Monday, May 7, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
Out of the three hotly-contested races in San Bernardino County, the contest for Third District supervisor appears to be full battle mode.
The sign crew for Former San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairman James Ramos’ campaign was clearly expressing their unhappyness and frustration over the weekend.
So much for Ramos’ take the high road campaign.
The graffiti and tearing down of signs of County Supervisor Neil Derry was on full display.
Derry probable did it himself so he could smear Ramos.
“La Eme,” the Mexican Mafia alive and well in Ramos’ campaign!
Like I said, they are VERY unhappy with the publicity Ramos’ campaign has brought them!
Inland politics..Jim..Derry..Sharon.. whoever is writing this crap get over it.. Neil probably did this himself.. definitely too much time on his hands.. Im sure you have ripped down ramos signs or had people do it for you!! So pathetic!
Yeah Derry did this himself, right. Ramos thugs in a rampage of desperation. Mexican mafia in full Wong here.
Derry has no need to bother with childish High School games.
DERRY IS ABOVE IT ALL NOW, LIKE THE SONG SAYS, “YOU CAN’T TOUCH HIM!”
@Really?
FYI, I am not Jim, Derry or that other phony woman, as a matter of fact, I’m close to your boy Ramos, almost breathing down his neck, and I know what his every move will be…none, of course, thought out by him; like the blind man, Ramos just goes in whatever direction he is lead to.
THESE SIGNS ARE ANOTHER WARNING, THIS TIME VISUAL, OF THE UGLINESS THAT WILL EXPLODE IF WE WEAKEN AND ALLOW RAMOS TO PREVAIL. AS IT IS KNOWN, RAMOS WILL NOT BE THE ONE PROCLAIMING GLORY, HIS DARK BACKERS AND SUPPORTERS WILL BE THE ONE’S CREATING DESTRUCTION THROUGH RAMOS.
HA HA HA HA, Chris Jones, no one is going to hire you for another campaign after this. This whole Derry campaign has imploded on itself and become a hilarious joke.
One more thing to add,on another blog I challenged Derry’s ethnicity. In my opinion, his hair is kinky enough to warrant suspicion of miscegenation. If true and Derry is really an albino then I believe that the graffiti on the campaign signs will match Derry’s graffiti writing and his supporters should demand a test to see if a match truly does exist. Republican supporters need to know the truth about the person they are supporting.
One more thing to add, on another blog I challenged Derry’s ethnicity. In my opinion, his hair is kinky enough to warrant suspicion of miscegenation. If true and Derry is really an albino then I believe that the graffiti on the campaign signs will match Derry’s graffiti writing and his supporters should demand a test to see if a match truly does exist. Republican supporters need to know the truth about the person they are supporting.
Yes, but the joke is on Ramos and his gang-banger supporters. The Mexican Mafia remains active on the reservation….everyone knows it too.
How many campaign contributions do you think Derry has laundered this cycle?
Someone give Repairman and Red Annon. a biscuit.
Thank You, I appreciate the offer. You should keep your biscuit for Derry when he is unemployed he’ll be needing it.
It figures that filthyramos and his mexicanmafia are up to no good. Well, since the fat slob is borderline at deaths door his health wont last long and he will be roasting in the fires of hell.
Repairman wonders “how many campaign contributions” Neil Derry “has laundered this cycle?”
My answer: zero, the same as the last cycle.
OOF…..That’s too bad, Derry should have laundered something to put away for a rainy day because it will be pouring cats and dogs for him soon when he looses his job.
Looks to me like those signs are normal for anything put up in SB City …the city that’s going to balance its budget by putting in cell phone towers.
Observer of Facts:
Then why did he plead guilty?
Anyone have evidence that La Eme is STILL on San Manuel Reservation? Any tribal member who lives on a reservation pays no state income taxes and that has been the law well before casinos came up.
San Manuel has been prominent in helping charitable causes.
How long has Neil Derry been sucking on the public teat?
What is the accused perjurer’s qualification to be elected? Running a billion dollar enterprise, in an era when many businesses have failed, would be what CA needs now. The FBI is investigating other tribes, like Pechanga. Stay tuned for a KCBS story next week on Pechanga and Pala…
As was observed from the comments on my blog: Mr. Ramos’ COMPETITORS are supporting him.
Can Derry say the same?
All Native Americans don’t automatically support each other. In fact, at Pechanga, it was greed for power that led a corrupt council to strip the citizenship from their people.
Yet, even card casinos who don’t benefit from a gaming monopoly like the tribes SUPPORT Ramos.
That says a lot.
Repairman:
Neil Derry DID NOT plead guilty to laundering a campaign contribution; check your facts. If he was guilty, why did the AG dismiss the two felony charges?
Here is an article that will refresh your memory as to what really happened:
http://www.pe.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20110719-supervisor-derry-takes-plea-deal.ece
The part where James Ramos says “the plea deal will have no impact on how he campaigns” is particularly humorous, given what has actually happened.
What is really sad is that the James Ramos camp appears to be starting to stoop to the level of the Neil Derry group. San Bernardino politics must be the “pits of the state of California”!!!!
@Original Pechanga
“Yet, even card casinos who don’t benefit from a gaming monopoly like the tribes SUPPORT Ramos.”
You, Sir, and your so called “Indian Competitors” FEAR one thing, and ONE THING ALONE…THAT THE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY BEHIND THE RESERVATIONS, THAT’S RIGHT PLURAL, IS WHAT IS ENRICHING AND EXPANDING ALL YOUR EMPIRES!
Therefore, yes, all you clowns have been fighting each other in the past, NOW you fools have NO OTHER choice BUT to support Ramos.
And you can not deny the UNREST AND ANGER IN ALL THE
LOCAL “INDIAN RESERVATIONS” Ramos has caused by running for office.
Ramos has now opened up the can of “publicity” worms on the Mexican and Russian Mafias and the drug trafficking activities…which are killing our youth, infesting our local schools, neighborhoods and communities.
You and your fellow “Indians” have shamed your ancestor’s names and deteriorated our communities.
Since you are so damn proud of your money, and throw in SBC’s face how you have spread your blood money around, but you may want to keep some to invest in purchasing a million blocks of ice.
The fact of the matter is, that Derry has disgraced himself so badly, that even his supporters are surprised by his nastiness, I know this because it has been talked about all over town. To be honest I had no issues with Derry until he started attacking. Not just like regular politics, but more like a coward, or a bully. Now people are simply cheering for Derry to lose, even if they don’t support Ramos, they may just vote for the “other guy ” check Derry’s Facebook page he has so much time on his bashing Ramos and others who support him, not to mention San Manuel, who should be left out of Derry’s slander!
Attacking?? NO! Derry has been PROTECTING!!!
Slander??? NO! Derry is simply stating the TRUTH!
What Derry has been doing for many years is fighting heroically and silently for our corner of this blessed land!
James Ramos Tribal Members have been abusing, mocking and spiting at our laws and regulations at city, county and state levels.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, A COMMITTEE IS NEEDED TO FIGHT, AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TO DO AWAY WITH THE RESERVATIONS, WHICH ARE NOW USED TO CREATE SAFE HAVENS FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES. THESE, SO CALLED, “INDIANS” HAVE THUMBED THEIR NOSES AT AMERICANS LONG ENOUGH!!!
AGAIN… THE “INDIANS” – half Samoan, half Mexican, half whatever- NEED TO DECIDE IF THEY WANT TO BE AMERICANS OR NOT. If not, they better behave and be good neighbors, because us Americans have had enough of being silent and taking their “protected” abuse and mockery of our laws long enough! If they want to pick on Derry, they picked on the wrong man.
Regarding Comment #23, can you be more specific with the “nastiness?” I have not seen any James Ramos signs defaced and vandalized like the Neil Derry signs in the above picture.
I guess I do not visit the same parts of town you do, because the talk I have heard is that James Ramos is totally unqualified to be a County Supervisor, and, if elected, he will be a puppet for Dennis Hansberger and (speaking of nastiness) Mike Ramos.
Finally, can you cite any specific element of Neil Derry’s “bashing” of James Ramos that is not true?
Observer of Facts:
The article says that he took a plea bargain that spared him jail time.
Now why is it again he took that plea bargain instead of fighting those false charges and clearing his good name and exposing all the corruption you keep talking about? It was something about him being too busy wasn’t it? Seems like that would have been good thing for a politician and a must for a marine?
Repairman, You should print out the answers TO YOUR SAME OLD QUESTIONS!!
Why anyone would take the time to humor you by answering YOUR SAME questions day after day is beyond me! You’re getting to be a bore.
Derry is of course the only qualified man running for the office. Ramos is a stupid ignoramus…nothing more than a unwitting tool of the Hansberger forces which includes the vile Redlands so called republicans. Derry on the other hand, and unlike fatslob ramos casino boss, PAYS HIS TAXES, IS COMPETENT< HAS A BRAIN, IS INTELLIGENT and has proven he is no tool. RAmos the stupid so called Indian (why are these indians mexicans, anyway?) is dumb, barely literate, inarticulate and basically clueless. He hasnt even figured out that the perverty hansbergers are only playing him. What a dolt!!
Amazing. Some people on this blog are completely paid for casino tools. They, and their Hansberger supporters have fully abandoned their so-called Republican principles to support a completely unqualified fool who can’t answer a simple question. It is really sad. James Ramos got dragged into the whole Dennis Hansberger revenge thing, along with corrupt DA Mike Ramos, in an effort to take Derry down. It isn’t working. Voters are smarter in the 3rd District than the are in the 5th.
Voters will not elect a pigman.
Anonymous:
It’s because you can’t answer the question with out making Derry look like the crook he is.
