en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/3129423 Comments by Inrebuttal http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/jones-7559-force-county.html#IDComment220937687 Way to go, State Legislature! You've made yourselves "look good" by saving about $5MM a month. How much more than that do you think you're going to have to spend in other areas to deal with the inevitable results of this ill-considered action? I'm quite sure that neither Doug LaMalfa nor Jim Nielsen voted for the cut, but our State is so hopelessly gerrymandered in favor of the Dimocrats right now that we have no hope for sane government anyhow. How about cutting services to illegal aliens? Oh no, can't possibly do that - it wouldn't be "PC". Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:38:55 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/jones-7559-force-county.html#IDComment220937687 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/bio-7437-mcclintock-plant.html#IDComment218416104 Does the phrase "sphere of influence" ring a bell? Certain inter-related activities and procedures are far more efficient when adjacent parties work together. Tue, 8 Nov 2011 01:42:39 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/bio-7437-mcclintock-plant.html#IDComment218416104 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/bio-7437-mcclintock-plant.html#IDComment218413954 As I understand it, come the first of the year, the rice farmers will no longer be able to disc the straw under as an alternative to the burning of years ago. Sounds like they have something of a problem, and if they can get $15 a ton, they might want to see if the $35/ton figure could be trimmed somewhat? Necessity is the mother of invention, or some such. Why is what someone did BEFORE they signed a contract an issue now? Perhaps you might consider verifying whether he is in fact "working for both" BEFORE tossing the rock? Tue, 8 Nov 2011 01:37:16 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/bio-7437-mcclintock-plant.html#IDComment218413954 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/penalty-7453-death-initiative.html#IDComment213034106 More bleeding heart baloney. How much is it costing us to keep trash like Richard Allen Davis, Sirhan Sirhan, Charles Manson, etc. alive? Most violent criminals are young, or middle-aged. Why should we support them for 50 or 60 years? Shorten the time limit for appeal, or limit the number of appeals. People say that penalties are not deterrents to bad behavior - I say that is total idiocy. Who wouldn't run amuck if there wasn't at least some slight possibility of having to pay for it? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:43:37 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/penalty-7453-death-initiative.html#IDComment213034106 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-7431-county-faire.html#IDComment211818303 Please be aware that circumstances can affect format. However, I don't find the thought hard to follow at all - SOMETHING untoward happened. Let's just see what shakes out of the tree, OK? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:48:59 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-7431-county-faire.html#IDComment211818303 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-7431-county-faire.html#IDComment211796644 The weather was great, the sponsors worked very hard, and the participants were most enthusiastic, but the public seemed to be lacking. Colusa seems to sometimes just roll up and die on the weekends. Too bad. Also, speculation is circulating as to why, out of approximately 25 signed-up vendors, only approximately six, actually showed up, which is, statistically, WAY WAY above coincidence. A "blue flu" perhaps? Was there some "behind the scenes" coercion applied, perhaps by way of a last-minute effort to shut the event down over an alleged/perceived lack of security? Did someone underhandedly obtain a copy of the vendor's list, and perhaps suggest to them that they reconsider attending, using the (ultimately fallacious) threat that there would not be any security? If so, what organization, or individual, would stand to gain? I think the community deserves to know. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:17:35 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-7431-county-faire.html#IDComment211796644 http://visiontoamerica.org/4761/olive-garden-restaurant-bans-display-of-american-flag/#IDComment211166581 As has been said, NO MORE OLIVE GARDEN, or RED LOBSTER for this family, and I will tirelessly bad-mouth that corporate decision as far and as wide as I possibly can. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:28:39 +0000 http://visiontoamerica.org/4761/olive-garden-restaurant-bans-display-of-american-flag/#IDComment211166581 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/water-7344-city-oro.html#IDComment207991305 Water first, sewer later. What is the County doing for WR now? Squat. Clearly, WR is more "city" than "county" anyhow. Only makes sense to combine systems - and theirs' is about to fail. What will that cost? Who will benefit? Would you rather have the City pay a substantial markup on someone else (and the present owner has a TERRIBLE track record) fixing it, or doing it themselves, at cost? WR (rightly) cannot tie into CIP; so, the city hookup IS going to happen. Initial cost of water hookup is not onerous, but cannot be implemented until annexation is complete. Deal with it, and move on to something else. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:07:27 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/water-7344-city-oro.html#IDComment207991305 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/county-7361-jail-colusa.html#IDComment206342223 I guess "three hots and a cot" no longer applies? So far as this tax-payer is concerned, the more unpleasant that jail time is made, perhaps the less likely people will be to do things which might expose themselves to it? Sheriff Joe Arpaio - my hero! The "65-meal minimum" is pure governmental BS of course - who negotiated THAT boondoggle? Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:15:23 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/county-7361-jail-colusa.html#IDComment206342223 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/city-7347-clerk-appointed.html#IDComment205723782 Personally, I believe that it is inefficient and counter-productive to have individuals below council level be essentially independent, and technically not directly answerable to the council. In other words, such people should be employees, not elected officials. Further, while a "city clerk" (or another person to perform those duties) is indispensable, the independent office of treasurer is, IMHO, completely superfluous in such a small community. I'd recommend that office to also be made appointive, or be abandoned entirely, upon the retirement (or decision not to seek reelection) of the present officeholder. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:56:01 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/city-7347-clerk-appointed.html#IDComment205723782 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/water-7344-city-oro.html#IDComment205716748 Well, at least we know that "taxvictim1" doesn't live in WR! While you were quoting the article - why did you omit the sentence wherein it was stated that the costs would be recovered. THAT is the price which WR residents will pay for annexation. It will be far less than solving "their" problem alone, and, they'll then be on the city tax rolls for future revenue generation. Further, it seems clear that the council is sufficiently versed in Mr. Fortino's MO (selling clapped-out systems to suckers) such that his attempted end run will be stopped well behind the line. Why perpetuate ANOTHER separate water system? Score one for the Council and CM! Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:34:18 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/water-7344-city-oro.html#IDComment205716748 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/city-7301-mcclintock-pay.html#IDComment202607650 Perhaps you should stop thinking of yourself as a "victim", and work harder to improve your own lot? Do you ENJOY seeing our lovely town of Colusa put in the same category as Biggs, and Orland? Good heavens! Mon, 3 Oct 2011 16:20:23 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/city-7301-mcclintock-pay.html#IDComment202607650 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/city-7301-mcclintock-pay.html#IDComment202606683 IF you are speaking of Buck - there are (assuming you know the facts) several additional facets to that case, which move it FAR from the simplistic, but admittedly euphonious, statement of "firing a fireman". But, the facts would dull the point of your barb, so why bother with them? Mon, 3 Oct 2011 16:17:09 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/city-7301-mcclintock-pay.html#IDComment202606683 http://visiontoamerica.org/3572/tea-party-supporters-backing-perry-in-gop-race/#IDComment187286812 In response to all the rhetoric, back-biting & hyperbole, here are a few FACTS: (1) The Republicans will have a candidate for POTUS in 2012 (2) I will vote (possibly without much enthusiasm) for whoever that is. (3) ANY third party run WILL reelect Obama (4) If THAT happens, bend over and kiss your butt goodbye. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:54:01 +0000 http://visiontoamerica.org/3572/tea-party-supporters-backing-perry-in-gop-race/#IDComment187286812 http://visiontoamerica.org/3572/tea-party-supporters-backing-perry-in-gop-race/#IDComment187115357 I absolutely respect your feelings - BUT - we must NOT lose sight of the REAL goal. We MUST rid our nation of that usurping puppet. I've held my nose and voted before (Nixon) - and I'll do it again if I have to. What we CANNOT do is let a third party movement, or some other combination of issues, split our party/vote. Too much, indeed the very fate of our nation as the founders intended it, hangs in the balance - 2012 may well be the most important election in history. Look at the damage BHO and his masters have done during a period when they had to use a LITTLE care, so as to remain reelectable. What do you suppose they will do without that restraint? Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:37:15 +0000 http://visiontoamerica.org/3572/tea-party-supporters-backing-perry-in-gop-race/#IDComment187115357 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-7053-vann-county.html#IDComment185391677 Whatever we do, we need to replace Garamendi. He is a Bay Area LIBERAL Democrat, with no ties to this area, and very little in common with us, or our rural needs. He is also, for those - and I know there are many - who care about such things - anti 2nd Amendment. And, I'm sure he proudly voted for the usurper-in-chief. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:48:53 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-7053-vann-county.html#IDComment185391677 http://godfatherpolitics.com/561/rats-abandoning-a-sinking-ship/#IDComment185022684 "O'Buzzard" may not personally care about getting reelected - he's set for life, now - BUT - his handlers, pimps, and puppeteers (yes I mean you, George Soros) DESPERATELY want another four years to complete their illegal takeover of our Republic. This is going to be a VERY nasty campaign, and I'm quite concerned that some left-manipulated event will occur before November 2012. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:24:04 +0000 http://godfatherpolitics.com/561/rats-abandoning-a-sinking-ship/#IDComment185022684 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-6966-woman-motorcycle.html#IDComment179190171 Lynn's cheery, breezy attitude was always a very pleasant part of our visits to Gino's. She will certainly be missed. Mon, 1 Aug 2011 21:40:03 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/colusa-6966-woman-motorcycle.html#IDComment179190171 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/ordinance-6929-city-material.html#IDComment178866192 Hmmm - I was told that the owner of the Picket Fence cast the deciding vote AGAINST the recently proposed trash ordinance, so what's behind the snide - and irrelevant - remark? FWIW, if I were to pick on redundant and annoying signs, I'd pick those for the casino, hands-down - but - I don't advocate "recycling" them - advertising is their right. Our small businesses (ALL of them) need all the support they can get. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:27:25 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/ordinance-6929-city-material.html#IDComment178866192 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/ordinance-6929-city-material.html#IDComment178864160 I prefer to look at it as a paid professional , and paid staff, providing recommendations to their executive body, but I agree that rubber-stamping is NOT the right way to go. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:15:46 +0000 http://www.colusa-sun-herald.com/news/ordinance-6929-city-material.html#IDComment178864160