Everything written in this column and many others is true but while we are all patting ourselves on the back for being right about everything and have the traditional Festivus “Airing of grievances”; The Democrats are concentrating on one thing: winning the election.
From my "results" oriented mindset, nothing else matters.
Remember that all the other side needs is to be reasonably close enough for plausible deniability. They don't even have to really win, just get close enough that no one can reasonably question the election after their acolytes in the media announce them as the victors.
Stop stating the obvious, that the Democrat party is corrupt, incompetent, and evil; and get in the game. Concentrate on winning the election despite the Zuckerberg's of the world.
Eric: Can't agree wholly with you. While the Democrat Party is indeed corrupt and evil, I can't call them "incompetent," as they always seem able to snatch the football off the tee just before the big kick. Dems also proved themselves masters of deception in 2020: they not only changed election rules right under our noses to benefit their voter fraud efforts but then successfully suppressed the most damaging piece of evidence of political corruption (Hunter's laptop) to have ever presented itself before an election in American history. Their lies are almost never revealed until well after it's too late to change the outcome.
I only meant incompetent in terms of governing, actually doing the hard work once elected. They are very competent at prioritizing, brainwashing, and deception.
Yep. DEMs are focused on winning election! They could pull it off with little to no mention of policies. A silent Kamala in pants and flat shoes messages well to voters compared to ‘hot Trump’s gals in stilettos’. Trump must stick to policies, stop bullying and flip flopping: keep messaging short & on topic. Close the border, make citizenship meaningful again!
Author Eringer well described ‘the new Montecito’: folks are focused on pickleball, lunching, celebrity, being seen, and the latest-greatest cars or fashion knowing that uniParty control of America ensures their elite lifestyles, at least, for now. Their wealth entitled. Despite ignorance and/or disregard for others, their personal life satisfaction, behavior justification, comes from their (self serving) tax deductible ‘charitable giving’ to DEM NGOs and NPOs supposedly ‘to help others’. Scams, fronts for political gain.
There can be no American citizen worker pushback when we’re too overwhelmed working, caregiving, and paying the high price to survive in this economy. I hope Trumps mouth, and retired, complicit GOP don’t lose this ESSENTIAL election. Over half of voters are on the government payroll.
the abortion issue is a loser for anyone on right side of the issue. The democrats have been successful at demonizing anyone who objects to the practice as being anti-woman. (similar in many ways to back in the 19th century anyone opposed to slavery was called "anti-white")
The Dobbs decision threw the matter back to the states, so the truth is if the majority of women voters want abortion in any state and can convince a small minority of men to agree with them, then abortion is legal in that state. I believe many states have already done this it should be a non issue. Trump has said as much and moved on, but the democrats want it as a wedge issue so they lie, brainwash, and deceive.
But once again, the brainwashing and deception still has people believing that the Dobbs decision took rights away from women instead of putting it up for a vote by women (AKA: "Democracy")
Wrong Eric: it’s not a wedge issue. What do you plan to do with all the millions of fertilized embryos from IVF. Charlie Kirk, Trump won’t answer. Embryos are ‘babies’ to you far right zealots who appear determined to ensure Trump loses this ESSENTIAL POTUS election to an underqualified woman. There are thousands of pro-choice active MAGA women who supported Trump in 2016 and 2020; sitting out in 2024.
It’s lives of females, with our 100% accountability for the welfare of children brought into the world that you’re talking about. No one forces you or anyone to have an abortion without a court order. I may be forced to pay for other females to get 3-rounds of IVF at up to $30,000 per cycle. Then Eric what will you far righters do with the millions of embryos, or harvested BABIES to you?
Wow Monte, maybe you should come down off from your podium of self righteousness. No, you don’t get any extra credit or final dictum for being female on this issue. Of course, abortion is a wedge issue. In fact, it’s a huge booby trap just waiting for white, male Republicans to step on. I tend to keep mum about the subject. If a woman wants to terminate, her NOT his pregnancy, why should I take issue? …I really don’t care. After all, it’s between them and their beliefs.
I’m more in line with Bill Clinton, “legal, safe but rare.” I find it ironic, in a post “BLM” world that overwhelmingly, black babies are the majority being aborted. Ya, the leftie poster child, Margaret Sanger, in addition to being deranged, was also a white supremacist…go figure!
BTW, why is it that radical abortion activists are so seemingly tied to the LBGTQ movement, Antifa, BLM, climate activists and Gaza?…oh that’s right, because their all bat shit crazy!
Abortion is a private, personal issue. Ludicrous comment: No one seeks any extra credit for advocating safe and necessary medical care for pregnant females. I question how many in my tri-county geographic area want to continue paying the cost of medical care for the many women coming from outside of California to obtain medical care in California. Women’s health care is my health care, so I chose in 1974 with my physician husband to not be silent. In America, the choice must be a woman’s. The faith based community will never be forced to abort. The choice is individual and private.
Abortion is on the ballot in 11 states (not CA where it’s codified). Women in swing states have been forecast to determine the next POTUS with ‘muscle brained & bodied men’, according to a Victor Davis Hansen interview.
LT, like I said, Its a losing issue for the right. Same old tired tropes. It never ends. They are really convinced they will win on this non-issue. It's going to be a lot of hemmin' and hawing' when they do not. I think I'll take a much needed vacation. 😂
A good topic for Thomas Cole to avoid on his website because 1) women reproductive rights are codified in CA, and 2) any Congressional rep or male - like you - who respects females will “allow” females to own and control our own bodies and destinies. Real men respect women rather than own to control us.
Trump could lose election by not coming out that women own their bodies and lives. Thomas Cole respects females.
You seem to have entirely forgotten the child. You own your body but you do not own the squatter. The squatter will vacate your body in 9 months and you are not required to raise the child. Plenty of adoptive parents. Remember that you invited the squatter by your actions. Women should face the consequences of their action and not take a life and call it a right.
Your total ignorance, Jeff, is evidenced in your reply. If you live in Santa Barbara County and have not adopted a few children already, there are 441 children — at last count — waiting for you Jeff and the others of those plenty of waiting to adopt. They’re not in Santa Barbara Coubty. Where are these qualified prospective parents? Please post your heresay.
