This question was explored in our campaign running against Salud Carbajal. We couldn’t find any evidence of legal immigration. We even consulted with Grock on X and the best it could come up with was to state: “since Carbajal is a congressman he must have been a legal immigrant”. Which passes for proof in the AI world but seems weak. Since he may have gained citizenship in 1990 we did the complex math on entry USA in 1964 to 1990 and called him an illegal alien for 26 years. So about half his life an illegal alien, which explains Salud’s love of the open border with Mexico and illegal migration in general. In the later months of the campaign we were attacked by Salud’s surrogate, Media Matters (funded by Soros and USAID government grants of $600,000 in 2024) The Media Matters posts deduced that Cole hated Mexicans because we are America first, safe borders. This racial smear was distributed to local papers in SLO and north SB counties, who were happy to print this as fact in an obvious effort to help and protect Salud. So it’s understandable that Salud doesn’t want people talking about or even asking about his questionable entry to our nation. I could go on, because this country welcomed Salud, housed and educated him, good paying easy jobs in government but he turns around and disrespects our constitution, our first and second amendment rights, disregards parents and students rights, like titleIX and basically votes the cultural Marxist line. No gratitude or respect for our nation and our traditions. Any dissent from Salud’s left party line is called racism and hate. This is where we are in California.
They have no facts so they always goto calling their opponents racists, nazis, etc..,
Because you believe the law should be enforced, blindly. While they believe the law is to be ignored for minorities. That’s racism on their part.
Or if you question why the fifth largest economy in the world cannot, refuses to educate minority children. With a ranking of almost dead last in the country first academics. You are a racist asking why the schools cannot educate all children equally given that all children have the same teachers & text books and access to resources.
They make it a race thing showing their true racism.
A missing link fostering the abysmal state of Calif K-12, is very low regard all CSU Teaching Credential campuses earn, according to their peer educational reviews:
What share of the state educational dollar needs to be spent improving state teacher training programs? Or again, is just throwing more money at something not the answer either. Particularly if the CSU teaching programs are just more failed "woke" hot houses.
Teaching remains a very noble calling and deserves far better regard, considering the money we spend on it every year. Loving the subject one teaches has no price tag. We might be selecting and retaining our teachers on flawed criteria.
Brian—I’ll respectfully push back on your comment about school educating children equally “given that all children have the same teachers and text books and access to resources”.
Education isn’t a one size fits all thing—kids are different, they come in with different experiences and backgrounds, and they may need different things to learn and succeed. I hesitate to share something personal, but I had a hard time passively listening to instruction in school. If I could read the material, I excelled. But I struggled with auditory comprehension. My child is the opposite—he loves to sit and listen and soaks everything in. We would not have succeeded to the same level if teachers and schools treated us exactly the same.
Treating students as individuals and valuing their differences is such an important part of education, in my opinion. Again, not trying to provoke an argument, just offering an opinion and an experience.
I’ve been hoping this forum will be a place for actual substantive discussion since I appreciate discourse (and not the name calling and bs defensiveness that usually occurs in media comments).
Yes individual children are different, they are individuals.
But are you saying academics depends upon race/ethnicity?
The academic records would agree with that argument.
Most children in our local schools are 2nd-3rd generation Americans.
So why are academic score divided upon race?
My family are a teaching family, my father from a lower socioeconomic school in NY I don’t buy the excuses from CA, the fifth largest economy in the world.
Nelson Mandela stated you can tell much about a society by the way they treat their children. CA cannot educate Hispanic children the same as Asians, blacks, European, etc. what does that say about our CA society?
Thank you for your thoughtful response. No, I’m not saying that academics depend on race/ethnicity.
May I ask a clarifying question—when you say “why are academic score divided upon race”, what are you wondering—why scores for certain demographics are lower or why are scores reported with racial demographics? Or something else?
Excellent retort by Mr. Campbell in exposing the dirty little secret here in SB, which has been going on for years. Yes, the local “media” for lack of better term, is clearly the enforcement arm of the local Democratic Party and machine. That’s right, giving cover to local politicians, liberal agendas and going after those who merely ask the difficult questions. Any tax paying citizen that dares to ask critical questions of the homeless, liberal politicians, green energy, brown or black activism or LGBTQ indoctrination is met by bottom feeders like Jerry Roberts or “Angry Poodle” with a scarlet letter, excoriating them as a, wait for it…RACIST! Usually, that is enough for most people, who also have a local lively hood, to back down and shut up.
When pressed further, local activists will play the Nazi card. Such was the case recently when Roberts made it very clear in equating conservatives as fascists and racists, even going so far as attaching a “B” movie clip showing Nazi’s interrogating those lacking proper travel documents. His assertion being one as to what to expect from conservatives and ICE officials, hassling “brown people.” What a pathetic and vile attempt at journalism. Being a Jew, one would think Roberts would have a more intelligent response in expressing his opposition rather than showing images that triggers painful emotions for many, including myself, whose father was a WWII veteran. Glad Dad is not here to see this disgrace.
But this is not solely about taking issue with a washed up, has-been, angry little man masquerading as a journalist, no it’s more about cutting through the bullshit we have been fed here and the lame ass excuses from a privileged, political, white class that wants to keep things the way they’ve always been. Sure, many of the local uber wealthy liberals want to keep the immigration mess in tact. Keeping those in the shadows, impoverished and uneducated in order to maintain the Hacienda mentality. Now that’s the real news story!
I do take issue with labelling a child as an "illegal." Children go where their parents take them. I also do not see anywhere the suggestion that Salud is not a legal US citizen, nor that he should be removed from office. No one has suggested that. Every elected office is open to naturalized citizens, save one: POTUS. Actually, from what I have gleaned about Salud's background, his sounds like the great American success story. Do you imagine that had his family remained in their homeland, their son would be seated in high office in Mexico City? I suspect that their father supported his family -- living across the border -- by working in the Bracero program. And quite possible, the parents were granted amnesty under President Reagan. That's not something to hide; rather, the reverse, the celebration of our congressman's rise from humble roots. The southern border has historically been porous. That's not the issue. What is the most pressing issue for Americans, the dramatic, out of control, masses of people entering the country with the flaunting of our existing immigration laws by our electeds. No longer are the border crossers Mexican citizens seeking work and a better life, our neighbors to the immediate south with whom we share so much in history and culture. Nor are they the Hmong refugees who waited in refugee camps until they received a sponsor 40 years ago. Today's border crossers are travelling from all over the world, including from hostile nations. A significant number are children sold into the sex slave industry. Others, indentured servants to pay off their crossing fee to the drug cartels. This is the discussion we as a country must have, and somehow come together. THAT is the challenge.
Celeste, my original story “Consequences” portrayed Carbajal’s story as an inspiration to immigrants.
This escalated when Carbajal refuted the claim, saying he had proof but refuses to provide proof. I offered a written apology. He refused.
Instead Radical Left Jerry, who I’ve had run in’s with in the past appeared. In my experience he is not very nice or impartial. And he admitted he has no proof, no evidence exactly what he accuses me of. Typical from the Radicals to point fingers never expecting to be held accountable.
