Archive By Author - Jonathan Kraut
Jonathan Kraut: Bell sounds alarm for all
The recent scandalous activities uncovered in the city of Bell should sound an alarm for us all. Four of the five members of the Bell City Council - which includes the mayor - and city manager concocted a deceptive scheme to reward themselves with extravagant salaries, loans from the city and other secret benefits at taxpayer expense.
Jonathan Kraut: Talk about Moonbeam
My wife and I are the proud doggie-parents of a now 7-month-old silver miniature schnauzer named Kiki. Kiki is fun, lovable, adores constant human contact and is a joy despite her annoying habit of howling when either my wife or I are talking on the phone.
Jonathan Kraut: Republicans toss tea party
A midterm election skirmish looms on the horizon, but the ideological battles are raging in the harbor as to which ships will set to sea for battle.
Jonathan Kraut: SCV on a trajectory for tragedy
Good government is that which is executed by thoughtful, mature, consensus builders who mobilize public and political sentiment to act in a meaningful way to safeguard and support our well-being and prosperity.
Jonathan Kraut: Looking ahead with hindsight
To all of you I wish a very healthy, happy, prosperous new year. 2009 was clearly a year of political change, but there were no dramatic upheavals or surprises, just a president doing what he said he would do.
Jonathan Kraut: Picking three of five for Hart board
The race for the William S. Hart Union High School District board is interesting because all five candidates for the three open seats are Republican. This means politics is not a factor in this race.
Jonathan Kraut: Reformers vs. hate and rage
Now, for the umpteenth time since our great nation was founded, the level of rage and hate has reached a fevered pitch.
Jonathan Kraut: Ancient wars
There was a time in the past when a continental power rose to world dominance. That nation was divided between two distinct factions, who were toward each other, aggressive, divisive, and rivals at every level, save physical violence. The Hu dynastic line was the more conservative of the two. Hu wielded power in great part due to their historic control of gold and trade routes. Their clan members were extremely dedicated and loyal to their ...
Jonathan Kraut: In humans we trust
My wife always warns me not to write columns about God. Sorry, dear. As a member of the SCV Interfaith Council, active in our local political arena and offered a writing platform (thank you, Signal), I feel obliged to begin a discussion anytime religious and political considerations cross paths. The Santa Clarita City Council voted to add "In God We Trust" to council chambers and other buildings. The phrase could also find its way onto ...
Jonathan Kraut: Invest in ability, not in ideology
While most Californians are focused on trying to emerge from very challenging economic times, and most Californians are looking for ways to rescue government operations through innovation, expense reductions and new ideas, California Republican legislators are still entrenched in ideological warfare.
Jonathan Kraut: Blue Dogs wanted
Despite his campaign promises of fiscal accountability and supporting smaller government, I know many of you are quite disturbed that President Barack Obama has promoted the greatest increase in government spending in human history.
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