There is no justifiable reason to create more unwanted children. Are you Jeff capable of being pregnant? Been pregnant? an investor in the artificial womb industry? If not, it’s best to keep pants and lips zipped on topic unique to females.
You're really on the warpath today 93108! First at me for telling a sweet story about Maggie Mosure and Lady Ridley-Tree and now this. I lived in 93108 for three years. If I got upset I would just walk to the cemetery and visit my granny, my mom and friends who are there.
But since you brought up abortion, uh, babies get made with sperm not just eggs, so it does involve the father, not just the mother. I am in favor of legalized abortion, but I abhor it and think Planned Parenthood should be defunded. Margaret Sanger was one person it's fair to call a racist. And anyone who has or performs a late term abortion should tried for murder. Period.
"There is no justifiable reason to create more unwanted children"
What does this even mean? Unwanted by whom? And if this is the case why don't you advocate for personal responsibility and chastity.
Wether or nor a child is wanted is irrelevant, all people have inherent dignity and value as humans.
"But you can't get pregnant". This is such a horrible argument as it ignores the fact that it takes a man and a woman to conceive and raise a child, but also implies that women somehow have greater responsibility for a child... of which there is no inherent justification. Taking this notion to its logical conclusion, men should be free of taking care of any children as their rights as parents are apparently inferior to the rights of mothers over their children...
You know, I wish we all knew our own personal end story when we are all judge for what we did or didn't do. Then maybe we would now, do things morally correct. But until then the unborn will pay the price along with those men and women that learn that it isn't about themselves. I have no magic wand or crystal ball. We all sin, to what degree, I'm afraid it doesn't matter.
Abstinence - celibacy - is that what you requirement : all women who can must abstain; and those females who are raped, become untouchables or sent to Chicken Ranch or what exactly is your irrational plan?
Rape is never an excuse for abortion. A moral evil does not make it acceptable to commit an even grave evil.
We provide support to victims, both with regards to healing and with communal resources to assist in several means to child rearing, whether through active care of a child, financial support, etc.
Denise, your reply is so weak and SELF CENTER it is pathetic. Are you so weak, that you can not control your body? Have you not heard of contraceptives? The government gives that away free along with everything else that you government dependent (I hate to say it) leaches get from the Dems and Repukes. You are such pathetic "slaves" to this control hungry government. As I stated in my first reply to the article, the aftermath of this barbaric act will destroy the woman and man that created this beautiful, innocent baby. But in this case, yes the woman more than not will feel the greatest mental, physical and spiritual pain. Remember, you control your own body, think for once of the baby that is the result of YOUR action. Do something right in your life for once.
Montecito supports the death of children sacrificed on the altar of women's autonomy. She cares not for morality and is far from a virtuous person by advocating for the continued genocide of the unborn.
Am I correct to assume Michael you’ve been pregnant on your terms? As a female with a traditional male name, Michael, and as a former City Councilwoman and radio host, will you please post your definition of “murder” as compares to the legal definition and standard dictionary definition. Then elaborate how destroying cells is murder. You obviously will NOT be voting for either Trump or Harris who both support murder by your definition; and MASS murder via their shared support for IVF.
You’re one less voter for either Trump or Harris in this General Election because it seems our choices are all “murderers”.
The scandal of mRNA vaccines and the cover up of the harm they do and the help they do not is still unbeknownst to the mainstream, in spite of Zuck's admission and the glaring loads of evidence of the harm it has caused- however, with a culture steeped in "scientism" or Fauci's science, the plausible deniability for big pharma is the masquerade of the century (and then there is voter fraud)
Thank you, Robert. Seems like craziness as usual, but I think right now is perhaps the last bit of peace before the craziness goes all-out nuclear on us.
In the next week we'll be seeing how Kamala's handlers try to get her out of the debate with Trump. My own theory is they're doing everything they can to get Biden to resign, so Kamala will be president. No election needed, so no debate. They'll arrest Trump a few days later and declare that nuclear war they've been itching to have against all who want to destroy their version of democracy. For the safety of their democracy, they'll launch an attack on Putin, the kind that will force him to retaliate. And for our safety - because, as they showed during Covid, they care deeply about our safety - they'll cancel the election. They'll cancel Thanksgiving and all religious holidays. But why would they stop there? They'll cancel New Year's Eve. We'll be stuck in 2024 until they deem it safe for time to move on.
But WWIII will be nothing compared to the war between the oligarchs and that's when we'll get to see how little our vote matters. Zuckerberg did what Durov and Musk refuse, to show obedience to the overlords. And you thought being a tech multi-billionaire gave you the freedom to live as you see fit? Ha!
The global elites may own most of traditional media from NYT to CNN, but those outlets will soon count for nothing - young people don't watch or read that crap. Macron arresting Durov and Musk being threatened by everyone with any connection to global power is the start of the real war to come. The war of the oligarchs over reality.
I don't know about anyone else here, but I'm resting up, enjoying whatever calm wafts across Santa Barbara in the next week. Maybe the Santa Anas will even give us a break before the real storm.
Bravo to Robert for his comments about how people in Montecito have changed - in general in Santa Barbara the new wealthy and wannabe-wealthy have no class and don't donate to the community compared to previous generations. (An exception being Lynda of Lynda dot com.) I think back to Lady Riddley-Tree or my family's friend Maggie Mosure, both of whom gave millions to the city. Oprah? She should stop dieting her billionaire butt and exercise it doing good in the community. And Ellen? She thinks she's helping the communitygood by flipping houses.
A true story I love about Maggie Mosure. She and Lady Riddley-Tree were in fierce competition. At a benefit they were standing together for a photo. The reporter said “Lady Riddley-Tree, those are beautiful shoes. Where did you buy them?” Lady Riddley-Tree responded “Ferragamo.” The reporter turned to Maggie, “And where did you get yours?” Maggie shot back “Ross for Less.”