They brought up a very important issue. Where does Salud’s loyalty lie?
Foreigners who cost taxpayers Billions each year or the Americans on the street where those Billions would solve food insecurity and shelter for every homeless American?
I agree he was a child when he came here, but as an adult he decided to use his childhood as a political tool to garner votes and his seat in Congress to potentially favor foreigners over citizens.
He could have quashed this a long time ago, but has failed , refused to do so.
Just to clarify, Brian: Everything I wrote was intended to serve as reinforcement of what you had previously written. It's not that Salud was born in Mexico. It's that he will not acknowledge the facts about he and his family's move into the US -- also something tgat none of us would disparage them for. They sought a better life here. It's the other issue that concerns us all, except the far left. That the massive numbers, millions, of undocumented pose a threat to our country: safety, ability to absorb such numbers, the great expense through medical care, educating, and social programs. Most concerning, the danger an open border presents as an invitation to our enemies. The far left refuses to even discuss.
“ The southern border has historically been porous. That's not the issue.” that is the issue. We say we’re a country of laws, that are not enforced. Any minor child brought here by a parent is part of the classified family unit: legal or illegal.
First off, congratulations Brian - it shows the strength of your piece that it would make Jerry Roberts go full-on insane. Secondly, it shows that SB Current is becoming a publication to take note of - so, congratulations also to Fenkner and Buckley. The worst thing would be for your piece to have been ignored. Same with SB Current. It used to be that I never heard anyone say they read it. Recently, several people (who don't comment) have told me they're loyal readers. I'm with Truman. “I'll stand by you. But if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
Wonder if Jerry Roberts now regrets giving a shout out to SB Currents, since he honored it now as co-equal media player.
Breath of fresh air to know there is a place to explore and rebut the constant drone of the "progressive" misinformation machines, that have for too long dominated this town.
"RACIST-RACIST-RACIST -FASCIST-FASCIST-FASCIST" ..........Oh where is thy remaining sting? Instead we gather for good government with sound fiscals, that support everyone.
Good luck with your attempts to inspect the city/county government operations. Be sure to incorporate a few engineer types that are used to connecting-the-dots. If I wasn't living in Georgia, I'd join your people. I suppose this operation requires some kind of legal intervention. The city and county will fight with tooth and nails. Check for trucks taking away the paper shredding.
I read this article titled "Don’t Ask Questions by Brian Campbell"
and I quote from Mr. Campbells questions needing some real answers>
"Here in Santa Barbara, if you ask a question that public officials don’t want to answer, the local media steps in to bully and discredit you. Sometimes, they even make direct threats over the phone." and "Mr. Roberts dismissed my reporting as an “evidence-free immigration attack,” referring to my article stating that Rep. Salud Carbajal “immigrated illegally.”
I have a new title Santa Barbara "So-Called-Leaders Questions to be Answered"
1. Was there a major Immigration Fraud Case involving National Security in Santa Barbara Concealed by the So-Called-Leaders?
2. Was there widespread Misconduct in Santa Barbara involving the So-Called-Leaders?
3. Was there a person that notified the So-Called-Leaders of "Public Corruption" and
"Obstruction of Justice" at the same time as Former FBI Executive Tom Parker's Open Letter
to the Santa Barbara Community in the Independent Titled? >
"Perceptions of Political Corruption Too Often the Harbingers of Stark Reality"
Thank you for exploring this issue and confronting the personal attacks you got as rebuttal defense, that were so carefully worded to obscure and deflect. The sticky web entangling us all remains "innocent until proven guilty" vs. trust, but verify.
If Salud is required to provide "proof", why are not we all? But they avoided this philosophical challenge, worthy for all of us to explore at this critical time of national identity. Instead they chose to go immediately for the personal attack, control and silence jugular.
When the only rebuttal contains so many evasions, carefully parsed words, personal attacks, slurs and innuendo along with maligning even this publication and its readers, this suddenly creates a very unfair fighting field. For what purpose, Mr Roberts? Why go so scorched earth as your first line of defense?
The nation had grown weary of these very same tactics for the past eight years used against Trump, Trump supporters, and any single thing that now comes from this new, voter-approved Trump administration. Yet, this exact same campaign of partisan attack and slander is alive and well in our "tolerant and progressive" little borough.
Carry on, and thank you for providing this "smell test" at your own personal peril. Anyone of us takes this same risk when we deign to speak up against this well-entrenched local Democrat establishment. The stakes are obviously too high for them to entertain even one small weakness in their campaign for total control.
Our community deserves, and shall earn a lot better. You fired a first volley into what needs to happen on so many other levels. Including snippy replies to any criticisms about the current board of supervisors justification for their own compensation increases. Yes Ms Capps, I am referring to you.
I do not have a dog in this fight, I am certainly not a supporter of Salud, I am a staunch Republican. I my short research it appears Salud entered the US as a child of his father a farmworker.. Why is this such a worry to the writer? He is a citizen, a former Marine, a College Grad...why the fuss? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salud_Carbajal
Good question. It goes to his policies. As stated their are Americans living on the streets while Californians, you & me, pay $25 Billion per year to support foreigners who do not belong here because they broke our laws entering and remaining in country.
Enter the country legally, we have laws. Millions follow the law.
But if he advocates for criminals over Citizens that’s an issue.
It also goes to honesty & integrity which we should demand from our employees, elected officials.
Holding out a Mexican government photo as the one used by the United States Government is one example.
As I stated numerous times, if I am wrong I will apologize publicly.
Seems like Salud Dirangement Syndrome. SDS. Kind of like folks that can't let go of however many cases against Trump.... "millions follow the law". I think it's pretty evident that millions don't to no negative impact in this country on both sides of red and blue.
But yes, Salud should cough up the information Brain and others have asked for....
If anything, it is Nancy Pelosi surrogate derangement syndrome. Nice to have in the future a local congressional rep who is not just a rubber stamp partisan lackie.
Interesting. I agree the local Dems are a rubber stamp. Pretty much just like the national Red folks in the House in congresses. Super majorities suck in each situation.
The obscene $56,000 supervisorial pay raise went through day before yesterday. At this point, I'm not going to be able to afford to live in Santa Barbara. I guess the rest of you are billionaires and can manage the tax hikes, but seriously folks, what the hell is the county Republican party doing? NOTHING. In fact, Tom Widroe who is on the Republican central comm. Was all for the pay hike. The problem with the Republicans is that there are too many sell outs and Trotskyites in the ranks. We need to flush all these people out...this is NOT the party of RINO's like Mitt Romney, George Bush or even Reagan any longer, but now the party of Trump. Unfortunately, the Republicans in power here in California did not get that memo. The only person who stood at the podium and gave a stiff piece of his mind to the supervisors was Andy Caldwell. I for my part sent in a very strongly worded letter and managed to somehow weave through the crowds to get into the meeting.
The left is in full on panic mode all over the country as their make believe world continues to collapse. It is the duty of all thinking people to help it continue to collapse. Permanently. The gloves are off. We are in a Civil War. There will only be one winner. Lets make sure it is us. Keep up the good work. Keep up the pressure. As our President said we must “fight!fight!fight!”
