darrell issa – Dave Peiser

June 1, 2012

Democrats! Vote Independent Dick Eiden for Congress on June 5th

As a life-long Democrat, I’m voting for an independent candidate in the June 5th Primary; 49^th Congressional District candidate, Dick Eiden.

I encourage you to vote for independent Dick Eiden too. Here’s why:

1. A Democrat cannot win the General election in our district, but an independent really has a chance!

Think about it: the 49^th Congressional District, which stretches north and south, from San Juan Capistrano to Torrey Pines, splits around 60% Conservative and 40% Liberal. The incumbent, Darrell Issa, is well-known, and popular amongst his base. The default vote will likely be 60% for Mr. Issa.

Believe it or not, the Democratic Party has already written-off this race as unwinnable. There will be no money from the Dem Party if the Democrat wins the Primary. And, there is an important point of weakness for Darrell Issa – There is a strong anti-incumbent fervor this election cycle and the independent vote is the hot ticket right now! Formerly Untouchable candidates are losing in primaries because voters of all political persuasions have shown they want change.

In this year’s Primary, Democrats need not fear they will be splitting the vote by choosing independent candidates. Many voters in this district want change and therefore will NOT vote for a Democrat – No way! No how! But they can and will vote for a highly qualified independent for Congress.

2. A Democrat vs. Issa campaign from now until the General election will be old news!

Those who typically vote the Dem ticket don’t want to witness yet another Democratic “talking points” vs. Republican “lip-flapping,” boring political theatre. We Dems have woken up! It’s time to seize the moment and vote independent.

Contrast the status quo with an underdog, locally known, wild-card independent candidate running against the “invincible” Mr. Issa. Independent candidate, Dick Eiden will not be constrained by any party rules of engagement. He’s free to voice his opinion – and call Darrell Issa to task for all of his foibles. The Dick Eiden for Congress campaign is something for the history books!

3. Dick Eiden is the best candidate and will better represent the people of the 49^th District

There is no comparison between Dick Eiden and the Democratic candidate regarding which is better qualified to head to Washington DC. As an attorney, Mr. Eiden has taken on tough legal cases, which pit him against strong adversaries. With this experience, he is ready to take on the entrenched power structure in DC. He’s experienced internationally and domestically, and he is willing and able to lead when the going gets tough. As an outsider, he has the ability to take on the corruption of power in Washington DC.

Learn more about Dick Eiden by visiting his website: http://eiden4congress.com

April 6, 2012

99% Spring

It's Springtime in America. Time to take the country back from Corporate Control.

Will you get involved?

Bill Moyers talks with community organizer George Goehl about how — and even if — average people can fight back against self-rewarding actions of banks and corporations. “If we want to shift our politics,” Goehl tells Moyers, “we have to make politicians who side with the big banks and the larger corporations pay a price for not siding with everyday people.”

Goehl is a co-organizer of The 99% Spring, a national effort to train 100,000 Americans to teach the country about income inequality in homes, places of worship, campuses and the streets. Goehl is also executive director of National People’s Action, a network of grassroots organizations using direct action to battle economic and racial injustice.

I personally am getting involved by supporting an independent candidate for congress named DICK EIDEN, who absolutely can win in this year of change, against the richest man in congress Darrell Issa, who is exactly the type of politician George Goehl talks about in this video, who should suffer the consequences of their actions in bringing ruin to our country by supporting the mega-corporations.

It is time for all of us who care about our country to take action.

April 5, 2012

War of the Worlds 2012

HEY!!

Take a look at my first post at dailykos.com "War of the Worlds 2012"

March 6, 2012

Darrell Issa called that college student a what?

What’s with my women friends getting so riled up lately?

I pride myself on keeping up with the political news, especially that Darrell
Issa, since he may be my new Congressional rep. But knee deep in my son’s college applications, I’ve been a little distracted lately, I’ll admit.

I wasn’t surprised that Issa didn’t allow any women to testify on the panel when they discussed religion and contraception. After all, the women usually take care of that contraception thing, right? Why should he have to bother listening to what women have to say on the matter? And then he called that college student a slut. Wow! And this guy’s gonna be my new representative? He surely has big you know whats!

I am so excited that a manly man is going to be representing me. Like how he wouldn’t let anyone testify who had a different opinion from his. I remember while sitting on the throne, reading Kaili Joy Gray’s recent article: "Issa won't be hearing from any of the nearly two dozen religious groups who have no problem with the Obama administration's new health care policy to require insurance coverage of birth control." The list of the uninvited included "representatives from the Catholic Health Association, which is run by a woman and actually runs the Catholic hospitals, nor Catholic Charities, both of which said Friday they supported the President’s plan." Of course a real man wouldn’t need to let these women testify.

