And thanks for your delusional politics
Good bye

This is my last post on wacky. Take me off.

5th district was bought by some very sleazy people, and nothing hopkins can say proclaiming innocence can change that. She was even photoed with our...

Some people like scamper state the facts, others prefer to speculate on sign placements as a way to twist reality.

It's the Coastal Conservancy. She was on the legislative oversight committee and could not both attend meetings (which was not required) and be in Sacramento attending to business. The hit piece was...

The assault on Noreen is basically to lie, and then keep it up. I think the 5th Dist folks will see past all the BS.

I think I'm being baited. No thanks.

Thank you Kate for the thoughtful post.
Truthiness, a term coined by Stephen Colbert, is essentially that if something sounds or feels right, it must be true. Half truths and fabrication fit into...

Well Sheperd, you did bash Noreen supporters regarding the 1% tagging. Not appreciated.

You would be wrong about the wink and nod, but its a great opportunity for Hopkins to exploit the very stupid thing someone is doing. Could be anyone including some hopkins zeolot. I hope Hopkins...

That is great. We see that happening quite often. Noreen's chances are on the upswing.

Wow, that is an impressive list. Are you sure Lisa, that that is for Lynda and not some unknown republican stealth candidate.

We expect the tactics to get more and more nasty. After all, Lynda's run is being orchestrated by repubs and dinos.

So Barry, are you going to let this lame excuse for dialogue continue?????

So the Hopkins camp claims Evans supporters are spreading dishonest rumors. Maybe the Hopkins campaign manager should put a lid on the Hopkins supporters rumor mill before he accuses others.

YOU wouldn't characterize it as a hit piece because you are in her camp.
I'm kind of shocked, that as the moderator of this forum, you would take sides.

And you ain't seen nothin yet as Lynda's...

So in your even handed way would you call the Bullshit video a hit piece?

The "special interest" group you refer to are interested in protecting our county from the ravishes of over development. Their special interest is in serving the community. If you are not aware of...

I'm surprised, given your sensitivity, that you didn't respond at all to the now famous "bullshit" piece by Lynda.
And that came right from her, not from an independent group. You might also...

Thanks to both Dan and O.W. for thoughtful comments. Lynda will be in a terrible bind if she gets elected, and her backers come to her lobbying in their own interests, as development interest are so...

Nothing great about it. It's just the same old Robinson sarcasm. Hope he does equal opportunity, and points out Hopkins potty mouth video and and deep support from developers. By the way, Frank,...

Thanks, it is important to be clear, especially on wacco, where things can go haywire quickly. Thanks for the response and correction.

I hope this works and I hope some certain people are curtailed from meddling in the efforts by Pipeline to keep Palm Drive Hospital viable.

So I gather "warning" on cigarette packs is ok, but not to point out possible political implications for candidates.

So here is a warning: Noreen Evans has gone up against the big shots in the...

If you look carefully, you can spot where the real mudslinging comes from. The only reason that charge is out there against Evans is that the Hopkins people put it out there. It is a form of tactic...

You gave me a good laugh as you usually do, and I'm already retired. Power broker indeed. I think you fancy yourself just that, and that also is good for a laugh.

I made no mention of good and evil. I just look at the players. The motives of Hopkins backers are not nefarious. Its right out there, 5th district spot is the swing vote. It has been mentioned in...

I agree with you Wildflower. My fear is that to many progressives and liberals are going to fall for the con.
And the fake progressives, liberals and democrats, as well as a bunch of wealthy...

Tom should be proud that he is endorsed by the same organization, the Sonoma county GOP, that endorsed and will be working for Trump.

Things have got wickedly strange. Here is the evidence....

The reason unions came up on this thread is because people, led by Tom Lynch, are trying to pin our economic problems on pensions and unions, and Noreen is a big supporter of workers. Don't expect...

Your comment makes no sense to me. maybe I'm just thick headed.

I retract my withdrawal of calling you a Bosco Boy. I think you are just a tired old capitalist DINO hungry for power. Noreen is quite happy to represent working people, accept donations from...

I thought it was his wife who contributed. It is possible that she has a mind of her own.

We progressives in the WC need to keep pointing out who supports who, and the fact that Noreen is a social and environmental progressive. Thank you Lisa, for speaking out for working people. My wife...

Perfectly describes the situation. Thanks

You are not wrong. Hopkins may be a bright, smart and kind person, but people need to know who is funding her. I will be utterly shocked if west county liberals vote for her.

I am utterly flummoxed by some of what I read about Hopkins and some of the people who should know better. Who do you think raised all that money? Did she go to gravel, real estate, wine and other...

The 5 candidates all have the same positions more or less, on all the key issues, except maybe the pension stuff. I'm not sure it is negative to identify where candidates get their endorsements and...

Tom, thanks for your measured response. I withdraw the Bosco Boy portrayal. I've respected your role in the community over the years. However, I do wish someone could explain why Lynda's campaign...

This morning as I was reading the Tom Lynch thing on Noreen, and after attending the Sebtown Forum, I realized the Tom is actually a Bosco Boy plant to be Lynda's dog in the fight, so that she can...

I did a rough, unscientific count of contributors to Hopkins from 1/1/16 to 4/23/16 totaling about $123K.
Some of the contributions are from people associated to business, some are direct.
This was...

I hear Sergent is a capable, decent guy, but to put the knock on Noreen as a "career politician" is totally unfair. There are lots of those types around, but not Noreen. She has been a public servent...

Based on what I've been reading, you won't get any help from Hopkins on the pesticide issue. Right to Farm, is sounding more like right to poison.

My take on Hopkins, based on what she said about pesticide drift, is that pesticides are OK, and the rules say they are not supposed to drift. What it sounds like is that pesticides are OK with her....

I don't understand Hopkins saying that pesticides shouldn't drift. If she is an organic farmer why would she not be opposed to pesticide use? Am I missing something?

And there is an old barn dance saying that needs no translation. "Ya gotta dance with the one who brung ya."

Mega vineyards and and event centers: BAD
Industrial farming: BAD
Small organic farms: GOOD.
Noreen Evans will have our back on this.
Big wine will do whatever they can to stop her from getting...

Here is a suggestion. Support and elect Noreen Evans.

Thank you Lisa, for that clear and concise analysis. I've been saying to people that part of a decision about who to support should be an analysis of who the endorsees and financially supports...

Much can be understood by learning who is endorsing who, and who is working for the candidates. Guilt by association holds true in the realm of politics. Cheap is talk these days, so words like...

Now that McD is gone I might have occasion to use some business there. Not much of a shopper though.

Many people opposed McD for several reasons.
The food is bad tasting
The food unhealthy (see...