TJ: Today, we try not to think about them at all. They had their moment. They failed on all fronts. And we move on now to repairing the damage they left behind. Which gets revealed now every single day. Think much bigger than your own version of petty revenge, TJ. What country do you want to inherit?
Exactly. Ignore the trolls. The left has zero power now. We need to stay focused and ignore the lefts attempts to distract us. The left is irrelevant. Their wants are irrelevant. Their beliefs are irrelevant. Their opinions are irrelevant. Full speed ahead. Let them weep if it makes them feel good.
Petty? Ouch. But I forgot you basically have the vigour and mono vision of a 16-year-old teenage cheerleader but lots more decades of reading behind you. That makes you so interesting to me... such an odd combo. But I wouldn't call you petty. But maybe you are, since you seem to follow me non-stop when I post? You need an outside hobby.
What kind of country do I want my kids to inherit? One not run by billionaires. Nancy (well, not a billionaire) or Elon.
I am a student of history, especially the Civil War. I have read every major biography, and autobiography of that period. When you read so many first person accounts of that era you realize we are in the same situation now, only instead of guns they use attorneys and the left wing media, and yes I am sure AI is creeping into it as well. Make no mistake. We are in a Civil War. And we must win.
We can agree I think with Napoleon who said " Democracy is a game played by those in power to conceal their oligarchic rule" . With the notable exception of our President and Elon Musk, who are not owned or controlled by anybody, our two political parties are essentially a 'Uniparty' making deals behind closed doors. This is how they become multimillionaire while only making $150K per year. They are both in on it. That is why it was so important to get leaders like Musk and President Trump in place. neither party controls them, and that is why secretly both parties hate them. Our democracy is a stage show. A play. We are simply an audience. But Trump and Musk work for us. Not the Uniparty. That is a good start.
Disagree, they are owned and controlled by no one. They enjoy the highest rating of any Republican admin ever, while Democrats 'enjoy' a historic low of 21%. The majority of Americans are thrilled at what they are seeing. We do agree however that Google is evil, and Wall Street the same. Separate issue though.
You don’t need Big Balls coming to SB to identify governmental self serving and abuse of the public trust. The supervisors proved this point with their shameless pay raise just the other day. If abuse this huge is in full view, one wonders what the heck goes on in secret . Maybe to do that investigation we need DOGE to come help Bonnie Donovan. She was DOGE before the term was hatched.
These are reasonable questions to ask of any elected official.
CAB has had a friendly social relation with Salud outside of government.
Unfortunately the same cannot be said with his former chief of staff from superviors days, and this could be part of the Congressman's problem.
Use this example, CAB has questioned multiple transportation related issues with little success, because the majority elected have been handed their "marching orders" by the one party State we live in.
Could it be that the Congressman has been isolated to such a degree he does not realize how the average voter is disgusted with open borders and the social issues related to it?
It appears the Dem Party leaders are still thinking Americans like open borders & wasteful spending.
Which is odd since Bill Clinton cut 377,000 federal jobs and deported 12,000,000 illegal aliens.
Obama, Deporter in Chief, deported over 5 million
Why do Dem Leaders want so many illegal aliens now? What’s their angle? They’re fighting the public on this one where in the past they did as the voter wanted. There’s something more.
Teachers unions obviously love open borders. There is no daylight between the teachers unions and the Democrat party.
`In this state the teachers union members became the controlling political force at every level of elected office, plus the automatic recipients in perpetuity of the voter-supported Prop 98 education funding largesse.
Yet as pointed out, California continues to now rank near the bottom in student outcomes. Why has this not concerned Monique Limon(D), Gregg Hart(D), and Salud Carbajal(D)?
Are you asking if money is new motivation? It is not. Just new people in office.
Look st our SBUSD for example, every member is endorsed by the Dem Party & teachers union Has been that way for over a decade.
Yet look at our academics. Pitiful. They cheer bec we are a point or two above the state average, which is shameful.
Why is it that the Dem run boards cannot, will not educate the children?
Poor test scores, lower socioeconomic schools, ELT all get extra money from the government. No incentive to educate.
Where is the money going? Besides the sux figures the administrators are making, it’s def not going to the teachers or classrooms or buildings.
Extra curricular programs. For example , Coffee with a Black Guy. Failed mayor candidate was hired at $1,800/hour with no competing bids and no credentials or experience to council aggrieved black families who experienced racism in school.
And his agent got paid too.
Many board members start consulting or non profits that the district hires and pays without competing bids above average pay.
TJ, Calif Teacher Assn (CTA) rejected Obama's Race to the Top supplemental school funding because it required conducting individual teacher evaluations. Instead, the CTA instantly started whining they were funded far less than other states, after they had just turned down the extra federal cash. California's Prop 98 in 1988 opened the flood gates of easy cash for the Calif teachers unions.
The Democratic run Fed government prevented them from deporting the criminals, the illegals, so they shipped them to another state that says they welcome criminals bec they are being overrun.
Shipping them to a sanctuary city that ignores the rule of law was a lot cheaper than keeping the illegals the Democrats would not let them kick out.
The Fed government not only ignored the law but prevented states from doing so.
Then that same Fed government sued to prevent them from fortifying their border.
Point is the Biden administration tied Texas hands and refused to enforce Federal preventing Texas from preventing and deporting illegal aliens.
Meanwhile sanctuary Democrat run states and cities cheered on the onslaught of illegals invading states like Texas. So Texas did what they could under the law and sent the illegals to the cities openly saying they welcome illegal aliens.
I do not understand the original point you were trying to make.
Are you saying Texas welcomed illegals? Despite the razor wire & barricades they installed which the Biden admin sued them to remove then Biden sent in the national guard to cut the wire to allow open borders go unchecked?
If Democrats love and welcome illegals why are places like Martha’s Vineyard and NYC complaining ?
Mr. Campbell, I see you’ve started your own birther movement . What’s your motive here? Or are you just trying to help the old man get rid of another Mexican? Has anyone checked the old man’s birth certificate? Although since he still hasn’t shown us his tax returns, why would he show us his birth certificate? He’s probably hiding his true age.
Too bad we can’t get any transparency from the top people in DC. Like what’s really going on? What are they hiding? I heard old Elon went after the CFPD so he could see that his competitors were up to. Also, the reason they’re looking for money is so they can cover the tax cuts that will be going to their billionaire buddies.
Julia, You need better sources for your toothless attacks. But props for trying because you are our inside track to gain insights where they "loyal opposition" is still coming from. Which one can only conclude remains fact-devoid despair.
How can we best help you traverse this necessary transition this country is now asking for? Life for everyone will be brighter on the others side, once we get this current legacy of corrosion and rot out of all our tax-payer supported institutions. There is no point clinging too let alone defending the malignant state our country had fallen into.
Be glad waste, fraud and abuse is finally getting exposed and rooted out. There will be more resources now left over for the good work ahead, that benefits everyone. You are bright, resourceful and resilient. I have no worries you will be a survivor of this now necessary transition time.