“Repairman” continues to make the same argument ad nauseam: Neil Derry is a crook.
When asked to explain why James Ramos would be a better supervisor than Neil Derry, the response was that he was not Neil Derry.
This philosophy seems to epitomize the entire James Ramos campaign strategy: I’m not qualified, but my opponent is a crook.
This was probably part of Mike Ramos plan when he went after Mr. Derry with his selective prosecution.
OOF….Repairman makes the same argument ad nauseam because you continue to promote corruption ad nauseam.
comment#23……I have met many FORMER Derry supporters that have said the same. They are completely disheartened over his campaign tactics and are not going to vote. It is sad to say, but if Derry didn’t campaign at all he would have had a better chance of winning. This grand wizard klansman approach has caused many would be supporters to go into hiding.
DA Mikey is the real Repairman, the way he uses his position as the County’s top law enforcement official to sway election results.
That coupled with his on-going relationship with ex-BOS Chairman Billy “Songbird” Postmus concerning the selective prosecution of the guilty parties involved in the Colonies settlement gift of $102M of taxpayer funds to his buddies Burum and Richards, puts him squarely in the middle of this racketeering scheme.
Why would anyone be fooled by this type of SELECTED PROSTITUTION of DA Mikey’s authority and the public resources at his disposal?
DA Mikey and Dennis the Hansburgerler are still involved in paying-back Supervisor Derry and Jim Erwin, the Mikey and Moonbeam Show’s scapegoat for the Colonies corruption scandal, for blowing the whistle on the County, and saying “Enough is enough” squandering of taxpayer dollars.
The Ramos Bros. and the Devil of a CEO have a VISION of Mass Confusion for this here County, and actually, it is nothing more than continuation of the STATUS QUO OF CORRUPTION… (if only the 3rd District voters would cooperate.)
Comment#24……HA HA HA HA. Vile racism is just oozing out of your poors. The funny thing is that no one cared when the Indians were poor. They were given the opportunity to build themselves up and they took it and were successful with it. Now, instead of being happy for them, you can’t handle seeing their success. You are shaking and jerking about in front of your computer screen and your blood pressure has shot through the roof. What ever benefits and advantages they have, they did not take, but were given by voters. Don’t be mad at the Indians, be mad at your fellow voters.
BTW, your corner of this blessed land? Please expand on that so that I know you are not referring to a “white” corner of this blessed land.
LSW….Actually, I think you have a vision of mass confusion. Your comment is like looking into a carnival mirror.
Anonymous:
In response to comment #33, how do I “promote corruption?”
I have said on the record many times that I support the maximum sentence possible for The Colonies defendants if they are found guilty. I first made this statement long before the prosecutions case started to fall apart.
I have voiced my dissatisfaction many times about the tenure of District Attorney Mike Ramos, who I consider one of the most corrupt people in the county.
If by promotion of corruption you mean that I have stated that:
1) The Colonies prosecution is retaliation for a private party having the audacity to fight back and win, or
2) The prosecution of Neil Derry was politically motivated and selective,
I stand guilty as charged.
Under any other interpretation, I plead not guilty.
Anonymous:
What is the basis for your “grand wizard klansman” analogy in comment #33?
I have ready Neil Derry’s most recent flyer, titled “republican voter guide,” and there is absolutely nothing in it that could be construed as racist, unless you feel that the opposition of benefits to illegal immigrants is a racist approach.
Other than to roll out some over the top hyperbole, what is the basis for this analogy?
Observer of Facts:
What are Derry’s qualifications? A judge recently said he wasn’t a businessman so what is he other than a politician fighting to keep his $300,000.00 a year job?
That’s a good analogy, San Bernardino County politics is like looking into a carnival mirror, especially if your candidate is one of the clowns lined-up in favor of the status quo.
Which side of corruption are you really taking Anon, are U for more corruption in San Berdoo doo County, or are U for some real reform, like Derry’s Sunshine ordinance and taking away the County paid $20K/yr. stipend to judges?
Don’t answer, we know you prefer retaliation and racial slander to the truth.
“BTW, your corner of this blessed land? Please expand on that so that I know you are not referring to a “white” corner of this blessed land.”
Cut the “racist” crap out, we are talking FACTS, not color of skin fool!
Our “corner” is San Bernardino County.
The opportunities you speak of HAVE ALWAYS BEEN, AND STILL ARE THERE.
The Reservation Leaders, like Ramos, chose to be involved in criminal activities and exploitation of the desperate underclass.
Let us never forget Mr. John Cone, at the cost of his life a festering and ugly reality infecting our families and communities has been exposed- THIS IS NOT “Vile racism is just oozing” out of my pours.
IT IS CONCERN FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES!
SOMETHING THE RESERVATIONS AND THE INDIAN LACK–BECAUSE THEY DO NOT CONSIDER THEMSELVES A PART OF US, THEY HATE AND RESENT THE UNITED STATES…WE WILL NOT TOLERATE THEIR DISRESPECT ANY LONGER!!
In comment #39, “Repairman” wonders “what are Derry’s qualifications.”
How about his experience as a City Councilman? How about his experience as a County Supervisor, the same position he is seeking? By comparison, what are James Ramos qualifications?
I would sure like for somebody to make a rational comment explaining why James Ramos is more qualified than Neil Derry. I’m not holding my breath.
Also, it’s interesting that “Repairman” brought up the lawsuit attacking Neil Derry’s background as a businessman. It was funded by the James Ramos campaign. This is the same James Ramos who said in the link in comment #20 that Mr. Derry’s background “will have no impact on how he campaigns, saying he plans to concentrate on issues such as jobs.”
An MBA in business certainly puts Mr. Ramos head and shoulders above Mr. Derry. Renting out a piece of property doesn’t take much talent or education. Running small businesses takes a responsible person who knows how meet business standards required by the city/county where the business is located, keep accurate records and a clean, legal working environment.
I too am a conservative Republican who remembers the ugly campaign when Mr. Derry defeated Mr. Hansberger. In 2004 Mr. Derry was my city councilman when I ran a small business in San Bernardino and was totally unresponsive to telephone calls or providing information or help in working with various city departments. We did not have enough money to impress Mr. Derry.
Mr. Ramos serves on the Community College Board and the State Board of Education where it takes some intelligence to serve. His character and generosity to this county and its communities is much longer than any list of accomplishments by Mr. Derry. That is why so many Republicans are supporting him and proud to vote for him.
THAT “MBA in business” was BOUGHT!!!!! As was any involvement in our community!!
Derry should NOT be toyed with!
Anonymous #43:
Thanks for an intelligent comment!
This is the type of comment that I would like to read more of, with less comments referring to James Ramos as a “fat slob” or comparing Neil Derry to a “Grand Wizard” in the Klan.
As to your comment, I do not agree with all of it, and feel that James Ramos relationship with Mike Ramos is a huge negative. His no show at a candidate’s forum in order to attend a function honoring Mike Ramos was a very poor move, in my opinion.
While an MBA is certainly an accomplishment, I have seen and worked with many MBA’s who are far less adept at navigating through the real world than those with practical experience. The lack of knowledge of the issues that Mr. Ramos has exhibited in his personal appearances underscores that fact.
Also, I have talked to someone who observed Mr. Ramos in action on the Community College Board, and he notes that Mr. Ramos voted to pay himself for meetings that he did not attend. Not too much “intelligence” exhibited there.
Finally, I just cannot get around the fact that, if elected, James Ramos will be able to make laws that he will not have to follow himself.
OOF….The colonies methods of “fighting back” have been to completely undermine the county system of law and politics. This is not even debatable considering that they have even given money to politicians that they are at odds with. They cry that they are being bullied and have turned around and bullied those that do not go along with their agendas and have thus festered a sore on the foot of the county into a case of gangrene….To boot, Mr Derry has been contaminated by the fecal smear and stench that comes from associating with all things colonies related. His legal troubles and resultant inability to fully execute his job as supervisor are an indication of this……With all of this exposed, you continue to support them which raises questions about you. Did they break laws in donating to different campaigns? no. Is what they did moral? NO! and this is the concerning part because in your support of colonies you come of as someone supporting the questionable empowerment and enrichment of an elite group instead of someone looking out for the betterment and protection of the community at large that you and your family have been a part of for generations.
Derry is being toyed with !! Obviously it’s been amusing seeing his character demonize itself. He calls himself anon, it’s so obvious it’s you Derry !!!
OOF…..As to Derry being a grand wizard, There are many comments that have a racial touch about them. It is obvious that Derry knows what is being said on this blog because much of the verbiage here ends up on his flyers. For him to not disassociate himself from such talk shows his agreement to it. Instead of taking the high road and uniting a broken district, he is causing division that will not easily heal. As to illegals and the costs incurred because of them, I am not a supporter of them, but you and I both know that they are not going anywhere. In fact, it’s safe to conclude that some of the business owners blogging here contribute to their presence whether they know it or not. Heck, you live in Arrowhead, last time I visited there were Mexicans everywhere and they weren’t there for the skiing.
Comment#41……Why would the Indians hate and resent the United States? Why would the Indians have cause to disrespect you? Think about that for a while. Let it resonate.
No, “anon” is not Derry.
However, Derry’s silence should cause all of Ramos’ supporters chills.
Derry is more of a man of action, being he is in a position to do just that; he is not one to engage in a war of words with fools-but somebody has to do the dirty work- so here I am.
I’m trembling. I hope your in the action of filling out applications !!
Anonymous 47:
You are undoubtedly the best one to send to a war of fools.
Sorry I meant anon. 50
Anonymous:
Regarding comment #46, we are clearly a long way apart in our opinion of what happened in The Colonies case.
I do not know the basis of your opinion, but mine is based on Judge Warner’s Intended Statement of Decision, which followed an 18 day trial where the county was represented by over eight (8) attorneys.
