The Rancho Santa Margarita Anti-CRA Voting Guide

Posted by CotoBlogzz

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA –  If you did not have a chance to watch the 2012 Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates but  listened to ABC, CBS, NBC and or CBS’s coverage of the events,  you would have to conclude that the President won the first and second debates and that Vice-President Joe Biden won his debate.

Begs the question:   What criteria was used to declare the winner?  We like to note that in high school and college, forensic teams study and practice different forms of communication and discussion, including persuasion, informative speaking, rhetorical criticism and academic speaking. Debate teams are graded  using specific   criteria, such as  how clear they communicate and the strength of their arguments, not on the strength of their manipulative tactics

Now, would you be willing to blindly accept the Californian Republican Assembly (CRA) endorsements, such as the ones contained in its November 2012 CRA Voter Guide?  Perhaps before you answer the question is to reflect on how effective the CRA has been over the last ten years.  Heck, just look at the midterm elections:  While all eyes were on Wisconsin, The Union Wreaks Havoc in SOCAL - California Voters Approve 63% of tax Measures

While the Cotobuzz applauded the January 2010 Baugh Manifesto, we thought it did not go far enough.  We contacted all of Orange County city council members -  including Rancho Santa Margarita council members - that February and only Villa Park’s Councilwoman Deborah  Pauly took a stand.  Do you know what happened to Ms. Pauly?

So what does this all have to do with the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council Elections?  Plenty!  The CRA is suggesting the status quo in endorsing Beall, Gamble and McGirr.  Have you heard the definition of insanity as voting for the same type of politicians over and over again?  Instead, we recommend you ONLY vote for Kenney Hrabik - so as not to split the vote.

The candidate statement for Tony Beall, who is vying with Carol Gamble and Kenney Hrabik for Rancho Santa Margarita's two available four-year seats on city council in the November general election.

Hrabik	Tony Beall	Carol Gamble
Hrabik's Statement	Tony Beall's Statement	Carol Gamble's Statement
Fight for the Rancho Santa Margarita Taxpayers End Benefits Paid to Part-Time City Council Members Disclose Benefits Paid from Boards and Commissions Always keep Public Safety as my Highest Priority Protect our Children from Sex Offenders and Predators Bring Conservative Disciplined Fiscal Responsibility Maintain a Balanced Budget and Protect Reserves Operate a Lean Limited Transparent Government Create Economic Development and Business Retention Recruit Quality Businesses Creating Local Jobs Assure RSM has a Pro-Business Friendly Environment Cut Fees and Regulatory Bureaucratic Red Tape I Will Never Vote to Raise Fees or Taxes Oppose Annexation of Coto de Caza Complete Development of Chiquita Ridge Sports Park Install Term Limits for City Council Members	Continue to support policies promoting: lower taxes; conservative fiscal policies; strong families; vibrant local businesses; reduced traffic; and safe neighborhoods and parks. .	I will continue to work to: ensure our City remains fiscally strong; conduct City business openly and transparently; promote robust business and job opportunities; maintain public safety as a top priority; and ensure we all enjoy a high standard of living.

When Jesse Petrilla was first elected to the RSM City Council we asserted that whether you liked him or hated him, one thing was a given.  Petrilla is a change agent.  We were spot on.

We dare say something similar about Kenney Hrabik

 If you are ready toy to vote, but are confused about the California Propositions, not to worry - Click here for a 2012 California Propositions Voters Guide for Dummies

Vote wrongly if you will, but vote!

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