Voters Guide: Judicial

There is a Christian gentleman by the name of Craig Huey who researches the votes, the speeches, and many aspects of these judges who are on the ballot for this June 8th vote. I will not say whom I am voting for, because this is your vote, your voice. I just wanted to give you some information since we are never provided any.

The names who do not have a number beside them I believe may be running for the first time and/or have no record. Please remember to vote this June 8th! Have a nice day.

June Election Recommendations

Warning: Do NOT vote for a judicial activist or unqualified judges.

The June California primary ballot has important races for Superior Court judges…but it’s often hard to tell which judges you should vote for.

Unfortunately, many judges sitting on California courts may be incompetent, corrupt, lazy or soft on crime.

Even worse, many are political opportunists who have a political agenda—they are “judicial activists”

A judicial activist legislates from the bench. Instead of strictly interpreting California law, these judges make the laws. Instead of applying the law to facts, they impose their own values on us all.

Ratings:

Judicial Index Average 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Judicial Activist Strict Constructionist

•Positions
•Contributions
•Rulings
•Statements

Qualifications
Unqualified -- Very Qualified

•Experience
•Reputation
•Integrity
•American Bar Association ratings

June 8, 2010 California Primary

Los Angeles CountyJudge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 28.

•C. Edward Mack - 7
•Randy Hammock - 6
•Chris Garcia - 3
•Edward J. Nison - 7
•Kim Smith - 7
•Kendall C. "Ken" Reed - 3
•Mark K. Ameli - 4
•Elizabeth Moreno - 6

Note: Very close rating on C. Edward Mack, Edward J. Nison and Kim Smith but our endorsement is for Kim Smith followed by C. Edward Mack.

Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 35.

•Douglas W. Weitzman - 4
•Soussan G. Bruguera - 6

Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 73.

•Laura A. Matz - 8
•Marvin G. Fischler - 5

Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 107.

•R. Stephen Bolinger - 4
•Tony De Los Reyes - 6
•Valerie Salkin - 6

Note: Very close rating on Tony De Los Reyes and Valerie Salkin but we believe Tony De Los Reyes would be best.

Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 117.

•Tom Griego - 4
•Alan Schneider - 5
•William Mitchell Margolin - 4
•Pattricia M. Vienna - 6

Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 131.

•Maren Elizabeth Nelson - 6
•Jim Garo Baklayan - 2

Alameda County Superior Court Judge; County of Alameda; Office 9.

•Louis Goodman - 3
•John Creighton - 5
•Victoria S. Kolakowski - 4

El Dorado County Judge of the Superior Court; County of El Dorado; Office 9.

•Nelson Keith Brooks - 8
•Robert P. Huckaby - 6

Mendocino County Superior Court Judge, Room 1; County of Mendocino.

•Caren Callahan - 4
•Ann Moorman - 7

Orange County Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 2.

•Scott Steiner - No Contest

Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 13.

•Nick Dourbetas - No Contest

Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 16.

•Andy Manssourian - 9
•Gerald L. Klein - 6.5

Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 39.

•Cheri Pham - No Contest

Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 50.

•Lon Hurwitz - 5
•Julian W. Bailey - 9

Riverside County Judge of the Superior Court; County of Riverside; Office 21.

•Steve Counelis - 8
•Raquel Marquez - 6

San Bernardino County Judges.

Judge of the Superior Court; San Bernardino County; Office 11.

•James Justin Hosking - 8
•Robert Lemkau - 3.5

Judge of the Superior Court; San Bernardino County; Office 29.

•Edmund Lee Montgomery - 5.5
•Victor R. Stull - 8

Judge of the Superior Court; San Bernardino County; Office 31.

•Lynn M. Poncin - No Contest

San Diego County Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 14.

•Lantz Lewis - 4
•Craig A. Candelore - 8.5

Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 20.

•Richard R. Monroy
•Jim Miller, Jr.
•Stephen P. Clark

Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 21,

•Bill Trask - 9.5
•Robert C. Longstreth - 4

Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 27.

•Harold Coleman, Jr. - 8.5
•De Ann Salcido - 2.5

Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 34.

•Larry “Jake” Kincaid - 8.5
•Joel R. Wohlfeil - 4.5

San Francisco CountySuperior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 1.

•Ronald E. Albers

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 10.

•Newton Jue Lam

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 11.

•Donna A. Little

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 12.

•Donald S. Mitchell

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 13.

•Mary C. Morgan

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 14.

•Ronald E. Quidachay

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 15.

•Daniel Dean - 4
•Richard B. Ulmer, Jr. - 6
•Michael Nava - 3

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 16.

•Carol Yaggy

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 2.

•Suzanne Bolanos

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 3.

•Susan M. Breall

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 4.

