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The irreplaceable Voice of OC- Warrier: Connecting the Dots
- Desalination deal draws criticism from groups concerned about water affordability
- Rent Control For Santa Ana? (English and Español)
- At Least 150 OC Jail Inmates on Hunger Strike to Protest Conditions and Treatment
- Anaheim to Begin Enforcing Parking Ban on RVs and Oversized Vehicles
- Orange County Water District Approves Water Purchase Agreement Term Sheet with Poseidon Water
- Santa Ana Puts Sales Tax Increase on November Ballot; Would Be Highest in OC
- Anaheim Appoints Chris Zapata As New City Manager
- Voice of OC Awarded Highest Rating of Platinum on Guidestar
- OC Animal Care Hires New Director
For the 48th Congressional District:
- OC Politics by Pedroza and friends
- The OC Supervisors will now oversee their own internal audits
- The OC Sheriff’s Department responds to the OC Grand Jury report on jail deaths
- OC Supervisor Do’s plan to restore independent oversight and accountability at the County of Orange
- California’s huge budget surplus shows that the Legislature’s tax hikes are misguided
- A look at the results of the 2018 O.C. Primary Election
- The OC GOP has censured State Assembly candidate Greg Haskin
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taxes Archive
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![It seems like a million years ago that George Bush “the Elder” was accused by Michael Dukakis (the Democratic Challenger) of using Voodoo Economics to explain the Art Laffer concept […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dead-zombie-115x115.jpg "The Voodoo Tax Reform…what could possibly go wrong?")
The Voodoo Tax Reform…what could possibly go wrong?
Posted on October 29, 2017 | 5 CommentsIt seems like a million years ago that George Bush “the Elder” was accused by Michael Dukakis (the Democratic Challenger) of using Voodoo Economics to explain the Art Laffer concept […] -
![. . . Tax breaks for only the rich. What a concept. Special write offs for the purchase of Multi-Million dollar plus residences, Yachts, Aircraft and Exotic Cars. Make over […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hamster-wheel-115x115.jpg "The New Economy with Trumpsterisms that will work, even for the Poor People")
The New Economy with Trumpsterisms that will work, even for the Poor People
Posted on June 3, 2017 | 5 Comments. . . Tax breaks for only the rich. What a concept. Special write offs for the purchase of Multi-Million dollar plus residences, Yachts, Aircraft and Exotic Cars. Make over […] -
![. . . For those who were not invited to the PHONE TOWN HALL meeting with Mark Ridley -Thomas and Diane Harkey at 9 am on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ridley-thomas-harkey-115x115.png "Tuesday’s Ridley-Thomas / Harkey Phone Town Hall")
Tuesday’s Ridley-Thomas / Harkey Phone Town Hall
Posted on February 13, 2017 | 1 Comment. . . For those who were not invited to the PHONE TOWN HALL meeting with Mark Ridley -Thomas and Diane Harkey at 9 am on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 […] -
![. . . Back several years ago, we attended one of those “invest for your future” solicitations which gave us a free dinner at a very pricey local Newport Beach […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/old-guy-pushups-115x115.jpg "Slaving for a New Mature Social Security…")
Slaving for a New Mature Social Security…
Posted on January 1, 2017 | 2 Comments. . . Back several years ago, we attended one of those “invest for your future” solicitations which gave us a free dinner at a very pricey local Newport Beach […] -
![. . . In a victory for democracy and Westminster itself, a victory against the fear-mongering and mendacious propaganda put out by the OC Tax Association, the Council voted 4-1 […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/westminster-lion-115x115.jpg "Victory in Westminster – so far!")
Victory in Westminster – so far!
Posted on June 24, 2016 | 9 Comments. . . In a victory for democracy and Westminster itself, a victory against the fear-mongering and mendacious propaganda put out by the OC Tax Association, the Council voted 4-1 […] -
![‘ ‘ ‘ by John Earl, crossposted from Surf City Voice. Orange County taxpayers may have to pay a lot more for a $1 billion Huntington Beach ocean desalination plant […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sulnick-jokes-11-e1436742307760-115x115.png "Watch Poseidon Joke over proposed Property Tax Increase to finance their “privately funded” Desal project.")
