Sun Post Uses Half It's Brain On Candidates Forum

The Sun Post website has been down for quite some time and even when it was up and running, it was terrible to look at. You call this a newspaper?

Regardless, I just finished reading their article about the candidates forum and I even watched the forum yesterday on Comcast Cable Access 97.

After carefully watching the forum and trying to see if there was a match with the article, there appears to be a bias in there because it was just boring. I'll get to the point here. Things were put together in such a way that it appeared that one candidate looked better on print instead of the forum. I smell a set-up!

I've seen this before. It happens all the time. The newspaper will set themselves up first so they are protected and appear non-biased so that when it comes time for this so called traditional "endorsement" from the editors, they will go with who THEY want, not what the public wants.

In my opinion I know who the public wants, but then again, what it comes down to is on election day. When the voter decides. The trick for the candidates is: get as many votes for you prior to the election so you can stand a chance at winning.

There are several ways of doing this and those with money do what I call, 'Armchair Politics'.

This is when you can trick your voter into believing you have been endorsed by several voter guides that cleverly have your name along side everyone else in a political party and they send it out ahead of time so that you can see this marketing image AND they say, "Send it in NOW so that your vote will count and NOT get lost in the mail." This is designed so that you won't and can't change your mind later on.

By the way. Carlon Perry of the Sun Post has used this method and so had Steve DeBrum and Jack Snyder. I call this chickenshit! They can't get their fat asses out the door campaigning and wish to deceive you of your vote. This is exactly what it is. Carlon is the same as the others when it comes time for voting and I'm going to bet that he does NOT endorse Samuel Anderson. Why? Because Samuel is a true guy. He's been listening and he's been going out there and getting the vote, meaning, he's been listening to what the people want and he can come up with any idea to solve the problems we face in our city. No other candidates have done this.

Oh, they have looked pretty on the forum, but the new challengers did not have a platform. NONE! Ben Cantu only complained and he even mentioned he designed and built the current animal shelter which he is not proud of. All Ben could do is use his time to get out all this built up anger inside of him after all these years of working for our city and getting dumped on by the city council.

I have news for everyone in Manteca. Ben Cantu is still part of THE CLUB where everyone on the board except Vince belongs to. He happens to be the President of the Kiwanis, too. He also has a very nice retirement from our city right now AND he also is hired by the current board to work on various projects as a consultant. He was seen at a recent board meeting where he praised the current council for their decision on the work they hired him to do. Do we really want to vote someone on the board that is a whiner? He has potential, but he whines too much and has a grudge. We don't need that kind of behavior on our city council.

Debby Moorhead did pretty good. She did not seem too afraid this time around speaking. However, she's a good manager, but she's 'old school'. Even though she did have some good moments, she appear better in the article than the forum.

Jack Snyder and Steve DeBrum were on the defensive most of the time and tried to make it look easy, but they did struggle a bit trying to get their point across and seeming as if they did not do anything wrong. Their biggest mistake was "we're not responsible for the foreclosures in Manteca, it's a national problem." I don't think anyone bought that one. They over-built and that's a fact. They got greedy. Also, Jack Snyder has seen his last days, I don't think he has a prayer of winning, but he certainly can divide the votes. Hopefully enough to elect Samuel Anderson.

John Diaz tried as best he could, but he could not relate to anyone.

Here is my conclusion. The Sun Post will not choose the right candidates for endorsement and you've heard it here first. At least one of them should be Samuel Anderson. He worked hard for this and I have personally followed him twice going door to door. Both times I met him on the street without a previous meeting date set. This means he was out there no matter what time I chose. Second, he understands and hears what we need straight from the citizens mouths. He knows our concerns and he knows how to fix them. No other candidate has worked like this. Some have passed out flyer's using others, but Samuel has used his time and efforts to win this fairly.

Here is what I think will happen. Carlon Perry will choose Steve and Debby. Why? Because he is beholden to them. It's still a good'ole boys club. He'll tend to lean with who has been endorsed as they have stuck together on this. Might I remind you that the GOP has also endorsed Colin Powell and Arnold Schwarzenegger some time before several times. We now know who they belong to, they are the RINO's and Colin Powell has endorsed Obama. I'll talk about him sometime later on. However, it's a club and clubs stick together. They don't want outsiders involved with them. Samuel Anderson is our BEST choice for city council of Manteca.

Manteca City Council Debate Forum On Cable Access 97

Please be sure to watch the Manteca City Council debate forum with the city council candidates. Please ensure you pass it on to your friends and neighbors.

