Matt “Jubal” Cunningham wrote a post this week about O.C. Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s upcoming fundraiser, which will be held on Nov. 15. Matt later wrote a post that extolled the virtues of former OC GOP Chairman Tom Fuentes, who is holding a fundraiser on Nov. 1.
I inadvertently assumed that Matt’s earlier post was a slam on Nguyen, but upon further review, he hinted at the firestorm without clearly damning Nugyen for announcing a fundraiser during this ongoing tragedy.
Here is an excerpt, “Can you feel it? That smell in the air? I don’t mean the burning odor of smoke and ashes, but the aroma of the impending 1st Supervisor District campaign — although that looks like it will also give off the burning odor of smoke and ashes.”
And as one might expect, Matt’s readers piled on Nguyen. Here are a few examples:
- Yes, I would love to write Janet a check, after I buy basic clothing for my children who are now homeless because of the fire. (Anon writer who obviously did not lose her computer).
- Again, how stupid can Janet be, sending out fundraiser invitations when OC is burning? She should be working on coordinating county resources to put out the fire. (Anon Trannie named Totem)
- This anouncement is in pretty bad taste if you ask me. To go about touting a re-election campaign fundraiser at a time when the county is in a state of emergency really shows where janets priorities are. (Another Anon Trannie)
- I’d have to agree. The timing of this release was really poor. The perception here is that Janet is thinking of herself at a moment when she should be thinking about others. (Green Machine…who forgot that Jubal and his buddy John Hanna recently forgot about the victims while rushing to the aid of the enabler of the crimes visited upon them, John Urell)
- Janet is always and will only think of herself before anyone else. This is not perception, it is the harsh reality. (Trannie named Observer)
- BIG difference….none of those listed put out a press release TODAY, while the state is burning! Those event were already scheduled….the timing of the press release is the issue at hand – not the event. (The Queen of the Trannies, Flowerszzz, in response to a comment about Van Tran’s fundraiser a couple days ago.)
- She lost to Trung in the Vietnamese community and she will lose again. Numbers don’t fib. (Anon)
Matt did not answer any of these comments. But he did put up the Fuentes post later in the week. Needless to say, the above anon posters and Trannies gave Fuentes a free pass!
But is it fair for these anon posters to rip Nguyen for the timing of her fundraiser when the Fuentes fundraiser is just around the corner? Of course not! It’s just another day at the office for the hypocritical Reeps at the official OC GOP machine blog.
Incidentally, Matt’s fellow GOP consultant, Jon Fleischman, wrote a post slamming all politicians who are holding fundraisers while so many Californians are suffering. This is one of those rare occasions in which I find myself agreeing with Jon. This really is not the time for politicians to be holding fundraisers, period.
In related news, Gustavo Arellano ripped Supervisor Nguyen yesterday over at the OC Weekly Navel Gazing Blog. Apparently she purchased some signs on the 22 Freeway. Here is an excerpt form Arellano’s post: “If you drive on the 22 West before the Harbor Boulevard exit, you’ll notice one of the many Adopt-A-Highway signs that dot the state’s freeways. This one is different–it states “Janet Nguyen,” “Orange County,” and bears what looks like the county seal. There is no mention of her political seat–just the name in big, black, visible letters.”
I really can’t rip Supervisor Nguyen for taking advantage of the signs in question. But I agree with Arellano that it is somewhat unseemly. Perhaps politicians and candidates should be barred from buying these signs? Maybe we ought to do away with the signs altogether?
UPDATE
I just received an announcement from Anaheim Council Member Lorri Galloway – who is holding a fundraiser tonight. Here is an excerpt from the press release: “Due to the devastation that this week
Art,
You might want to enroll in a reading comprehension class.
I didn’t say one word about the timing of Janet’s fundraiser. I didn’t even raise the issue. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the timing of her fundraiser. Those criticisms are entirely in the comments.
You are so eager to take these lame shots at me that you don’t take the time to understand what it is you’re reading.
I like the Adopt-a-Highway signs (and program), but I don’t think current or running politicians should be allowed to purchase such signs–does seem unseemly.
Art,
If you were still a Republican,
even you would have had to announce
the Fund Raiser for Tom! How long
do you have to do business until
finally someone respects your many
accomplishments. It is called:
Giving the Devil his due! And we
are not talking about Jubal..
LOL Art – I am now Queen of the trannies. You quack me up. I was a bit emotional yesterday, could not breathe well, so perhaps I was being cranky. But yes I believe the invite, ANY invite was ill timed…no matter who put out the invite.
Still trying to hang something on me that I didn’t say or imply, I see. I guess it would be too much for Art to simply say, “I made a mistake in my earlier post. Matt neither said nor implied anything of the kind.”
I was using the fires as a metaphor for the scorched earth we’ll likely see from a Janet v. Trung Round 2. I don’t know why Art bothers with these distortions when his readers only have to click on the link and see that he is twisting the matter or implying intentions that aren’t present.
Matt/Jubal,
I see you did not learn from last year’s race. Trung will be this year’s Carlos. Janet is the incumbent now – and he is still the same loser that has lost time and again.
He lost a Central Committee race last year. He lost a water board race. He lost the Supervisor’s race. And now he will lose that race again. Perhaps then you will finally see him for what he is…a perpetual “runner-up.”
Second place only counts in Little League.
Er, um Art…..Jubal never said if Trung would win or not. Did you forget to put on your glasses?
