LA Times Carol Cormaci gives judge riddle credit for breaking McElroy story. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/newsletter/2025-05-21/tn-dpt-me-timesoc-latest-news-in-orange-county-newport-mesa-school-board-election
Yeah well it’s pretty stupid, objectionable and agressive to claim you are a lifelong resident of a city you haven’t…
Without looking it up, do you even know what the term "Peckerhead" means? (Hint: it's not "dickhead.") There was a…
Sorry, but the ability to surf at all, let alone surf the Wedge, does not prove one's "Newport roots." I'll…
Good for Dan.
FINALLY Chuck Johnson is banned from the Liberal OC. Took me just two of his comments to ban the chud,…
Griselda’s self-loathing as a Latina is truly sad. I’ve never met anyone who wants so bad to be white than…
Now bloom’s article @ Irvine watchdog re the oak creek proposal is confusing. He talks about 1000-2000 affordable housing units…
Christine Shea chimes in on the oak creek housing exploratory housing agreement with TIC. https://irvinewatchdog.org/city-hall/opinion-why-irvine-voters-must-decide-oak-creeks-future/ And, TIC owns 75% of…
Democratic Party Archive
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![Think that’s a sensationalistic headline? I think not. I received a slate mailer today. For those of you who aren’t clued in on what these are– they’re paid political advertisements. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/derek-johnson-T-Rack-115x115.png "OC District Attorney Endorses Judge Who Blamed Woman’s Vagina for Not Fighting Hard Enough to Prevent Violent Rape")
OC District Attorney Endorses Judge Who Blamed Woman’s Vagina for Not Fighting Hard Enough to Prevent Violent Rape
Posted on May 20, 2014 | 25 CommentsThink that’s a sensationalistic headline? I think not. I received a slate mailer today. For those of you who aren’t clued in on what these are– they’re paid political advertisements. […] -
![From an OC Political post today on the OCGOP early endorsements: There were unanimous endorsements for Shari Freidenrich and Tony Rackaukas. I don’t believe that Shari is challenged and given […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Rackauckas-with-blur-around-features-115x115.jpg "OCDA: When I Read This Sentence Just Now, a Chill Went Down My Spine")
OCDA: When I Read This Sentence Just Now, a Chill Went Down My Spine
Posted on February 18, 2014 | 23 CommentsFrom an OC Political post today on the OCGOP early endorsements: There were unanimous endorsements for Shari Freidenrich and Tony Rackaukas. I don’t believe that Shari is challenged and given […] -
![Anaheim is about to have a big election year. You guys are looking at: Charter Revisions District Elections Angel Lease Negotiations Two Council positions And a heated three-way race for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/gal-tait-kring-chmiew-115x115.png "Galloway Launches Campaign for Anaheim Mayor Amidst Fanfare and Foofaraw!")
Galloway Launches Campaign for Anaheim Mayor Amidst Fanfare and Foofaraw!
Posted on January 29, 2014 | 44 CommentsAnaheim is about to have a big election year. You guys are looking at: Charter Revisions District Elections Angel Lease Negotiations Two Council positions And a heated three-way race for […] -
![Even though I am older than dirt and should have learned a lot in my life, I learned a lot more in 2013. Here are some examples. Republicans and Democrats […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/winship-rooney-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Lessons I’ve Learned from 2013, by Over But Not Out")
Weekend Open Thread: Lessons I’ve Learned from 2013, by Over But Not Out
Posted on December 28, 2013 | 13 CommentsEven though I am older than dirt and should have learned a lot in my life, I learned a lot more in 2013. Here are some examples. Republicans and Democrats […] -
![Harry Reid just gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate that will rightfully belong in the history books. He’s taking on the filibuster — at least as […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Filibuster-reform-graphic-115x115.png "Major, Huge, Breaking, Groundbreaking News on the U.S. Senate Filibuster’s Rule")
Major, Huge, Breaking, Groundbreaking News on the U.S. Senate Filibuster’s Rule
Posted on November 21, 2013 | 58 CommentsHarry Reid just gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate that will rightfully belong in the history books. He’s taking on the filibuster — at least as […] -
![1. An Introduction to Public Service [Note: if you’re Jordan Brandman or someone who cares about him, you’d best read through all the way to the end.] Yesterday’s Anaheim City […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Anaheim-Council-side-view-spotlights-115x115.jpg "‘Instructing the Negotiators’: Jordan Brandman Really Doesn’t Understand His Job")
‘Instructing the Negotiators’: Jordan Brandman Really Doesn’t Understand His Job
Posted on September 25, 2013 | 42 Comments1. An Introduction to Public Service [Note: if you’re Jordan Brandman or someone who cares about him, you’d best read through all the way to the end.] Yesterday’s Anaheim City […] -
![OC Political — my favorite local Republican website, because at its best it gives us the neatly arranged straight dope — is weighing in on SD-34, in which Democratic hopes […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/John-Perez-115x115.jpg "OC Political: Solorio Fundraising Falling Behind Janet Nguyen’s! HELP US, John Perez!")