Please be advised the candidates forum will be rebroadcast on Channel 97 as follows;

October 24, 2008 at 3:00 P.M.; and
October 27, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.

Manteca City Council Candidates Show Their Platform

Thursday night at the City Chambers showed what the candidates were made of. In a home style fashion the debate was between four challengers and two incumbents.

Tony Smith and Mike Hall were no shows. They missed the boat and they have more than showed that their campaigns were not serious to begin with and failed from the start. Say goodbye to the two.

Ben Cantu had the golden moment to show what he was about and although he had some valid and confident responses, he basically was a cry-baby and complained the entire time. When it came time for the animal shelter answer he pretty much sunk his campaign right then and there when he said that he was the one responsible for building that shelter. Oops! Not a good answer, Ben! Hence what others have been saying about Ben 'Can't-do'. He did not fight!

Debby Moorhead appeared more confident than other engagements and gave a good performance, she was able to answer some good questions but lacked any punch. She was able to get rid of her cry-baby attitude that she is known for. She must have given it to Ben. Good job, Debby. Debby did get a little aggressive, but lacked punch.

John Diaz shook like a lamb. He tried and gave it his best, but he lacked any experience whatsoever in the public forum. He did have his entire family and support present. If John wishes to be in politics, he's going to have to get good at it and stick with it for quite a while before anyone in Manteca will deliver on the votes for him. Nice try John, but no cigar.

Samuel Anderson came out being pure business. All the way professional and he was aggressive and delivered two hard striking punches to the incumbents. He was the only challenger who had it together and put up a fight. It was clear that Steve DeBrum's consultants were in the audience and maybe one of Jack's, but they were writing down just about everything Samuel had to say.

Maybe this is good or maybe it could be a set-up for later. Samuel had issues with Steve DeBrum and Vince Hernandez in his prior election when they tried to get Samuel into trouble with the San Joaquin Republican Committee. It did not work and Samuel fought back and almost cost a current chief his last job. I have a word of advice for Steve DeBrum. Don't even try it this time around with Samuel. There are laws that protect people like him and personally, I think it would be absolutely crazy for you to try anything negative against him. It would be very stupid. There you go, that's my word for you today and you can take it or leave it. Oh, and the two boys, too. Be careful.

Samuel continued to answers the questions with high-impact answers and hitting the target each and every time. He was good and he was VERY good. It put everyone on notice. Great job, Samuel!

Jack Snyder was his old self. He gave some answers and he was still the old Jack we all know. It was clear that his time has come and I almost feel for him. But, he is old enough to realize that he is in this to possibly loose. We all think he will loose and the word is, Jack is now retired. He doesn't stand a chance and it's a shame that he did not walk out of politics on top, instead he listened to the boys and is going out a looser. Good bye, Jack!

Steve DeBrum appeared almost presidential, but he was more on the defense of his past accomplishments rather than the future. It appeared that Samuel was able to put him on the defensive end and it took away from his presentation. However, he did give some good answers and he just might make it through the election. He is still popular but with everything going on in this country right now, all incumbents are extremely vulnerable this year.

The main two that stood out were, Samuel Anderson and Steve DeBrum in that order. Maybe the council will have some new blood this year and hopefully it will be Samuel Anderson.

Fast Forward Manteca City Council Race

We are only 23 days away from election day and many Manteca voters are voting with absentee ballots. I have been following the candidates very closely and they are now starting to get it into high gear. For the most part.

Steve DeBrum has his website up and running finally. Steve DeBrum is more of the same and claims he is fiscally responsible. I'm not so sure about that. He helped place our city in debt over 8 million dollars. He did boast the highest fund raising to this date and he has been spending his money on signs and more likely marketing material in the mail to all voters disguised as voter guides. However, Steve has shown up at key meetings. He is also endorsed by his party. No door to door or direct grassroots campaigning.

Debby Moorhead has a simple website and a grandmother'ish platform. It's for the grand-kids! This is sweet but not enough substance for a councilwoman. Debby has not shown up for key meetings and if so, only for a few minutes in hopes that someone would say they have seen her there. We know this game, it's not going to work. She is also sponsored by her party. She has several signs around town. No door to door or direct grassroots campaigning.