Judge Warner ruled that the county jeopardized public safety by trying to shift their obligation to The Colonies. The Colonies mitigated the threat to public safety by installing improvements that were the counties responsibility. AFTER they mitigated the threat, The Colonies implemented their method of fighting back, which was to sue the county in Superior Court.
Conversely, you feel that The Colonies method of fighting back was to “completely undermine the county system of law and politics.”
That’s a pretty strong statement; what is your basis for that opinion?
Anonymous:
Regarding comment #48, your suggestion that Neil Derry ratifies what is being said on this blog because he does not “disassociate” himself from the comments made on it is preposterous. Under that theory, James Ramos is admitting that he is a “fat slob” (comment #13) and “stupid ignoramus”(comment #28) by not disassociating himself from those comments.
For the record, I have no issue whatsoever with Mexicans. My issue is with illegal immigrants, and I don’t care if they are Mexican, Japanese, or Norwegian. If they are illegal, they don’t belong here. If they took the steps to come here legally, welcome!
Finally, there is no skiing in Lake Arrowhead. The closest ski area is Snow Valley, east of Running Springs. The others are in Big Bear. I wonder if James Ramos knows that; he didn’t know that CalTrans was responsible for the reconstruction of Highway 330.
Ramos truly is the most ignorant fool to run for office in some time. He would be laughed off the public stage were it not for being a rich (unearned at that) “Indian”.
Anon you sound like a sad jealous person to me. How do you know that the San Manuel’s have not earned what they have? The tribe is giving, and are always helping people in need. Yeah there has been some trouble with some members, but that goes with every family and thats what the tribe is family, and those problems have been dealt with. I am proud of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. I remember when they had very little, then saw them build the bingo hall, then the casino, and through it all they are still very humble people. If James Ramos doesn’t win; Oh well,thats not the issue. The fact of the matter is, Is that its Possible!
They haven’t earned crap!!!! That is why they have huge alcoholism and drug problems on the reservation. It got much worse when they got millions….
Whar? is correct…one million was NOT enough, then 2 million was Not enough, then 3 million was NOT enough…so the drug trafficking was their way to get MORE MORE and MORE millions!
These are NOT the kind of neighbors Americans want!
OOF……The undermining began with the removal of Upland’s mayor who would not follow their agenda and who was replaced by Pomierski. It then continued with the removal of any other local politician that opposed them and culminated in the large sums of money that were given to the PACS controlled by the supervisors that voted in favor of giving the colonies a public gift of $102million. Time has revealed that while all this is happening The head supervisor is a methed out homosexual that was being black mailed by Burum and Erwin, Burum’s choice for Upland Mayor is shaking down city businesses with associates that are all linked to colonies in various ways. Supervisor Biane, a Burum servant is an alcoholic and in financial troubles that likely leave him vulnerable to corruption. Supervisor Ovitt has a questionable past with colonies partner Dan Richards that flashes red lights. This nonsense goes on and on, so the position that you take of where is the evidence is equivalent to people who used to argue that there was no mafia. As this country found out there was a mafia and as this county is finding out, in a very costly way, there is organized crime here in the IE. instead of the names being Italian, they are mixed European, but in the end it is just as costly.
OOF….Regarding #55, the difference is that Derry takes what is written on this blog and circulates it via fliers. So I’m sure that you can see the difference between Derry not disassociating himself from hurtful statements and Ramos not chiming in to refute or answer in kind to malicious statements. Comments 56, 58, and 59 are the proverbial proof in the pudding of what will sink Derry. He couldn’t have taken the high road? I’m sure you will make the same claim against Ramos yet, most people here claim Derry is the superior candidate, The Adult in the room, and yet he has shown himself to be anything but an adult. It’s like I stated above, Derry fell in with the wrong crowd, either knowingly or unknowingly through Jim Erwin. The end result will be costly for him.
57:Jealous? I think not. Stealing money from welfare and poor people hardly qualifies as having “earned” their money. They are a gambling racket, unregulated by the state.
As for them being generous, they make small tiny calculated gifts to reap PR benefits and get votes from small town politicos who dont have the brains to reject their racketeering..like Highland for example. People who live around the san manuels hate them. The filth, noise , bad living conditions they bring.
So spare us your consultant crap. The county would certainly be better off if the socalled indians lived elsewhere with their tolerance for alcoholism, crime, drugs and stealing.
Well, get over it, the San Manuel’s aren’t going anywhere! their people have been here for hundreds, if not thousands of years. There is drug and Alcohol problems everywhere, and there is also recovery, which is also taking place on Reservations!
These Derry “haters” are pathetic and I was a Neil Derry supporter until I got to this page.
What Marcus “hates” is the truth Derry sheds light on, so thank you for leaving our camp; individuals like you only get in our way of making San Bernardino County a better place.
Anonymous 65:
I believe your right, the more Derry supporters see the light and abandon him, the better San Bernardino County will be.
Very cute, good to see Repairman has a sense of humor, that’s a good sign that your mind is not in total Disrepair, and gives us hope Ramos’ supporters are more like the rest of us looking for a better future for SBC.
Anonymous:
Regarding comment #60, I am amazed at the level of power some people believe that The Colonies possess.
I have seen a comment that claimed that The Colonies replaced Jon Mikels with Paul Biane. Your comment claims that The Colonies “removed” the former Mayor of Upland.
I’m sorry, but didn’t the people make these moves when they voted?
And let’s not forget those who seem to think that The Colonies were able to successfully influence two Superior Court Judges and a retired Supreme Court justice.
Is it logical to think that they have this much power?
As to the PAC contributions, The Colonies made a number of them, including one that found its way to the reelection committee of Dennis Hansberger, who was adamantly opposed to any settlement. And Bill Postums has told the FBI that he WAS NOT bribed.
Sorry, no sale here. Absent any facts to the contrary, I stand firm in my feeling that this matter is quite simple: the county tried to bully The Colonies, they fought back and won, and Mike Ramos is now wasting millions of dollars of taxpayer’s money attempting to retaliate.
——–>>>>> Yipper, your so proud you attached your name to all your postings. PRICELESS!!! Thank you.
OOF….. It’s called MONEY. How else did Dan Richards get appointed to F&G by the governor……As for the voters, it’s safe to say that during a period of voter complacency that colonies took advantage of them through large donations, voters were swayed by all that goes along with large donations. I’d venture to say that the county has become so dire that voters are more astute. This unfortunately has come at a price both in monetary form and a lack of trust in all leadership….As for their giving money to Hansberger, there lies the problem because they also gave money to his opponent Derry. Now I know that you are a Derry supporter and may have even given money to his campaign, but have you also given to the Ramos campaign? If not why? If not it is most likely because he does not represent the type of San Bernardino you desire.
However you are not inclined to approach the supervisor race like a bookie laying off his bets. That is the danger and corrupting factor of the colonies. Their methods are good for their financial bottom line, but bad for the tax payers because politicians become servants of Burum and Richards and forsake the very public that put them into office…..As to your retired judge, let us not forget that he stated that he would not have signed off on the colonies settlement if he were privy to all the facts….Bill Postmus claimed to have been black mailed over his homosexuality by colonies partner Jeff Burum. To my knowlege he hasn’t yet refuted that…..And as I have stated before, with a county in such disarray as a result of blatant corruption, a person should expect it to be very costly to correct. This after all came about due to voter complacency and is similar to someone who is complacent about vehicle maintenance. It is expensive when your engine blows out because you refused to change the oil. There is no difference here.
your welcome, Im glad you like my name!!—->>>>
Anonymous #70:
While there is no question that money plays a role in elections, I believe that you are not giving the people enough credit for voting intelligently (in your defense, I occasionally see why you feel that way). Anyway, if it was all about money, Meg Whitman would be governor.
As far as those who make the large donations having influence with those they supported once they enter office, you act like this is a unique situation to San Bernardino County. This has been going on in every county in every state in the union since 1776 or so.
I agree that Dan Richard’s support of Arnold Schwarzenegger helped him become a Fish and Game Commissioner. However, so did his background as a lifetime hunter and fisherman, as did his intelligence (If you have never heard him speak, I recommend that you watch a video of a Fish and Game meeting.)
I stopped making monetary political donations in the 1980’s. My sole involvement now is to occasionally donate time to the campaign of somebody I support. I have NEVER supported both sides of any election.
As to my support of Neil Derry, I do not work for him, as has been suggested in many comments, have not given his campaign any money, and don’t even live in his district anymore. I have never met him, and I can guarantee you that he has no idea who I am. If he is reelected, I will not expect any preferential treatment whatsoever in response to my support. Watching him continue for 4 more years as the best County Supervisor I have seen in over 40 years will be my sole reward.
Finally, the retired Supreme Court justice said that he would not have signed off on The Colonies settlement if he knew then what he knows now. However, since he made that statement, all the bribery charges against Jeff Burum have been dismissed, and Bill Postmus has told the FBI that he was not bribed. I would like to know what he thinks today.
Anonymous # 70:
I forgot to respond to your claim that “Bill Postmus claimed to have been black mailed over his homosexuality by colonies partner Jeff Burum.”
What is your source of that statement?
My understating is that the prosecution is alleging that Jim Erwin threatened to disclose that Bill Postmus was gay.
I do not recall seeing where Mr. Erwin or Mr. Postmus have ever agreed with that unproven allegation. Have I missed something?
What have we (all) been missing Observer… you’re not suggesting “homosexuality by colonies partner JB” are you; now that would begin to explain a lot?!
BTW, surely the retired judge(s), all of them that were involved in the Colonies Settlement, should remember the $20K/ yr. “bribes” given each and every one of them by the BOS to make decisions in the County’s favor.