OC Political: Solorio Fundraising Falling Behind Janet Nguyen’s! HELP US, John Perez!
Posted on August 18, 2013 | 11 CommentsOC Political — my favorite local Republican website, because at its best it gives us the neatly arranged straight dope — is weighing in on SD-34, in which Democratic hopes […] -
![Last month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SQSasgunfighter-cropped-e1375058597353.jpg "The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.")
The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Posted on July 28, 2013 | 23 CommentsLast month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […] -
![UPDATE 2: Apparently the Speaker’s Office has figured things out — SEE THIS LINK — and the Assembly will remove the offending provision tomorrow. Brown will presumably go with the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/boardwalk-empire-buscemi-115x115.jpg "Is the Proposed Change to the Public Records Act Really THAT Bad? Yes, it is. UPDATE: Apparent Victory!")
Is the Proposed Change to the Public Records Act Really THAT Bad? Yes, it is. UPDATE: Apparent Victory!
Posted on June 19, 2013 | 12 CommentsUPDATE 2: Apparently the Speaker’s Office has figured things out — SEE THIS LINK — and the Assembly will remove the offending provision tomorrow. Brown will presumably go with the […] -
![. This was passed on to us by old Orange Juice friend and Democratic cannabis warrior John Paul Lucas, who has NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT on this important issue! […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gavin-ammiano-leno-115x115.jpg "Looking for a few good Hemp-and-Cannibis-Friendly Democrats!!!")
Looking for a few good Hemp-and-Cannibis-Friendly Democrats!!!
Posted on May 8, 2013 | 27 Comments. This was passed on to us by old Orange Juice friend and Democratic cannabis warrior John Paul Lucas, who has NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT on this important issue! […] -
![. The United States is known throughout the world. When anything happens of any importance….the United States of America seems to be right in the middle of it. When you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/love-hate-baby-115x115.jpg "Seven Things to Hate about America")
Seven Things to Hate about America
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 12 Comments. The United States is known throughout the world. When anything happens of any importance….the United States of America seems to be right in the middle of it. When you […] -
![[This is taken (with permission and some editing) from a post in Daily Kos by a fellow who goes by the name of “lefthandedman.” He describes himself (in my paraphrase) […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Leia-Strangles-Jabba-115x115.jpg "A Peek into Some Current Democratic Discussion of “Chained CPI”")
A Peek into Some Current Democratic Discussion of “Chained CPI”
Posted on March 16, 2013 | 24 Comments[This is taken (with permission and some editing) from a post in Daily Kos by a fellow who goes by the name of “lefthandedman.” He describes himself (in my paraphrase) […] -
![2012 has slipped calmly into the distant past and 2013 came in slipping and sliding. The Republicans played the “No Game!” and the Democrats played “Game On”! Noting happened except a bunch […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/enemy-at-the-gates-115x115.jpg "The Great No-Fault Crisis in American Health Care")
The Great No-Fault Crisis in American Health Care
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 5 Comments2012 has slipped calmly into the distant past and 2013 came in slipping and sliding. The Republicans played the “No Game!” and the Democrats played “Game On”! Noting happened except a bunch […] -
![. Greg just posted this up on the blog last night, and thanks to him, Henry Vandemeir and anyone else who helped make this happen: DPOC Calls On The City […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/brandman-tait-kring-115x115.jpg "Democratic Party of OC comes out for districting in Anaheim – what could this mean?")
Democratic Party of OC comes out for districting in Anaheim – what could this mean?
Posted on February 22, 2013 | 51 Comments. Greg just posted this up on the blog last night, and thanks to him, Henry Vandemeir and anyone else who helped make this happen: DPOC Calls On The City […]
Hmmm... that link is the "story behind the story", the actual story, by Eric Licas, is here: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2025-05-14/lawsuits-filed-against-candidate-for-nmusd-school-board Yeah it…