It doesn’t matter where incredibly generous Leslie bought her shoes. She was a philanthropic leader responsive to a wide variety of community needs along with Morris & Irma Jurkowitz, Baronness Leni FeBland, Eli Luria, Him and Wilma Tannahill, and a long list of countless others of decades past. Under wonderful (since removed) SBCC President Goswami, McKenzie Scott recently gifted SBCC $25M and asked for NOTHING in return. Each contributed enormously not for any naming opportunity but because they wanted this community to be exemplary, and to ensure the highest level of culture is ACCESSIBLE to all. Remarkable people.
What a pleasant surprise it was seeing Zuckerberg spilling his guts to Congress last week. “Zuck” does a mea culpa, admitting COVID critics were censored on Facebook? Ya, you mean it was all fake to mislead the public? Wait what? So, Hunter’s laptop, Russian collusion, COVIID origin and Trump prosecution, all fake lies?
These people are truly diabolical and will stop at nothing to maintain their power and control over us, the American people.
This next election is fundamentally based on light vs darkness when it comes to the truth and exposing the lies. We as a nation have been spoon fed a mound of lies, while the media is in full concert with their Democratic handlers. Even our little, podunk Channel 3 News, has a hard time covering the easiest stories if in any way, it portrays ANYTHING favorable to the Republican/MAGA narrative. Seriously, this mornings show had to do with the Dem Labor Day bash at Tuckers Grove with local lefty royalty present, Carbajal, Hart, et al. Very positive coverage, seemed to support the Dem rally, with NOTHING about Republican activity. The one mention of Trump was all negative.
These people in local and national media are in for a big surprise this November, and we as conservatives must never let them forget it.
Big surprise”?!? Don’t be overly confident unless and until GOP come out of the closet to work to win. What are you specifically doing or contributing in next 65 days? Are you all in or on the sidelines? MAGAs are courageous, working to win; the others complicit with uniParty control. You might be in for the BIG SURPRISE. There’s work to do!
Ouch..a little rough on me Monte, but I totally agree with being overconfident! How should those that want to get “off the sidelines” best volunteer their time? Sending mailers, phone tree. and where is a resource for upcoming rallies?
Maybe this website might list election related volunteer opportunities and events. I know that NoP4SBCC@gmail.com / Denice Adams needs folks to distribute info packets to churches, business, clubs, campuses, student mailboxes, frats & sororities, friends and neighbors. Info packets have been financed thusfar by property owning donors.
Anyone can order yard signs and seek authorization now to place signage. Every contribution of time helps.
Also, register folks to vote. Last I heard 45% of eligible church goers didn’t vote.
Pass out info flyers as folks leave church or other events; place on parked cars.
Text message to voters on the hundreds of precinct lists. I did 619 texts to Eastsiders and was pleased to see voter turnout increased in last primary over past years. Every effort matters! There’s work to do, a contribution to make for all.
Afghanistan, “ All the money we spend on government… yet if we need something done (or done at all), we must do it ourselves.”
Recall when Hamas attacked Israel. American Citizens were left stranded by the American government. Biden told them he’d arrange an extraction, but each American had to pay their way to get out of Israel.
Seriously? My outrageous taxes didn’t mean anything?
Big Picture was Biden was giving Israel and Americans who support Israel the middle finger.
Oh and recall the only American hostage released was the granddaughter of a big Biden donor who also purchased Hunters artwork. Yep, money is the only thing Democrats care about, not you.
And let’s not get started on the Afghanistan debacle where Biden evacuated any foreigner wanting to leave despite their criminal record but chose to leave Americans behind. Oh right and billions in weapons that he handed over to the Taliban.
I have to say, under Biden it became very clear that our government, Democrats in particular, do not care about American Citizens. We are slaves to them. We work our tail ends off to be used, abused and forgotten by Democrat leadership.
Dem Voters, your party was hijacker’s a long time ago. It’s time to let go or take it back. But if you continue to support the current regime you are the demise of this great country.
Why? Why is being a "moderate" good? Since when has being a "moderate" on moral evils ever been good?
What you describe is literally just the modern republican party which is incredibly liberal due to its enlightenment foundations and it's "big tent" strategy...
As always, Jim Buckley not only makes the most sense but articulates it with panache. SB Current is blessed to have such a fine editor.
Yes, Montecito93108, you grasped it: Not only see-and-be-seen but ensure you garb yourself in Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Vuitton & Hermes. When I first arrived in Montecito (June 2001) it was mellow. But now? Highly strung. Hollywood celebs were around back then and provided ‘Cito with the moniker "Hollywood North." You’d see Donna Karan lunching at Tutti’s, Jeff Bridges pumping his own gas at the old 76 station and Jonathan Winters wobbling down CVR. They were low-key. Real. I wrote this at the time:
“The Montecito male attires himself in a Hawaiian shirt hanging over blue jeans (only dweebs tuck them in). Never ever wear shorts at night, no matter how warm it is. The appropriate footwear is Merrell slip-ons. If you’re wearing a crew-neck black tee, you are obviously from LA so you’re the least welcome of all because you still have something to prove (loudly, often profanely, over your cell phone, non-stop), because you’re still waiting to score high enough in Hollywood to buy a second home in Montecito or move in full-time, and you’re probably over-caffeinated and honking your horn (whether you’re driving a car or not).”
Sadly, that LA horn blowing is now the rule, not the exception.
Polly, good analysis, as usual.
Brian: And let’s not forget that Joe Biden swapped an extremely notorious Russian arms dealer for a basketball player who happened to be female and gay, nicely ticking the Woke boxes.
Anne-Marie Castleberg writes, “Me thinks (sic) you have some kind of jealousy problem.” You think wrong, Anne-Marie. Methinks I have a comedy problem, as in, I see humor in whoever may need several 20-room houses.
And finally, Julia, who writes, “The best part of your article is where you say, ‘And Finally’.” But if you got that far, Julia, you were obviously riveted by all that came before. Which means you’re already looking forward to the next News Revue… right?
Good Article…interesting to see Zuckerberg’s mea culpa regarding his push to censor the masses (same guy who recommended to his employees to not take the vaccines)…this guy is a silver-spoon kid who became an asset for the surveillance state…
DARPA terminate program FEB 4, 2004 -> Facebook founded FEB 4, 2004 -> DARPA = FB
'LIFELog' [FB DARPA].