I want to discuss something about political parties endorsing candidates. First, city council candidates are supposed to be non-partisan. Why then do we need the endorsement of party bosses? Why do we need the endorsements of others? This is something I like about Samuel Anderson, he knows what they are and does not always agree with them, he can think for himself. I questioned Samuel about this and he told me this. "I went to these groups and I told them, what things do you stand for that would allow me to give you the opportunity to endorse me"? "After they could not answer me with proper answers to my questions and many of them did not fall within my guidelines of what I know our citizens would require, I opted to NOT allow them to endorse me." "Let's just say they were stumped about how I concluded our meeting."

I love how he did this. He put the people first and not the party bosses. If you contact Samuel and follow his campaign, he is more conservative and fiscal than anyone. Besides, the California ProLife group endorsed John Diaz who is pro-choice in line with his democratic party. When they were called on this they responded that they could not find the time to research everyone. I see Samuel's point.

John Diaz has been running on a platform of more taxes and uses the race card to promote his agenda. He claims there are not enough minority venues for those who are not white and wishes to use it as his Trump card. At the same time he wants to promote ideas and items that should be in Congress, not city hall. Even so, this means more programs that would force us to use tax dollars on, specifically minorities, a specific group of people over another paid for by others. I would call this making a bad loan. Many Mantecans are upset at the mortgage industry at this time and John Diaz is one of them. His campaign has not been a true door to door. He uses others to place papers on doors without ringing the door bells. John has also made huge mistakes of trying to get all the other candidates together regarding missing signs. In typical democrat fashion he wanted to start a committee with the others as if he can do something about it and possibly get some spotlight out of it. In his own words:

"Dear all Candidates,

I have noticed that some of my Political signs has been stolen or been remove. Those signs are very expensive and been paid by my supporters. Maybe this is not only happening to me but also to you guys. I would like to set up a meeting among us to discuss this matter. If you are encountering the same problem maybe we could solve this by discussing what is the best thing to do.

My committee is now forming a watch dog group to drive around the city during night time, arm with camera and hope to catch who is behind this movement.

Please reply to this email

Thanks,

John Diaz"

He sent this to all the candidates and CC'd the press in the same email. This was not a good idea and this has made him look stupid. No one will take him seriously. Do you honestly think the other candidates care enough about his signs? Well, apparently Debby Moorhead responded and so did Tony Smith who advised them to show up at that nights city council meeting. He did and he basically stepped up when they were speaking on sewer and water and spoke out of line. He left in frustration and pretty much flushed his campaign down the toilet. Immature candidates for Manteca.

Jack Snyder has raised a lot of money, too. He has signs placed all over town, most of them in violation of city ordinance. He has so many large signs that this probably has cost him most of his money. He's now attempting to raise more money to purchase marketing voter guides in his favor just like Steve DeBrum. However, his age is playing a huge factor in getting votes. The Manteca Bulletin finally realized that at least 50% of the people do not want him anymore. They feel he should retire. I agree, he should. No door to door or grassroots campaigning. Jack is past his prime and many years ago he did not want retail, he only wanted homes and more homes in Manteca. He is not well liked by most of the Manteca employees. Jack, retire!

Tony Smith, the new city hall clown. Good luck!

Mike Hall, he has a website and his platform is weak and what he proposes we already have in our city. There is no substance and you can't force an adult to any curfew as a minor. Not a very well thought out campaign.

Ben Cantu, he keeps hounding on workforce housing. This is not a popular item of discussion and he keeps pressuring items that are not that well in touch with the citizens of Manteca. He does have some good ideas, but as a former city worker who is retired and is against all new residents coming from the "outside", he does not like them. This appears that Ben Cantu is inside his cocoon and does not want to come out. He needs to get used to the fact that Bay Area folks will continue to flock to Manteca in droves and thus change the landscape. Ben Cantu does not wish for the change of Manteca, he wants to keep it "All in the Family", not "The Family City." He does have large signs around town. No door to door or direct grassroots campaigning.

Samuel Anderson has achieved a great amount of responses. All this with spending very little again. He is the only challenger that ran a campaign previously in 2006 and came in third place spending only $103.87 of his own money. He got 23.04% of the vote, or 4253 votes. He has been campaigning door to door since last March. He had to build himself up to it because 'you just can't go out there your first day and do 100 homes' he says. It takes a lot out of you. He actually rings all the bells intending to get a response out of each home. He has made this personal and intends to win this election. I say he stands a damn good chance of winning this time around. He is well positioned and this is for sure. Jack is scared of him and Dennis Wyatt of the Manteca Bulletin is also. He sure writes a lot about him and Jacks age. Although, Samuel has never said Jacks age is a problem, he only spoke of what others have been saying and Samuel does question his ability at Jacks age to run the council and the Manteca Police SHARPS. This is a huge responsibility and task for anyone and at Jack's age, this would be impossible. I'm sorry, Jack, but who are you trying to kid? What political consultant advised you and the Police Chief to do this? I'd watch out if I were you, Chief Bricker, you are still on probation.