P.S. President Obama just said that it would be OK if all the boyz want to join into the Colonies Partners Mile High Club… so no biggie, I guess.
Little Stevie Wonder:
Regarding comment # 74, I am ABSOLUTELY NOT “suggesting homosexuality by colonies partner JB.”
I cannot imagine any interpretation of my comment that would result in any rational person reaching that conclusion.
OOF………Regarding comment #72, The dropped charges are being reviewed by an appeals court and judging from the length of time they are taking, there appears to be more to this case and may not be such a slam dunk win for Burum as many here assert. I’m sure the mediating judge would hold to his comment… As for the Postmus issue, DB did an update around the time of postmus’ pleading guilty. Also mentioned were Erwin’s flyers that were going to be mailed exposing Postmus drug problem if Postmus did not convince Biane to vote in favor of the $102 million dollar settlement and private investigators that were gathering information on Postmus by rummaging through his trash….All of this underhanded behavior is attributed to the man that was chief of staff and political advisor to the man you say is the best Supervisor you have seen in 40 years…..There is to long a trail of corruption following this political team for any good to come from them.
Well it is sad to watch the hate that spews from the mouths of NEIL DERRY, ANONYMOUS, and WHAT!!! The latest flyer that we received from NEIL DERRY shows what a __________ he is. To talk about James Ramos as being corrupt when Neil Derry took a plea deal with an organization he influences is rather absurd. To discuss that James Ramos is not contributing to the tax base when Native Americans are EXEMPT by law is even more humorous.
Since there is no commonality between DERRY, ANONYMOUS, and WHAT except hate, toxins, and venum, we might as well tell a joke or two because any kind of a reasonable discussion with the above three is fruitless.
What do you get when you cross Neil Derry with hot air? The answer is dareaire. You see Derry + hot air = dareaire.
You can always look at another comment under inlandpolitics about Neil Derry where we talk about a hypothetical TEN REASONS NOT TO VOTE for NEIL DERRY by a late night host.
I knew that Derry, ANONYMOUS, and WHAT would like that joke, so I have another for them.
What is the difference between Derry and Dairy? Derry is 80% fat (based on the salary increase he gave himself in 2008 when he was elected and slowley rescinded FOUR years later) and dairy in milk is only 3.25% fat!!
Just hang around, Manny, Moe, and Neil, I will have some more jokes for you. STAY TUNED!!!
Marcus:
Your focus on the selective prosecution of Neil Derry and attempts at humor fail to offset one important thing: James Ramos is not qualified to be a County Supervisor. Please review his appearance at the candidate’s forum in Big Bear where he was seemingly unable to answer simple questions without looking at notes, and had a limited to non- existent grasp of current county issues.
As to the fact that he is “EXEMPT” by law from paying certain taxes, most people I talk to do not have a problem with that. Our problem is that, if elected, he will be in a position to pass laws that he himself will be “EXEMPT” from. Does that seem fair or reasonable to you?
Observer of Facts:
Derry just ignores the laws that get in his way.
Repairman:
Please refresh my memory:
Why did the Attorney General dismiss the Felony charges against Neil Derry?
Repairman:
To make your response to comment #82 easier, here is a multiple choice question:
Why did Attorney General Kamala Harris dismiss the felony charges against Neil Derry:
A) The charges formulated by Mike Ramos and his investigators were absurd, and she realized that she had no chance to prove them.
B) The charges were clearly selective and politically motivated.
C) She realized that Mike Ramos prosecution of The Colonies was falling apart, as was his career as a District Attorney.
D) She realized that her office had far more important prosecutions to focus their limited resources on.
E) All of the above.
Marcus, Derry can’t give himself a raise you moron. It was set by idiots like you who voted FOR measure P thinking it was a term limits measure. Besides, Derry worked for SCE before he was elected. Which is ten times the private sector business experience of Ramos with his two dive restaurants.
If Neil Derry really wanted to take this race into the gutter, he could attack James Ramos for owning a restaurant with a goofy name like “Yum Yum.”
In the news….you forgot to mention the multi million dollar casino Ramos runs.
Marcus,
Manny, Moe, and Neil, have more brains in their one pinky put together than
Larry, Moe, and Ramos’ whole brains combined.
Alright, enough of the jokes, but in response to OoF, the name is “Yum Yum” because it has three letters, and Ramos just has to remember to repeat the name.
Ramos can put “sounds” together, but not whole words.
Observer of Facts:
Why is it again that he took a plea bargain that spared him jail time Instead of clearing his good name and exposing all this corruption you keep talking about but have done absolutely nothing about? Why wouldn’t a former marine and politician care about fighting false charges? Because he was glad to be let off so easily? Figuring it would be easier to do damage control from the outside than the inside?
Repairman:
Neil Derry DID fight the “false charges.”
That “fighting” is what gave rise to the meeting with Judge Dest where the felony charges were dismissed. Do you believe for one second that the felony charges would have been dismissed if Mr. Derry did not fight back?
As Mr. Derry has stated, his motivation was to get back to work rather than spend his time fighting.
I think that it is preferable to have a County Supervisor focused on serving his constituents instead of fighting a politically motivated prosecution funded by unlimited taxpayer money. Do you agree?
As far as Mr. Derry being “spared” from “jail time,” that claim is totally hypothetical. Just as hypothetically, the Attorney General and District Attorney were “spared” from a conviction for malicious prosecution.
As to “exposing all this corruption,” I think that Mr. Derry has done a good job of it.
Any objective analysis of this prosecution will clearly establish that it was selective and politically motivated, just as Mr. Derry said from day one.
Fighting means winning, not plea bargaining to a crime you did not commit.
Derry lost a ton of support once he plead guilty. Conservatives don’t let the government falsely accuse them of crimes they did not commit. Getting back to work as county supervisor is not that important for most voters. Your innocents and your reputation should be his #1 priority.
His guilty plea confirmed he was caught red handed and the rest of his cohorts Derry, Postmus, and the gang will join him except they will get prison time. When your friends are crooks and you are the dumber one, they will take advantage of you.
The latest flyer from Neil Derry is nothing but political “garbage” regarding James Ramos alleged wrongdoings (he hasn’t been before an Attorney General) and how he steals from the country by not paying property taxes/taxes.
Again Derry and his “associates” don’t seem to realize that the Native Americans received LEGAL concessions from our governments but they don’t seem to gripe about revenue generated by San Manual. Derry suggests that Ramos is “stealing” from the people of San Bernardino. I will call this another of those DERRYISMS.
In a hypothetical scenerio, David Letterman had 10 of Neil Derry’s famous DERRYISMS:
#10 Neil Derry stole over $2250 from SB County for
cell phone use in 2011.
#9 Mr. Derry abscounded over $30,000 from the County
for Retirement General in 2011.
#8 Neil illegally took over $2250 for Medicare payments
by San Bernardino County.
#7 Derry took over $1500 for 457b benefits from the
County in 2011.
#6 Derry & Co. pilfered over $7500 for a 401a from SB
County in 2011.
#5 Mr. Derry showed up to less than 50% of all
meetings in the country chambers and was
represented by a administrative CEO; he owes
the country over $75,000
#4 Neil accepted over $12,000 in illegal money from
San Bernardino County for a 401k in 2011.
#3 “Supervisor” Derry stole over $6,500 in health
insurance from the county in 2011
#2 Neil abscounded over $5,750 in Flesible Benfits
from San Bernardino County in 2011.
#1 Neil “baby” illegally pocketed $150,000+ in base
salary in 2011 for impersonating a supervisor.
AFTER ALL MR. RAMOS is called a “thief” because he doesn’t pay
taxes for which their is exemption. Then why should Mr. Derry receive
these benefits to which he is “entitled” (ALL ABOVE STATISTICS TAKEN
FROM GRAND JURY REPORT in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY in 2011)
Marcus
You’ve gotten too silly with your twists.
And tell us, WHY IS RAMOS HIDING FROM THE VOTERS THAT HE IS, AS OF THREE WEEKS, “FORMER” CHIEF OF THE RESERVATION? Why is his heritage and nation such a negative? Because it is harmful and dangerous to all Americans in the Third District to have a man pass laws and regulations that HE and HIS Reservation DO NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW!
HE CALLS HIMSELF “SMALL BUSINESS OWNER” OF TWO “FRONT” AND FAILING RESTAURANTS, OF WHICH HE HAS HIDDEN ALL FINANCIAL INFORMATION…BECAUSE UNLIKE US CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, RAMOS DOES NOT HAVE TO ABIDE BY OUR LAWS.
Observer of Facts:
I believe that had he fought he would have been convicted of those felonies so did derry, that is why he plea bargained.
That’s a vary impressive list Marcus has from the grand jury, but I suppose all that is a lie as well.
Politics:
Regarding Comment # 90, if “fighting means winning,” I guess that the Attorney General decided not to fight.
As I interpret your comment, you would have rather seen Neil Derry spend his time in the courtroom fighting these charges instead of doing his job. Not me.
I recognize that many people look down on Mr. Derry due to this event. That’s precisely what Mike Ramos intended.
Others view it differently. Some believe that a selective attack by Mike Ramos means that you must be doing something good.
Repairman:
I disagree with comment #93.
I believe that Judge Dest saw the motivation for this prosecution, and told the Attorney General that there was no possible way Mr. Derry’s actions warranted a conviction on any felony charges.
If what Mr. Derry was accused of was true, many precedents established that a fine was appropriate, not felony charges.
Mike Ramos himself was guilty of a far worse violation, and received a fine.
ANONYMOUS, the ONE thing that separates my twists from your negative attacks is THE TRUTH!!!!!