All this macho stuff was getting me really excited when I worked with the free weights at the gym. After a couple circuits, and my 10th bench press rep, I thought about how that Issa has real power. Why should he have to apologize when his half-brother Limbaugh joined him in the name-calling? Calling that college student a prostitute and telling her that if taxpayers are going to pay for her birth control we, manly men, wanted something in return! Like porn films, showing what she really spends time doing in law school.

Darrel and Rush, those two guys have so much freakin’ power they don’t answer to no one. They got power and it’s legit. Screw anyone who complains! Whining people! And Issa’s reelection is a sure thing, it’s gotta be. He’s got the majority of North San Diego County blinded by his power, and then he goes to Washington and does whatever the hell he wants. Gets the feds to pay for upgrades to roads that run by buildings he owns; wonder if there’s any kickbacks from those mega corporations he fronts. That man’s gotta love his job.

So I got to thinking, I might actually have a bromance crush on Darrell. Cool, clean, intelligible, who wouldn’t envy this guy? But calling women sluts and prostitutes? Is this why my women friends are threatening to protest Issa in Shadowridge next week? Issa’s found a way to really take our country back! All the way back to pre-women’s lib!

So actually I don’t know why I’m filling out these college financial aid forms. But, I feel like I need to get back to it, just in case Issa doesn’t win. After all, if he wins again, I hear he and his cronies are gonna kill all the financial aid so that only their families and friends can go to college. Tough guy!

Oh, damn, I just got a call from a friend telling me that Issa isn’t the one who used the “S” and the “P” word against that college student. It was the manlier man, the mouth-piece of the GOP, Rush. Oh well, so I didn’t get the facts exactly right. Isn’t this why they call it “Political Theater?” Rush is just entertainment, right? Stop whining and get back to work!

Update: 3/10/2012

Wow. Saw this Rush and Darrell appreciation sign at a recent rally:

August 6, 2011

A Moveon.org Protest Turns into a Lesson in Democracy

I’m always open to trying new things. Partly because that’s just how I am, but also because of the conscious belief that stretching oneself beyond his or her comfort zone can lead to anything. From a realization that you’ve found a new treasure of life to enjoy, to finding revelations about our existence, to finding new ways to view our life and reality, a new experience is worth trying.

It is with this desire to try new things that I joined Moveon.org and the “Rebuild the American Dream” movement. The past two weeks, we have gone to local congressmen’s offices to confront the staff about their boss’ stance on issues that we feel really matter when it comes to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness as proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. We progressives believe that Republicans in general, have been pursuing an agenda that destroys these “inalienable rights.”

Hence, we went to Representative Darrell Issa’s office in Vista on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. I actually delayed some customer work in order to make it to this protest which, after all, is the beginning of a movement that I hope and believe will whip up this country into a frenzy. The frenzy that is required to push many in congress to finally make the bold, smart decisions they themselves have delayed for years. Decisions like providing healthcare for all (and saving money by doing this), swinging the pendulum back to a fairer tax system, and giving every American a support structure to live their dream.

Anyway, the only way to start a movement like this is for people to show up. And being a “people” I needed to be there.

We entered the Congressman’s office in two groups with signs proclaiming our concerns and disagreements with Republican policies and pledges. Two staff members, District Director Phil Paule and Senior Policy Advisor, John B. Franklin stood at the office entrance and were almost cordial (crossed arms by Phil Paule) in welcoming us. During my group visit, one protester began by thanking Mr. Paule and Mr. Franklin for their public service. But the conversation quickly turned loud and argumentative. Unfortunately our words to the staff were merely bouncing off them, not really being listened to as input to the congressman’s thoughts on issues. Thus, here is where the democracy lesson comes.

While in the midst of rising condescension from Mr. Franklin, one protester tried to remind him that Congressman Issa represents all of his constituents. Mr. Franklin replied that Rep. Issa does not represent all of the constituents in his district, and he DOESN’T NEED TO. Mr. Franklin further stated that “Rep. Issa was elected by a majority of his constituents who agree with his views and if you don't agree, there's an election in 2012.”

Whoa! I am so pissed off at my third grade teacher who taught me that we elect representatives to go to Washington D.C. to represent all their constituents.

Wow, now I know how the country is run and I am a much wiser man.

Photos Provided by Sean Rowland.