"an ontology-based (sub)system that captures, stores, and makes accessible the flow of one person's experience in and interactions with the world in order to support a broad spectrum of associates/assistants and other system capabilities". The objective of the LIFELog concept was "to be able to trace the 'threads' of an individual's life in terms of events, states, and relationships", and it has the ability to "take in all of a subject's experience, from phone numbers dialed and e-mail messages viewed to every breath taken, step made and place gone.”
Logical thinking. Did DARPA complete build/code (tax-payer funded) 'LIFELog' program? After completion, was there fear the public wouldn't accept the adoption if known it was DoD/C_A backed?
Do you believe people would join a platform knowing it was under the control of the C_A and FED GOV? No. How do you lure the masses into entering all their personal info and private messages (i.e. their LIFE LOG) onto a new platform? Do you make it cool?
Do people know it's an individual collection asset program being covertly operated by the C_A? Do people know it's been expanded to tap into the microphone of any device for listening and bulk data collection? Do people know it's been expanded to tap into the GPS router of the device for RT tracking? Do people know it's been expanded to tap into the camera function of the device in order to view/record all target designators?
We live in a surveillance state, careful who you follow…
This is why I do not have a phone. Most people would rather eat microwaved bugs than give up their phone. I have never been able to convince a single person to give up their phone even though they accept that it is a survalence device. Like rats prefering cocaine to food, the phone is highly addictive.
"Elemental’s servers could be found in Department of Defense data centers, the CIA’s drone operations, and the onboard networks of Navy warships."
"Multiple people familiar with the matter say investigators found that the chips had been inserted at factories run by manufacturing subcontractors in China."
"One official says investigators found that it eventually affected almost 30 companies, including a major bank, government contractors, and the world’s most valuable company, Apple Inc."
"One country in particular has an advantage executing this kind of attack: China, which by some estimates makes 75 percent of the world’s mobile PHONES and 90 percent of its PCs."
"But that’s just what U.S. investigators found: The chips had been inserted during the manufacturing process, two officials say, by operatives from a unit of the People’s Liberation Army. In Supermicro, China’s spies appear to have found a perfect conduit for what U.S. officials now describe as the most significant supply chain attack known to have been carried out against American companies."
Ya nailed it....but when will ANYTHING be done? If Zuck had done the same for Trump he'd have been strung up long ago. Where are the arrests for election tampering???? RFK's dynamic expose buried by the media (oh did HE ruffle feathers in that speech!)....every American needs to listen or read it (yes you can get the transcript online unless they've buried that too) I am appalled at the sheeple supporting the Marxists running the blue ticket. God help America.
“'Frustrated with White House, Family of Detained American Reaches Out to Taliban' (The Wall Street Journal)
George Glezmann, a Delta Air Lines mechanic, was touring Afghanistan when the Taliban seized him in December 2022. The State Department 10 months later designated him as wrongfully detained, giving the administration vast authority to secure his release. But Glezmann’s family insists they don’t get enough information or cooperation from the Biden administration, driving them to contact Glezmann’s captors in hopes of pushing negotiations forward."
Perhaps the Glezmanns should reach out to Donald Trump, who had no problem negotiating America's withdrawal from Afghanistan NOT with the Afghan government, but with the Taliban terrorists. Trump set a surrender date of May 1, 2021, then withdrew most of the American forces and closed all but one airbase, leaving President Biden with just a mere 3.5 months and only one airfield to withdraw $8 billion dollars worth of military hardware, the remaining American forces, and the thousands of Afghans who had worked for the Americans. Biden was given a 3 month extension by the Taliban, but this was still not enough time to accomplish such a task.
Why all the angst against Harry, Oprah and anyone other wealthy person who happens to live in Montecito. Why shouldn't they and what does it matter to you or any of the rest of us. Me thinks you have some kind of jealousy problem.
I took Eringer’s point as ‘Montecito has dramatically changed” to wealthy who flaunt it rather than simply have it. The new Montecito showy celebrity residents and wanna bes have overtaken what formerly were community minded visionaries that made good things happen — quietly contributed in a major way without ever asking for or expecting media exposure or credit. Go visit the Montecito Club now to compare members
to members of multiple decades past. Night and day. Walk City of SB’s Coast Village Rd packed with Montecito ‘lookers’ and ‘be seeners’.
"This bubble-wrapped candidacy, and Kamala Harris’ reluctance to hold press conferences, is already drawing comparisons to Joe Biden's 2020 'basement campaign.'"
Exactly, Bob! I know what you mean! I saw her "campaigning" from her 15,000 seat basement in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 30, 2024; ditto for events at her basements in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina (did I miss one of her "basements", Bob?). In other news, I must order some more Lincoln Project yard signs -- I only have two left from the last order. So refreshing to see other Republicans stepping up and supporting Democracy. Still waiting to see Trump give an actual press conference where he answers the question and clarifies his position on his way forward. I'm really not interested in hearing about sharks, batteries, how beautiful he is, or his incessant whining about the last lost election and how much he is being picked on for his criminal activities.
If you have forgotten (or you are in denial) about the horrendous events of the Trump Administration, check out this site for a refresher: 1000daysoftrump.com
Everything written in this column and many others is true but while we are all patting ourselves on the back for being right about everything and have the traditional Festivus “Airing of grievances”; The Democrats are concentrating on one thing: winning the election.
From my "results" oriented mindset, nothing else matters.
Remember that all the other side needs is to be reasonably close enough for plausible deniability. They don't even have to really win, just get close enough that no one can reasonably question the election after their acolytes in the media announce them as the victors.
Stop stating the obvious, that the Democrat party is corrupt, incompetent, and evil; and get in the game. Concentrate on winning the election despite the Zuckerberg's of the world.
Eric: Can't agree wholly with you. While the Democrat Party is indeed corrupt and evil, I can't call them "incompetent," as they always seem able to snatch the football off the tee just before the big kick. Dems also proved themselves masters of deception in 2020: they not only changed election rules right under our noses to benefit their voter fraud efforts but then successfully suppressed the most damaging piece of evidence of political corruption (Hunter's laptop) to have ever presented itself before an election in American history. Their lies are almost never revealed until well after it's too late to change the outcome.