I started out as a DERRY fan and now it is obvious with the “DERRYISMS”, the truth is that JAMES RAMOS is the best representative for this supervisorial position.
Neil has had this job since 2008 and can’t simply talk about his accomplishments and what he hopes to continue to achieve for the people of San Bernardino. Instead, he and his “internet” groupies have to attack Native Americans and their earned benefits.
All have fallen short of the glory of God . . . even Neil Derry!!!
Marcus:
Based on comment #97, it sounds as though you have not read the Neil Derry mailer titled “Republican Voter Guide.” It references a number of Mr. Derry’s “accomplishments,” such as the “Sunshine Law” he authored, and what he “hopes to continue to achieve,” such as the elimination of “government benefits for those who are in this country illegally.”
He is also the only Supervisor with the backbone to stand up to Mike Ramos, and you have seen the resultant retaliation.
Your claim that his “groupies” are attacking Native Americans is a mischaracterization of the facts and an attempt to bring racism into the equation, and your claim that James Ramos is the “best representative for this supervisorial position” completely ignores what became clear at the candidates forum in Big Bear. I recommend that you watch the video of that forum.
No YOU and RAMOS have fallen “short of the Glory of God!”
James Ramos has been allowing the Mexican and Russian mafias to run their drug trafficking empire from within the Reservation, and with the “mafia,” murders and many horrifying crimes come with it…and James Ramos profits by the millions from these mafia organizations. Look how it all spills out to our schools and communities, just recently in Redlands about a dozen mexican mafia black heroin dealers were caught AFTER MANY YOUNG STUDENTS WERE KILLED BY THE DRUG! RAMOS KNOWS, BUT IT’S ALL PROFITS FOR HIM.
YOU may NOT like to hear THE TRUTH about how Ramos and his Native Indian, so called “American” Indians, are abusing, disrespecting AND MAKING A MOCKERY of the laws and regulations we “true and loyal” Americans must follow!!!
You started out as a Derry fan YOU SAY? …bull crap…you are a paid Ramos blogger, YOU call my TRUTHS “negative,” that alone gives YOU away as a non-thinker, only ONE WAY attacker!!!
YOU, MARCUS, or rather “D.Marquez” have fallen from the “Glory of God for supporting a man who knowingly supports, AS YOU ONCE DID YOURSELF, the Mexican and Russian mafias, their rapes, murders, and horrifying criminal activity.
AND, don’t tell Derry what he needs to talk about!
You don’t like him pointing out and shedding light on very important issues…then don’t listen (see no evil hear no evil) But he can talk about his accomplishments AND about the dangers of electing Ramos and his past history of mocking our laws and the criminals he protects in his Reservation whenever he wants!!!
Anonymous:
Derry’s the only one of the two of them that’s had to surrender to authorities before he was arrested for mocking, ignoring, and breaking the law.
I look at your comments and I can see the desperation in your words.
In comment #100, “Repairman” is admitting that Neil Derry was never arrested.
Progress is being made.
No Mr. Repairman, you can no longer sprinkle your magic dust on our faces in order to see things your warped way. Actually, I don’t think you’re warped, you know the facts about Derry, but you are a man bought out by Ramos’ camp to bore us with your broken record about Derry’s arrest…
How much do you get paid for every time you repeat those words? Are they that exciting for you to see on your screen? Or do they turn Ramos on, and give him a false hope of winning?
No desperation in my voice…only A STRONG DISTASTE (OR HATE) for criminal protecting people like James Ramos and D. Marquez, aka, Marcus, because it spills to our children, schools, neighborhoods and communities we love and want to protect; are your concerns for your family and community so different.
Derry did not mock our laws or do anything you stated, I will not respond to your twisting of my words about Ramos.
Observer of Facts:
Your right he surrendered before he was arrested much much better. Just like being innocent.
Anonymous:
That’s because you can’t respond with anything but fear mongering, hate,
and scare tactics about the boogeyman.
By the way, one more time, I have never met Ramos I don’t work for him, he has never promised me anything. But I have thought about contacting him to volunteer. It could be a lot of fun I could spend even more time writing about Derry and all his qualifications (like knowing when to plead guilty to avoid jail time) through mailers or newspaper editorials it could be great.
Repairman:
Instead of working for James Ramos, you should go to work as a writer for The Sun or The Daily Bulletin. Your use of the word “surrendered” in Comment #103 fits in well with their style.
Think of the “fun” you could have writing about “the most appalling corruption case in decades, certainly in the history of San Bernardino County and maybe California itself.”
You could write about Jeff Burum’s $10,000,000 bail, ignoring the fact that it’s been reduced to $0, or how Paul Biane was apprehended at the airport, ignoring the fact that he was on an arriving flight.
Or how about the bribery charges the Grand Jury handed down against Jeff Burum? Why let the fact that they have all been dismissed get in the way of a sensational story?
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to write about how Neil Derry was arrested because you have now admitted that he wasn’t.
Observer of Facts:
Your right he had the choice, surrender or be arrested.
Just like he had the choice, take the plea bargain or go to jail.
About all the charges being dropped, you’ve said all along how corrupt the judicial system is here in SBC from the DA on down . Maybe the FBI will have better results. Or do you believe them to be as corrupt as you say the District Attorney is?
Observer of Facts:
Biane was considered a fugitive, after ignoring to show up at his scheduled surrender time. By the way all flights coming in are arriving going the other way is called departing.
Observer of Facts:
And the fun I could have with “the most appalling corruption case in decades, certainly in the history of San Bernardino County and maybe California itself.”
I am just waiting for some news of the arrests by federal agents.
At that point you can bet I’ll be all over it having a lot of fun.
Oh, “Observer of the Fact”, we will let the ULTIMATE JUDGE determine just who is guilty of racism. I have not attacked Mr. Neil Derry nor belittled his accomplishments. I simply defend the EXTREME NEGATIVISM and toxic words directed at Mr. James Ramos and earned monetary credits given NATIVE AMERICANS.
There are very few people who have the toxicity level shown by the flyers of NEIL DERRY or the words spewed from the mouths of Derry “supporters”.
If Marcus, aka, Marquez is referring to my “toxic” words…I say, they are “toxic to HIM because they reveal the truth and the DARK SIDE OF THE RESERVATION, and the SO CALLED “AMERICAN” OR “NATIVE” INDIANS…they disrespect our laws, and openly mock, and thumb their noses at the United States…exposing THAT TRUTH is NOT racism, so stop the crying and whining and throwing that word around!
I don’t know who this Marquez person is but the Derry camp is guilty of impersonaniting a quality campaign. We only defend a decent man, who like Mr. Derry is “with fault”.
Just like in most of your sinister remarks, you are wrong again. Marcus is NOT D. Marquez. I would like to meet him though. If you, Mr. Derry, and his toxic supporters don’t like him, he is worth meeting . . . . .
D. Marques is another liar, and so called “native Indian” who has thumbed his nose and mocked our laws and regulations while he was “Chief” of San Manuel, oh yeah, and he’s an arrogant buffoon just like Ramos.
James Ramos cannot be described as a a man “without fault” for his “faults” are not “faults” but rather fully considered and thought out decisions to protect and give a safe-haven to the Mexican and Russian Mafias in order for them to safely conduct their drug trafficking and other sinister criminal activity directed towards our communities neighborhoods and schools—this, my dear “Marcus”, Ramos profits from… so it is not a “fault” on Ramos part, …IT IS DOWN RIGHT EVIL!
Repairman:
Comment #107 supports my suggestion that you would make an excellent writer for the Sun or Daily Bulletin.
Check the facts, and you will see that “fugitive” Paul Biane was in Arizona when the indictments were handed down. He made arrangements to take the first available flight back to California. The claim that he was apprehended at the airport made it sound like he was trying to get on a departing flight and flee the country.
The wanted poster was totally unnecessary and nothing more than theatrics by Mike Ramos.
Repairman:
With respect to Comment #106, I have NEVER said that the San Bernardino County judicial system is corrupt.
That’s been a lot of others like Dennis Hansberger who believe that The Colonies victories in the courtroom are a result of their bribing the judges, a preposterous claim.
I DO believe that District Attorney Mike Ramos is corrupt, and have said so on the record many times.
As to the FBI, arrogant and defiant, yes, corrupt no. Review the facts surrounding their search of Jeff Burum’s office for evidence of this theory.
Repairman:
With respect to comment #108, I will wait anxiously to see if you will be having any “fun” due to any “arrests by federal agents.”
In the meantime, I am observing with great interest the prosecution of “the most appalling corruption case in decades, certainly in the history of San Bernardino County and maybe California itself.” As a taxpayer who is helping to fund this outrageous waste of money, I cannot say that it has been “fun.”
Has there ever been a case “in the history of San Bernardino County” or even “California itself” where $10 Million bail was reduced to $0?
ANONOYMOUS, maybe “we” can work together on improving San Bernardino without the venum. Mr. Neil Derry receives more than $60,000 a year in retirement. I am not attempting to “call out” Mr. Derry on this but ALL OF THE SUPERVISORS.
This is a ridiciulous amount when the average worker at $50,000 only has $4,000 “given” to him by his employer.
LET’S BE HONEST, this is not a Republican or Democratic issue. It is GREED on the local level at the expense of a “blinded” electorate.
It is time that all parties unite and remove and reduce some of these monetary inequities!!!
Marcus, you have a deal!
No more “venum”
You right, you are NOT D. Marquez.
Marcus….I agree with your comment on#117. Along with your thought we need to eliminate all developer subsidies. These teets that developers such as Burum and Richards have been sucking on have been provided by corrupt congressmen such as Gary Miller. They have fostered an arrogant sense of entitlement among these people when in reality it has been nothing short of developer welfare. The problems we experience, everything from Derry’s campaign fraud to all other political figures under criminal indictment, have all been because they are trying to lap up the milk that drips from the chins of the developers greedily sucking away at the taxpayer funded nipple.