JL, the only thing rooted out today was the old guys temper tantrum, because someone stood up to him, called him out on his lies. Trump showed his true colors and had the whole world as a witness.
Julia, Take your TDS blinders off and see what kind of county you already live in. Then take that chip off your shoulder, which also obstructs your sight lines since you fail to see where there are common issues; not just your blind partisan loyalties. Come over to our viewpoint by inches at first, and walk in our shoes.
JL, I would worry about your loyalties. Your lord and master is losing it, and there’s even whispers in his camp about dementia. You really need to keep a close eye on him.
Brian, Very good you turned my words back on me. You magas are very good at that, twisting words and making it into something other than what is meant. You know the old man is trump. And boy did he show it today, had a hissy fit, lost control, showed his true colors and the whole world saw it. There’s no defending that. All the magas better put on their PR hats.
You’re gonna nitpick pick facial expressions and the way he sits and ignore Biden’s scowls, tripping, not knowing who he’s talking to lying about his uncle being eaten by cannibals, lying about his academic achievements, lying about selling classified information for $8 million for a book deal.
Give this guy a chance. His first four years were better than these past four years. Take the R & D out of it and look at results. Take the emotion and name calling out and look at the policies.
If there are policies you don’t agree with, please cite them. No name calling or picking on facial expressions. Let’s talk policies and results.
Brian, let’s start off with the policy that puts musk in charge of destroying our country. How was he elected? What right does trump have a put a foreigner who laughs with glee and smirks about what he’s doing. It’s almost like he’s saying look at these fools, letting me lead them around by the nose.
Brian, I’m sorry, but this man showed his true colors from his first run, hasn’t even tried to change. He cares about nothing and no one but himself. This time around one of the first acts was sell America for $270 million to Elon, who is now destroying it. This man has had chance after chance after chance to do the right thing by America, but he likes the Russian way of life. He wants to be a sovereign country to be ruled by a king or dictator that is his goal. So you magas go ahead and worship him, fawn over him, in the end, he will turn on all of you.
As for trump being a spring chicken, I beg to differ. He always has a constant scowl on his face? He walks like every joint in his body hurts, I shouldn’t even say walks, he lumbers as opposed to walking. Also, what’s up with the way he sits? Whether it’s a couch, a chair or an armchair he’s always sitting on the edge. Kind of like he has hemorrhoid problems. It’s not a good look.
I hear ya, billionaires throwing around their money.
But did you know about the Billionaires violating the law and donating stolen money to Democrats.
- Zuckerberg and Chan donated approximately $400 million
- Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF),FTX stole people’s money and donated $50 million of stolen money to Democrats
- October 2022, a Washington state judge fined Meta nearly $25 million for repeatedly and intentionally violating the state’s campaign finance disclosure law.
- January 2025, Meta agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump.
Then there are the “honest” billionaires donating
- Bloomberg $20m to Biden
- Other billionaires to Biden hedge fund manager James Simons, philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
- Bloomberg and Bill Gates, each reportedly contributing $50 million to the Democratic Future Forward PAC
- Soros family collectively contributed over $60 million to support Democratic candidates
Brian, what party has not received stolen money at one time or another whether they knew it or not? My biggest issue is that some of these people that are so blessed with all this great wealth do nothing for their fellow man for their neighbor, for people in need in one way or another. Then there’s the ones that actually care about peoples well-being, and do something about it
Brian , It is not wrong or racist to ask these questions and expect a response. The silence speaks volumes. Accountability is what the next 4 years is shooting for.
“Be quiet and do as you’re told.” This is the mantra of the current administration. 250 years of protecting the voice of opposition by the First Amendment is slowly being eradicated, first in the Halls of Power, then in the Media and online. If you speak out against the "Fearless Leader" who would be king you could be threatened with a lawsuit and censure. Ultimately, those who refuse to accept Trump's nefarious lies may find themselves in "re-education camps" or Gitmo. The Klan used to burn a cross, but now MAGA burns the letter "T". Likewise only places of worship that display a large letter "T" will be allowed to receive First Amendment religious protection. Let us pray that coastal California remains a bastion and beachhead of democracy against the dark, evil force now arraying against us.
I feel ya, I asked questions about Salud and I’m being attacked.
I asked about our SBUSD and they calked me a racist.
Zuckerberg admitted the Biden administration forced them to censor posts and the Twitter files revealed the censorship. Violations of the First Amendment.
Biden, Harris, Obama, etc openly attacking the second amendment.
Presidents swear an oath to protect the Constitution, yet they attacked it.
Democrat attacks destroy valued, long established impeccable reputations. reputations I hope many read and share three sentences from your article which I know from experience are true: “the Radical Left launches attacks, slanders us, and, in extreme cases—such as City Council member Alejandra Gutierrez, who lost favor with Democratic leaders—even threatens lives.
“Here in Santa Barbara, if you ask a question that public officials don’t want to answer, the local media steps in to bully and discredit you. The Radical Left is thriving here, and their tactics are clear: silence opposition through intimidation.”
The slander and intimidation process is organized by the Democrat Central Committee for execution by their elected and appointed officials, and only their version will be widely publicized by Newsmakers, the Independent, Noozhawk, KEYT, and the SBCC Channels (controlled by the three print news sources.) After many thousands of dollars spent on legal research, discovery, and service of legal facts, THERE WILL BE NO RETRACTION BY LOCAL MEDIA. Our local reality— There are no unbiased journalists in Santa Barbara.
This question was explored in our campaign running against Salud Carbajal. We couldn’t find any evidence of legal immigration. We even consulted with Grock on X and the best it could come up with was to state: “since Carbajal is a congressman he must have been a legal immigrant”. Which passes for proof in the AI world but seems weak. Since he may have gained citizenship in 1990 we did the complex math on entry USA in 1964 to 1990 and called him an illegal alien for 26 years. So about half his life an illegal alien, which explains Salud’s love of the open border with Mexico and illegal migration in general. In the later months of the campaign we were attacked by Salud’s surrogate, Media Matters (funded by Soros and USAID government grants of $600,000 in 2024) The Media Matters posts deduced that Cole hated Mexicans because we are America first, safe borders. This racial smear was distributed to local papers in SLO and north SB counties, who were happy to print this as fact in an obvious effort to help and protect Salud. So it’s understandable that Salud doesn’t want people talking about or even asking about his questionable entry to our nation. I could go on, because this country welcomed Salud, housed and educated him, good paying easy jobs in government but he turns around and disrespects our constitution, our first and second amendment rights, disregards parents and students rights, like titleIX and basically votes the cultural Marxist line. No gratitude or respect for our nation and our traditions. Any dissent from Salud’s left party line is called racism and hate. This is where we are in California.
They have no facts so they always goto calling their opponents racists, nazis, etc..,
Because you believe the law should be enforced, blindly. While they believe the law is to be ignored for minorities. That’s racism on their part.