Samuel has personally visited thousands of homes in Manteca and he has attended all the meetings. He has signs all over town, but not enough due to his budget and he only relies on his color post cards with his message on them. They are great! He has done it right and has his message on there. He attends coffees at homes that have put together gatherings on weekends and nights so he can meet people in their neighborhoods. He is very good. I went to one of them today, Sunday, and I was impressed. He showed up with all women attending the coffee and cookies sponsored by a neighborhood resident who invited her whole neighborhood. By the way, she is a democrat and Samuel is a republican. In the end, all of them said they would vote for him and most even said they have already voted for him on their absentee ballot. It was a very positive exchange of vision and mission of Samuel Anderson.

With the end in site we now have to decide on our future in Manteca. Who is it going to be Manteca?

California Pro-Life Council Endorses Pro-Choice Candidate

The California ProLife Council operated by various members of several other organization groups has officially endorsed John Diaz of the Manteca City Council race.

I find this very absurd that they would do so because of the facts. Let's discuss some of them shall we?

FACTS:

1. John Diaz is a Democrat candidate that states on his website and I quote, "In the past 5 years, I have been debating and defending the views of the Democratic Party whenever opportunity arises."
2. The Democratic Party is Pro-Choice and Pro-Homosexual Marriage. This is very clear.
3. You can visit this link: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/index.html?id=172 and it will show you that the California ProLife Council failed to list contributor occupation and employer information and was fined $3,000.00.
4. Another link will show another fine of $11,000.00: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Agendas/12-03/01-182Ex.pdf

John Diaz's website does have a question and answer regarding he is against any minor having an abortion without parental consent. This does not mean he is pro-life. He is still for abortion, but as a child, let the parent know about it.

What are these people thinking? How do they come to the conclusion of their endorsements without checking and double-checking the candidates they endorse? I will tell you, they have not checked, they rely only on a signed document and then hide behind non-partisan talk when it benefits them.

Samuel Anderson is the only candidate since the start of his campaign, has openly spoken about Pro-Life and it was his first spoken sentence of his first speech on May 12, 2008. Samuel Anderson happens to be the President of Safe Surrender Site, the organization responsible for passing laws in all 50 States for New Born infants as the Baby Safe Haven. He also has championed software that his company personally created for free download for the safety of missing children and family members so police officials can locate and have the information about any child within minutes and has over one million downloads and is sponsored by hundreds of police agencies across the country. It's called the Child ID Kit.

I called Samuel Anderson and spoke with him over the phone and asked him 'how do you feel about this'? Here is his comment.

"This is why I don't accept endorsements from organizations. They can endorse anyone they want to and that's fine. But, if they should make a mistake, it would make me look bad to everyone. I'm for the people and my campaign is grassroots, period. If you're looking for an endorsement of me being pro-life, then do two things that all the others have not done and will not do. I have spoken my position loud and clear and on my website www.votechangenow.com. The Manteca Bulletin has an article headlined, " Anderson makes it clear: He's the pro-life guy for Manteca council". I think this speaks volumes and the people at the ProLife Council should re-think what they did not think of in the first place. I can't stop anyone from endorsing anyone and they can do it if they want to even without my permission. I've had other groups in 2006 endorse me regardless of my consent because freedom of speech allows them to, but I don't have them representing me on my website or papers. You see what has happened, you put everyone in a glass of clear water and then you put some dirt in it and what do you have...you have muddied the water, now everyone is associated with it."

Have they ever asked you or given you papers on any endorsement?

"No, they have not. No phone calls or letters. We have the records here of every single phone call message and letter sent to us, but not from them."

There you have it Manteca. I also checked Samuel's business website and it states on there, "In a world of doubt, choose wisely." I agree, he chose to do the right thing and it is amazing how these so called Christian groups will choose to turn away and endorse someone who promotes the values of another party completely because he will not play their games.

After checking out all the other candidate websites, none of them take any stand whatsoever on Proposition 8 for Marriage between one woman and one man or on Pro-Life. Only Samuel Anderson stands up for this and promotes it on his website. Just click on 'Moral Values'.

In 2006, Samuel Anderson was endorsed by Ken Own from Christian Community Concerns for his pro-life stance. I understand that it will happen again in this years election.

