Change is hard, for old farts.
They passed it without knowing how much it will cost. 4-3 vote. Carroll, Mai and Agran voted no. The only…
Wait, it PASSED? Agran joined the other Dems? And it didn't need a vote of the people? I see this:…
Ironic that the council members who passed rcv this week in Irvine refused to let the voters decide if they…
It’s real simple Joshy. The new oak creek proposal if not placed to a vote of the people violates state…
The Republican Party doesn't even pretend to be conservative anymore. The "leaders" have completely capitulated the their worst voters. It's…
This article about this poll will make you feel better about the OC, although the headline is deceptive (and I…
I like Vanity Fair, I even subscribed to them in the 80’s, but they put out a really irritating little…
Why are you throttling my response with the case law cite, Vern???
budget Archive
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![. . . The Orange County Register reported this morning that the Board of Supervisors met yesterday and, among other things, took up the recommendations of the CEO on […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/woman-tearing-hair-out-115x115.jpg "Another tough day (or two) at the County of Orange")
Another tough day (or two) at the County of Orange
Posted on October 5, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . The Orange County Register reported this morning that the Board of Supervisors met yesterday and, among other things, took up the recommendations of the CEO on […] -
![. . . You would think that an employment contract for an Assistant City Manager’s position would be a simple thing to adopt. Last night’s hearing on the proposed contract […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Inmates-Running-the-Asylum1-115x115.jpg "Inmates Running Asylum In Mission Viejo")
Inmates Running Asylum In Mission Viejo
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . You would think that an employment contract for an Assistant City Manager’s position would be a simple thing to adopt. Last night’s hearing on the proposed contract […] -
![. . . According to a new study released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average public sector employee earns $40.40 per hour while their private sector […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greedy-government-115x115.jpg "Public Employees Make 44% More Than Private Sector Counterparts")
Public Employees Make 44% More Than Private Sector Counterparts
Posted on September 30, 2011 | 79 Comments. . . According to a new study released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average public sector employee earns $40.40 per hour while their private sector […] -
![. . . Coining phrases and controlling the use of language has been a cornerstone of liberal success for the past few decades. Nowhere is that brilliant turn of inaccurate […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/children-video-game-115x115.jpg "Obama’s Abuse of Poverty")
Obama’s Abuse of Poverty
Posted on August 11, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . Coining phrases and controlling the use of language has been a cornerstone of liberal success for the past few decades. Nowhere is that brilliant turn of inaccurate […] -
![. . . . Challenging even the most rudimentary forms of logic, I have watched jaw agape as Democrats (and to a more limited but even more embarrassing level, Republicans) […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/art_tpe0415_gi-115x115.jpg "Tea Party Heroes NOT Terrorists In Credit Downgrade")
Tea Party Heroes NOT Terrorists In Credit Downgrade
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 27 Comments. . . . Challenging even the most rudimentary forms of logic, I have watched jaw agape as Democrats (and to a more limited but even more embarrassing level, Republicans) […] -
![. . . PUBLIC BE DAMNED: Democratic State Assemblyman Jose Solorio and then-Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger shake hands after the latter signed AB 900, legislation which authorized the state to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Solorio-Schwarzenegger1-115x115.jpg "The Prison-Building Spree Mambo")
The Prison-Building Spree Mambo
Posted on July 29, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . PUBLIC BE DAMNED: Democratic State Assemblyman Jose Solorio and then-Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger shake hands after the latter signed AB 900, legislation which authorized the state to […] -
![. . . Not having a “transom” as Jerbal does, I went ahead and checked my e-mail inbox, and I liked what I found: A new battle-cry from my favorite […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/joe-shaw-115x115.png "Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw calls for “Common Sense, Not Costa Mesa” in HB.")
Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw calls for “Common Sense, Not Costa Mesa” in HB.
Posted on July 25, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . Not having a “transom” as Jerbal does, I went ahead and checked my e-mail inbox, and I liked what I found: A new battle-cry from my favorite […] -
![. . . Truth be told, president Obama has more on his Agenda than the crucial August 2nd target for approving the 2012 budget and increasing the Federal Debt Ceiling. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Obama-50th-birthday-115x115.png "Speaker Boehner, don’t ruin my 50th birthday fundraiser bash!")
Speaker Boehner, don’t ruin my 50th birthday fundraiser bash!
Posted on July 13, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . Truth be told, president Obama has more on his Agenda than the crucial August 2nd target for approving the 2012 budget and increasing the Federal Debt Ceiling. […] -
![. . . In a series of polls conducted in the week of June 10-18, only 23% of Americans now say that they are likely to vote for President Obama. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sad-obama-115x115.jpg "New Polls Show Obama In Trouble")
New Polls Show Obama In Trouble
Posted on June 24, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . In a series of polls conducted in the week of June 10-18, only 23% of Americans now say that they are likely to vote for President Obama. […] -
![. . . There is a view held by some that governing bodies of cities, counties, special districts and states must impose budget cuts upon their workers in order to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/giving-back-money-115x115.jpg "Public Sector Wage, Benefit Givebacks – It CAN be done!")
Public Sector Wage, Benefit Givebacks – It CAN be done!
Posted on June 23, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . There is a view held by some that governing bodies of cities, counties, special districts and states must impose budget cuts upon their workers in order to […] -
![. . . Rejecting public union claims of unconstitutionality, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 on Tuesday to uphold a law enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature limiting collective bargaining rights […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/4d6065b3cfb45-image-115x115.jpg "Wisconsin High Court Rejects Union Claims")
Wisconsin High Court Rejects Union Claims
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 29 Comments. . . Rejecting public union claims of unconstitutionality, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 on Tuesday to uphold a law enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature limiting collective bargaining rights […] -
![. . . Sac Bee Columnist Dan Walters article in today’s Register is a red flag that we all acknowledge. “Big spending cities facing music.” He cites Vallejo, which filed for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/empty-pockets-115x115.gif "Overview of O.C. city employee pensions")
Overview of O.C. city employee pensions
Posted on June 2, 2011 | 13 Comments. . . Sac Bee Columnist Dan Walters article in today’s Register is a red flag that we all acknowledge. “Big spending cities facing music.” He cites Vallejo, which filed for […] -
![. . . Some individuals and groups continue to march forward even with full knowledge that their special interest project does not pencil out. The Wall Street Journal just published […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CHSRA.bmp "It’s time to scuttle the CA high-speed rail project")
It’s time to scuttle the CA high-speed rail project
Posted on May 18, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . Some individuals and groups continue to march forward even with full knowledge that their special interest project does not pencil out. The Wall Street Journal just published […] -
![. . . Damn those mean Democrats! And you stupid Americans were no help either. But it was mostly that hotshot, terrorist-killing President Obama who punked us by “excoriating” our […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/chris-crocker-crying-155x155.jpg "DC Republicans: The Democrats won’t let us kill Medicare. So please give us the Senate and Presidency next year!")
DC Republicans: The Democrats won’t let us kill Medicare. So please give us the Senate and Presidency next year!
Posted on May 9, 2011 | 14 Comments. . . Damn those mean Democrats! And you stupid Americans were no help either. But it was mostly that hotshot, terrorist-killing President Obama who punked us by “excoriating” our […]
Progressives are afraid of the electorate.