Or if you question why the fifth largest economy in the world cannot, refuses to educate minority children. With a ranking of almost dead last in the country first academics. You are a racist asking why the schools cannot educate all children equally given that all children have the same teachers & text books and access to resources.
They make it a race thing showing their true racism.
A missing link fostering the abysmal state of Calif K-12, is very low regard all CSU Teaching Credential campuses earn, according to their peer educational reviews:
https://www.calstate.edu/apply/teaching-credential.
What share of the state educational dollar needs to be spent improving state teacher training programs? Or again, is just throwing more money at something not the answer either. Particularly if the CSU teaching programs are just more failed "woke" hot houses.
Teaching remains a very noble calling and deserves far better regard, considering the money we spend on it every year. Loving the subject one teaches has no price tag. We might be selecting and retaining our teachers on flawed criteria.
Brian—I’ll respectfully push back on your comment about school educating children equally “given that all children have the same teachers and text books and access to resources”.
Education isn’t a one size fits all thing—kids are different, they come in with different experiences and backgrounds, and they may need different things to learn and succeed. I hesitate to share something personal, but I had a hard time passively listening to instruction in school. If I could read the material, I excelled. But I struggled with auditory comprehension. My child is the opposite—he loves to sit and listen and soaks everything in. We would not have succeeded to the same level if teachers and schools treated us exactly the same.
Treating students as individuals and valuing their differences is such an important part of education, in my opinion. Again, not trying to provoke an argument, just offering an opinion and an experience.
I’ve been hoping this forum will be a place for actual substantive discussion since I appreciate discourse (and not the name calling and bs defensiveness that usually occurs in media comments).
Yes individual children are different, they are individuals.
But are you saying academics depends upon race/ethnicity?
The academic records would agree with that argument.
Most children in our local schools are 2nd-3rd generation Americans.
So why are academic score divided upon race?
My family are a teaching family, my father from a lower socioeconomic school in NY I don’t buy the excuses from CA, the fifth largest economy in the world.
Nelson Mandela stated you can tell much about a society by the way they treat their children. CA cannot educate Hispanic children the same as Asians, blacks, European, etc. what does that say about our CA society?
Thank you for your thoughtful response. No, I’m not saying that academics depend on race/ethnicity.
May I ask a clarifying question—when you say “why are academic score divided upon race”, what are you wondering—why scores for certain demographics are lower or why are scores reported with racial demographics? Or something else?
Thomas Cole did you not know there are no Illegal People in CALI.
Note that I do not use the word ALIEN since there maybe some
real ALIENS in CALI at Area 51 and the like>
https://x.com/maniaUFO/status/1894747402248020216/photo/1
Excellent retort by Mr. Campbell in exposing the dirty little secret here in SB, which has been going on for years. Yes, the local “media” for lack of better term, is clearly the enforcement arm of the local Democratic Party and machine. That’s right, giving cover to local politicians, liberal agendas and going after those who merely ask the difficult questions. Any tax paying citizen that dares to ask critical questions of the homeless, liberal politicians, green energy, brown or black activism or LGBTQ indoctrination is met by bottom feeders like Jerry Roberts or “Angry Poodle” with a scarlet letter, excoriating them as a, wait for it…RACIST! Usually, that is enough for most people, who also have a local lively hood, to back down and shut up.
When pressed further, local activists will play the Nazi card. Such was the case recently when Roberts made it very clear in equating conservatives as fascists and racists, even going so far as attaching a “B” movie clip showing Nazi’s interrogating those lacking proper travel documents. His assertion being one as to what to expect from conservatives and ICE officials, hassling “brown people.” What a pathetic and vile attempt at journalism. Being a Jew, one would think Roberts would have a more intelligent response in expressing his opposition rather than showing images that triggers painful emotions for many, including myself, whose father was a WWII veteran. Glad Dad is not here to see this disgrace.
But this is not solely about taking issue with a washed up, has-been, angry little man masquerading as a journalist, no it’s more about cutting through the bullshit we have been fed here and the lame ass excuses from a privileged, political, white class that wants to keep things the way they’ve always been. Sure, many of the local uber wealthy liberals want to keep the immigration mess in tact. Keeping those in the shadows, impoverished and uneducated in order to maintain the Hacienda mentality. Now that’s the real news story!
LT You have absolutely no idea the EXTENT of, as you say, and I quote >>>>
"Excellent retort by Mr. Campbell in exposing the dirty little secret here in SB,
which has been going on for years."
DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaWwrpBzxms&ab_channel=acdcVEVO
Maybe ICE needs to hassle Carbajal. I'm sure he could dig up his proof then. Could this be why he is so concerned about this issue?
Excellent 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Let's call 'em!
I do take issue with labelling a child as an "illegal." Children go where their parents take them. I also do not see anywhere the suggestion that Salud is not a legal US citizen, nor that he should be removed from office. No one has suggested that. Every elected office is open to naturalized citizens, save one: POTUS. Actually, from what I have gleaned about Salud's background, his sounds like the great American success story. Do you imagine that had his family remained in their homeland, their son would be seated in high office in Mexico City? I suspect that their father supported his family -- living across the border -- by working in the Bracero program. And quite possible, the parents were granted amnesty under President Reagan. That's not something to hide; rather, the reverse, the celebration of our congressman's rise from humble roots. The southern border has historically been porous. That's not the issue. What is the most pressing issue for Americans, the dramatic, out of control, masses of people entering the country with the flaunting of our existing immigration laws by our electeds. No longer are the border crossers Mexican citizens seeking work and a better life, our neighbors to the immediate south with whom we share so much in history and culture. Nor are they the Hmong refugees who waited in refugee camps until they received a sponsor 40 years ago. Today's border crossers are travelling from all over the world, including from hostile nations. A significant number are children sold into the sex slave industry. Others, indentured servants to pay off their crossing fee to the drug cartels. This is the discussion we as a country must have, and somehow come together. THAT is the challenge.
Celeste, my original story “Consequences” portrayed Carbajal’s story as an inspiration to immigrants.
This escalated when Carbajal refuted the claim, saying he had proof but refuses to provide proof. I offered a written apology. He refused.
Instead Radical Left Jerry, who I’ve had run in’s with in the past appeared. In my experience he is not very nice or impartial. And he admitted he has no proof, no evidence exactly what he accuses me of. Typical from the Radicals to point fingers never expecting to be held accountable.
They brought up a very important issue. Where does Salud’s loyalty lie?
Foreigners who cost taxpayers Billions each year or the Americans on the street where those Billions would solve food insecurity and shelter for every homeless American?
I agree he was a child when he came here, but as an adult he decided to use his childhood as a political tool to garner votes and his seat in Congress to potentially favor foreigners over citizens.
He could have quashed this a long time ago, but has failed , refused to do so.
Just to clarify, Brian: Everything I wrote was intended to serve as reinforcement of what you had previously written. It's not that Salud was born in Mexico. It's that he will not acknowledge the facts about he and his family's move into the US -- also something tgat none of us would disparage them for. They sought a better life here. It's the other issue that concerns us all, except the far left. That the massive numbers, millions, of undocumented pose a threat to our country: safety, ability to absorb such numbers, the great expense through medical care, educating, and social programs. Most concerning, the danger an open border presents as an invitation to our enemies. The far left refuses to even discuss.
