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A Letter From Governor Jerry Brown
Posted on December 5, 2011 | 25 Comments. . . Just popped into the Orange Juice inbox (we ain’t got no “transom”) : Dear Vern, When I became Governor again — 28 years after my last term... -
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.... -
Should AD-69 be a “Latino seat”?
Posted on October 21, 2011 | 89 Comments. . . Now that Vern has reinserted the headlines from “Art Pedroza’s ‘New Santa Ana’” onto OJB’s front page, I am once again able to see what’s happening on... -
Clap and Fade?
Posted on October 21, 2011 | 2 Comments. . . Yesterday was historic. The California Air Resources Board passed comprehensive Cap & Trade Regulations. Without trying to be too dramatic, it is guaranteed to kill thousands and... -
The DPOC declares solidarity with Occupy Wall Street and Occupy OC.
Posted on October 20, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . . Writing from Night 5 of Occupy Irvine: So, we hear on the front lines that the Democratic Party of Orange County on Monday night passed a... -
Municipal Bankruptcy Not So Easy Any More…
Posted on October 16, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . Steven Greenhut reports in his Register column this weekend that California Governor Brown has signed into a law a bill that places limits on the ability of... -
Scenes from OCCUPY the Democratic Party! (Truman Dinner 2011)
Posted on October 12, 2011 | 23 Comments. . . Our little Occupy rally outside the Democratic Party of Orange County’s 2011 Truman Dinner fundraiser was pretty successful and fun! Remember, it was not officially sanctioned by... -
Let’s “OCCUPY” the Democratic Party! Tonight, Irvine – Truman Dinner.
Posted on October 10, 2011 | 34 Comments. . . It SHOULD be a natural fit – and the fact that it totally isn’t is a testament to the corrosive power of the almighty dollar in our... -
Henceforth, California’s initiatives will only be on November general election ballots. Ooh. Hurts, huh? Dirty pool. I know.
Posted on October 10, 2011 | 19 Comments. . . I’ll tell you this much, Governor Brown had to think long and hard, and weigh several heavy pro’s and con’s, before finally giving in and signing Loni... -
California DREAM Act Becomes Reality
Posted on October 9, 2011 | 89 Comments. . . . . Over the weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 131 into law. The legislation joins AB 130, which was signed earlier this year. Together,... -
Two openings on the OC Fair Board – apply online to give Dave Ellis an ulcer!
Posted on October 1, 2011 | 4 Comments. .. . “Babs” Venezia reported yesterday that cranky shriveled pharisee Dale Dykema and hapless long-suffering follower Gary Hayakawa, who have been two of Dave Ellis’ dependable allies in all... -
OC Senator Fail: Harman and Correa get rightly vetoed; RDA-loving Repug Bob Huff wins coveted award from liberal League of California Cities
Posted on September 24, 2011 | 18 Comments. . . “But… but… we got a majority of our colleagues to go along with this thing!” protest the lawmakers. “Do you know how much work, how much... -
Who is Assembly candidate Julio Pérez? Meet him Thursday in Santa Ana…
Posted on September 14, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . “I live by a quote from St. Francis: First, do what is necessary. Then, do what is possible. Before you know it, you’re doing the impossible. That’s... -
A California Trilogy: Poor DiFi “Wiped Out” by KinDur; Dems’ Shameless Initiative Power Play; Will Brown Expel Huff’s Rectal Valium?
Posted on September 14, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . Poor Little DiFi “Wiped Out” by KinDur Would we Californian Americans really be better off with an actual Republican in the Senate in place of octogenarian DINO...
