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You know you’re in trouble when politicians are so confident and arrogant that they don’t even have to debate opponents during the election cycle! Think of it, no discussion, no accountability, no having to defend their policies…no problem! That is typically the modus operandi of politics in third world countries!

Why is this? Are conservative values and candidates so inconsequential that NO discussion is ever necessary?

This is all in line with the local Democratic Party machine. Again, much of this I have realized by reading SB Current and speaking with other “closet” conservatives. Yes, the local Dem machine is in lock step with public education, public sector unions, public safety, environmental groups, LGBTQ activist groups, DEI activists, UCSB Student outreach and more. Surprised? I’m not. With backing like this and the political clout that comes with it, how can they ever lose ANY election?

And to think it is Republicans that are the ones being accused of threatening democracy!

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, typically it is liberals which accuse the opposition of EXACTLY what they themselves are engaging in.

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Sep 13Edited

Thank you Bonnie for the informative article. Once again, I learned of issues I would have not known about if not for SB Current! Admittedly, I’ve learned more about SBCC in the last 30 days, than I have in the last 30 years! What I’ve learned is not good. Seems our public institution is rife with mismanagement, possible fraud, misappropriation of public funds and a DEI nightmare. Again, I ask the question; where is our SB Grand Jury and District Attorney in probing these and other issues? Enormous credit needs to go to those who are painstakingly asking the difficult questions and exposing corruption and misuse of public trust.

NO on Measure P! Enough is enough, we need accountability now!

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