I only meant incompetent in terms of governing, actually doing the hard work once elected. They are very competent at prioritizing, brainwashing, and deception.
Yep. DEMs are focused on winning election! They could pull it off with little to no mention of policies. A silent Kamala in pants and flat shoes messages well to voters compared to ‘hot Trump’s gals in stilettos’. Trump must stick to policies, stop bullying and flip flopping: keep messaging short & on topic. Close the border, make citizenship meaningful again!
Author Eringer well described ‘the new Montecito’: folks are focused on pickleball, lunching, celebrity, being seen, and the latest-greatest cars or fashion knowing that uniParty control of America ensures their elite lifestyles, at least, for now. Their wealth entitled. Despite ignorance and/or disregard for others, their personal life satisfaction, behavior justification, comes from their (self serving) tax deductible ‘charitable giving’ to DEM NGOs and NPOs supposedly ‘to help others’. Scams, fronts for political gain.
There can be no American citizen worker pushback when we’re too overwhelmed working, caregiving, and paying the high price to survive in this economy. I hope Trumps mouth, and retired, complicit GOP don’t lose this ESSENTIAL election. Over half of voters are on the government payroll.
Yes winning is what matters. And in our 24th CD we are at a 40/60 standoff.
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Great website Thomas! However, no mention or policy position regarding reproductive rights was found.
the abortion issue is a loser for anyone on right side of the issue. The democrats have been successful at demonizing anyone who objects to the practice as being anti-woman. (similar in many ways to back in the 19th century anyone opposed to slavery was called "anti-white")
The Dobbs decision threw the matter back to the states, so the truth is if the majority of women voters want abortion in any state and can convince a small minority of men to agree with them, then abortion is legal in that state. I believe many states have already done this it should be a non issue. Trump has said as much and moved on, but the democrats want it as a wedge issue so they lie, brainwash, and deceive.
But once again, the brainwashing and deception still has people believing that the Dobbs decision took rights away from women instead of putting it up for a vote by women (AKA: "Democracy")
Wrong Eric: it’s not a wedge issue. What do you plan to do with all the millions of fertilized embryos from IVF. Charlie Kirk, Trump won’t answer. Embryos are ‘babies’ to you far right zealots who appear determined to ensure Trump loses this ESSENTIAL POTUS election to an underqualified woman. There are thousands of pro-choice active MAGA women who supported Trump in 2016 and 2020; sitting out in 2024.
It’s lives of females, with our 100% accountability for the welfare of children brought into the world that you’re talking about. No one forces you or anyone to have an abortion without a court order. I may be forced to pay for other females to get 3-rounds of IVF at up to $30,000 per cycle. Then Eric what will you far righters do with the millions of embryos, or harvested BABIES to you?
Wow Monte, maybe you should come down off from your podium of self righteousness. No, you don’t get any extra credit or final dictum for being female on this issue. Of course, abortion is a wedge issue. In fact, it’s a huge booby trap just waiting for white, male Republicans to step on. I tend to keep mum about the subject. If a woman wants to terminate, her NOT his pregnancy, why should I take issue? …I really don’t care. After all, it’s between them and their beliefs.
I’m more in line with Bill Clinton, “legal, safe but rare.” I find it ironic, in a post “BLM” world that overwhelmingly, black babies are the majority being aborted. Ya, the leftie poster child, Margaret Sanger, in addition to being deranged, was also a white supremacist…go figure!
BTW, why is it that radical abortion activists are so seemingly tied to the LBGTQ movement, Antifa, BLM, climate activists and Gaza?…oh that’s right, because their all bat shit crazy!
Abortion is a private, personal issue. Ludicrous comment: No one seeks any extra credit for advocating safe and necessary medical care for pregnant females. I question how many in my tri-county geographic area want to continue paying the cost of medical care for the many women coming from outside of California to obtain medical care in California. Women’s health care is my health care, so I chose in 1974 with my physician husband to not be silent. In America, the choice must be a woman’s. The faith based community will never be forced to abort. The choice is individual and private.
Abortion is on the ballot in 11 states (not CA where it’s codified). Women in swing states have been forecast to determine the next POTUS with ‘muscle brained & bodied men’, according to a Victor Davis Hansen interview.
LT, like I said, Its a losing issue for the right. Same old tired tropes. It never ends. They are really convinced they will win on this non-issue. It's going to be a lot of hemmin' and hawing' when they do not. I think I'll take a much needed vacation. 😂
Bah. If conservatism doesn't want to protect the unborn, I hope it dies in this culture of death with its tacit acceptance of "pro choice" beliefs.
Chill, Montecito...Cognitive dissonance aint just a river in Africa!
A good topic for Thomas Cole to avoid on his website because 1) women reproductive rights are codified in CA, and 2) any Congressional rep or male - like you - who respects females will “allow” females to own and control our own bodies and destinies. Real men respect women rather than own to control us.
Trump could lose election by not coming out that women own their bodies and lives. Thomas Cole respects females.
You seem to have entirely forgotten the child. You own your body but you do not own the squatter. The squatter will vacate your body in 9 months and you are not required to raise the child. Plenty of adoptive parents. Remember that you invited the squatter by your actions. Women should face the consequences of their action and not take a life and call it a right.
Your total ignorance, Jeff, is evidenced in your reply. If you live in Santa Barbara County and have not adopted a few children already, there are 441 children — at last count — waiting for you Jeff and the others of those plenty of waiting to adopt. They’re not in Santa Barbara Coubty. Where are these qualified prospective parents? Please post your heresay.
There is no justifiable reason to create more unwanted children. Are you Jeff capable of being pregnant? Been pregnant? an investor in the artificial womb industry? If not, it’s best to keep pants and lips zipped on topic unique to females.
Thomas Cole is not ignorant. Nor am I!
You're really on the warpath today 93108! First at me for telling a sweet story about Maggie Mosure and Lady Ridley-Tree and now this. I lived in 93108 for three years. If I got upset I would just walk to the cemetery and visit my granny, my mom and friends who are there.
