You're a dog with a bone on this. Equally valid legally, fine (though distinctly defined in law as different in…
The "business Democrat" label is misleading, unless you count kleptocracy, Zionism and cop-loving to the mix. That's been going on…
Spitzer is very particular about who he go after for residency fraud.
Are they one single household now? They apparently claimed to live in separate domiciles and served on different city councils…
Ease of constructing and deploying? You're right that they can both be weighed into the ultimate calculus, but that's also…
You are not licensed to wield the "pink toad" metaphor. Eric isn't either, but he's irrepressible.
This conversation led me to an insight: it's not just that it's confusing that has led people to reject it.…
Again you are splitting hairs and picking and choosing language that supports your position. As far as the law is…
We did invite David to speak at the Club, to be fair, I knew it was a long shot, and…
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![The legislators in Sacramento appear to have no clue about how to fix our State Budget here in California. Beyond the budget however, it is apparent that these folks are […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Debbie-Tharp-talks-about-the-economy-155x155.jpg "Libertarian Assembly candidate Debbie Tharp talks about our state’s foundering economy")
Libertarian Assembly candidate Debbie Tharp talks about our state’s foundering economy
Posted on September 12, 2010 | 6 CommentsThe legislators in Sacramento appear to have no clue about how to fix our State Budget here in California. Beyond the budget however, it is apparent that these folks are […] -
![On the tense evening of June 28, while the Costa Mesa City Council sat deciding whether to take the plunge with the fatally flawed MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Facilities […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/tainted-sale.jpg "The Breaking Fairgrounds Swindle News: Screw the State’s Threats, see you at 5:30.")
The Breaking Fairgrounds Swindle News: Screw the State’s Threats, see you at 5:30.
Posted on August 24, 2010 | 2 CommentsOn the tense evening of June 28, while the Costa Mesa City Council sat deciding whether to take the plunge with the fatally flawed MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Facilities […] -
![You know why so many Americans who should be voting Democratic for their own interests don’t? It’s because the Party as a whole, and so many of its politicians, are […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pot-girl-horizontal-155x135.jpg "OC’s Young Dems endorse decriminalization of pot. Will the DPOC have the cojones to join them Monday?")
OC’s Young Dems endorse decriminalization of pot. Will the DPOC have the cojones to join them Monday?
Posted on August 20, 2010 | 37 CommentsYou know why so many Americans who should be voting Democratic for their own interests don’t? It’s because the Party as a whole, and so many of its politicians, are […] -
![State Sen. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, released language today from his Taxpayer Right to Know Act — aimed at improving public access to information about the salaries and perks enjoyed […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Lou-Correa-at-work.jpg "State Senator Lou Correa proposes legislation to reveal how much public employees are paid")
State Senator Lou Correa proposes legislation to reveal how much public employees are paid
Posted on August 12, 2010 | 3 CommentsState Sen. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, released language today from his Taxpayer Right to Know Act — aimed at improving public access to information about the salaries and perks enjoyed […] -
![U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker today declined to continue a stay on his finding that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, paving the way for same-sex marriages to resume after Aug. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Gay-Marriage-Cake-155x155.jpg "Gay marriage economic stimulus coming to California on August 18!")
Gay marriage economic stimulus coming to California on August 18!
Posted on August 12, 2010 | 15 CommentsU.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker today declined to continue a stay on his finding that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, paving the way for same-sex marriages to resume after Aug. […] -
![Isn’t it time to end the drug war? The effort to legalize marijuana, Prop. 19, has garnered more attention than any of the other nine propositions on the November ballot. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Mexican-victims-of-drug-war-155x155.jpg "Campaign to regulate and tax Cannabis lagging in campaign contributions")
Campaign to regulate and tax Cannabis lagging in campaign contributions
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsIsn’t it time to end the drug war? The effort to legalize marijuana, Prop. 19, has garnered more attention than any of the other nine propositions on the November ballot. […] -
![In the wake of the pay scandal in the city of Bell, state Controller John Chiang today ordered cities and counties to report to him salaries of top elected and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/John-Chiang-155x155.jpg "The wrath of Chiang – all cities and counties must report salaries to State Controller")
The wrath of Chiang – all cities and counties must report salaries to State Controller
Posted on August 3, 2010 | 4 CommentsIn the wake of the pay scandal in the city of Bell, state Controller John Chiang today ordered cities and counties to report to him salaries of top elected and […] -
![A friend of mine sent me a link today to the Immigration Policy Center. There I found a huge database of information, and links, about immigrants all over the country. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/immigrationnewsflash-155x155.jpg "California’s immigrants vote, contribute to the economy and pay taxes too!")