Art,
Tom Fuentes has been active in
Republican politics since 1976..
when we first came across him
doing fund raisers with and for
the Catholic Church here in the
OC. Say what you will…he
endured everything thrown against
him until three years ago. by
our count..you can’t be in charge
of Republican politics for 26
years or more without doing the
bidding of somebody important!
Flowerszzz:
I’d say you’re belaboring the obvious, but too often that’s what is necessary with Mr. Pedroza.
But like I’ve said before, you might as well be arguing with a cat.
Art,
I have to agree with you that Trung would be a perpetual “runner-up.” However, he won’t be the one to lose this time. Anyone with NGUYEN last name will contend and/or damage Janet’s chance to succeed in June ’08. Janet won’t garner enough votes to win it outright and will lose out in the general election to any Democrat candidate, such as Joe Dunn, Claudia Alvarez, etc…
The bottom line is Janet will face a NGUYEN challenger in June and it’ll be a doomsday for her.
Can I ask for a point of information here? I am under the impression that the Supervisor Primary is going to be in February along with the Presidential Primary.
Twice I have seen the Sup primary referenced as being in June. Can anyone clarify when exactly the first round of primarys will be for the Supervior race?
Matt/Jubal,
And arguing with you is like arguing with a chillon 2 year old…
The Feb Primary is for the prsidential Candidates only, and some ballot measures LIKE extending the term limits. THEN, cuz the DEM controlled legislature is so smart, we taxpayers must again pay for a JUNE primary….like normal. WHy they did not move it all to FEB…becuase they want their term limits initiative to pass, so those that are termed can run again in June…that’s why!
Of course you’re entitled to your opinion, Art.
But at least a 2-year old can think and reason, and gets more intelligent and informed with age.
But a pinche gato is always just a pinche gato.
Matt/Jubal,
I don’t know what you have against cats. I like cats. They are independent. They don’t take crap from anyone. They are deadly…to vermin. And unlike you and your fellow GOP lapdogs, they don’t run around with their noses stuck up the nearest hindquarters.
So call me a cat if that makes you happy…but I rather be a cat than a drooling GOP machine lapdog.
Besides, I am a LEO, so the cat motif fits. And you are indeed a pathetic perrito.
Yeah, Art. And cats claw up the furniture. You tell them to stop. They look at you and keep clawing up the furniture. And they don’t care about anyone but themselves. Like I said, a pinche gato is just a pinche gato no matter how old it gets or how you try to teach it manners. So I guess it does fit you.
The bottom line is this, Art: Your original post — accusing me of criticizing the timing of Janet’s fundraising invite — was completely, totally wrong. Naturally, you are incapable of admitting that publicly, but the fact remains. So instead of owning up to a mistake, you re-write this post and still try to impute to me a criticism I never made. And so on into the comments.
Upon reflection, comparing you to a cat is unfair to cats. At least cats don’t make things up.
Matt/Jubal,
I am so tired of your holier than thou attidude. Honestly, I don’t know how you can even stand yourself – after YOU outed the names of molestation victims on your “Urell Amigos” website. Whatever credibility you had is GONE. Forever. BTW – why won’t you tell John Manly who gave you those legal documents? You did not have a right to them. I hope Manly sues you into bankruptcy.
As for making things up, the fact is you continue to slant your coverage against Supervisor Nguyen. She can do no right in your pathetic eyes. I don’t trust anything you say on your blog. You are a paid consultant. God only knows what the Trannies are slipping you under the table to keep insinuating that Trung has any chance at all. What a joke. Do you really think folks cannot see through your endless machine spin?
Go back to your boring OC GOP machine spin blog. No one is buying what you are peddling here.
One final comment to the cat and then back to the real world outside your crazy posts.
I’m not being holier-than-thou. That’s your routine. Your characterization of my post was totally in error. I actually characterized Janet’s campaign as being in good shape.
You, on the other hand, can’t admit making a mistake (probably because it was about me) and instead resort to your usual devices of name-calling, character-assassination and changing-the-subject.
Thank you for your comments, Art. They are a welcome reminder about what you really are beneath the posturing: a mean, nasty, spiteful bully.
Matt Cunningham/Jubal,
What are you doing? You need to get back to your blog and keep apologizing for the outing of the Catholic chuch sexual victims. Without you the cover-up will not be complete.
Art,
It is obvious from Jubal’s blog responses to his fire and smoke inclussion that the statement was crearly meant to incite.Is there a big difference between saying something and inciting to create a perception?
“Pinche gato” in Mexican society translates to f+++ing cat(check slang dictionary). Why is Jubal using such profanity towards you on this blog? See #14 #16. Does he allow this type of profaniy on his blog? It is shameful for a good Catholic to use this type of profanity. Can you post on his blog that he is a f+++ing chillon?
Dr. Lomeli,
I also thought his responses were over the top…which is why I approved them. People need to see what Matt/Jubal is really like.
His world is coming apart at the seems. His horrible mistake in posting the names of victims of molestation on his Urell Amigos site is glaring…and compounded by his recalcitrance in not giving up the names of those who gave him those documents.
And now we have discovered that Matt was also one of the OC GOP ringleaders who worked to defeat Measure D…which backfired on the people of Orange County during the firestorm last week. Homes were lost because of Matt and his friends, including Bill Campbell.
Personally I think Matt is close to being finished in politics…he just doesn’t know it yet.