“ The southern border has historically been porous. That's not the issue.” that is the issue. We say we’re a country of laws, that are not enforced. Any minor child brought here by a parent is part of the classified family unit: legal or illegal.
First off, congratulations Brian - it shows the strength of your piece that it would make Jerry Roberts go full-on insane. Secondly, it shows that SB Current is becoming a publication to take note of - so, congratulations also to Fenkner and Buckley. The worst thing would be for your piece to have been ignored. Same with SB Current. It used to be that I never heard anyone say they read it. Recently, several people (who don't comment) have told me they're loyal readers. I'm with Truman. “I'll stand by you. But if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
Wonder if Jerry Roberts now regrets giving a shout out to SB Currents, since he honored it now as co-equal media player.
Breath of fresh air to know there is a place to explore and rebut the constant drone of the "progressive" misinformation machines, that have for too long dominated this town.
"RACIST-RACIST-RACIST -FASCIST-FASCIST-FASCIST" ..........Oh where is thy remaining sting? Instead we gather for good government with sound fiscals, that support everyone.
Completely agree. Now SB Current needs to get Newsom angry about it on his podcast. The promo *must* be seen and heard. Our tax dollars going for his plastic surgery. https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinnewsom/video/7475749968666479918
Looks like Babylon Bee is already on to Newsom's "True Crime Podcast"
https://babylonbee.com/news/gavin-newsom-launches-true-crime-podcast-about-how-he-killed-california
😂😂😂😂 If only it weren't a true crime. He reminds me of Christian Bale in American Psycho.
LOL
Good luck with your attempts to inspect the city/county government operations. Be sure to incorporate a few engineer types that are used to connecting-the-dots. If I wasn't living in Georgia, I'd join your people. I suppose this operation requires some kind of legal intervention. The city and county will fight with tooth and nails. Check for trucks taking away the paper shredding.
Oh, I'll donate bucks for the cause, too.
I read this article titled "Don’t Ask Questions by Brian Campbell"
and I quote from Mr. Campbells questions needing some real answers>
"Here in Santa Barbara, if you ask a question that public officials don’t want to answer, the local media steps in to bully and discredit you. Sometimes, they even make direct threats over the phone." and "Mr. Roberts dismissed my reporting as an “evidence-free immigration attack,” referring to my article stating that Rep. Salud Carbajal “immigrated illegally.”
I have a new title Santa Barbara "So-Called-Leaders Questions to be Answered"
1. Was there a major Immigration Fraud Case involving National Security in Santa Barbara Concealed by the So-Called-Leaders?
2. Was there widespread Misconduct in Santa Barbara involving the So-Called-Leaders?
3. Was there a person that notified the So-Called-Leaders of "Public Corruption" and
"Obstruction of Justice" at the same time as Former FBI Executive Tom Parker's Open Letter
to the Santa Barbara Community in the Independent Titled? >
"Perceptions of Political Corruption Too Often the Harbingers of Stark Reality"
https://www.independent.com/2020/02/22/perceptions-of-political-corruption/
Mr. Brian Campbell makes this Key Statement >
"What are they Hiding" In One Word EVERYTHING.
COME ON DOJ MAKE THE ANNOUCEMENT!
Howard Walther, Member of a Military Family
Thank you for exploring this issue and confronting the personal attacks you got as rebuttal defense, that were so carefully worded to obscure and deflect. The sticky web entangling us all remains "innocent until proven guilty" vs. trust, but verify.
If Salud is required to provide "proof", why are not we all? But they avoided this philosophical challenge, worthy for all of us to explore at this critical time of national identity. Instead they chose to go immediately for the personal attack, control and silence jugular.
When the only rebuttal contains so many evasions, carefully parsed words, personal attacks, slurs and innuendo along with maligning even this publication and its readers, this suddenly creates a very unfair fighting field. For what purpose, Mr Roberts? Why go so scorched earth as your first line of defense?
The nation had grown weary of these very same tactics for the past eight years used against Trump, Trump supporters, and any single thing that now comes from this new, voter-approved Trump administration. Yet, this exact same campaign of partisan attack and slander is alive and well in our "tolerant and progressive" little borough.
Carry on, and thank you for providing this "smell test" at your own personal peril. Anyone of us takes this same risk when we deign to speak up against this well-entrenched local Democrat establishment. The stakes are obviously too high for them to entertain even one small weakness in their campaign for total control.
Our community deserves, and shall earn a lot better. You fired a first volley into what needs to happen on so many other levels. Including snippy replies to any criticisms about the current board of supervisors justification for their own compensation increases. Yes Ms Capps, I am referring to you.
I do not have a dog in this fight, I am certainly not a supporter of Salud, I am a staunch Republican. I my short research it appears Salud entered the US as a child of his father a farmworker.. Why is this such a worry to the writer? He is a citizen, a former Marine, a College Grad...why the fuss? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salud_Carbajal
Good question. It goes to his policies. As stated their are Americans living on the streets while Californians, you & me, pay $25 Billion per year to support foreigners who do not belong here because they broke our laws entering and remaining in country.
Enter the country legally, we have laws. Millions follow the law.
But if he advocates for criminals over Citizens that’s an issue.
It also goes to honesty & integrity which we should demand from our employees, elected officials.
Holding out a Mexican government photo as the one used by the United States Government is one example.
As I stated numerous times, if I am wrong I will apologize publicly.
Seems like Salud Dirangement Syndrome. SDS. Kind of like folks that can't let go of however many cases against Trump.... "millions follow the law". I think it's pretty evident that millions don't to no negative impact in this country on both sides of red and blue.
But yes, Salud should cough up the information Brain and others have asked for....
If anything, it is Nancy Pelosi surrogate derangement syndrome. Nice to have in the future a local congressional rep who is not just a rubber stamp partisan lackie.
Interesting. I agree the local Dems are a rubber stamp. Pretty much just like the national Red folks in the House in congresses. Super majorities suck in each situation.
The obscene $56,000 supervisorial pay raise went through day before yesterday. At this point, I'm not going to be able to afford to live in Santa Barbara. I guess the rest of you are billionaires and can manage the tax hikes, but seriously folks, what the hell is the county Republican party doing? NOTHING. In fact, Tom Widroe who is on the Republican central comm. Was all for the pay hike. The problem with the Republicans is that there are too many sell outs and Trotskyites in the ranks. We need to flush all these people out...this is NOT the party of RINO's like Mitt Romney, George Bush or even Reagan any longer, but now the party of Trump. Unfortunately, the Republicans in power here in California did not get that memo. The only person who stood at the podium and gave a stiff piece of his mind to the supervisors was Andy Caldwell. I for my part sent in a very strongly worded letter and managed to somehow weave through the crowds to get into the meeting.