•Ellen Chaitin

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 5.

•Bruce E. Chan

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 6.

•Roderick A. McLeod - 5
•Harry Dorfman - 7
•Linda Colfax - 4
•Robert Retana - 3

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 7.

•Ernest H. Goldsmith

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 8.

•Teri Leatrice Jackson

Superior Court Judge; San Francisco County; Seat 9.

•Richard A. Kramer

Santa Clara CountyJudge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 7.

•Thomas Spielbauer - 5
•Joanne McCracken - 6

Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 11.

•Tim Pitsker - 7
•Vanessa A. Zecher - 7

Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 19.

•Julia Alloggiamento - 6
•Bob Camors - 7

Santa Cruz CountySuperior Court Judge; County of Santa Cruz; Office 3.

•James B. Sibley - 6
•Philip J. Crawford - 4
•John Gallagher - 5

Superior Court Judge; County of Santa Cruz; Office 10.

•Steve Wright - 5
•Rebecca Connolly - 4

Sonoma CountySuperior Court Judge; County of Sonoma; Office 1.

•Nancy Case Shaffer

Superior Court Judge; County of Sonoma; Office 2.

•John Lemmon - 7
•James Patrick Casey - 6
•Pat Broderick - 5

Superior Court Judge; County of Sonoma; Office 3.

•Jamie Ellen Thistlethwaite - 5
•Chris Mazzia - 6

Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge; County of Stanislaus; Office 6.

•Philip A. Pimentel - 4
•Nancy Williamsen - 5
•Martha Carlton-Magaña - 6
•Shawn D. Bessey - 8
•Geoffrey C. Hutcheson - 4
•William E. Mussman - 8

Ventura County Superior Court Judge; County of Ventura; Office 10.

•Ellen Gay Conroy - 5.5
•Robert J. Taylor - 6

Superior Court Judge; County of Ventura; Office 1.

•Lela Henke-Dobroth - 7
•Ryan Wright - 8

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May you walk with the LORD always, and when you cannot take another step, may He carry you the rest of the way until you can walk along side Him again. Digg!

I Let You Down

I was a little late this morning. Since I had to carry everying in my walker and packback, I was in such a hurry trying to get everything set-up that I couldn't find a few things until some people left. Someone even came all the way from South Bay, and I was unprepared. After all the time I spent preparing, I blew it. I apologize. It surely has been one of 'those' days. Thank you for coming.

Today I had to leave early. It was around noon. I also heard about the people that were told to get out of the congresscritters offices, Well I ran into a problem with some people who appear to be ACORN proto-types. I was told I was not allowed to protest on one of the corners because it was a business area, so I asked if anyone complained. She said it was her job to remove me before they did! I asked when was the last time she read the constitution, especially the FIRST AMENDMENT!

It was either leave or throw down. I wanted to show her that she couldn't push me around but the truth is, I'm only 5 feet tall and disabled. Back in the day it wouldn't have taken a second thought. In a way, I'm kind of glad it did. She probably could have stomped me. I wouldn't want to bring that kind of a message to our cause either.

I complained to her boss who gave me a different story (lie) about why I could not use my megaphone and protest there. First it was due to the businesses, then it was because people live in the area. So I guess people are only allowed to protest in the middle of the woods where no one will ever hear them? Bull.

I also questioned her boss as to whether the fact that I was the only one there at the time made a difference. She of course said no. Then I asked her if I were an illegal alien with hundreds of thousands of people with me if we would be having this same conversation? She lied right to my face and said yes. THAT is a lie. The police protect the illegals and arrest the citizens of my great country. I know. I've seen (heard of) it happening during (Karl) Marx Day (May 1st is known as May Day).

When they protest, they block all the traffic in downtown Los Angeles. No work can be done, business have to shut down whether they like it or not, and the illegals get special treatment. Maybe I can be defined as a minority or some protected group? Gosh, and I used to believe my citizenship MEANT something. I guess it is only special to me.

The few people who did show up today were very nice and took advantange of the opportinuty to go upstairs and voice their opinions to Congressmember Laura Richardson. For those of you who do not understand why there are no bands there and all that, it was a Tea Party in unity with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann to speak with our Congresscritter to kill the bill HR 3962.

There is another issue I would like to bring up just this once. I am disabled and I take the bus. If you want a big time party, bring it yourself! I cannot. I do not have the equipment and if I did, I have no way to transport it. I continue to ask for help, but there is none forthcoming.

I cannot say that about everyone, however. Many of you have asked how you can help, and many of you have actually helped. To you I am very grateful. On the 4th of July, Roxanna brought the helium for the balloons. There was also the ride to the Federal Building. That was the first time I have been able to make it there out of all the times I wanted to go. THANK YOU!

