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This article was confusing, felt more like a halfway articulate rant but without the meat to back it up. It had the potential but didn't quite deliver the punch. Sorry, it left me wanting a little bit more! :(

the vestige of Lanz-Mateo may be the employees she's hired, but how long will they last? It sounds like this Nancy women (based on her latest creed-screeds), wants to 'eliminate' muslims, progressives, and pretty much anyone she disagrees with on agriculture. the news section is good, but with the editor out, will this woman become the de facto editor? I pity the reporters. This woman is turning into another Mccaw.

"It sounds like this Nancy women (based on her latest creed-screeds), wants to 'eliminate' muslims, progressives..."

Igor: Is this true? If so, can you show me where she said this? -Bill-

"There are a few of these progressives right in our backyard and it is time to send them on to other places in the world where they would be more appreciated. Let’s get started." July 14

http://www.syvjournal.com/archive/8/2...

"This is a religion and a belief system that we are up against and just like the Communists of the ‘60’s who finally had to go underground, one cannot stop them from thinking what they do. One needs to eliminate enough of them and discourage others from following their way of thinking."
Dec. 10

http://www.santaynezvalleyjournal.com...

Thank you for the links Igor. I have to go to dinner right now but I will address the points raised after I get back. -Bill-

"OK. Hey Santa Barbarans who experienced the Jesusita Fire, 2009 was a mild year for California wildfires."

Let's just hope no volcanoes explode.

"There are a few of these progressives right in our backyard and it is time to send them on to other places in the world where they would be more appreciated. Let’s get started."

Better to address issues that opponents raise, and refuting them. Censorship or forcing someone out is not going to work. Having *honest* discussions about cause-and-effect is gets results.

I "This is a religion and a belief system that we are up against and just like the Communists of the ‘60’s who finally had to go underground, one cannot stop them from thinking what they do. One needs to eliminate enough of them and discourage others from following their way of thinking."

I am a capitalist and a Christian which does not preclude my ability to see that its biggest fault is when the "haves" start to believe that they are the reason they are well off, and don't give God thanks for what they have and share what they have. To whom much is given, much is expected. Even Oprah, who overcame not only racism and sexism but also being sexually molested, had a gift of talent and being in the right place at the right time.

I agree with Crawford-Hall that communism doesn't work--since human nature dictated that when you concentrate power into the hands of the few, despotism reigns, but as the old commie saying goes "What do you have to lose but your chains?" when appealing to those who work their fingers to the bone and have nothing while the wealthy don't enact some sort of safety net.

People need basic shelter (by the way, three homeless people have died in Santa Barbara over the weekend) and food and medical care. When enough people are impoverished, revolutions take place, and as history shows, usually not for the better.

As for the Muslim issue: I think I can speak for just about everyone here that we wouldn't want to live in an islamic country. But one has to ask *why* is the U.S. head-to-head with that part of the world? It's very simple: We have held up Israel unconditionally, and we keep meddling with that part of the world. I remember a few years ago when a young man murdered his best friend here in the U.S. and fled to Israel for asylum. Israel would not extradite him back here but I don't recall the U.S. government ever saying "give him back to us or we're cutting off your aid".

When people feel disenfranchised, be it the I.R.A., local gangs, hate groups across the U.S., the Palestinians, Zimbabweans, or whatever, they react the only way they can--with violence.

The best way to go through life is to be prepared to do battle, but also try not to give people cause to want to do battle with you.

Speaking of the dead homeless: How is it that in a city run by progressive politicians--a city with untold $$$, does this happen? Could it be that the progressives of which I speak--as well as those of whom Crawford-Hall speaks--are not as truly compassionate as they would have us think and maintain power by trumping wedge issues?

Where will the revived Media Blog reside at the Indy website?

A format with tips and commentary about the state of the local news media would be good.

For instance, in the News-Less today, they got the above-fold, A-1 scoop that trees in SB City parks might fall down when subject to extreme rain and tornadic micro-burst wind gusts, despite the regular inspections City officials conduct often. No doubt a scathing editorial by Terry Tyler is next on this scandal, advocating that the trees in the parks and along streets should be cut down. The failed leadership of Mayor Schneider will be exposed on how she allows rain and wind to happen in Santa Barbara.

"Speaking of the dead homeless: How is it that in a city run by progressive politicians--a city with untold $$$, does this happen? Could it be that the progressives of which I speak--as well as those of whom Crawford-Hall speaks--are not as truly compassionate as they would have us think and maintain power by trumping wedge issues?"

Interesting how soft in tone you are on Crawford-Hall, but snide when it comes to the 'progressives' of S.B. for their supposed lack of compassion. The reason S.B. has a homeless problem is because, unlike many parts of the North county, it is an urban area.