Hey Marcus, Do you want to see real desperation? Go to the IE politics blog and you can watch Neil Derry sing a Kareoke version of LUCK BE A LADY TONIGHT standing in front of a SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS banner. There seems to be no crown except for a man and his wife dancing. That may be Observer of facts.
Derry, the casino may be opening a lounge soon. There may be employment there for you.
Go to IEpol? What on earth for????
Oh, you mean for a laugh? ok.
Anonymous:
With respect to Comment #120: No, that wasn’t me.
The only time I have seen Neil Derry sing was at the UCLA conference Center in Lake Arrowhead a couple of years ago. It was somewhat entertaining, but I would have rather seen him answer more questions.
I sure hope Mike Ramos doesn’t see this video; he will have his investigators working overtime to twist it into some type of violation.
“…some type of violation”?
you mean like Soliciting?
Sorry bad joke.
Your comment #119 certainly brings out the sensational phrases, including:
1) “Corrupt congressmen.”
2) Developers with an “arrogant sense of entitlement.”
3) “Developer welfare.”
4) “Campaign fraud.”
5) “Political figures under criminal indictment.”
You have made you position on developers very clear. I bet that you despise them all, except the one who developed and built the structure you live in.
“You have made you position on developers very clear. I bet that you despise them all, except the one who developed and built the structure you live in.”
AND “except” the one’s OVER building within the Reservation.
Anon#126….Are you a parrot standing on the shoulder of OOF.?
OOF……I dislike most developers, but not all. It is interesting to think that Lewis and Matich may be as corrupt as colonies partners and yet you will rarely hear anything about them in the news. This underscores the arrogance of colonies partners who behave like new money Al capone gangsters flaunting their ability to buy politicians and raid tax payer coffers.
Anonymous:
How many people had ever heard of Jeff Burum before he and his partners successfully sued the county, and Mike Ramos retaliated?
I do not recall The Colonies holding any press conference’s to announce Judge Warner’s ruling or the subsequent settlement, do you?
Conversely, Mike Ramos and Jerry Brown added a whole new dimension to the phrase political grandstanding when they held a press conference to announce “the most appalling corruption case in decades, certainly in the history of San Bernardino County and maybe California itself.”
The reason The Colonies are “in the news” is 100% a result of the prosecution by Mike Ramos.
As to their flaunting of their “ability to buy politicians and raid tax payer coffers,’ can you give us an example?”
Observer of Facts:
You haven’t mentioned retired judge Percell that was brought in from the bay area for this one particular settlement hearing where he bestowed $103,000,000.00 of tax payer money to the colonies partners and was then taken to the airport and flown home on Burum’s privet jet.
Repairman:
In comment # 103, I assume that you are referring to retired Supreme Court Justice Edward Panelli, a mediator that both sides stipulated to use, with each side agreeing to pay 50% of his compensation.
He mediated the settlement and called it a “fair and reasonable compromise.” A copy of the settlement agreement is available on this site; I recommend that you read it for additional insight into the facts not found in The Sun or the Daily Bulletin.
According to Mr. Panelli, both sides asked him to stay late one evening, since progress was being made, and he missed the last available commercial flight. My understanding is that he paid Jeff Burum for the use of his plane to take him back to the Bay Area, and Mr. Burum did not accompany him on the flight.
I do not recall anybody having any problem with that when it occurred in 2006, and this seems to me to be another event that those siding with the prosecution have tried to exaggerate into a major issue, so far unsuccessfully.
Observer of Facts:
I’m sure it was all vary innocent, we’ll see.
Observer of Facts:
Privet jets cost around 3,000.00 an hour or more. Up to the bay area and back would be at least three hours, unless he paid for that in cash, probably close to 10,000.00. I’m sure there would be a record of it. Your understanding is Burum was paid for the trip, I don’t buy it. Maybe after the investigation started, if at all.
And as far as your 116 comment about wasting money going after corruption, I think it is money well spent.
If you don’t pursue criminals with everything you have, why would they ever stop the corruption and the stealing from the taxpayer or anyone else they could ?
Burum and Colonial filed 22 million lawsuit against SBCO. Postmus and Erwin broker $103 million dollar settlement through bribes. Derry hires Erwin and Joe Turner who hang around Derry’s neck like smelling like dead fish. Bribery, Neo-Nazi white club only writer surrounds Derry reputation as a politician. That is why Derry is desperate to make Ramos a fat slob pig etc.. Indian and Mexican hater….and saying I am not a crook like Richard Nixon. Derry should add to his corruption ” I will fight for you “Bring you bats..Ping” as Joe Turner would say!!! Derry get a life! Derry loves using that term when Derry should look in a mirror and say to himself Get a life. Derry is a nutcase “Vote for Ramos!”
Repairman:
I believe that it is important to discourage corruption, and have no problem with spending money “going after corruption.” However, it needs to be legitimate corruption, such as that apparently practiced by the former Mayor of the City of Upland.
It’s the use of taxpayer money for selective prosecutions that bothers me.
Imagine how much real corruption and other crime could have been prosecuted with the money Mike Ramos has spent retaliating against Jeff Burum.
Two years into that prosecution, all of the bribery charges against Mr. Burum have been dismissed, and bail that was set at $10 Million has been reduced to $0. Does that sound like elements of a legitimate prosecution?
The one person that the prosecution had a reasonable chance to convict cut a deal agreeing to testify truthfully, and then told the FBI he was not bribed. Is that progress?
Perhaps this prosecution will eventually be worth the money is has cost the taxpayers. So far, absolutely not.
Speaking of selective prosecutions, how come the Attorney General is not prosecuting Mike Ramos and his wife? What they did was for more egregious that what Neil Derry was accused of.
Repairman:
You clearly know far more about the operating costs of a private jet than I do.
Perhaps this will be the “smoking gun” that turns the entire case in the prosecutions favor.
I’m skeptical though, as it would seem like it should have been at least mentioned as an issue when it occurred in 2006 if it’s going to be asserted as an issue in 2012.
Well, Derry is again singled out by the Mexican mafia gangs.
Drove by Waterman and 2nd. Of all the Miller, Dutton, Ramos, etc.. signs ONLY the Neil Derry sign has graffiti!!
Wow I just saw this huge sign “Vote for James Ramos!” On the SBPEA building! Way to go SBPEA all of the SBPEA Non-Safety Employees about 15 thousand members are supporting Ramos after Neil Derry destroyed their three year contract and they are mad. Many of them live in the mountain area. Non-Safety County Employees know Derry protected SEBA Sherrif Union Erwin brokered and why not SEBA gave about $400,000 to Derry in 2008, and a lot of that money came from Colonial Special interest donation! Derry’s Corruption Wagon keeps rolling I will fight for you “If you show me the Money no wonder Derry is on criminal Probation for giving his dirty laundrey to Postmus real stinky Derry get a life Derry!
@Freedom…
WHATEVER!
@Freedom,
At San Bernardino Valley College the course is called English 010.
Do everyone here a favor. Please attend!
It’s called FREEDUMB OF SPEACH, u should plead the 5th and give us all a break u bigot!
Talking about playing the race card… that’s the only card that FREEDUMB knows.
Don’t forget who is really pulling all the strings here, a corrupt DA working for the Devil that shares the Ramos Bro. name, who knows, maybe DA Mikey is even considered an honorary San Manuel Indian (secret ceremony?)
LSW is still waiting for his 40 acres and a mule (good luck with that, huh bro, we got the rez!)
Derry is fighting corruption, and being retaliated and discriminated against by the very same SHYSTEM (Shysters running the system) that FREEDUMB advocates in order to perpetuate the status quo of corruption in San Berdoo doo County, aye hesse?
I support whichever candidate stands up to the out of control public employee unions.
OOF….in comment #135 you mention your support for going after corrupt politicians like former Upland mayor Pomierski, but forgot to mention that he was Burums boy. Let us not forget that Burum’s 2nd street restaurant was raided by the FBI in connection with Pomierski’s bribery case and the people arrested with Pomierski are related to colonies partners in one way or another.
As for the raiding of tax payer coffers, besides the $102 million gift of tax payer funds, there are the numerous non-profit redevelopment companies that Burum controls and that Congressman Miller has generously funded, some accounts say, since the early to mid nineties. Since I know you have a little development in your background observer, just how would that sit with you if you were trying to receive some of that redevelopment work,yet every project went to one of Burum’s shell companies? Also during the FBI raid, it was mentioned that Burum had 20 or more businesses within the office complex being raided and that the warrants being served were only for NACORE. Why would any business person need more than one business that does the same thing to service the same area? This only makes sense if the business person is trying to hide the fact that he is getting all or most of the redevelopment work for a given area and an appearance of impropriety is trying to be hid from public view….Let us not forget about the building on Arrow and Haven that Burum bought at auction when the real estate market was crashing and made Postmus use county (taxpayer) dollars to purchase at top dollar. To boot, he then sold the used furniture in the building to the taxpayers for an additional $700,000. These abuses are blatant and only represent what little we know but, rest assured that this whole case is like an Iceberg, there is more that we do not yet see below the water line.
That must be Derry then, because at least SBPEA is backing the Ramos Bros. (James, Mikey and Dennis the Hansburgerler, an honorary San Manuel Indian too, I’m sure).
