Who knew disgraced and indicted former O.C. Sheriff Mike Carona was a fan of gangsta rap? Apparently his defense lawyers are trying to keep portions of the tapes that his buddy Donald Haidl secretly recorded out of the courtroom. “The tapes, between Carona and former political confidante Donald Haidl, reveal Carona casually using the n-word, dropping several f-bombs, talking about his sexual conquests and making sexual remarks about other women,” according to the O.C. Register.
I remember when the OC GOP machine was trying to convince us all that Carona was a man of God. We know now that Red County Editor Matt “Jubal” Cunningham continued to shill for Carona because of all the free O.C. Fair concert tickets that Carona’s wife, Debbie, was shoveling to Matt. But I wonder if Matt knew what a foul pig Carona was? Were a few concert tickets all it took to buy him off?
And what about all the other Republicans, such as Supervisor Chris Norby, who went nuts for Carona? Even thought they KNEW he was awful? This is why no one could take Norby seriously when he was pimping for the new Carona, SAPD Chief Paul Walters. Thank God the other Supervisors went with Sandra Hutchens! God only knows what sort of crazy stuff Walters does when no one is looking.
But it would take a lot for Walters or anyone else to come close to what Carona revealed in the secret Haidl tape recordings. When will the OC GOP machine apologize to the people of Orange County for propping up the pervy, scandalous Carona for so long?
Who said that there should have been an election for Carona’s replacement?
An election brought us this creep Carona!
So much for a brilliant electorate.
We know now that Red County Editor Matt “Jubal” Cunningham continued to shill for Carona because of all the free O.C. Fair concert tickets that Carona’s wife, Debbie, was shoveling to Matt.
“We know now?” Sigh. It’s ironic to read one liar write about another liar.
I have never received a single ticket — or anything, for that matter — from Debbie Carona. I have met her once, briefly, in my life.
You may now return to Art Pedroza fantasyland.
Brad Gates had considerable opportunity to groom a truly worthy successor, but he dropped the ball, it deflated and emptied the court of worthy candidates allowing for the substitution of Carona. I will opine that as a cop, Carona proved much better than his predecessor, which isn’t writing much, but his whacky decisions destroyed the morale of the department. Gates strove to keep his department from progressing, and he succeeded.
M
junior i agree, people bought into this pigs public image as a man of god. it always makes me sick to think how much he fed off the samantha runyon tragedy like he did. i just dont get why people buy into this sort of thing look at how many “smart” people bought into arnolds fantasy. or janets fantasy. or pulidos fantasy i can go on and on.
“God only knows what crazy stuff Walters does when no one is looking.”
And God only knows what crazy stuff you do when no one is looking.
Matt/Jubal,
Let me get this straight – you shilled for Carona for YEARS and you got NOTHING out of it? Wow. You’re even dumber than I thought! At least your boys Schroeder and Lewis made some money at it. Oh well, at least you have your memories! No one can take those away…
As for Debbie, why in the heck is she STILL on the OC Fair Board and when are you going to start calling for her ouster?
Also, who DID give you your OC Fair Concert tickets if it wasn’t Debbie?
Matt Cunningham would sell out for a shiny rock. Maybe he was so busy pigging out at the “free” buffet that he didn’t realize other people were getting concert tickets. It appears to me the concert tickets went to the big names in OC politics, not to the water carriers.
Some people were so under the spell of Carona they didn’t care that he was a crook. As long as they occasionally were allowed to kiss his … (um) … ring, they treated him like a rock star.
Am puzzled by no 3’s statement that under Gates his department did not progress. My recollection is that there was considerable progress, including capturing the Harbor Patrol, John Wayne airport security and growing the city law enforcement contracting business. Gates had significant flaws, but no progress?
This is awesome. I wonder how difficult jury selection is going to be for this piggy. hehehehehehehehehhehehe
When is Schroeder going down??
*Did anyone catch Sheriff Hutchens on KTLA Morning
show today? We did! How close to Supervisor Moorlach…..does she sound to you?
Art, you get your facts wrong (once again) and then try to make your mistake about me.
Being Art Pedroza means never having to say your sorry for lies, half-truths and sleazy gossip — partly because it would be a full-time job.
As for the tickets I received — you’re the research genius accepting Ron and Anna Winship’s undeserved credit for breaking the story. Find out yourself.
art, you shill for janet on a regular basis what are you getting out of it? you make excuses for her communist ways what is she giving you for it? i hope you’re getting something.
Damn funny thread! Nice!
I am wondering if perhaps this Art Pedroza and that Matt Cunningham should create an entirely new blog where all they do is throw accusations back and forth at each other all day? At least that might keep it out of some of the posts here…
Really guys – what’s up? It starts looking as ridiculous as SMS’ obsession with Rebecca.
#14 –
OK, why bring my name into this? I think we’re all in agreement that political rivalries are interesting! They certainly drive up everyone’s numbers, especially when the arguments are so legitimate.
SMS
#11
Thus Jubal admits he received tickets. Maybe not from Debbie, but ain’t it interesting.
finishing the though..
Matt, why aren’t you calling for Debbie (#1) to step down from the Fair Board? With all the political hits being taken for Carona these days why doesn’t the party want to cut ties to this bunch?
Think it was the register that listed all recipients of tickets/meals and that listed Matt’s name. Don’t remember if it was just the free food or if party included tickets to the concerts. Maybe you can clear this up for everyone? I recall having some back and forth over the value of hot dogs and tax payer assets on this issue.
Am I reading it wrong or does on page 4 at the end the conversation led one to beleive either Corona or Don Haidl slept with one of Dons sons girlfriends? \she was f***ing hot\ \shook greg up real bad\ This stuff is great!
Gates refused to allow deputies to wear alternative uniforms…even in hot weather. He disdained motorcycles…until he took over Stanton. No contract city prior to that had motors. He refused to modernize weaponry until the early 90’s. He refused bicycles for patrol. The list goes on and on. Arguably his biggest detriment was his insisting his deputies were peace officers and not police officers. God only knows how many criminals escaped arrest because of his misguided belief that a deputy district attorney would not file. A decision to file charges is a legal one and wholly outside the purview of deputy sheriffs.
While Carona had his faults, he did bring his office up to speed.
Musing
Now this guy makes this ultrafeminist’s skin crawl. Yech! ~ M
At least that might keep it out of some of the posts here…
Direct your request to Art, OC Lib. I’m happy to ignore Art, but you may have noticed he has this compulsion to continually drag me into his rants.
Matt, why aren’t you calling for Debbie (#1) to step down from the Fair Board? With all the political hits being taken for Carona these days why doesn’t the party want to cut ties to this bunch?
Just…asking: What does being on the OC Fair Board have to do with “ties to the party”? Your comment presupposes Debbie Carona has ties to the OC GOP. When and if she is actually convicted, I’ll call on her to resign.
Think it was the register that listed all recipients of tickets/meals and that listed Matt’s name. Don’t remember if it was just the free food or if party included tickets to the concerts. Maybe you can clear this up for everyone?
OK, for the fourth or fifth time: I accepted tickets to three concerts at the OC Fair last summer, and hit the buffet before each of them (which is not even close to the white linen, white-jacketed wait staff affair Tony Saavreda makes it out to be. Then again, he never saw one, either).