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11/13/2011 6:48:00 AM
Americas financial sustainability begins with Made in America
Americans must wake up and take action to protect our liberty and way of life.
America must rejuvenate itself and become the huge industrial power it once was.
It starts by re-inventing the wheel and building manufacturing facilities in the United States that employ Americans who produce quality goods at a competitive price with space age technology and modernization.
Organized workforce and benefits has to be revamped to meet today's economic conditions.
Government and its bureaucracy must be reduced and streamlined. Rules and regulations must be revamped to be conducive to business growth and development.
This is a must in order to increase employment and bring back America’s economic vitality.
We could try to give tax incentives for products made in America. It brings revenues and employment, reduces financial drain on the government.
"It is cheaper to save energy than make energy"
YJ Draiman for Mayor of Los Angeles
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05/04/2011 7:01:00 AM
Draiman - My quest to restore Leadership, Experience and Integrity to City Hall
YJ Draiman
Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles (2013)
I’m not a politician. You won’t get politically correct doublespeak from me, just the plain facts. The plain facts are often disturbing and as a NC Board Member I’ve never been shy from revealing the sometimes ugly truth about the way the City functions.
Career politicians like the current have no interest in serving the public; rather, they use public office to serve their own interests and those of the small but wealthy cadre of greedy “special interests” who fund their campaigns in return for favors when decisions over controversial matters such as billboards and development have to be made by elected officials.
All too often, the City Council’s actions support the special interests at the expense of the interests of the ordinary people like you and me.
When common sense dictates that our already over-congested streets should not be further burdened by more high-density luxury condominium developments, current elected official’s side with the developers and contractors who funnel campaign contributions to further their interests. We need a Los Angeles with Financial Sustainability that is my goal.
My pledge is for a “City of Los Angeles for the people” not for the politicians and special interests.
Draiman for Mayor of Los Angeles 2013
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Nacount 05/03/2011 9:50:00 PM
With the exception of Mr. Caruso, who has a business acumen and a body of work that has enhanced the quality of life of many Angelenos, this sad cast of characters makes one yearn for the days of Jim Hahn.
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geewhiz 05/03/2011 1:57:00 AM
Come on Laura Chick-- see what's happening here! You really need to get in the race.
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Lagriz 05/01/2011 7:25:00 AM
If you want a sample of Yaroslavsky's leadership, look no further than the Music Center and Dorothy Chandler Pavillion....crumbling, dirty, neglected.....a metaphor for Los Angeles.
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04/30/2011 3:04:00 PM
Aren't citizens and "legal immigrants" synonymous?
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04/30/2011 2:45:00 PM
Apparently, the Unions are the one's who actually decide who will become Mayor of LA. I am so enthusiastic and confident that these Unions will choose the candidate who is Highly Ethical, Fiscally Responsible, and prepared to make the tough decisions when it comes to budget cuts. Thanks Unions.
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04/29/2011 7:20:00 PM
I have to come to the defense of Patrick. LA Weekly was the only one as I recall that actually did a story when Kevin James came out and stated he was gay. This paper also has done more stories on Prop 8. I give Kevin tons of credit for jumping in the race although I support another candidates.
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Patrick Range McDonald 04/29/2011 12:59:00 PM
Hi Jester's Tear,
Exactly how is the article a personal attack on Kevin James and/or gay people running for office? And exactly how does the article show a bias towards certain candidates? The experts, none of whom took jabs at James' sexual orientation, said what they said about his political chances, and we reported that. You never say exactly what the "divisive unsubstantiated comments" are--probably because there aren't any.
In addition, L.A. Weekly has extensively covered gay rights and the gay rights movement. I'm openly gay myself. I'm perplexed by your comment, which, interestingly enough, is much more unsubstantiated than anything in the feature story.
Take care,
Patrick Range McDonald,
LA Weekly
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Jester's Tear in California 04/29/2011 9:13:00 AM
Not that I know much about Kevin James but I'll call the question, So the LA Weekly has a problem with gay people running for election? Or is it strictly a personal attack from Patrick Range McDonald? I think I have been personally offended by this article and it shows bias to certain candidates as well as hatred toward others. Maybe anyone that is gay should consider asking for their money back from the LA Weekly and pull their subscription. I mean honestly, a paper that usually defends the rights of the every day person has suddenly put out divisive unsubstantiated comments, without provocation and making such an accusation. I'll be sharing this article with all the people I know. We will see if it goes unnoticed. This is just wrong in so many ways and shows the true colors of LA Weekly.
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Basqueroots 04/29/2011 4:02:00 AM
Sorry to say, Zev doesn't appear to strongly support the citizens & legal immigrants before any others, as he should. For that reason alone, I'd consider other candidates first.
Zev, sir, still waiting for you to answer my questions. I hope my opinion is wrong.