Repairman……….Regarding comment#130 and OOF response#131, He forgot to tell you that at the time of Burum’s arrest, Pannelli was reported to have said that “had he known all the facts at the time of his mediating the settlement, he would have never had signed the agreement”. There are some who say that he may recant that statement however, judging from the amount of time the appeals court is taking in deciding whether or not to uphold the charges against Burum, It looks as though this case may not be a simple case of selective prosecution as many claim and in fact may have some true weight behind it. If so, this would also call into question the abilities of the judge that originally dropped all of the charges to begin with.
Repairman……….Regarding comment#130 and OOF response#131, He forgot to tell you that at the time of Burum’s arrest, Pannelli was reported to have said that “had he known all the facts at the time of his mediating the settlement, he would have never had signed the agreement”. There are some who say that he may recant that statement however, judging from the amount of time the appeals court is taking in deciding whether or not to uphold the charges against Burum, It looks as though this case may not be a simple case of selective prosecution as many claim and in fact may have some true weight behind it. If so, this would also call into question the abilities of the judge that originally dropped all of theto tell you that at the time of Burum’s arrest, Pannelli was reported to have said that “had he known all the facts at the time of his mediating the settlement, he would have never had signed the agreement”. There are some who say that he may recant that statement however, judging from the amount of time the appeals court is taking in deciding whether or not to uphold the charges against Burum, It looks as though this case may not be a simple case of selective prosecution as many claim and in fact may have some true weight behind it. If so, this would also call into question the abilities of the judge that originally dropped all of the charges to begin with.
Freedom….Regarding comment#138, I think you hit a sore nerve with Anon#139 HA HA HA HA HA. When all they can do is gripe about your writing, then you know you’ve struck a nerve.
Observer of Facts:
When you say that one person told the FBI that it wasn’t a bribe, but wasn’t it extortion that bought their votes.
Anonymous:
Regarding comment #143 and your claim that the former Mayor of Upland was “Burum’s boy,” I suspect that if Jeff Burum had any involvement whatsoever with Mr. Pomerski’s criminal acts, Mike Ramos would have figured out a way to arrest him and announce it at a press conference. I do not believe that occurred. Can you elaborated on what you mean?
I was not aware that “the people arrested with Pomierski are related to colonies partners in one way or another.” Who are you referring to and how are they related to The Colonies?
While it remains to be seen how the results of the various FBI raids play out, one thing we know for sure is that the FBI got caught making a mistake (also known as lying) when identifying the offices they searched in Jeff Burums Building.
Repairman:
Regarding comment #145, I do not believe that Bill Postmus has ever testified or said that his vote to settle The Colonies action was the result of extortion, nor has Paul Biane or Gary Ovitt.
Perhaps you have read too many Sun and Daily Bulletin articles, and are confusing unproven allegations with facts?
Mean while, back at the ranch, The tribe is busy with its redevelopment plans to expand the casino. Since the tribe still has additional slots available to deploy, plans are underway to expand while the neighbors are busy arguing who is going to win the supervisor position.
Thank you for your comments my fans! I appreciate your support! Remeember “Bring your bat’s you Derry Supporters Ping!
Anonymous:
Regarding the claim in comment # 143 that “the people arrested with Pomierski are related to colonies partners in one way or another,” I have done some research. Here are the names of the other 3 defendants:
John Hennes
Jason Crebs
Anthony Sanchez
Can you please explain how they are related to The Colonies partners?
I am particularly interested in The Colonies relationship with Anthony Sanchez, who fled to Honduras. Hey, maybe Jeff Burum gave him a ride down there in his private jet!
That would make a good Sun and Daily Bulletin story, and you could get “Repairman” to write it.
Observer of Facts:
Jason Crebs is Ray Crebs adopted son, ex son in law, and father of his grand son.
Observer of Facts:
As far as “The Colonies relationship with Anthony Sanchez” Probably none
other than Jason’s partner. Every bag boy needs some muscle, especially if they are vary small in stature.
OOF….Crebs and Sanchez were partners at Venture West Capital and State Wide Bancorp. It is common knowledge that Ray Crebs is a colony partner and owner of the jet that infamously flew fellow colony partner Dan Richards and two public political figures cross country on an all expense paid junkit. Oh yea, I forgot Biane paid with a bottle of champaign. It’s safe to say that venture West was getting some of that cheddar from the Burum camp.What I found even more amusing was Sanchez’s choice in using well known MAFIA lawyer Anthony Brooklier to represent him. Of all the lawyers in California, he picks the one guy who couldn’t keep his father, LA MAFIA boss Dominic Brooklier, from spending his final days in prison. He must have been referred to Sanchez by those wanna-be mafia guys the Leggios who also got raided in connection to Pomierski… http://www.fbi.gov/losangeles/press-
releases/2011/la030311.htm
http://empoprise-ie.blogspot.com/2011/03/removing-my-local-cluenessness-anthony.html
Annonymus # 156:
It’s kind of funny you call the Leggios mafia wanna-Be’s. In their Mountain View dealership they used to have posters of the Sopranos hanging in their offices.
#147 keep up your heat on the Derry Corruption Wagon I can sense you are saving some of these Corrupt Wagon Derry blind supporters. Except LS”Dumber-Wonder” has hardened heart condition and is riding Derry’s Corruption Wagon, wake up LSDW the soft cushion under your buttock’s LSDW is Derry’ political Bullshit! LSDW do your self a favor Vote For Ramos, and set your heart free!
Derry needs to stop being a hypocrite. He wants to be tough on people with crime, but he himself is a victim of the system. Derry wants to be tough on gangs, but the County of San Bernardino and their pension system is the biggest gang around.
OK VIP Josie, we get it, you don’t like Neil Derry (never have, never will!)
Hows the Obamanation organization goin’?
Can’t get any support from the DemoRatic Party, but at least the Ramos Bros still love ya!
Repairman & Anonymous:
Thank you for the insight in the above comments.
As I understand it, Jason Crebs is Ray Crebs “adopted son” and “former son in law.” That’s a pretty unusual relationship.
Ray Crebs is represented to be a “partner” in The Colonies. However, every story I have read says that there are 2 partners, Jeff Burum and Dan Richards. They are the ones who signed the settlement agreement.
Rey Crebs also purportedly owned the private jet that flew Dan Richards and Paul Biane back to West Virginia for a football game. If that’s true, and there was any possible way to tie it in to The Colonies prosecution, I believe that Mike Ramos would have been all over it.
OOF…..Colonies partners is made up of 40 or more individuals. A while back someone posted a partial list of the names. Burum and Richards are the managing partners.
And Observer, don’t leave out the FACT that then-Ontario City Manager Gregory “My Will be Done” Devilreaux was on that airplane trip with Pauly “Pretty Boy” Biane and Danny “God’s Gift” Richards too!
That trip is when the Devil of a CAO turned CEO admittedly secured his future career move over to San Bernardino County Government Center to become DICTATOR… wonder if Crebs was smart enough to get that debauchery ALL ON TAPE?
HEY FBI, isn’t it a legal requirement by the FAA to have an ON-FLIGHT RECORDER (and isn’t it also totally relevant to the on-going investigation into the Colonies Settlement Conspiracy case you guys took over from the DA Mikey and AG Moonbeam Show… please do your job for the people…(SAY HELLO TO MR. RICO).
I’m amazed at how many people ignore the fact that Neil Derry was charged with felony corruption. And the only reason that he is not in prison , is that he pled guilty to a misdomeanor on a plea deal.
He was a member of Postmus inner circle, and continues to be a crook and a liar. He would sell out his own mother for a dollar.
That is true, only now he is a desperate crook that will soon be unemployed.
Jerry Gahan:
If Neil Derry was guilty of “felony corruption” and belonged “in prison,” why did the Attorney General dismiss the charges?
You are exhibiting the mentality of the demographic group Mike Ramos hoped to influence when he launched the selective prosecution.
Observer of Facts:
If the Attorney General dismissed the charges, why did derry plead guilty?
Jerry Gahan: You are simply not telling the truth. Bill Postmus supported Hansberger because he knew Derry would kick his ass out of office with all the crap he was doing. And Derry did just that when he forced the Board to investigate the Assessor’s office, resulting in Postmus resignation. You really should stop lying about Derry. Everyone with half a brain knows the ridiculous charges were brought on behalf of Mike Ramos in retaliation for Derry forcing a sexual harassment investigation of our slippy zipper DA!
The funny thing is that Derry’s campaign contribution troubles were related to Postmus’ PAC. They must have been SECRET FRIENDS.
Only in SB #68:
That is a nice little fantasy, now tell us why he pleaded guilty.
Only in SB:
If Postmus supported Hansburg, why was he helping derry launder that money?
You remember it’s the money a developer gave him, that derry pleaded guilty to laundering , it’s the reason he’s on probation now. And why is it he didn’t fight those charges? something about plea bargaining to avoiding felony charges?
Repairman: Easy, because the purpose of the bogus prosecution was to drag the case out through the election cycle and so Derry’s $ was drained. Look at the other so-called corruption cases. How long are they going to drag out Defazio and the others? The bogus prosecution of Derry, over one, yes one, donation based on the lies of Bill Postmus and Alan Aleman was a set up. They would do anything to get Derry out of office after Derry removed Postmus from office.
Derry plead only to a failure to report a contribution, not laundering. Get your facts strait and ask yourself this question. Why was DA Mike Ramos not prosecuted for failing to report paying his wife $10,000 from his campaign on his Form 700. Those are the same felonies, filing a false report and perjury, that Derry was charged with.
Hmmmmm?
Only in SB……….The difference was that when Derry was questioned by investigators he not only coped to the laundering he drew a blueprint of how it was done and then arrogantly said “ok I’ll pay whatever the fine is”. Instead he got slapped with criminal charges. He is a clumsy politician plain and simple. He further reinforced this by hiring one of the worst campaign teams I’ve ever seen and running on a KKK style platform…….As to DA Ramos or even Rutherford, when they were caught they feigned ignorance and just paid the fine, They did not draw a blueprint for investigators.