Your posters are also great. I love them. Keep them coming. Jamie, was it you who hooked us up with the speaker for the 4th of July? Whoever it was, thank you. You guys sure are awesome. I just wish I knew the words to motivate everyone and get you to know how very vital a time we are facing.

Pelosi thinks she has the votes. Otherwise I do not believe she would be calling for a vote on Saturday. Please keep those phone calls going! That is more important than what I did. I appreciate your efforts so much. Thank you.

Off-Topic (OT): Please say some prayers today for our service men and women and their families in Fort Hood. God help them and heal them. Comfort those who have lost their loved ones. It was a jihadis attack, and I knew it as soon as they would not give his name or race. Do they really think we're that stupid? Oh yeah, they came out right away without any investigation to say it was NOT a terrorist attack. No, I guess it was just one of those "man-caused disasters'. I am so disgusted with him and all those who think that way.

PS. If you have come to one of our Tea Parties and are not receiving a newletter, it is because I could not read your writing. Please send me your email address so I can fix this. Everyone who does receive my newsletters, please send me an email with the words "Yes, you have permission to add me" to our restricted google group in the subject line. It won't allow me to email you again using their Add Members, however I can add you directly by email.

If I can mail everyone the newsletter in one email, it would surely save me much time! You may also write any info and ideas you have, too. All you have to do is write an e-mail post (or any post, and copy/paste to email), then use the e-mail address of our private group in the To: area. This way it will post to our site and send an email to everyone. Cool, eh? God bless.

May you walk with the LORD always, and when you cannot take another step, may He carry you the rest of the way until you can walk along side Him again.

Great Water News Possibly

There is a legal firm known as Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) who has been working very hard to help our farmers and all the citizens of California fight the government against the obnoxious man-made drought. They were in court recently and there's no ruling yet, but there may be some good news coming down with this ruling. If not (and if so), this may go to the Federal Court of Appeals and ultimately to the SCOTUS.

Can you imagine that the law would protect a fish over 35 million people? Neither could the PLF! Read this e-mail I've received.

Judge cites “catastrophic effects” of feds’ water cutbacks.

Dear Rosemary,

Last week, a federal court in Fresno heard arguments on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Delta smelt “biological opinion”—the fish-before-people policy that has forced crippling water cutbacks for farms and communities in the Central Valley, along with rate hikes and rationing for Southern California water users.

PLF attorney Brandon Middleton—representing hard-hit farmers—argued PLF’s constitutionally based case against the water cutoffs, and other issues were addressed by other attorneys, representing other water users.

The good news is that Judge Oliver Wanger showed that he understands the devastating impact of the feds’ policies. As The Fresno Bee reported , the judge appears to already have concluded that the smelt plan has hurt the environment. He said it has caused dust to rise from dry fields, possibly reducing air quality. And increased ground-water pumping has caused land to sink, he said.

“‘How could this not affect the human environment?’ Wanger asked ... of the ... biological opinion. ‘It has had catastrophic effects.’”

Consequently, the judge declared—in a tentative ruling not yet finalized—that the feds failed to comply with federal law requiring environmental impact analysis when major federal actions affect the environment.

Meanwhile, PLF’s argument—that the smelt regulations are unconstitutional, because the fish exists only in California and plays no role in commerce—was rejected by the judge. We’re advancing fundamental constitutional principles here, issues that ultimately may have to be adjudicated by a federal appellate court—and possibly by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Nevertheless, there’s no question that, given the judge’s recognition of the “catastrophic” impacts of the water cutbacks, The Fresno Bee was correct in calling the overall hearing “encouraging ... for farmers.”

Bravo!

I can teach you supply and demand economics in a few sentences.

1. There are 10 apples and 1 person wants to buy an apply. It is very cheap.
2. There is 1 apple and 10 people want to buy an apple. The price is high.
3. There are 5 apples and 5 people want to buy an apple. This is equilibrium. This is what the actual cost of the should be. (Hey, I'm trying to keep it simply. I know this is not exactly true, but it's true enough.)

What the government has done is to leave these farms product-less. Therefore we have to get our apples somewhere else. (Pretend the apples are something you actually want if you don't like apples, okay? haha) What does this cause? INFLATION! How?

1. There are no apples and 10 people want apples.
2. The price to buy an apple is then artificially higher.

Once prices rise, they seldom come back down. Does anyone remember when you could get a gallon of gas for 25 cents? Unbelievable? No. I remember, and I'm not that old!

I had better leave the rest of this economics lesson to someone who is better suited to answer these questions. Maybe BizzyBlog would be able to simplify it for you and me. haha. Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Columbus Day!