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04/29/2011 3:00:00 AM
Zev is not going to be better. He loves taxes too.
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04/29/2011 1:32:00 AM
When Yaroslavsky was on the city council, his district experienced the largest development in the history of the Westside. His backside has so many developers hands competing for space, everytime he walks a new building permit falls out! He's a complete sell out and will only worsen LA's budget woes ala Villaraigosa. God help us if he's elected!
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04/28/2011 11:45:00 PM
Great article, Patrick. Very well written. It will be very interesting to see how this plays out.
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Patrick Range McDonald 04/28/2011 9:02:00 PM
Hi Billy,
We talked about this earlier, but exactly who's partisan? Yes, Riordan endorsed Beutner two weeks after I interviewed him, but blogger and newspaperman Ron Kaye, UCLA professor Frank Gilliam, and Cal State LA professor Jaime Regalado are hardly partisan. Political strategists Garry South and Matt Klink also do not have outright allegiances to anyone, and their analysis shows that. Garcetti took a hit by the experts, so I can understand why you're disappointed with what they said about him. But, to me, the panel did a good job of telling it as it is. Hope you're well!
Patrick Range McDonald,
LA Weekly
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04/28/2011 7:06:00 PM
Zev Yaroslavsky has been around for decades. These long term politicians have not done a good job as we witness current conditions. It is time to elect a new candidate for mayor to save this city. Look hard at the party that has been running this city from the council to the mayor and ask yourself if you want this current environment to coninue.
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04/28/2011 6:44:00 PM
You really know nothing about Zev, do you?
He's a mensch among goniffs.
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04/28/2011 6:33:00 PM
Liberals? Tu tienes cacahuetes en la cabeza
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04/28/2011 6:31:00 PM
Yes, Eric has the best chance -- the two best qualities to be mayor in L.A. are --
Corrupt and Incompetent -- two qualities which Zev lacks
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04/28/2011 6:28:00 PM
Zev would be a terrible mayor. Here's why:
(1) He is very bright
(2) he is very honest
Intelligence and honesty disqualify anyone to be L.A.'s mayor.
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04/28/2011 6:16:00 PM
Kevin James knows local politics he talks about it every night for years on his radio program @ 12AM on KRLA 870 AM. He is by far the best candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. Listen to his program and support him.
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Billypollina 04/28/2011 5:47:00 PM
Not sure six partisan mouth-pieces is the best way to determine who makes the best candidate for mayor but a good article regardless. Deep bank accounts won't get one a win (see Fiorina or Whitman) but a strong name recognition always helps in status obsessed LA. My guess is Garcetti has a much better chance than what is speculated here.
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Patrick Range McDonald 04/28/2011 5:17:00 PM
Very interesting thoughts. Not wanting to be the captain of a sinking ship could be one big reason Caruso and Yaroslavsky haven't announced yet. But Yaroslavsky will be termed out in 2014, so he can't stay on the board of supervisors forever.
Take care,
Patrick Range McDonald,
LA Weekly
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Dead City 04/28/2011 5:03:00 PM
I feel sorry for the city of LA....who wants to captain a sinking ship. Too many liberals.
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RetiredD3 04/28/2011 4:36:00 PM
Zev is one of the Five Little Kings of Los Angeles. He will never leave his secure, unlimited tenure as a Supervisor to run for a term-limit job like Mayor. The only other elected position he might consider is another Job for Life like Senator when Feinstein or Boxer finally pack it in.
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04/28/2011 3:24:00 PM
The race to be captain of the Titanic has begun.
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04/28/2011 2:39:00 PM
The winner will be Rick Caruso. He is well connected, smart, savvy and not afraid to go against the popular. He has done a lot citywide for communities, he a people person and knows how to fix this city. Zev, like the politicians we have nowadays has to answer for the millions of dollars the supervisors tried to hide from the public at their own disposal. The County supervisors have failed on key issues. The other saying all over the City of LA is no one from inside City Hall. Beutner is considered an outsider with no name recognition. Jan Perry is lame and considered in the pockets of AEG. Wendy is getting slammed for her audits yet she's failed at having any type of solutions to collect $543 million owed the City. Garcetti is just a flake who flip flops at every turn and created the mess at Vine St project and they're all in bed with CRA hiding over a billion from the people of LA. NO, no insiders from City Hall or any politician now in office.
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Patrick Range McDonald 04/28/2011 6:20:00 AM
Good to hear your thoughts, Mr. P. I'm wondering what other readers think, too.
Take care,
Patrick Range McDonald,
LA Weekly
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patsaouras 04/28/2011 4:23:00 AM
Patrick, I guess LA Weekly needs some story to fill space ,and they decided who should run, for Mayor, rather than who is REALLY considering running. Again, the field is going to be Yaroslavsky, Perry, Beutner and James. We`ll see whether I`m an idiot or a genius..........