But since you brought up abortion, uh, babies get made with sperm not just eggs, so it does involve the father, not just the mother. I am in favor of legalized abortion, but I abhor it and think Planned Parenthood should be defunded. Margaret Sanger was one person it's fair to call a racist. And anyone who has or performs a late term abortion should tried for murder. Period.
"There is no justifiable reason to create more unwanted children"
What does this even mean? Unwanted by whom? And if this is the case why don't you advocate for personal responsibility and chastity.
Wether or nor a child is wanted is irrelevant, all people have inherent dignity and value as humans.
"But you can't get pregnant". This is such a horrible argument as it ignores the fact that it takes a man and a woman to conceive and raise a child, but also implies that women somehow have greater responsibility for a child... of which there is no inherent justification. Taking this notion to its logical conclusion, men should be free of taking care of any children as their rights as parents are apparently inferior to the rights of mothers over their children...
You know, I wish we all knew our own personal end story when we are all judge for what we did or didn't do. Then maybe we would now, do things morally correct. But until then the unborn will pay the price along with those men and women that learn that it isn't about themselves. I have no magic wand or crystal ball. We all sin, to what degree, I'm afraid it doesn't matter.
Abstinence - celibacy - is that what you requirement : all women who can must abstain; and those females who are raped, become untouchables or sent to Chicken Ranch or what exactly is your irrational plan?
Rape is never an excuse for abortion. A moral evil does not make it acceptable to commit an even grave evil.
We provide support to victims, both with regards to healing and with communal resources to assist in several means to child rearing, whether through active care of a child, financial support, etc.
Denise, your reply is so weak and SELF CENTER it is pathetic. Are you so weak, that you can not control your body? Have you not heard of contraceptives? The government gives that away free along with everything else that you government dependent (I hate to say it) leaches get from the Dems and Repukes. You are such pathetic "slaves" to this control hungry government. As I stated in my first reply to the article, the aftermath of this barbaric act will destroy the woman and man that created this beautiful, innocent baby. But in this case, yes the woman more than not will feel the greatest mental, physical and spiritual pain. Remember, you control your own body, think for once of the baby that is the result of YOUR action. Do something right in your life for once.
Montecito supports the death of children sacrificed on the altar of women's autonomy. She cares not for morality and is far from a virtuous person by advocating for the continued genocide of the unborn.
Reproductive Rights? Are you referring to a woman’s right to murder her child in utero?
"Are you referring to a woman’s right to murder her child in utero?"
"Tomato/Tomahto" 🤷♂️
I bet 150 years ago that slavery was considered by Southerners as a "property rights issue"
You must be anti-woman! What is a woman anyway?
Am I correct to assume Michael you’ve been pregnant on your terms? As a female with a traditional male name, Michael, and as a former City Councilwoman and radio host, will you please post your definition of “murder” as compares to the legal definition and standard dictionary definition. Then elaborate how destroying cells is murder. You obviously will NOT be voting for either Trump or Harris who both support murder by your definition; and MASS murder via their shared support for IVF.
You’re one less voter for either Trump or Harris in this General Election because it seems our choices are all “murderers”.
You have the right to reproduce. However judging from your comment I would not recommend it.
Who do you recommend not produce Jeff?
Africa is great! The Tanzanian guide with 7 wives and 25 children shared that each wife happy on Labor Day.
Excellent article!!!
The scandal of mRNA vaccines and the cover up of the harm they do and the help they do not is still unbeknownst to the mainstream, in spite of Zuck's admission and the glaring loads of evidence of the harm it has caused- however, with a culture steeped in "scientism" or Fauci's science, the plausible deniability for big pharma is the masquerade of the century (and then there is voter fraud)
“Scientism” is a religion most folks don’t realize they’re in. Sorta like Heliocentrism…ha!
Quite right Pablo!
Thank you, Robert. Seems like craziness as usual, but I think right now is perhaps the last bit of peace before the craziness goes all-out nuclear on us.
In the next week we'll be seeing how Kamala's handlers try to get her out of the debate with Trump. My own theory is they're doing everything they can to get Biden to resign, so Kamala will be president. No election needed, so no debate. They'll arrest Trump a few days later and declare that nuclear war they've been itching to have against all who want to destroy their version of democracy. For the safety of their democracy, they'll launch an attack on Putin, the kind that will force him to retaliate. And for our safety - because, as they showed during Covid, they care deeply about our safety - they'll cancel the election. They'll cancel Thanksgiving and all religious holidays. But why would they stop there? They'll cancel New Year's Eve. We'll be stuck in 2024 until they deem it safe for time to move on.
But WWIII will be nothing compared to the war between the oligarchs and that's when we'll get to see how little our vote matters. Zuckerberg did what Durov and Musk refuse, to show obedience to the overlords. And you thought being a tech multi-billionaire gave you the freedom to live as you see fit? Ha!
The global elites may own most of traditional media from NYT to CNN, but those outlets will soon count for nothing - young people don't watch or read that crap. Macron arresting Durov and Musk being threatened by everyone with any connection to global power is the start of the real war to come. The war of the oligarchs over reality.
I don't know about anyone else here, but I'm resting up, enjoying whatever calm wafts across Santa Barbara in the next week. Maybe the Santa Anas will even give us a break before the real storm.
Bravo to Robert for his comments about how people in Montecito have changed - in general in Santa Barbara the new wealthy and wannabe-wealthy have no class and don't donate to the community compared to previous generations. (An exception being Lynda of Lynda dot com.) I think back to Lady Riddley-Tree or my family's friend Maggie Mosure, both of whom gave millions to the city. Oprah? She should stop dieting her billionaire butt and exercise it doing good in the community. And Ellen? She thinks she's helping the communitygood by flipping houses.
A true story I love about Maggie Mosure. She and Lady Riddley-Tree were in fierce competition. At a benefit they were standing together for a photo. The reporter said “Lady Riddley-Tree, those are beautiful shoes. Where did you buy them?” Lady Riddley-Tree responded “Ferragamo.” The reporter turned to Maggie, “And where did you get yours?” Maggie shot back “Ross for Less.”
