Say what you will, "we" have short memories, especially those that pay little attention to politics. Michael Aguirre will be back and those true, die-hard followers like BBH will continue to bloviate what a wonderful guy Aguirre was and how he can again become San Diego's Savior once again. With a little luck, we just may have about three years of sanity until then!

Posted by Ron Weiss | reply to this comment
November 6, 2008 12:04 pm

I hope you're right. This crooked little town needs more active watchdogs like Mike.

Posted by Watcher | reply to this comment
November 6, 2008 7:07 pm

Aguirre did have his problems but why are we not offended by all the politicians who have robbed San Diego blind? Oh, they were nice about it, so pleasant as they removed your wallet. When will people tear themselves away from their restaurant dinners, their cable TV, their consumer babbles and require politicians to serve them? How much worse do things have to get?

Posted by Janet | reply to this comment
November 6, 2008 8:49 pm

Interesting that according to an article by Will Carless Goldsmith believes he as city attorney has authority to bring or drop certain lawsuits without consulting the council. He may be right, but that is exactly what he criticized Aguirre for. My very cynical guess is that he will be conferring with the city council over which suits to bring or drop a whole lot less over that next two years than he would have if Boling and Thalheimer had won.

Posted by Paul | reply to this comment
November 6, 2008 9:21 pm

San Diego voted Mike Aguirre out of office because they accept what is. The voters are use to the "good old boy" network running the City for themselves not the taxpayers. The voters want higher taxes, the best paid City employees in the Nation and Municipal corruption. They do not want honest and responsive officials. This is why Mike was voted out of office.

Posted by Elmer Walker | reply to this comment
November 6, 2008 10:02 pm

Elmer, why is it San Diegans were informed and honest when they voted Aguirre into office, but then stupid and support corruption when the same electorate voted him out after one term in office? Could it be that perhaps Aguirre is not quite everything you think he is? Perhaps loosing 124 out of 135 attorneys in 4 years was deemed unacceptable. Perhaps being rebuked time and again by judges for sub-standard legal work, ethical violations, and failure to comply with public disclosure laws had something to do with it. I don't deny Aguirre was independent, but that quality alone does not an effective City Attorney make. He simply was not the right person for this job. But I will say that I'll be happy to have him as a private-citizen whistle-blower gadfly...assuming he keeps his bar card, or course.

Posted by Rock On | reply to this comment
November 25, 2008 3:07 pm

Rather than grow a beard, I hope Mike goes to D.C. and Wall Street. He and his brother are sorely needed on the national stage, exposing what led us into this state of the union. Their experience, tenacity, and boldness could be directed toward our serious situation in securities and lending frauds. I thank Mike for his service to San Diego. It'll never be forgotten. Our loss can be the country's gain. He's now free to do more than ever. Mike Aguirre is perfect for the job.

Posted by Fred Williams | reply to this comment
November 7, 2008 7:21 am

Fred. It is quite interesting, your comments that is on Mke Aguirre. It is funny that those that have worked around him, for him, and against him have the complete opposite opinion as you. He is a lousy lawyer and a horrible boss. Some team may benifit from his knowledge if he is locked in a room and doesn't have to deal with people.

Posted by Ron Weiss | reply to this comment
November 7, 2008 7:02 pm

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