Thomas Gordon

It's our turn to serve

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 11/06/09

In recent days the news has been filled with tales of carnage inflicted upon innocent victims. From the serial murderer registered sex offender in Cleveland to the 13 killed and 31 injured at Fort Hood by a deranged gunman to the 1 killed and 5 injured in Orlando by a disgruntled former employee. This morning, after hearing the news of the Fort Hood massacre, I went down to my local blood donation center and donated blood. The brave men and... read more »

Where is Kanye West when you need him?

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 09/25/09

Murderous Dictators from throughout the world came to New York this week to blather on about America, Jews, Israel, jet-lag, JFK and Obama. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad went so far as to cast himself as a beleaguered champion of the developing world, despite the fact that his own countrymen want him gone. I have but one question. Where was Kanye West when you really wanted him to jump onstage and grab the mic?     read more »

SAPD does right by members in the Armed Forces

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 09/18/09

H/T Total Buzz: Santa Ana Police Chief Paul Walters spent a little while this afternoon in the Oval Office with President Barack Obama as part of the department being honored with the Department of Defense’s Freedom Award. The department was one of 15 private and public sector organizations who got the award for their support of employees who were called up for either National Guard or reserve duty. “It was really... read more »

Hypocritical House votes to admonish Rep. Joe Wilson

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 09/15/09

Today, the House of Representatives voted to formally admonish Rep. Joe Wilson for accusing the president of lying during a speech to Congress.The final tally was 240-179 with five lawmakers voting "present."  How did your elected representative choose to waste their time today, what with chest thumping and inglorious speeches meant more for show than action. Loretta Sanchez and Dana Rohrabacher both voted yes, with Ed... read more »

9/11 From Space

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 09/11/09

Eight years ago today there was one American who happened to not be on Planet Earth. Commander Frank Culbertson, then-commander of the International Space Station's Expedition 3 crew said, "tears don't flow in space" as he filmed the horrific scene from space. Watch the video of 9/11 filmed from sapce HERE and read more about Commander Frank Culbertsons thoughts and feelings HERE read more »

9/11-A Day of Remembrance & Service

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 09/11/09

Eight years after the worst attack on American, in which more than 2750 people died, we pause to remember those who lives were cut by the most barbaric act perpetrated on American soil. But rather than just watching solemn ceremonies on TV, or attending a local moment of silence, let us join together and turn an act of evil into an act of good. I urge you to check out Serve.gov, punch in your zip code and volunteer in your community. I'm also... read more »

Is Obama an Anti-Mexican racist?

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 09/10/09

I'm sure you watched President Barack Obama deliver his healthcare speech last night, and I'm sure we have all heard about Rep. Joe Wilson's "You Lie" comment, but are you aware of what preceded his outburst? The President said "There are also those who claim that our reform efforts would insure illegal immigrants" Illegal Immigrants? I thought those words were out of bound to Democrats, who instead choose to use the... read more »

Lights-Camera-Hypocritical Action

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 09/09/09

Yesterday, President Barack Obama used a group of kids at Wakefield High School in Arlington Virginia as props to elevate his sagging ratings and distract from the imminent failure of his Obamacare health debacle. Whether or not you agree with his carefully crafted teleprompter speech or not, the fact of the matter is that it's been done before. And the last guy who did was dragged through the mud for it. Back in October 1991 when... read more »

Wham Bam Killer Tram

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 08/25/09

The Santa Ana City Council is currently meeting in a "special" work study session regarding transit. (Claudia Alvarez was absent, despite it being a special meeting) By know we all know the enthusiasm certain members of this council have for light rail, and the huge sums of government dollars attached to the "study" and potential implementation of it. Just recently, The Santa Ana City Council issued a contract worth nearly $... read more »

Santa Ana Planning Commissions 30 minute study session

By Thomas Anthony Gordon | 08/24/09

This evening the Santa Ana Planning Commission will meet in a "Study Session", which according to their posted Agenda, gives the Planning Commission an opportunity to study complicated issues prior to making a decision. Really? 30 whole minutes to "study" more than 18 Million dollars worth of redevelopment dollars being used on roughly 7 acres of prime land in Santa Ana? And the person giving the 30 minute presentation is... read more »