Jim Desmond, Author at California Globe

The Governor and State Have Failed Us and the People are Fed Up

August 25, 2021 12:58 pmAugust 26, 2021 7:59 am

Politicians are elected to lead, not to be reactionary. In the face of adversity true leaders guide those they serve to a better future. Often the best course for government is to stay out of the way. Over the past...

Politicians Prey on Your Compassion

June 1, 2021 9:57 amJune 1, 2021 10:12 am

All Americans, want to help the homeless, it’s in our DNA to help. We are the most giving nation in the world. Thousands if not millions of Americans volunteer their time at food banks, homeless shelters, and other worthy efforts....

San Diego County is Being Taken Advantage of by Federal Government

May 26, 2021 11:34 amMay 26, 2021 5:18 pm

The Federal Government is taking advantage of San Diego County and it shows no sign of stopping. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been briefed on the situation at our Southern Border. After seeing the heartbreaking pictures of kids in...

Gavin Newsom Owes California an Apology

March 30, 2021 2:08 amMarch 29, 2021 5:23 pm

California Gov. Gavin Newsom owes the citizens of California an apology. Telling someone they’re not essential, is appalling. Every person and the work they do is essential. Just because a bureaucrat may deem you non-essential, doesn’t mean it’s true. Florida,...

Sacramento Sets the Rules, Now They Own the Outcome

December 1, 2020 6:40 amDecember 1, 2020 6:49 am

Has shuttering businesses and crushing livelihoods worked to control the virus, in California? Obviously not. If businesses aren’t spreading the virus, what is? Dr. Ghaly, the head of the California’s Health and Human Service Agency, response to where people are...

Government is Losing the Trust of the People

September 29, 2020 11:30 amSeptember 29, 2020 8:36 pm

I’ve repeated this often over the last few months. We have lost sight of the goal. I think it’s reasonable for everyone to take a step back and ask “how did we end up here?” How did we go from...

The Hypocrisy of COVID vs. Economy

September 13, 2020 12:58 pmSeptember 13, 2020 1:16 pm

Everyday tens of thousands of people safely shop at big box retail and grocery stores where respectful San Diego shoppers obey the mask, social distancing and sanitation protocols for COVID. Churches, museums, restaurants, and the Zoo are now open, but...