curt pringle Archive
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Milking the Welfare State; Repuglicanism for Fun and Profit
Posted on April 5, 2010 | 9 CommentsAway back in 1998, the people of California in their infinite wisdom passed Proposition 10, a tax on cigarettes and tobacco products the revenue of which was to go to... -
Another Day Another Dump on Pringle’s Main Chance Choo Choo
Posted on April 4, 2010 | No CommentsThis time it’s a story by the LA Times featuring former OCTA boss Art Leahy and others questioning the dedicated tracks, the impacts, and of course some of the basic... -
Prop 1A explicitly prohibits any public operating subsidy for high speed rail
Posted on April 3, 2010 | 7 CommentsThe following article is from a Flash Report link to an Op-Ed written by Chris Reed exposing Curt Pringle’s spin on the high speed rail subsidy. I recall contacting Chris when... -
Let’s Talk About The Great High Speed Train Robbery
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No CommentsDown in Anaheim Cynthia Ward (aka Colony Rabble) has been trying to raise the profile of the California High Speed Rail (CHSR) project that will inevitably cut a swath out... -
Diane Harkey Tries To Drive Spike Through Heart of High Speed Rail Boondoggle
Posted on March 17, 2010 | No CommentsI’ve never heard much good about Diane Harkey, the State Assemblywoman from, um, down there somewhere. But that changed dramatically when a Friend of mine and a devout High Speed... -
Transportation Boondoggles Belie Sidhu’s Self-applied Stick-on Labels
Posted on February 9, 2010 | No Comments“Tough-minded advocate for streamlined efficient government.” That’s how 4th District Supervisor candidate Harry Sidhu describes himself in that dopey Fullerton News Tribune ad he bought last week. We also read... -
High speed rail in CA must be justified
Posted on February 8, 2010 | 14 CommentsIn the transportation section of USA TODAY’s newspaper the headline reads “China’s fast trains may offer tips for us.” A word of caution. Before getting too enamored by bringing underfunded... -
The John Lewis Virus Rampant. Have You been Vaccinated?
Posted on December 27, 2009 | 5 CommentsDuring the fall we had a lot of fun attacking the “Repuglicans,” local members of the Republican establishment who have made it their goal to milk a political system over... -
CHRSA bullet train to produce 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year
Posted on December 19, 2009 | 2 CommentsAlthough I added this comment to my prior post on the proposed bullet train, this professor makes a strong argument that, to date, has not been addressed. The Environmental Trade-offs... -
What Makes Curt Pringle Tick?
Posted on December 2, 2009 | No CommentsWe hear that Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle is raising money for Harry Sidhu’s putative bid for the 4th Supervisorial seat next year. Pringle deals with Sidhu on the Anaheim City... -
Has Harry Sidhu become an alchemist?
Posted on April 6, 2009 | 3 Comments“Anaheim City Councilman Harry Sidhu is running for county supervisor to replace Chris Norby, who will be termed out. Sidhu, a Republican who often champions his conservative views, voted for... -
Curt Pringle wants you to visit Mexico, but Marines need written permission to do so
Posted on January 21, 2009 | 6 Comments(Mexican Homeland Security Team) On the same day that the O.C. Register reported that Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and Santa Ana council members Claudia Alvarez and Vincent Sarmiento, met with... -
Arte Moreno kicks Curt Pringle’s butt again!
Posted on December 23, 2008 | 9 CommentsHow many times must Arte Moreno, the owner of the Angels baseball club, keep beating stubborn Republican Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle in court before Pringle will finally leave the Angels... -
Who is Orange County’s Hottest Politician? You Decide!
Posted on December 8, 2008 | 30 CommentsThe question that everyone wants the answer to, who is the hottest politician in the OC? We will let you decide. Vote in the comments sections. UPDATE: new poll added below –...