Only in SB:
Why didn’t fight to clear his name and clean up the corruption in SBC?
Answer: He was lucky not to go to jail.
Repairman:
I guess Mike Ramos and his wife were also lucky “not to go to jail.”
I am pulling for Ramos but either way I don’t think the third district is bad off. Will be interesting to see the board dynamic if it’s Derry and Roelle. Roelle is out spoken as is Derry and they may be on the opposite team.
Derry PLEAD to failing to report a contribution. He was charged with MONEY LAUNDERING. That’s the difference Only in SB
Anonymous #173:
Neil Derry cooperated with investigators and disclosed the facts surrounding the fully reported $5,000 campaign contribution. He did not feel that he did anything wrong, and said that he would amend the report as necessary if there was any mistake made.
What is “arrogant” about that?
Comment #172 says it all pretty well. You and “Repairman” can continue to believe what you want to believe, but to me the Attorney General’s decision to dismiss the felony charges speaks volumes.
Anon#178….It was arrogant because he assumed he could get away with just amending his report and paying a fine. However, it could be argued all day long that everyone does it and therefor he should get a pass, but the reality is that he broke a very basic rule. This is campaign 101 and if you get caught, no assumptions should be made, just ask Rex. You know what they say happens when someone ASSumes?
Erwinforsupervisor……It’s always nice to dream, but Derry’s goose is cooked. You will not have to worry about a Derry Roelle dynamic on the board because Derry will be looking for new employment come November.
At 177: Go look at it. There was NEVER a money laundering charge. Look it up moron.
At 173, Derry never did that. He never admitted to anything. And you and the DA investigator should stop lying about it. This was completely manufactured, and everyone in the DA’s office knows it.
http://www.sbsun.com/ci_17936929?IADID=Search-www.sbsun.com-www.sbsun.com
Only in SB…….Above is a link to an article outlining the original charges and circumstances surrounding Derry. You’ll notice that when being questioned by investigators he spilled the beans on himself.
Only in SB:
He pleaded GUILTY . Now let me repeat this real slow so you can understand, HE PLEADED GUILTY!
He’s still on probation!
You say everybody in the DA’s office is corrupt? It’s all a big conspiracy to get derry?
Now get with the program, and open your eyes! He pleaded guilty!
Hey Red Annon. the derry campaign must be running out of cash if
Only In SB is the best they can afford . what do you think?
Warms my heart and makes me laugh.
Repairman:
We hear you loud and clear: Neil Derry plead guilty to failing to report a singe $5,000 campaign contribution, even though it was fully reported.
Don’t forget that Bill Postmus also plead guilty to accepting a bribe, but later told the FBI he was NEVER BRIBED.
Neil Derry has explained at length why he agreed to the deal that dismissed the felony charges, and there is no point in repeating it here.
I don’t believe that “everybody in the DA’s office is corrupt,” and don’t believe “it’s all a big conspiracy to get” Neil Derry.
However, I absolutely believe that DA Mike Ramos is corrupt, and absolutely, positively believe that this prosecution of Neil Derry was selective and politically motivated, just as “Only is San Bernardino” states in comment #172.
How do you explain the fact that Mike Ramos was caught laundering $10,000 and passing it on to his wife, but only received a fine? Since It was double the amount the Derry issue involved, shouldn’t it warrant felony charges?
Observer of Facts:
It’s just a big conspiracy from the Governor on down to get derry.
Observer of Facts:
To be honest with you I think there is a point to repeating that he pleaded guilty to avoid felony charges.
I’m tired of someone always bring up what other people do as a way of showing that what derry did was not so bad.
That is like saying Manson wasn’t that bad compared to Hitler.
Repairman:
How do you know that Neil Derry “pleaded guilty to avoid felony charges?” Were you present in Judge Dest’s chambers?
Let’s not forget that Mike Ramos handed off the case to the Attorney General’s office to prosecute. Perhaps they recognized how ridiculous the felony charges were, and agreed to dismiss them to “avoid” being embarrassed in the courtroom.
Check with Lewis Cope and see how much success he has had trying to prove some of Mike Ramos charges.
And using a Charles Manson/Adolph Hitler analogy? That’s so outrageous it defies explanation.
Repairman is a scum and should be banned as the propaganda queen that he is.
Derry is an idiot not only because he makes stupid mistakes but because he listens to other idiots.
First off it is illegal to tell a contributor who does not want to be disclosed to donate to a PAC. That is plain and simple coordination which is illegal.
He had no choice but to admit it since there was enough evidence to throw is sorry butt in jail. Most don’t fall for the BS that he wanted to put it behind him to get back to work. What work does he do. Most in the know see him spening most of his time on his phone, comes late to meetings, leaves early, and is on FB most of the time. Voters don’t buy it and gave him a whopping 32%.
Now he actually thinks he can win. What a dope.
Get Real….Derry knows he won’t win, he is like Hitler in his Berlin bunker in the final months of ww2. Commanding troops that no longer exist and telling the last of his followers that they were winning. Ignorance is bliss.
Anonymous #90:
Truth too much for you?
Get Real:
Regarding Comment #191 and your eloquent contention that Neil Derry is an “idiot” and a “dope:”
Neil Derry knew that Cal Trans was responsible for the reconstruction of Highway 330; James Ramos did not.
I also suspect that Neil Derry knows the difference between “jail” and prison, and when to use a question mark at the end of a sentence.
Finally, can you cite the California Civil Code Section that makes it “illegal” to “tell a contributor who does not want to be disclosed to donate to a PAC?”
Also, if you check the facts, you will see that Mr. Derry informed Mr. Stubblefied that this particulate PAC “might” be supporting his campaign.
HA HA HA, “this particulate PAC “might” be supporting his campaign.”
YA and Jim Erwin might be my chief of staff. HA HA HA.
What kind of politician doesn’t know for sure who supports him or not? If OOF argument is true then Derry is even more clumsy than I ever imagined.
Observer of Facts
You love to deflect on trivial issues.
So Derry was too dumb to realize that Postmus his buddy whom he gave the checks to will run a Pro Derry PAC? Right? The law is clear. Coordinating with a PAC ( raising money for them) is not allowed during a campaign.
Derry was supposed to get the Sheriff Union support. You were certain of it. Many here said he would not and they were dismissed.
Now Irwin won’t even post the big headline that the one Union (Defense Attorneys) has switched to Ramos from Derry. They contributed close to $100K that he won’t get in Nov.
Every anti Ramos comment always deflects to how ( dumb ) he is.
Yet this so called Dummy is beating your guy Derry by a mile and will win by a landslide in Nov. Derry can’t be that smart if as an incumbent that is so popular can’t beat Ramos. Money is not the issue until you don’t have any because your friends are about to go to jail and your donors think you stink and stay away from crooks on probation.
Derry could get a job writing for Sharon or Irwin in Nov.:)
Get Real:
Can you identify the “trivial issues” I have brought up?
You are the one who claimed that it is “illegal” to “tell a contributor who does not want to be disclosed to donate to a PAC.” I asked you cite the code section that makes this activity illegal. Your response was non-responsive.
I have never said that James Ramos was “dumb.” I HAVE said that I do not feel that he is qualified to be a County Supervisor, and does not have adequate insight into the interworkings of the county. His lack of knowledge of who had jurisdiction to repair Highway 330 is a good example.
I also have an issue with his ability to pass laws that he himself will not have to follow.
Finally, if you are going to continually criticize Jim Erwin, you should spell his name correctly.
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/index.php?id=496
Have fun!
Regarding Comment #195, if cooperating with DA Investigators and telling the truth is being “clumsy,” then I guess I support a “clumsy” County Supervisor.
To me, being “clumsy” is not being able to speak at a campaign fundraiser without notes, nailing campaign signs to trees, or making comments that confirm that you have no idea who maintains a major transportation corridor in the district you are attempting to represent.
Observer of Facts:
You try to make it sound like derry just walked into the DA’s office and confessed instead of being forced to do so.
Repairman:
Regarding Comment #200, how do you know that he was “forced to do so?”
You and red “Anonymous” certainly have a lot of insight into this matter; did you contact the Attorney General’s office and offer to be witnesses?
Who knows, with your testimony, the AG may have elected to prosecute the felony charges, instead of dismissing them.
You can certainly tell the scumbag ramosites. What scumbals.
Observer of Facts:
Just don’t believe he would walk in and confess.
Repairman:
I don’t believe he walked in and confessed either.
Rather, he chose to cooperate with the DA investigators, since he felt he had done nothing wrong. The $5,000 campaign contribution had been fully reported, and he said that if there was additional reporting necessary, he would be happy to do it.
In comment #173, Anonymous says that that by cooperating with investigators, he “coped to the laundering” and “drew a blueprint of how it was done.” I don’t believe that.
I do feel that he never imagined that Mike Ramos would somehow twist the matter into felony charges, or that his cooperation would be characterized as confessing.
OOF…..The bottom line is he broke the law and now he’s paying for it. This is the result of associating with Erwin, or should I say Irwin?
Anonymous:
Regarding Comment # 205, I disagree that Neil Derry “broke the law.” At the worst, he violated a FPCC regulation, just like Mike Ramos did when he gave the $10,000 to his wife.
Mr. Ramos twisted the facts into a selective and politically motivated felony prosecution.
The “bottom line” is that Mike Ramos was out to get Neil Derry, and all he could come up with was the alleged laundering of fully reported single $5,000 campaign contribution.
Sorry, I meant FPPC.
Fatboy Ramos is truly vile and loathesome, as is repairman and similar pond scum.
Anonymous #208:
Have a nice 4th.
U too.