs of Moher, Kinsale Scilly Walk were highlights in Ireland.

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What’s going on in Poway? John shares stories about Poway City Council Term Limits, Tony Blain, and Poway Unified Marian Kim-Phelps’s termination and demand for her job back. Plus, John shares what he’s watching on streaming media.

It’s Wednesday, June 5, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks.

Poway Term Limits

What are your thoughts on term limits? We have them for President, and in many state and local political races. But not here in Poway. Now Tony Blain is circulating a petition to get term limits on the November 2024 ballot. Is this the right approach? Or can “term limits” simply happen by voting against the incumbent?

Terminated Poway Unified Superintendent, Marian Kim-Phelps, Wants her Job Back

Imagine getting fired from your job as the top school official in the 3rd largest school district in San Diego County because you got into a bullying war with the local mean girls? That’ what happened with Kim-Phelps. She said she was fired unjustly, and she has hired an attorney. Why is PUSD always in the news for the wrong reasons?

Relevant Articles:

Fired Poway Unified superintendent asks judge to reinstate her, block disclosure of why she was fired.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2024-06-04/fired-poway-unified-superintendent-asks-judge-to-reinstate-her-block-disclosure-of-why-she-was-fired

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Fernando Garcia returns to the JRP Podcast Studio. Fernando is a candidate for San Diego City Council District 9. We discuss a range of issues affecting San Diego including:

Homelessness

Housing (SB10, high density, ADUs)

Energy (SDG&E, solar)

Mass Transit (SANDAG, EVs, busses, trolley)

Election Reform (Rank Choice Voting, Democracy Dollars)

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Recorded Friday, January 12, 2024.

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