The left is in full on panic mode all over the country as their make believe world continues to collapse. It is the duty of all thinking people to help it continue to collapse. Permanently. The gloves are off. We are in a Civil War. There will only be one winner. Lets make sure it is us. Keep up the good work. Keep up the pressure. As our President said we must “fight!fight!fight!”
The folks here are mostly preoccupied with the 'radical left'. And thinking of them in 'full on panic mode' makes them feel good inside.
TJ: Today, we try not to think about them at all. They had their moment. They failed on all fronts. And we move on now to repairing the damage they left behind. Which gets revealed now every single day. Think much bigger than your own version of petty revenge, TJ. What country do you want to inherit?
Exactly. Ignore the trolls. The left has zero power now. We need to stay focused and ignore the lefts attempts to distract us. The left is irrelevant. Their wants are irrelevant. Their beliefs are irrelevant. Their opinions are irrelevant. Full speed ahead. Let them weep if it makes them feel good.
Petty? Ouch. But I forgot you basically have the vigour and mono vision of a 16-year-old teenage cheerleader but lots more decades of reading behind you. That makes you so interesting to me... such an odd combo. But I wouldn't call you petty. But maybe you are, since you seem to follow me non-stop when I post? You need an outside hobby.
What kind of country do I want my kids to inherit? One not run by billionaires. Nancy (well, not a billionaire) or Elon.
Thank you for making me take second looks, TJ. I do and I have.
I am a student of history, especially the Civil War. I have read every major biography, and autobiography of that period. When you read so many first person accounts of that era you realize we are in the same situation now, only instead of guns they use attorneys and the left wing media, and yes I am sure AI is creeping into it as well. Make no mistake. We are in a Civil War. And we must win.
We can agree I think with Napoleon who said " Democracy is a game played by those in power to conceal their oligarchic rule" . With the notable exception of our President and Elon Musk, who are not owned or controlled by anybody, our two political parties are essentially a 'Uniparty' making deals behind closed doors. This is how they become multimillionaire while only making $150K per year. They are both in on it. That is why it was so important to get leaders like Musk and President Trump in place. neither party controls them, and that is why secretly both parties hate them. Our democracy is a stage show. A play. We are simply an audience. But Trump and Musk work for us. Not the Uniparty. That is a good start.
Disagree, they are owned and controlled by no one. They enjoy the highest rating of any Republican admin ever, while Democrats 'enjoy' a historic low of 21%. The majority of Americans are thrilled at what they are seeing. We do agree however that Google is evil, and Wall Street the same. Separate issue though.
You don’t need Big Balls coming to SB to identify governmental self serving and abuse of the public trust. The supervisors proved this point with their shameless pay raise just the other day. If abuse this huge is in full view, one wonders what the heck goes on in secret . Maybe to do that investigation we need DOGE to come help Bonnie Donovan. She was DOGE before the term was hatched.
These are reasonable questions to ask of any elected official.
CAB has had a friendly social relation with Salud outside of government.
Unfortunately the same cannot be said with his former chief of staff from superviors days, and this could be part of the Congressman's problem.
Use this example, CAB has questioned multiple transportation related issues with little success, because the majority elected have been handed their "marching orders" by the one party State we live in.
Could it be that the Congressman has been isolated to such a degree he does not realize how the average voter is disgusted with open borders and the social issues related to it?
It appears the Dem Party leaders are still thinking Americans like open borders & wasteful spending.
Which is odd since Bill Clinton cut 377,000 federal jobs and deported 12,000,000 illegal aliens.
Obama, Deporter in Chief, deported over 5 million
Why do Dem Leaders want so many illegal aliens now? What’s their angle? They’re fighting the public on this one where in the past they did as the voter wanted. There’s something more.
Teachers unions obviously love open borders. There is no daylight between the teachers unions and the Democrat party.
`In this state the teachers union members became the controlling political force at every level of elected office, plus the automatic recipients in perpetuity of the voter-supported Prop 98 education funding largesse.
Yet as pointed out, California continues to now rank near the bottom in student outcomes. Why has this not concerned Monique Limon(D), Gregg Hart(D), and Salud Carbajal(D)?
Money
So, why didn't they care about the money when Clinton and Obama were in office? Does the left care that much now?
Are you asking if money is new motivation? It is not. Just new people in office.
Look st our SBUSD for example, every member is endorsed by the Dem Party & teachers union Has been that way for over a decade.
Yet look at our academics. Pitiful. They cheer bec we are a point or two above the state average, which is shameful.
Why is it that the Dem run boards cannot, will not educate the children?
Poor test scores, lower socioeconomic schools, ELT all get extra money from the government. No incentive to educate.
Where is the money going? Besides the sux figures the administrators are making, it’s def not going to the teachers or classrooms or buildings.
Extra curricular programs. For example , Coffee with a Black Guy. Failed mayor candidate was hired at $1,800/hour with no competing bids and no credentials or experience to council aggrieved black families who experienced racism in school.
And his agent got paid too.
Many board members start consulting or non profits that the district hires and pays without competing bids above average pay.
Money, money, money.
TJ, Calif Teacher Assn (CTA) rejected Obama's Race to the Top supplemental school funding because it required conducting individual teacher evaluations. Instead, the CTA instantly started whining they were funded far less than other states, after they had just turned down the extra federal cash. California's Prop 98 in 1988 opened the flood gates of easy cash for the Calif teachers unions.
Move beyond the partisan, okay TJ?
not sure I understand your comment.
The Democratic run Fed government prevented them from deporting the criminals, the illegals, so they shipped them to another state that says they welcome criminals bec they are being overrun.
Shipping them to a sanctuary city that ignores the rule of law was a lot cheaper than keeping the illegals the Democrats would not let them kick out.
The Fed government not only ignored the law but prevented states from doing so.
Then that same Fed government sued to prevent them from fortifying their border.
Point is the Biden administration tied Texas hands and refused to enforce Federal preventing Texas from preventing and deporting illegal aliens.
Meanwhile sanctuary Democrat run states and cities cheered on the onslaught of illegals invading states like Texas. So Texas did what they could under the law and sent the illegals to the cities openly saying they welcome illegal aliens.
I do not understand the original point you were trying to make.
Are you saying Texas welcomed illegals? Despite the razor wire & barricades they installed which the Biden admin sued them to remove then Biden sent in the national guard to cut the wire to allow open borders go unchecked?
If Democrats love and welcome illegals why are places like Martha’s Vineyard and NYC complaining ?
Mr. Campbell, I see you’ve started your own birther movement . What’s your motive here? Or are you just trying to help the old man get rid of another Mexican? Has anyone checked the old man’s birth certificate? Although since he still hasn’t shown us his tax returns, why would he show us his birth certificate? He’s probably hiding his true age.
Too bad we can’t get any transparency from the top people in DC. Like what’s really going on? What are they hiding? I heard old Elon went after the CFPD so he could see that his competitors were up to. Also, the reason they’re looking for money is so they can cover the tax cuts that will be going to their billionaire buddies.
Julia, You need better sources for your toothless attacks. But props for trying because you are our inside track to gain insights where they "loyal opposition" is still coming from. Which one can only conclude remains fact-devoid despair.