California’s immigrants vote, contribute to the economy and pay taxes too!
Posted on July 29, 2010 | 2 CommentsA friend of mine sent me a link today to the Immigration Policy Center. There I found a huge database of information, and links, about immigrants all over the country. […] -
![California's Cannabis Culture from amanda van west on Vimeo. I received an email this week from Amanda Van West, who is finishing her MA degree in International Broadcast Journalism at […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Californias-cannabis-culture-155x155.jpg "New documentary explores California’s cannabis culture")
New documentary explores California’s cannabis culture
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsCalifornia's Cannabis Culture from amanda van west on Vimeo. I received an email this week from Amanda Van West, who is finishing her MA degree in International Broadcast Journalism at […] -
![Is this prisoner really a threat to anyone? I have written before about how much money our state could save by getting rid of the death penalty and reforming three […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Medical-Parole-155x155.jpg "Can early parole for sick prisoners help save California’s budget?")
Can early parole for sick prisoners help save California’s budget?
Posted on July 21, 2010 | 2 CommentsIs this prisoner really a threat to anyone? I have written before about how much money our state could save by getting rid of the death penalty and reforming three […] -
![“Last week California’s senior senator, Democrat Dianne Feinsteincosigned the ballot argument against Prop. 19, The Regulate, Control & Tax Cannabis Initiative of 2010, which would allow adults 21 years or older to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dianne-feinstein-opposes-prop.-19-155x155.jpg "Another Democrat fails as Senator Feinstein signs on to oppose Prop. 19")
Another Democrat fails as Senator Feinstein signs on to oppose Prop. 19
Posted on July 20, 2010 | 12 Comments“Last week California’s senior senator, Democrat Dianne Feinsteincosigned the ballot argument against Prop. 19, The Regulate, Control & Tax Cannabis Initiative of 2010, which would allow adults 21 years or older to […] -
![Huge news from our friends at the Prop. 19 campaign. “Proponents of the marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot won the endorsement Wednesday of the council that oversees the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/UFCW-155x102.jpg "UFCW endorses Prop. 19")
UFCW endorses Prop. 19
Posted on July 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsHuge news from our friends at the Prop. 19 campaign. “Proponents of the marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot won the endorsement Wednesday of the council that oversees the […] -
![CALIFORNIA LATINO CAUCUS INSTITUTE PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: LISA BACA-SIGALA, (323) 660-7234 CLCI 2010-2011 QUAD-CAUCUS POLANCO FELLOWS APPLICATION AVAILABLE NEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE LAUNCHED: FIRST OF ITS KIND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN THE […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Jose-Solorio-and-a-Polanco-Fellow-155x155.jpg "You can intern in Sacramento for one year via the Polanco fellows program")
You can intern in Sacramento for one year via the Polanco fellows program
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsCALIFORNIA LATINO CAUCUS INSTITUTE PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: LISA BACA-SIGALA, (323) 660-7234 CLCI 2010-2011 QUAD-CAUCUS POLANCO FELLOWS APPLICATION AVAILABLE NEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE LAUNCHED: FIRST OF ITS KIND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN THE […] -
![You don’t have to be a Democrat to do this – just a supporter of November’s initiative to decriminalize, regulate, and tax marijuana – PROP 19! This Friday the California […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hemp-155x155.jpg "Prop 19 backers – Let California Dems know you want their support!")
Prop 19 backers – Let California Dems know you want their support!
Posted on July 13, 2010 | 5 CommentsYou don’t have to be a Democrat to do this – just a supporter of November’s initiative to decriminalize, regulate, and tax marijuana – PROP 19! This Friday the California […]
I suspect that for most voters the operative motivation will be keeping the other party from winning, even if that…