As far as I am concerned, the California Pro-life Council is an organization filled with people who don't do their research and if they consider themselves "Christians" as they say on their website, then they need to take another hard look in the mirror. I would not endorse them and or donate to their cause. There are three good reasons above as to why not. $14,000.00 lost and a Democratic candidate that promotes Pro-Choice. Talk about mixing oil and water and believing it will work.

John Diaz of Manteca Is Running For City Congress

In typical Democratic rhetoric and let's place a higher tax on the people of Manteca to get things done, John Diaz mortgage broker is using the race ticket to bait Mantecans into voting for him. His website states everything of a typical tax and spend liberal with increased taxes to hand out to those who are not white.

In a city election what matters most? All citizens (At least those who vote). It doesn't matter what race you are. In this case, John Diaz wants to promote more programs for minorities, more businesses for minorities, more welfare programs which means MORE taxes. If my memory serves me correctly, Manteca has quite a few businesses that are considered minority. In typical Democratic fashion he cries foul.

Is he crazy? You be the judge. Manteca is the highest taxed city in San Joaquin County. John Diaz's site does not even come close to what the city is in need of. He speaks about the following and I quote:

"In the past 5 years, I have been debating and defending the views of the Democratic Party."

"I play a very active role that promotes various activities for large Filipino-American Organizations."

"As an active leader in the various Filipino-American Organizations in San Joaquin County, I expect to rally the support of my diversified constituents."

"I listen to the various views within my constituents."

"I am for the preservation of our local natural wonders. I will advocate for a balanced economic growth."

"We need to develop a plan that would allow for more competitions between Health Care Providers. I believe that the Local Government could play a major role."

"I believe that barriers that are now facing the undeserved minority communities. I will promote and or support programs."

"Create programs, such as adult school after work English classes, Basic Business Principles Classes, etc. that will help educate minorities."

"creation of a new policy that will promote and provide better opportunities for women and minority owned businesses will be one of my top priorities."

"we must invest in education of all races."

"Public Schools must not take part in teachings of any religions."

"Through my office, at a Local level, I would encourage my fellow City Council Members to put this issue in the forefront of our agenda and demand Congress to provide common-sense solutions."

"Provide funding to private and public school institutions in order to stimulate the creation of programs."

"Provide incentives to local business owners that will provide financial support to such programs."

"I am for reforming the current ‘No Child Left Behind Plan,' I will support increasing the funding."

This might sound stupid, but John Diaz needs to be running for Congress, not Manteca City Council. Manteca doesn't need funding of social projects. Manteca doesn't need someone who thinks he can run his position like a congressman. His projects and programs are geared for those who want handouts. Manteca does NOT WANT TO BECOME A WELFARE CITY. John Diaz has it all backwards. As a candidate for city council John Diaz plans to change the Family City into more taxed, over taxed and expensive to live.

To suggest that the foreclosure crisis is 'unquestionably serious', John Diaz should look in the mirror and reflect on his involvement as a mortgage broker that helped contribute to the bankrupt developers, banks, home-owners, defaulted loans and much more. Furthermore, using race as a tactic to obtain votes is hypocrytical. We don't need people who are out of touch with all Americans and place them in ethnic groups.

Manteca does not need a man who will represent only those who want handouts and freebies. At our current levels we need to be cutting taxes and watching our spending. Jerry McNerney and John Diaz have a lot in common. Not even most Democrats want more taxes, yet he wants to increase taxes to levels that would be disastrous and out-of-touch with Mantecans in a State that has already over-spent and increased our taxes and wants to increase it more.

Does Manteca want to become a hub for welfare recipients and vagrants? We have enough crime and enough problems. Social programs such as his would ruin Manteca and bring down the value of our homes, neighborhoods, schools and businesses. Manteca will not be able to attract those who wish to raise their children in an atmosphere of safe neighborhoods and free of welfare handouts and more section 8 housing. His beliefs are not in line with Manteca.

John Diaz stands on the following:

1. Higher Taxes
2. Welfare Handouts
3. Abortion
4. Homosexual Marriage
5. No Support of our Military
6. More Spending on Social Programs
7. No Religion in Schools Whatsoever

Manteca needs to decide on this candidate and I already have. Visit his website and see for yourself. John Diaz does not have the background experience that Manteca needs for a city councilman. Do not vote for John Diaz. Manteca does not need a more tax and spend liberal on the city council. Playing the race card is not and acceptable method of gaining votes or popularity.