It doesn’t matter where incredibly generous Leslie bought her shoes. She was a philanthropic leader responsive to a wide variety of community needs along with Morris & Irma Jurkowitz, Baronness Leni FeBland, Eli Luria, Him and Wilma Tannahill, and a long list of countless others of decades past. Under wonderful (since removed) SBCC President Goswami, McKenzie Scott recently gifted SBCC $25M and asked for NOTHING in return. Each contributed enormously not for any naming opportunity but because they wanted this community to be exemplary, and to ensure the highest level of culture is ACCESSIBLE to all. Remarkable people.
I agree completely.
What a pleasant surprise it was seeing Zuckerberg spilling his guts to Congress last week. “Zuck” does a mea culpa, admitting COVID critics were censored on Facebook? Ya, you mean it was all fake to mislead the public? Wait what? So, Hunter’s laptop, Russian collusion, COVIID origin and Trump prosecution, all fake lies?
These people are truly diabolical and will stop at nothing to maintain their power and control over us, the American people.
This next election is fundamentally based on light vs darkness when it comes to the truth and exposing the lies. We as a nation have been spoon fed a mound of lies, while the media is in full concert with their Democratic handlers. Even our little, podunk Channel 3 News, has a hard time covering the easiest stories if in any way, it portrays ANYTHING favorable to the Republican/MAGA narrative. Seriously, this mornings show had to do with the Dem Labor Day bash at Tuckers Grove with local lefty royalty present, Carbajal, Hart, et al. Very positive coverage, seemed to support the Dem rally, with NOTHING about Republican activity. The one mention of Trump was all negative.
These people in local and national media are in for a big surprise this November, and we as conservatives must never let them forget it.
Is Zuck seeing a shifting trend?
No, who know's what he said under oath. He's just kissing both sides babies and butts.
Big surprise”?!? Don’t be overly confident unless and until GOP come out of the closet to work to win. What are you specifically doing or contributing in next 65 days? Are you all in or on the sidelines? MAGAs are courageous, working to win; the others complicit with uniParty control. You might be in for the BIG SURPRISE. There’s work to do!
Ouch..a little rough on me Monte, but I totally agree with being overconfident! How should those that want to get “off the sidelines” best volunteer their time? Sending mailers, phone tree. and where is a resource for upcoming rallies?
Maybe this website might list election related volunteer opportunities and events. I know that NoP4SBCC@gmail.com / Denice Adams needs folks to distribute info packets to churches, business, clubs, campuses, student mailboxes, frats & sororities, friends and neighbors. Info packets have been financed thusfar by property owning donors.
Anyone can order yard signs and seek authorization now to place signage. Every contribution of time helps.
Also, register folks to vote. Last I heard 45% of eligible church goers didn’t vote.
Pass out info flyers as folks leave church or other events; place on parked cars.
Text message to voters on the hundreds of precinct lists. I did 619 texts to Eastsiders and was pleased to see voter turnout increased in last primary over past years. Every effort matters! There’s work to do, a contribution to make for all.
Afghanistan, “ All the money we spend on government… yet if we need something done (or done at all), we must do it ourselves.”
Recall when Hamas attacked Israel. American Citizens were left stranded by the American government. Biden told them he’d arrange an extraction, but each American had to pay their way to get out of Israel.
Seriously? My outrageous taxes didn’t mean anything?
Big Picture was Biden was giving Israel and Americans who support Israel the middle finger.
Oh and recall the only American hostage released was the granddaughter of a big Biden donor who also purchased Hunters artwork. Yep, money is the only thing Democrats care about, not you.
And let’s not get started on the Afghanistan debacle where Biden evacuated any foreigner wanting to leave despite their criminal record but chose to leave Americans behind. Oh right and billions in weapons that he handed over to the Taliban.
I have to say, under Biden it became very clear that our government, Democrats in particular, do not care about American Citizens. We are slaves to them. We work our tail ends off to be used, abused and forgotten by Democrat leadership.
Dem Voters, your party was hijacker’s a long time ago. It’s time to let go or take it back. But if you continue to support the current regime you are the demise of this great country.
We need a third party for moderate Democrats and moderate-on-social issues Republicans.
Why? Why is being a "moderate" good? Since when has being a "moderate" on moral evils ever been good?
What you describe is literally just the modern republican party which is incredibly liberal due to its enlightenment foundations and it's "big tent" strategy...
Can’t really disagree.
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As always, Jim Buckley not only makes the most sense but articulates it with panache. SB Current is blessed to have such a fine editor.
Yes, Montecito93108, you grasped it: Not only see-and-be-seen but ensure you garb yourself in Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Vuitton & Hermes. When I first arrived in Montecito (June 2001) it was mellow. But now? Highly strung. Hollywood celebs were around back then and provided ‘Cito with the moniker "Hollywood North." You’d see Donna Karan lunching at Tutti’s, Jeff Bridges pumping his own gas at the old 76 station and Jonathan Winters wobbling down CVR. They were low-key. Real. I wrote this at the time:
“The Montecito male attires himself in a Hawaiian shirt hanging over blue jeans (only dweebs tuck them in). Never ever wear shorts at night, no matter how warm it is. The appropriate footwear is Merrell slip-ons. If you’re wearing a crew-neck black tee, you are obviously from LA so you’re the least welcome of all because you still have something to prove (loudly, often profanely, over your cell phone, non-stop), because you’re still waiting to score high enough in Hollywood to buy a second home in Montecito or move in full-time, and you’re probably over-caffeinated and honking your horn (whether you’re driving a car or not).”
Sadly, that LA horn blowing is now the rule, not the exception.
Polly, good analysis, as usual.
Brian: And let’s not forget that Joe Biden swapped an extremely notorious Russian arms dealer for a basketball player who happened to be female and gay, nicely ticking the Woke boxes.
Anne-Marie Castleberg writes, “Me thinks (sic) you have some kind of jealousy problem.” You think wrong, Anne-Marie. Methinks I have a comedy problem, as in, I see humor in whoever may need several 20-room houses.
And finally, Julia, who writes, “The best part of your article is where you say, ‘And Finally’.” But if you got that far, Julia, you were obviously riveted by all that came before. Which means you’re already looking forward to the next News Revue… right?