How can we best help you traverse this necessary transition this country is now asking for? Life for everyone will be brighter on the others side, once we get this current legacy of corrosion and rot out of all our tax-payer supported institutions. There is no point clinging too let alone defending the malignant state our country had fallen into.
Be glad waste, fraud and abuse is finally getting exposed and rooted out. There will be more resources now left over for the good work ahead, that benefits everyone. You are bright, resourceful and resilient. I have no worries you will be a survivor of this now necessary transition time.
JL, the only thing rooted out today was the old guys temper tantrum, because someone stood up to him, called him out on his lies. Trump showed his true colors and had the whole world as a witness.
Julia, Take your TDS blinders off and see what kind of county you already live in. Then take that chip off your shoulder, which also obstructs your sight lines since you fail to see where there are common issues; not just your blind partisan loyalties. Come over to our viewpoint by inches at first, and walk in our shoes.
JL, I would worry about your loyalties. Your lord and master is losing it, and there’s even whispers in his camp about dementia. You really need to keep a close eye on him.
Are you calling Salud an old man? Was he asked to show his tax returns as well as his birth certificate?
Salud made his immigration story public, it’s not in question he was born elsewhere. Birther movement? What’s that?
It appears you believe in breaking the law?
It appears the law and transparency should not apply to certain officials, like the one you are defending.
And then you call anyone who believes in the law names.
Nice, bravo. Thank you proving the point.
Why do you believe it is ok to break the law?
BTW, Trump did release his tax records.
Brian, Very good you turned my words back on me. You magas are very good at that, twisting words and making it into something other than what is meant. You know the old man is trump. And boy did he show it today, had a hissy fit, lost control, showed his true colors and the whole world saw it. There’s no defending that. All the magas better put on their PR hats.
You’re gonna nitpick pick facial expressions and the way he sits and ignore Biden’s scowls, tripping, not knowing who he’s talking to lying about his uncle being eaten by cannibals, lying about his academic achievements, lying about selling classified information for $8 million for a book deal.
Give this guy a chance. His first four years were better than these past four years. Take the R & D out of it and look at results. Take the emotion and name calling out and look at the policies.
If there are policies you don’t agree with, please cite them. No name calling or picking on facial expressions. Let’s talk policies and results.
Brian, let’s start off with the policy that puts musk in charge of destroying our country. How was he elected? What right does trump have a put a foreigner who laughs with glee and smirks about what he’s doing. It’s almost like he’s saying look at these fools, letting me lead them around by the nose.
How am I to know what you’re thinking when you use words like that? Biden was old. Trump is a spring chicken compared to him.
But thank you for clarifying who we’re talking about.
How did you watch the Trump/Zalensky meeting? Did you watch the whole thing?
Amazing that President Trump being completely transparent and allowing the press to video the entire meeting.
This was absolutely unheard of from Biden. Biden never did pressers either.
You barely got two words out of Biden.
As I previously stated this President thus far is more transparent than Biden and has a lot more energy than Biden as well.
This is evidenced by the multitudes of media coverage and interviews by the press
Biden didn’t appear to the press until March 25.
Either way this is our president and you should give him a chance. It’s only four years.
Brian, I’m sorry, but this man showed his true colors from his first run, hasn’t even tried to change. He cares about nothing and no one but himself. This time around one of the first acts was sell America for $270 million to Elon, who is now destroying it. This man has had chance after chance after chance to do the right thing by America, but he likes the Russian way of life. He wants to be a sovereign country to be ruled by a king or dictator that is his goal. So you magas go ahead and worship him, fawn over him, in the end, he will turn on all of you.
As for trump being a spring chicken, I beg to differ. He always has a constant scowl on his face? He walks like every joint in his body hurts, I shouldn’t even say walks, he lumbers as opposed to walking. Also, what’s up with the way he sits? Whether it’s a couch, a chair or an armchair he’s always sitting on the edge. Kind of like he has hemorrhoid problems. It’s not a good look.
I hear ya, billionaires throwing around their money.
But did you know about the Billionaires violating the law and donating stolen money to Democrats.
- Zuckerberg and Chan donated approximately $400 million
- Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF),FTX stole people’s money and donated $50 million of stolen money to Democrats
- October 2022, a Washington state judge fined Meta nearly $25 million for repeatedly and intentionally violating the state’s campaign finance disclosure law.
- January 2025, Meta agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump.
Then there are the “honest” billionaires donating
- Bloomberg $20m to Biden
- Other billionaires to Biden hedge fund manager James Simons, philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
- Bloomberg and Bill Gates, each reportedly contributing $50 million to the Democratic Future Forward PAC
- Soros family collectively contributed over $60 million to support Democratic candidates
Brian, what party has not received stolen money at one time or another whether they knew it or not? My biggest issue is that some of these people that are so blessed with all this great wealth do nothing for their fellow man for their neighbor, for people in need in one way or another. Then there’s the ones that actually care about peoples well-being, and do something about it
Brian , It is not wrong or racist to ask these questions and expect a response. The silence speaks volumes. Accountability is what the next 4 years is shooting for.
Thanks for your insights
“Be quiet and do as you’re told.” This is the mantra of the current administration. 250 years of protecting the voice of opposition by the First Amendment is slowly being eradicated, first in the Halls of Power, then in the Media and online. If you speak out against the "Fearless Leader" who would be king you could be threatened with a lawsuit and censure. Ultimately, those who refuse to accept Trump's nefarious lies may find themselves in "re-education camps" or Gitmo. The Klan used to burn a cross, but now MAGA burns the letter "T". Likewise only places of worship that display a large letter "T" will be allowed to receive First Amendment religious protection. Let us pray that coastal California remains a bastion and beachhead of democracy against the dark, evil force now arraying against us.
I feel ya, I asked questions about Salud and I’m being attacked.
I asked about our SBUSD and they calked me a racist.
Zuckerberg admitted the Biden administration forced them to censor posts and the Twitter files revealed the censorship. Violations of the First Amendment.
Biden, Harris, Obama, etc openly attacking the second amendment.
Presidents swear an oath to protect the Constitution, yet they attacked it.
You are right, they should goto jail for treason.
Democrat attacks destroy valued, long established impeccable reputations. reputations I hope many read and share three sentences from your article which I know from experience are true: “the Radical Left launches attacks, slanders us, and, in extreme cases—such as City Council member Alejandra Gutierrez, who lost favor with Democratic leaders—even threatens lives.
“Here in Santa Barbara, if you ask a question that public officials don’t want to answer, the local media steps in to bully and discredit you. The Radical Left is thriving here, and their tactics are clear: silence opposition through intimidation.”
The slander and intimidation process is organized by the Democrat Central Committee for execution by their elected and appointed officials, and only their version will be widely publicized by Newsmakers, the Independent, Noozhawk, KEYT, and the SBCC Channels (controlled by the three print news sources.) After many thousands of dollars spent on legal research, discovery, and service of legal facts, THERE WILL BE NO RETRACTION BY LOCAL MEDIA. Our local reality— There are no unbiased journalists in Santa Barbara.