Watch Poseidon Joke over proposed Property Tax Increase to finance their “privately funded” Desal project.
Posted on July 12, 2015 | 11 Comments‘ ‘ ‘ by John Earl, crossposted from Surf City Voice. Orange County taxpayers may have to pay a lot more for a $1 billion Huntington Beach ocean desalination plant […] -
![. . . What sort of Democrat’s NUMBER ONE PRIORITY, year after year, is opposing, fighting, and defeating taxes in his town? I’m really glad you asked, because there’s a […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/carr1-e1414371892615.jpg "Kevin Carr, Tax-Fighting Democrat from Stanton.")
Kevin Carr, Tax-Fighting Democrat from Stanton.
Posted on October 26, 2014 | 2 Comments. . . What sort of Democrat’s NUMBER ONE PRIORITY, year after year, is opposing, fighting, and defeating taxes in his town? I’m really glad you asked, because there’s a […] -
![. . . In the late 1970’s an attempt was made to rein in the uncontrolled taxation of real estate property in California. This effort became known as Prop 13. […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/split-roll-properties-115x115.png "How Proposition 13 began to screw us over the years, and how to fix it!")
How Proposition 13 began to screw us over the years, and how to fix it!
Posted on June 29, 2014 | 36 Comments. . . In the late 1970’s an attempt was made to rein in the uncontrolled taxation of real estate property in California. This effort became known as Prop 13. […] -
![Back in the late 70’s, under then-Governor Jerry Brown, the State of California ran a healthy budget surplus. So healthy in fact that Howard Jarvis, in launching the Proposition 13 […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jerry-cropped-115x115.jpg "Does Jerry Brown have it right this time?")
Does Jerry Brown have it right this time?
Posted on November 25, 2013 | 6 CommentsBack in the late 70’s, under then-Governor Jerry Brown, the State of California ran a healthy budget surplus. So healthy in fact that Howard Jarvis, in launching the Proposition 13 […] -
![Finally, here’s some good news for you… something to cheer about! The city of Irvine is scheduled to receive $134.5 million dollars over the next 17 years. This is the […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/other-peoples-money-e1382582929671.png "Irvine gets to play with “other people’s money.”")
Irvine gets to play with “other people’s money.”
Posted on October 23, 2013 | 6 CommentsFinally, here’s some good news for you… something to cheer about! The city of Irvine is scheduled to receive $134.5 million dollars over the next 17 years. This is the […] -
![An ever-present and growing problem in today’s recession economy has been the acquisitive public employee unions and related organizations. The city of Irvine is no stranger to this, particularly when […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fire-tax-115x115.jpg "No such thing as a Good Tax: Irvine and the OC Fire Authority")
No such thing as a Good Tax: Irvine and the OC Fire Authority
Posted on August 21, 2013 | No CommentsAn ever-present and growing problem in today’s recession economy has been the acquisitive public employee unions and related organizations. The city of Irvine is no stranger to this, particularly when […] -
![Anytime 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 […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Corporate-taxes-and-profits-115x115.png "This Graphic Says that Most Discussions about Our Spending Priorities are Bullshit")
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 […] -
![Last month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SQSasgunfighter-cropped-e1375058597353.jpg "The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.")
The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Posted on July 28, 2013 | 23 CommentsLast month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […] -
![. Five years ago, much of the American public bought into the “new” era of American politics and thrust Barack Obama into office. For many citizens the concept of “Hope […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/images-7-115x115.jpg "Does anyone still believe in “Hope and Change?”")
Does anyone still believe in “Hope and Change?”
Posted on June 25, 2013 | 17 Comments. Five years ago, much of the American public bought into the “new” era of American politics and thrust Barack Obama into office. For many citizens the concept of “Hope […]
