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Reporter accuses Ben Kalasho of assaulting him with dog
Jefferson1776, you have brought up a good point. I understand there is a divide in the merchant groups in the Chaldean community. It is consistent with their behavior in their home countries, as well as what we are witnessing today in our own national politics; a lot of divisive behavior rather than trying to find compromise. Kalasho was able to get into an elected office and it was most probably due to his religious/cultural identity rather than his appropriateness for the office. This whole invasion/settlement in El Cajon was sparked by Wadie Deddeh in the 1970/80’s. I believe the other political player, Mark Arabo is related to Wadie Deddeh. Then of course these Christian Arabs began buying up all the cash businesses; liquor stores, car washes, laundries and the establishment of an Arab culture in El Cajon. Soon, refugees were being sponsored and resettled in El Cajon because of the language and cultural familiarity. Forget whether it was cost effective for these folks to locate there, but the agencies and “non-profits” that profit from resettling refugees found El Cajon to be an ideal place to locate Arabs. Whether Christian or Muslim. We will see, in the not to distance future, what the unintended consequences of this social engineering hoisted upon a long established white, black and Latino community will be. Nonetheless, the concentration of a radically different culture disrupting an established community will have consequences. In my opinion, they are not as welcoming or (God forgive me, “grateful") for our hospitality and welcoming via our nasty outdated asylum system. No, they are an arrogant clan and feel that we owe them for “f-ing up” their homelands. El Cajon is kind of the Promised Land for Chaldeans that have the connections and money to escape Detroit (Dearborn) where they have really infiltrated and created the largest Chaldean settlement in the U.S. If Dearborn is what El Cajon is going to look like… you haven’t seen anything yet! Personally, I do not do business with any Chaldean liquor stores or markets. Just a different vibe I do not enjoy. Like I'm a mark and they only look at me as a wallet. What happened to down-home courteous mom & pop type stores where the people appreciated your business, friendly, helpful, and didn't have an attitude.— July 19, 2018 8:41 p.m.
Reporter accuses Ben Kalasho of assaulting him with dog
El Cajon won’t be able to get rid of him. The Chaldean liquor store mafia wants to keep a representative in city hall. They brow beat one mayor out (of office) for not being PC enough for them. Now they will just destroy the decorum of the council and take over. Welcome to Little Baghdad and the corruption they just feel is business-as-usual.— July 19, 2018 9:33 a.m.
Convention Center expansion absurd
Don, It seems if these wastes on fund on these convention center expansion can be documented, why hasn’t someone filed a complaint with the County Grand Jury?— July 19, 2018 12:49 a.m.
Convention Center expansion absurd
One word. COMDEX. Las Vegas bent over for them before that phenomenon of a convention imploded into niche gatherings.— July 19, 2018 12:45 a.m.
The world, and where to find it
When I hear the name Kaiserhof, I think of Eleanor Widmer a food critic in The Reader spanning decades. I believe she hated the place and occasionally took the liberty of saying something about the pretentious food they prepare. By the way, Kaiserhof has not been in Ocean Beach for thirty years, most of their existence was off Adobe Falls Road next to a rent-by-the-month motel (near Interstate 8 & Waring Road).— June 29, 2018 7:44 a.m.
Disbarred attorney Prevost raising funds
Motel 6, how lovely. It that and little R&R staycation? Or is she homeless now?— June 20, 2018 10:14 a.m.
Lemon Grove councilman accused of drunken violence
Perhaps they should scrutinize their personal history more for these leadership positions. David Arambula filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1998. There appear to be some child support matters in court filings in Orange County.— June 20, 2018 10:13 a.m.
Saldaña hits Dems on private prison cash
Lorena Gonzalez should invest some money and time on her health and getting into shape. I know this sounds mean, but she always looks like a big blob. I don’t know what Nathan Fletcher is attracted to unless this is a marriage designed for their mutual political support. Here is a picture of Lorena Gonzalez, she fills up all the white space. She is borderline morbidly obese. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/j…— June 19, 2018 7:16 p.m.
A wild but happening place
It is named Annie’s Canyon Trail in honor of a conservancy supporter, Annie, a 30-year resident of Solana Beach who desired to expand and restore wild areas for nature and for people.— June 19, 2018 6:01 p.m.
Despite Jack in the Box's hypnotic tacos
“Foodmaker” never owned Qdoba. After some leveraged buyouts and IPO’s, Foodmaker changed it’s corporate name to Jack In The Box in 1999 and listed as JBX. In 2003, Jack in the Box Inc. entered the fast-casual restaurant category by acquiring Qdoba Restaurant Corp., operator and franchisor of Qdoba Mexican Grill.— June 1, 2018 11:07 a.m.