You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
Corporatism Archive
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The Trumped up Dynasty and New Trump Doctrine!
Posted on May 29, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . What is the Trump Doctrine? Inquiring minds need to know. So far, the Trump Doctrine is so secret, that even Donald Trump isn’t exactly sure what it […] -
Freedom of Speech and the Pharmaceutical Industry!
Posted on September 28, 2015 | 1 Comment. . . The cost of pharmaceutical drugs is outrageous. A 30 year old rip-off artist and out of work hedge fund manager took a pill that was costing $7.50 […] -
OCCORD’s Loss to Anaheim re. GardenWalk Giveaway translated into understandable terms.
Posted on May 27, 2015 | 14 Comments. . . (1) Case Dismissed, Merits Remain Yesterday, OCCORD lost its lawsuit against the City of Anaheim’s giveaways to Bill O’Connell, owner of the GardenWalk hotel project in front […] -
Weekend Open Thread: Spain of Flutes, how Cunningham pays his bills, and TPP Protest Sunday on HB Pier!
Posted on April 10, 2015 | 46 Comments. . . Hey, I don’t think I put this up on the blog yet, but recently the LA Flute Guild asked me to arrange Chick Correa’s popular latin-jazz classic “Spain” […] -
Can the TPP Trade Agreement Be as Bad as It’s Supposed to Be? Leaked Text Suggests ‘Yes’ — and Worse!
Posted on March 28, 2015 | 2 Comments[This comes from Robert Cruickshank, Senior Campaign Manager for Democracy for America, who is one of my old sparring partners in the state and national blogosphere, who is now keeping an eye […] -
The Republicans’ Last Train to Clarksville
Posted on February 22, 2015 | 15 Comments. . . Scott Walker is one of those guys that we always hated in high school. His elitism always showed through. He dated someone popular, but was totally non […] -
The Winships consider the Obama Years
Posted on December 16, 2014 | 11 CommentsAs we are living history, it is sometimes difficult to grasp the long term effects to our children, our society and our world. Today, we all look to our cell […] -
Huntington Beach’s Mobile Home Uprising – which side are YOU on?
Posted on August 3, 2014 | 1 CommentTen years ago, this shit is still happening everywhere in California. -
Making Obstructionism Fun?
Posted on July 6, 2014 | 5 CommentsMuch is being made of the 10,000 to 20,000 unaccompanied children coming across our borders each and every month. Seems like this is just some old Mel Gibson Road Warrior […] -
Scenes from the “Labor” Flag Day: SQS, RINO’s, Teamsters and Toll Lanes!
Posted on June 17, 2014 | 8 CommentsRemember that Flag Day event I played piano for on Saturday? I used to think of it as a Democrat, or as THE OC Democrat Flag Day event. I guess […] -
Tell Loretta: Don’t Sell us out to Big Telecom – NO on Internet Slow Lanes! (with great Jon Oliver video)
Posted on June 9, 2014 | 2 Comments. . . Call Loretta Sanchez now at (202) 225-2965 or (714) 621-0102, and ask her NOT to support Bob Latta’s bill H.R. 4752 which will destroy Net Neutrality and force […] -
Hey Grocery Manufacturers Association “We’re Not Buying It!”
Posted on February 23, 2014 | 6 CommentsSaturday morning, “Operation Shopping Cart” participants lined up along Pacific Coast Highway across from the Ritz Carlton Hotel, the planned meeting place for the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) “Litigation” Conference next […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…