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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![. . . . . By John Earl, Surf City Voice After being sworn in last Monday for his first term on the Huntington Beach City Council, Joe Shaw, who […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/shaw-sworn-in.bmp "New Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw: Gay, but not “The Gay Councilman.”")
New Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw: Gay, but not “The Gay Councilman.”
Posted on December 11, 2010 | 9 Comments. . . . . By John Earl, Surf City Voice After being sworn in last Monday for his first term on the Huntington Beach City Council, Joe Shaw, who […] -
![. . . Now President Obama has entered into a deal with Congressional Republicans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts to billionaires, while at the same time this cabal is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/old-man-begging-155x155.jpg "Tax Breaks for Billionaires … Bupkis for Seniors.")
Tax Breaks for Billionaires … Bupkis for Seniors.
Posted on December 10, 2010 | 9 Comments. . . Now President Obama has entered into a deal with Congressional Republicans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts to billionaires, while at the same time this cabal is […] -
![The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 07, 2010 FACT SHEET on the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance: A Win […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tax-cuts-155x155.jpg "Proposed Middle Class Tax Cuts")
Proposed Middle Class Tax Cuts
Posted on December 7, 2010 | 8 CommentsThe White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 07, 2010 FACT SHEET on the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance: A Win […] -
![. . . I know that most lazy news outlets are going to say “House Democrats pass Middle-Class Tax Cuts” which is true – but the fact is EVERYBODY gets […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/pelosi-155x155.jpg "Pelosi, Sanchez, Ron Paul and House Dems pass major Tax Cut for all Americans!")
Pelosi, Sanchez, Ron Paul and House Dems pass major Tax Cut for all Americans!
Posted on December 2, 2010 | 15 Comments. . . I know that most lazy news outlets are going to say “House Democrats pass Middle-Class Tax Cuts” which is true – but the fact is EVERYBODY gets […] -
![Financial black hole photo. Courtesy TIME For the past two years we have read hundreds of newspapers reports addressing the fact that we cannot agree on a State budget. What […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/black-hole.bmp "Our Black Hole. CA Debt Service")
Our Black Hole. CA Debt Service
Posted on November 19, 2010 | 4 CommentsFinancial black hole photo. Courtesy TIME For the past two years we have read hundreds of newspapers reports addressing the fact that we cannot agree on a State budget. What […] -
![The Dan Walters column carried in the Sacramento Bee newspaper today (Oct. 21) reports that the Legislature’s budget analyst has alerted the Legislature that the California Unemployment Insurance Fund is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hole-blown-in-engine-155x155.jpg "Another Multi Billion Dollar Hole Blown in California’s Budget")
Another Multi Billion Dollar Hole Blown in California’s Budget
Posted on October 22, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Dan Walters column carried in the Sacramento Bee newspaper today (Oct. 21) reports that the Legislature’s budget analyst has alerted the Legislature that the California Unemployment Insurance Fund is […] -
![This new press release from 68th Assembly district candidate Phu Nguyen is pretty brilliant and hard-hitting, but I think I should give the whole story more context… I think I’ll […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/mansoor-4-155x155.jpg "Phu slams Mansoor for rejecting a $633,000 savings for Costa Mesa for purely political reasons.")
Phu slams Mansoor for rejecting a $633,000 savings for Costa Mesa for purely political reasons.
Posted on October 13, 2010 | 9 CommentsThis new press release from 68th Assembly district candidate Phu Nguyen is pretty brilliant and hard-hitting, but I think I should give the whole story more context… I think I’ll […] -
![This post will provide a preview of three Ballot Measures that have qualified for the upcoming General Election. Feel free to add your comments on any of the measures be […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Tax-and-regulate-marijuana.jpg "Ballot Measures Qualified for Nov 2010 Election…Part II")
Ballot Measures Qualified for Nov 2010 Election…Part II
Posted on June 25, 2010 | 5 CommentsThis post will provide a preview of three Ballot Measures that have qualified for the upcoming General Election. Feel free to add your comments on any of the measures be […] -
![“Senate Democrats today plan to roll out a $4.9 billion package of tax hikes on cars, alcohol, income and corporate profits,” according to the Sacramento Bee. According to a budget […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Taxes.jpg "California Senate Democrats plan to increase taxes by $4.9 billion")
California Senate Democrats plan to increase taxes by $4.9 billion
Posted on May 24, 2010 | 2 Comments“Senate Democrats today plan to roll out a $4.9 billion package of tax hikes on cars, alcohol, income and corporate profits,” according to the Sacramento Bee. According to a budget […] -
![FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010 Contact: Howard Sutter, 714.834.6203, Howard.Sutter@ocgov.com Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28 (Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County residents are invited […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Orange-County-Budget.gif "Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28")
Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010 Contact: Howard Sutter, 714.834.6203, Howard.Sutter@ocgov.com Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28 (Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County residents are invited […] -
![Everyone remembers growing up with their first electric train. That first big black engined “O” Gauge. It came in this huge box and it had sections of track you put […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Finding the Right Track!")
Finding the Right Track!
Posted on April 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsEveryone remembers growing up with their first electric train. That first big black engined “O” Gauge. It came in this huge box and it had sections of track you put […] -
![Sorry for the Winship-like exclamation point in my title, but this is really good news, I’d think most of you would agree (even Duane Roberts.) This morning President Obama […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/salliemae-292x300.gif "Sallie Mae Takes A Body Blow!")
Sallie Mae Takes A Body Blow!
Posted on March 30, 2010 | 5 CommentsSorry for the Winship-like exclamation point in my title, but this is really good news, I’d think most of you would agree (even Duane Roberts.) This morning President Obama […] -
CITY COUNCIL FAIL? THE LEAGUE OF CITIES
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No CommentsThe Fullerton City Council held a special meeting the other night to address the City’s projected budget deficits. It ain’t pretty. But even uglier was watching the discussion unfold on […] -
Cooking the Golden Goose!
Posted on March 9, 2010 | 4 CommentsBack in the early 1950’s Banks were our friends. We can remember vividly that our 4th Grade teacher wanted us to go get a Christmas Club Account. We lived in […]
Progressives are afraid of the electorate.