Ramos
In an interview the the Sun / Daily Bulletin newspapers, District Attorney Michael Ramos didn’t mince words.
Ramos’ statement in an article published this morning in both publications was clear and unambiguous.
It’s becoming ever so increasingly clear Ramos has become dangerous, and last week Attorney General Edmund “Jerry” Brown did nothing more than empower an already jaded man.
If he only knew.
During an interview regarding his re-election bid, when asked about potential challengers Ramos told reporter James Rufus Koren, “If these people wanted to take me out, it would be for political reasons only,” Ramos said. “And we would watch where every dime (of campaign spending) came from.”
Potential challenger to Ramos, retired San Bernardino County District Attorney Dennis Stout, who hasn’t made a final decision on whether he will run said in the story, “It sounds like, `I’ll criminally prosecute anyone who gives money to you.”‘
The situation doesn’t appear to be out of control. It is out of control.
You decide.
My Mom taught me how to deal with such threats when I was in grade school.
Dennis, I pledge $300 if you decide to run. Maybe more later.
Ramos, you are free to watch me and also to watch the people who are watching my back.
Since when was the DA placed in charge to review campaign records.
Isn’t there enough government watchdogs already in place to review the campaign records?
It is my opinion that anyone who meets the qualifications to run for DA, should not have to answer to the incumbent, as to where his/her money came from, what they spend it on ect.
The reports filed by the PAC’s and the individuals running for the office will be reviewed by the government watchdogs. If they find anything wrong, they will begin the process and necessary steps to identify and refer the questionable cases to the most appropriate authorities charged by law with enforcement of campaign rules and laws.
Our current DA can’t handle its workload now, and has no business looking into campaigning issues, unless they are referred to his office by the watchdogs already in place.
What would the courts due if any of the charged defendants from last weeks arrests demand a quick trial, and not waive their rights to a speedy trial? Could the DA really have its ducks lined up, ready to go, or would they ask for a delay, as they would be caught with their pants down!
Just a thought!
The District Attorney’s office is a political office. Ramos has every right and responsibility to see where his political opposition is coming from. In his dual role as a politition and as a court officer, however, he has an inherent conflict of interest that he must show he can keep resolved.
The comment to the San Bernardino Sun indicates that Ramos is in the little league. In the 1970′s, when Orange County DA Cecil Hicks was accused of politically motivated corruption investigations, he would simply answer, “we don’t work like that”. He let the convictions and confessions that he won speak for themselves.
Here, Ramos indicates to the voters that he can not keep his personal and political roles separate from his professional role. And when a County DA appears to be conflicted in this manner, what is supposed to happen?
Steve, Ramos and his investigators will be over at your house tonight with a search warrant. He is going to get to the bottom of your pledge. Adam Aleman told them that you are a crook.
Report public corruption anonymously to the FBI’s Public Corruption Unit located in San Diego, CA. 877-662-7423. It is the only legal entity that elected officials, such as D.A. Mike Ramos answer to. You can also give anonymous tips to their Public Corruption Unit via their web site at http://www.fbi.gov and navigate to their San Diego Offices.
Sgt M, Not a problem for them to be prepared. They only have one witness, an admitted perjurer.