democracy Archive
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So, Fervent Advocacy by the Desperate is What Killed Single Payer?
Posted on February 9, 2012 | 7 Comments. . . Apparently, I and people like me were the ones who killed Single Payer. Everything was well in hand and then … whoops! We were mean to people... -
Citizens Veto Power over Gifts of Public Funds Needed
Posted on February 9, 2012 | 5 Comments. . . Taxpayer Funds have been given away at all levels of government (Federal, State, County, City, district or agency), and the Citizens have no Recourse. The Citizens... -
People Power Beats the Bastards for the Third Time in 35 Days!
Posted on February 6, 2012 | 10 Comments. . . THREE TIMES already in this very short year – that is, if you cheat a little and count New Year’s Eve as part of 2012 – spontaneous... -
An Open Challenge to Disingenuous Don Wagner
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 11 Comments. . . [ED. NOTE - As soon as I saw this incredibly wordy and dishonest piece supposedly penned by Irvine Assemblyman Don "Spanky" Wagner, on the Flash Report, attacking... -
Both Parties Heading Country To Further Economic Disaster
Posted on January 10, 2012 | 8 Comments. . . When you remove all of the bluster, the economic issues facing the United States in 2012 are pretty simple – as a country we are spending far... -
Neither Party Listening to Voters, Both Are Corrupt
Posted on January 4, 2012 | 10 Comments. . . Part of the reason that there is so much dissatisfaction with the current state of politics is that neither party is listening at all to what the... -
All Hail Scott Walker! Coming to Scott Baugh’s office at 5 today! Let us go pay him homage.
Posted on December 28, 2011 | 47 Comments. . . Hark! Even now one can hear the tread of his boots, approaching from the Northeast, where his star shineth over frigid Wisconsin. For Scott Walker, hero to... -
Occupy the INITIATIVE Process – Three Great Propositions Next Year for the 99%
Posted on December 20, 2011 | 71 Comments. . . Yes, my proposal is now “staffed,” which will be the first question I get asked when I propose at the next General Assembly that we at Occupy... -
Occupy OC’s amended agreement with Irvine
Posted on November 10, 2011 | 50 Comments. . . I’ll start with a disclaimer: I have been the primary negotiator for Occupy Orange County (Irvine’s) “Letter of Understanding” and now it’s “Amendment 1″ to that “LOU”... -
5 DEAD in OHIO. (and much more!)
Posted on November 8, 2011 | 41 Comments. . . Senate Bill 5 is dead, that is – Ohio Governor Kasich’s draconian overreach of a union-busting bill was utterly slaughtered today by 61% of the state’s voters.... -
Hey, Santa Ana! Irvine’s model agreement with Occupy OC!
Posted on November 6, 2011 | 30 Comments. . . I thought that I had posted this. I was assured that I had not. I was incredulous. And … I was incorrect. My sincere apologies to everyone... -
A Very Occupy Weekend – Irvine AND Santa Ana hijinx!
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 55 Comments. . . Upcoming events this weekend for Occupy Orange County – both Irvine branch and Santa Ana. Participating in all or most of these operations is good for your... -
“Regulate Marijuana Like Wine” initiative – Petition Drive begins NOW!!!!!
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 62 Comments. . . In my possession, along with the possession of other statewide advocates for cannabis reform, are petitions that will be circulating to put the “Regulate Marijuana Like... -
Occupy OC Irvine “raises the bar”- check it out.
Posted on October 31, 2011 | 54 Comments. . . I’d been putting most of my time and effort – since our great victory Tuesday at the Irvine City Council – into making sure we Irvine occupiers...
