“In this regard the former editor of The Union, Jeff Pelline, has recently proposed that Nevada County hold another economic summit,” George Rebane spews on KVMR, who has handed George (a self-admitted $$$ donor to the radio station) a platform. “Mr Pelline is a leftwing blogger who maintains a prominent voice in the county. He has attracted a halo of fellow progressives of similar mind to his proposal.”
No, I’m not a “leftwing” blogger. I have voted for Democrats and Republicans over the years and am as “middle as the road” as you can get. A family member remains a registered GOP.
The trouble with George, and his ilk, is that he’s so far to the right than anybody in the middle is considered “leftwing.” It’s a real problem in our provincial little community — labeling moderates as leftists.
The reason that Sierra Foothills Report has “attracted a halo of progressives” is because The Union and KNCO — the dominant media — has shut them out. I celebrate a diversity of opinion. If being different than George makes me “leftwing,” I celebrate that.
Many of our up-and-coming community leaders are in total agreement with my opinion.
Anybody who has read George’s blog and commentary would have no problem labeling him a “right wingnut.” He also uses derogatory and — in fact — racist terms such as “ragheads.” Would anybody want to dispute that?
When will our community move forward? Or is George just a KVMR “donor”?
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