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Perfect Christmas gift…
A Bubbling Cauldron: Costa Mesa blog-
- OC Politics by Pedroza and friends
- Loretta Sanchez is upset about how Vietnamese bloggers are being treated
- Polling shows a majority of CA voters support legalizing marijuana
- Indictment of 18 current or former LA Sheriff’s Deputies could doom Sheriff Baca
- CA Senate Republican Leader proposes statewide ban on public transit strikes
- Sheriff Hutchens endorses 55th A.D. Republican candidate Phillip Chen
- Updated: OCTA Votes for SINGLE Lane Expansion of 405; Nguyen Abstains
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- OC Political. Warning – Jubal sightings
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- Navel Gazing (OC Weekly)
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- The Liberal OC
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budget Archive
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California’s Lawmakers thank YOU, the Taxpayer!
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 1 CommentMany Californians continue to struggle through the incredibly-slow economic recovery… wages in many areas are stagnant, employment opportunities are difficult to find and November tax hikes and Obamacare stand as... -
Pension “Reformers” get whipped in 2 city elections
Posted on November 6, 2013 | 7 CommentsIn the myriad of conservative think tank writings, including newspaper columns, so-called research papers, and hand-wringing diatribe, one would believe that the status of public pensions and their funding is... -
A Primer on Pension Politics
Posted on October 28, 2013 | 22 CommentsWhat follows is an attempt to provide a general overview of the public pension controversy that seems to be in our media and various blogs continuously. If you are sick... -
This Graphic Says that Most Discussions about Our Spending Priorities are Bullshit
Posted on August 10, 2013 | 4 CommentsAnytime we say that we don’t have enough money to do something good, this chart shows why that’s a lie. It depends on the definition of “we.” ”We” have plenty... -
Hysteria Among County Supervisors Proves Premature.
Posted on May 27, 2013 | 3 Comments. Personally, I’m getting tired of looking for the day our County Supervisors start acting like the leaders of a large, complex organization rather than reactive, soundbite-driven politicos who engage... -
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – Irvine’s Northwood Community Center.
Posted on May 11, 2013 | 8 Comments. The recent news that the remodeling of a community center at Northwood Community Park is now 45% over budget is not surprising at all. It’s yet another reminder of... -
A Peek into Some Current Democratic Discussion of “Chained CPI”
Posted on March 16, 2013 | 24 Comments[This is taken (with permission and some editing) from a post in Daily Kos by a fellow who goes by the name of "lefthandedman." He describes himself (in my paraphrase)... -
Saving the Orange County Republican Party?
Posted on January 24, 2013 | 18 CommentsYes Virginia, there is a way to save the Orange County Republican Party. Jim Brulte, recently spoke at the Orange County Central Committee meeting. There was a lot of “revitalize the base”... -
The National Debt (since 1776) and our Annual Federal Deficit Confusion – updated with invaluable chart!
Posted on January 12, 2013 | 23 Comments. Politicians are cute – they love to confuse everyone and then laugh heartily amongst themselves; “The people are just so dumb! – Let’s get lunch!” What is the National... -
STOP calling them “Entitlements,” for Christ’s sake!
Posted on December 3, 2012 | 26 Comments. What do you think of when you hear the word “entitlement” or “entitled?” As in, “he’s got this sense of entitlement about him,” right? Someone who feels they have... -
Video of debate between Ed Royce and his challengers. Update – COMPLETE! With new smart-ass questions.
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 3 Comments. The May 11 debate between Congressman Ed Royce and his challengers Democrat Jay Chen and independent D’Marie Mulattieri was a huge success, and we finally have video of it. ... -
Defeat of Single Payer Healthcare- Biggest Lost Savings Money can Buy. UPDATED with Insurance Contributions to Correa et al.
Posted on February 3, 2012 | 13 Comments. . . Healthcare coverage for all Californians has been killed by the “NO Vote” of CA Senator Lou Correa. Californians would have saved $100′s of Billions per year,... -
Deadliest Budget Cut Ahead for Pets
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments. . . California has a massive budget crisis and since our state is in a state of gridlock where Democrats refuse to concede cuts to their pet causes and... -
California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . All redevelopment agencies in CA officially abolished. What a surprise Christmas gift from our Supreme Court, especially when they voted unanimously (7-0) to uphold AB X 1-...
