Comments on: The Mountain Democrat recommends

By: Jack Martin

Jack Martin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:43:55 +0000

…but I bet Cheryl thinks the editorial positions of The Sacramento Bee are absolutely spot on.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:53:24 +0000

The Mountain Democrat gets it right! Stop extorting money from workers – that’s what 32 does.

And enough with the tax measures – we give enough to the state – eliminate the lavish pensions and benefits for state workers then we might talk about tax increases!

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:03:56 +0000

If I were to guess how much longer the Mountain Democrat can survive after the election when the republican PAC money dries up, with a new classified in our community, and with what appears to be a failed attempt at down-sizing. I would guess the parent company will pull the plug if they don’t get out of the black, regardless if it’s the oldest newspaper in California or not, during President Obama’s second term.
I have always liked the idea of a small town newspaper but not one so unbalance that even for an Independent voter it’s agonizing to read. It’s not just the Mountain Democrats
Endorsements, it’s the brand of politics, a good example is yesterday’s front page picture of Sheriff D’Agostini and his brother in-law greeting wounded Army Spec. Harris at the Sacramento Airport. Most welcome-homes have been small scale: hugs from mom, dad, brothers, and sisters, back slapping from friends and service mates at military posts and airports across our nation. Now it seems in El Dorado County Welcome Home events are being forced on the returning soldiers because some feel they deserve it giving little concern to the soldier’s current situation which is almost always different from when they departed. This forced welcome sets the stage for other unwanted situations like commercialization and political platforms, but maybe this is a discussion for another time. With the fragile condition of Spec Harris, the obvious emotions and love of his family, friends, mates and others, why did the Mountain Democrat select out of what must have been a zillion pictures taken, a photo that shows the most political active non-veteran elected official in our county. I guess it was just too good of a photo opportunity to pass up. I feel that for myself I would have rather viewed a photo of young Harris with mom and dad, sister or mates and friends in his arms which portrays the real meaning of, “Welcome Home.”

By: Bernard

Bernard — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:16:37 +0000

I see you suport the good ole boy Joe Hoffman to bad money can buy anything.
On Prp 32 I guess big oil wins you too.In unions you vote who to give the money to.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:32:38 +0000

Agree with Catherine. Editor proves daily his hatred for Obama and democrats in general, so we cannot be shocked by who or what he recommends. The only reason I keep this paper is because the letters to the editor are more interesting than the rest of it’s content and I like to see what the weekend entertainment will be. Read your voter pamphlet and make your own choices.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:46:33 +0000

Please read your voter pamphlet so you will understand the propositions. The MD editor isn’t your best bet for factual information. As they say, “follow the money.”

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:02:09 +0000

I agree with those who cite Carol Patton’s experience and say she is passionate about the City of Placerville. However, I will be voting for Trisha Wilkins. Specifically, I want someone with a fresh perspective. Though new to city politics, Trisha is perfectly capable of “getting up to speed”. Elsewhere I wrote: "Among present City Councilors there exists a remarkable unanimity and coincidence of purpose, aligned with positions conveyed to them via City of Placerville staff documents. Some months back I tallied Council votes over the entire preceding 12 months. In those 12 months Council had voted 140 times. In all 140 instances all voting councilors had been in 100% agreement (meaning vote tallies were either 100% AYES or 100% NOES.) I understand that our elected representatives are busy people. The amount of information received by them from the City to work through preparatory to their semi-monthly meetings is considerable. I am not sure that they have time – or the inclination – to look for and consider outside information. Redevelopment was an excellent case in point. ALL REDEVELOPMENT INFORMATION received by the sitting councilors came to them via the City and the very expensive redevelopment firm (lobbyists) who were guiding the City through the process. I seriously doubt whether our elected representatives took the trouble to do independent research on Redevelopment." New blood is needed. Trisha Wilkins has not already been conditioned to “group think”. I look forward to there being at least one City Councilor prepared to research issues and consider the input of other civic-minded citizens sometimes at variance with establishment wisdom.

By: shirley

shirley — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:23:05 +0000

A vote for Carol Patton is a vote for her good friend, compatriot and collaborator, Dirty Dave Machado the FELONIOUS convicted criminal exMayor of Placerville who can no longer serve in a public capacity because of this felonious behavior. Carol Patton was big backer of the Roundabout which was only stopped because the BUSINESS’ of Placerville filed a lawsuit.