Good Article…interesting to see Zuckerberg’s mea culpa regarding his push to censor the masses (same guy who recommended to his employees to not take the vaccines)…this guy is a silver-spoon kid who became an asset for the surveillance state…
https://www.wired.com/2004/02/pentagon-kills-lifelog-project/
DARPA terminate program FEB 4, 2004 -> Facebook founded FEB 4, 2004 -> DARPA = FB
'LIFELog' [FB DARPA].
"an ontology-based (sub)system that captures, stores, and makes accessible the flow of one person's experience in and interactions with the world in order to support a broad spectrum of associates/assistants and other system capabilities". The objective of the LIFELog concept was "to be able to trace the 'threads' of an individual's life in terms of events, states, and relationships", and it has the ability to "take in all of a subject's experience, from phone numbers dialed and e-mail messages viewed to every breath taken, step made and place gone.”
Logical thinking. Did DARPA complete build/code (tax-payer funded) 'LIFELog' program? After completion, was there fear the public wouldn't accept the adoption if known it was DoD/C_A backed?
Do you believe people would join a platform knowing it was under the control of the C_A and FED GOV? No. How do you lure the masses into entering all their personal info and private messages (i.e. their LIFE LOG) onto a new platform? Do you make it cool?
Do people know it's an individual collection asset program being covertly operated by the C_A? Do people know it's been expanded to tap into the microphone of any device for listening and bulk data collection? Do people know it's been expanded to tap into the GPS router of the device for RT tracking? Do people know it's been expanded to tap into the camera function of the device in order to view/record all target designators?
We live in a surveillance state, careful who you follow…
This is why I do not have a phone. Most people would rather eat microwaved bugs than give up their phone. I have never been able to convince a single person to give up their phone even though they accept that it is a survalence device. Like rats prefering cocaine to food, the phone is highly addictive.
For a reason…they need us on a digital ID system for complete control. Bio security included.
Yep…same thing w phones, always on, always recording, takes a pic every 15 seconds…bulk data collection, tracking devices…
FYI… https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-04/the-big-hack-how-china-used-a-tiny-chip-to-infiltrate-america-s-top-companies
"Elemental’s servers could be found in Department of Defense data centers, the CIA’s drone operations, and the onboard networks of Navy warships."
"Multiple people familiar with the matter say investigators found that the chips had been inserted at factories run by manufacturing subcontractors in China."
"One official says investigators found that it eventually affected almost 30 companies, including a major bank, government contractors, and the world’s most valuable company, Apple Inc."
"One country in particular has an advantage executing this kind of attack: China, which by some estimates makes 75 percent of the world’s mobile PHONES and 90 percent of its PCs."
"But that’s just what U.S. investigators found: The chips had been inserted during the manufacturing process, two officials say, by operatives from a unit of the People’s Liberation Army. In Supermicro, China’s spies appear to have found a perfect conduit for what U.S. officials now describe as the most significant supply chain attack known to have been carried out against American companies."
The More You Know…
Thanks for warning: I re-read your post twice.
Zuck wasn't under oath for those statements. What makes you think he was speaking the truth? What could he gain by playing both sides?
Good article.. and great artwork!
Ya nailed it....but when will ANYTHING be done? If Zuck had done the same for Trump he'd have been strung up long ago. Where are the arrests for election tampering???? RFK's dynamic expose buried by the media (oh did HE ruffle feathers in that speech!)....every American needs to listen or read it (yes you can get the transcript online unless they've buried that too) I am appalled at the sheeple supporting the Marxists running the blue ticket. God help America.
The best part of your article is where you say “And Finally”.
Bob writes...
“'Frustrated with White House, Family of Detained American Reaches Out to Taliban' (The Wall Street Journal)
George Glezmann, a Delta Air Lines mechanic, was touring Afghanistan when the Taliban seized him in December 2022. The State Department 10 months later designated him as wrongfully detained, giving the administration vast authority to secure his release. But Glezmann’s family insists they don’t get enough information or cooperation from the Biden administration, driving them to contact Glezmann’s captors in hopes of pushing negotiations forward."
Perhaps the Glezmanns should reach out to Donald Trump, who had no problem negotiating America's withdrawal from Afghanistan NOT with the Afghan government, but with the Taliban terrorists. Trump set a surrender date of May 1, 2021, then withdrew most of the American forces and closed all but one airbase, leaving President Biden with just a mere 3.5 months and only one airfield to withdraw $8 billion dollars worth of military hardware, the remaining American forces, and the thousands of Afghans who had worked for the Americans. Biden was given a 3 month extension by the Taliban, but this was still not enough time to accomplish such a task.
Why all the angst against Harry, Oprah and anyone other wealthy person who happens to live in Montecito. Why shouldn't they and what does it matter to you or any of the rest of us. Me thinks you have some kind of jealousy problem.
I took Eringer’s point as ‘Montecito has dramatically changed” to wealthy who flaunt it rather than simply have it. The new Montecito showy celebrity residents and wanna bes have overtaken what formerly were community minded visionaries that made good things happen — quietly contributed in a major way without ever asking for or expecting media exposure or credit. Go visit the Montecito Club now to compare members
to members of multiple decades past. Night and day. Walk City of SB’s Coast Village Rd packed with Montecito ‘lookers’ and ‘be seeners’.
Really.. lol
Bob writes...
"This bubble-wrapped candidacy, and Kamala Harris’ reluctance to hold press conferences, is already drawing comparisons to Joe Biden's 2020 'basement campaign.'"
Exactly, Bob! I know what you mean! I saw her "campaigning" from her 15,000 seat basement in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 30, 2024; ditto for events at her basements in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina (did I miss one of her "basements", Bob?). In other news, I must order some more Lincoln Project yard signs -- I only have two left from the last order. So refreshing to see other Republicans stepping up and supporting Democracy. Still waiting to see Trump give an actual press conference where he answers the question and clarifies his position on his way forward. I'm really not interested in hearing about sharks, batteries, how beautiful he is, or his incessant whining about the last lost election and how much he is being picked on for his criminal activities.
If you have forgotten (or you are in denial) about the horrendous events of the Trump Administration, check out this site for a refresher: 1000daysoftrump.com
Bob writes
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