Archive By Author - Bruce McFarland
UPDATED: Bruce McFarland: The rich get richer
It certainly has been a tumultuous couple of weeks in world news, from Egypt and the Middle East quest to be free from domination to Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe.
Bruce McFarland: Democrats can save state with your help
Many good statewide elected officials are in jeopardy of being overwhelmed by Queen Meg Whitman's millions. Democrats all over California are mobilizing for the fight of their political lives, and Democrats in the Santa Clarita Valley can help stop the term "Gov. Meg Whitman" from becoming a reality.
Bruce McFarland: An unholy alliance at city hall
On July 13, I was a public speaker chastising Santa Clarita city council member, Frank Ferry, as well as of his harem of council-member devotees, for their self-serving position on raising the campaign contribution limit from $360 to $1,000.
Bruce McFarland: Getting rid of developer kissers
I just got home from marching with the Democratic Alliance for Action in the Fourth of July parade. It sure is fun having friends and strangers alike cheering for Democrats in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Bruce McFarland: Calling for clergy action
Before I address the clergy of Santa Clarita, I must share that my previously scheduled rant about City Councilman Frank Ferry's terrorism comments must be postponed because of a more pressing issue - an issue for which I actually applaud Ferry's stance at a previous council meeting.
Bruce McFarland: Call to arms or cautionary tale?
There's one thing that the neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klan, white supremacists, Minutemen, tea partiers and the Republican Party have in common: they all want you to be angry about illegal immigration - very, very angry.
Bruce McFarland: Jerry Brown ignites the Democrats
California Attorney General, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Jerry Brown made a big splash this weekend at the state Democratic Party's convention in Los Angeles. Republicans who've chided him for "not getting into the race sooner," will soon be wishing he hadn't gotten into the race at all.
Bruce McFarland: City Council bullet-voting 101
Most of you have probably heard of bullet voting. Today we'll explore the best strategies to make sure the person or people you want elected, get elected.
Corporate spending: Here come the corporations
Although the exact future impact of the Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited political spending by corporations is unknown, the wide-reaching detrimental effects on local election campaigns will be inescapable. That is, unless something is done to change it.
Bruce McFarland: Bob Kellar should step down now
What is wrong with Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob Kellar? Well, if you're inclined to believe most of the three dozen or so citizens who testified at the last Santa Clarita City Council meeting, absolutely nothing. I was there. I, too, testified. I found it to be a fascinating spectacle of blind faith. There were two kinds of Kellar supporters at the council meeting. Most told tales of Kellar's selfless sacrifice for them personally, or ...
Abortion bad, choice good
Today, it's religion, sex and politics - a mélange which should please just about everyone.
Bruce McFarland: Are you a nut job?
Please sit down, relax, take a few minutes and ask God for the courage to hear and accept the truth.
Bruce McFarland: Nixon, Bush, Cheney and the Truth Teller
As we learn more about the secret inner workings of the Bush/Cheney administration, many old-timers make comparisons with Richard Nixon's reign.
Bruce McFarland: Issues and answers: It's as simple as that
It's been two months since my last column. I really want to thank everyone for reading the editorial pages of our illustrious Signal. I especially want to thank everyone who felt compelled to comment on my last column. Isn't this a great country?
Bruce McFarland: America: Love it or leave it
There was an amazing sight on Valencia Boulevard April 15: Hundreds of well-off, well-fed, whining white folks lined up, carrying signs, complaining about their alleged desperate plight in life - paying taxes. There was so much unpatriotic hate on the street during the so-called "TEA" party, I thought I was in a Texan secessionist meeting - maybe those folks who hate America so much should all just move to Texas and get the hell out of the United States.
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