September 25, 1998
So you think that the President has lied sufficient to justify impeachment. History would suggest otherwise:
*President Truman: described the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima as "dropping the Atomic bomb on an important Japanese army base." He forgot to tell you that Hiroshima was a city of 350,000 of which 100,000 civilians-men, women, and children died. .
He wasn't impeached!
*President Ike Eisenhower: "Lied about sending spy flights over Soviet Union" even though one of them was shot down by the Russians. He lied about the U.S. involvement in the 1954 coup that overthrew a democratic government in Guatemala. The military right-wing Juntas took tens of thousands of lives...
He wasn't impeached!
*President Kennedy: "Lied about the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. He told the American people: "The United States has no intention of using force to overthrow the Castro regime."
He wasn't impeached!
*Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon: "All lied to the nation about what was happening in Vietnam. They all claimed they that only military targets were bombed in the war.
"Nixon additionally, kept secret the bombing of Cambodia."
Kennedy and Johnson were not impeached. Nixon was impeached for the Watergate affair and resigned from office.
*President Ronald Regan: "Lied to the nation about his covert and illegal support of the Contras in Nicaragua in 1980. He lied.about the importance of Granada in order to justify the American invasion of that little island.
He wasn't impeached!
*President George Bush: Lied about the reasons for invading Panama in 1989. He said, "It was to stop the drug trade." In fact, the drug trade has flourished since then. "He lied and deceived the nation about his real interest in the Persian Gulf.
He wasn't impeached!
*President Bill Clinton: "Lied about having sex with Monica Lewinsky. The Radical-Republicans in Congress want to impeach him?????
(Thanks to Historian Howard Zinn, author of "A Peoples History of the United States" quoted from the Institute for Public Accuracy)
Candidates for the 49th congressional district will debate on KPBS television and radio on Sunday, October 4 at 7pm. On tap incumbent Brian Bilbray, challengers, Libertarian Ernest Lippe, P&F candidate Janice Jordan, Democrat Christine Kehoe, and Natural law candidate Julia Simon.
Jon Parungao (R) has announced his candidacy for the 50th congressional district, now held by Robert Filner (D). Parungao will run as a "write-in candidate. He is a self described conservative Republican with traditional values.
State Races
The Los Angeles Times released a poll on Sept. 22nd that shows Michael Aliota (D) is tied with incument Secretary of State, Bill Jones (R) for the office Secretary of State.
Steve Kubby (Libertarian) announced his campaign for Governor of California. Kubby is making a move to gain the Hispanic vote by putting half of the information in Spanish that will be distributed by the state. Kubby is a resident of Garden Grove, Ca. His campaign may be reached at 714-537-9200.
Phil Anglides (D) candidate for Treasurer has announced when he is elected he will form the first- ever Latino Investment Advisory Council will help identify investment opportunities for emerging Latino economic sector. Campaign Phone 916-448-1998
Local Races
The alliance for quality education (AQE) will hold two school board candidate public forums for the candidates in the San Diego Unified School board races, Oct. 8, at University High School 6: 30pm and Oct. 22 at Clark Middle School 6:30pm. Call 689-8216 for further information.
Ray Monzon, candidate for the Chula Vista Elementary School Board seat #1 will be hosted at a "Fundraiser Garden Party" on September 25 beginning at 6:00 PM by Alex and Linda Abalos. At 349 Crestview Drive, Bonita, Ca. Entertainment, Filipino hors d'oeuvre, and no-host bar. Minimum donation $25.00 is asked The public is invited. Call 656-9034 for directions if required.
Tony Villafranca is running for an open seat on the National City Council. He is running on a platform of being Pro-teacher, Law enforcement, neighborhoods, children, and seniors. Tony's campaign may be reached at 336-1481.
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