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???
democrats Archive
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![As rumors of impeachment have been on the wires relating to both former Vice President Dick Cheney and George W. Bush and, whereas I listened to Bill O’Reilly on this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/japanese-internment-poster.jpg "Impeachment?")
Impeachment?
Posted on January 28, 2009 | 21 CommentsAs rumors of impeachment have been on the wires relating to both former Vice President Dick Cheney and George W. Bush and, whereas I listened to Bill O’Reilly on this […] -
![Well, the Liberal OC finally has some liberal competition, as the OC Progressive blog is now online. It is headed by our former blogger Joe Shaw, who has been a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/oc-progressive-blog.jpg "New liberal blog debuts in Orange County")
New liberal blog debuts in Orange County
Posted on January 28, 2009 | 5 CommentsWell, the Liberal OC finally has some liberal competition, as the OC Progressive blog is now online. It is headed by our former blogger Joe Shaw, who has been a […] -
![While I do not listen to Rush Limbaugh’s EIB Network program I recently saw and heard part of his remarks to Sean Hannity expressing his feelings about our new president […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/rush-is-censored.gif "Dem’s effort to muzzle Rush Limbaugh is heating up")
Dem’s effort to muzzle Rush Limbaugh is heating up
Posted on January 27, 2009 | 41 CommentsWhile I do not listen to Rush Limbaugh’s EIB Network program I recently saw and heard part of his remarks to Sean Hannity expressing his feelings about our new president […] -
![Losing elections just plain sucks. There is really no other way to put it. It is a lot of work running for office, and when you don’t win all you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/paul-lucas-in-dc.jpg "Benny Diaz wins as Paul Lucas gets 7 votes")
Benny Diaz wins as Paul Lucas gets 7 votes
Posted on January 26, 2009 | 7 CommentsLosing elections just plain sucks. There is really no other way to put it. It is a lot of work running for office, and when you don’t win all you […] -
![New York “Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves and centrist policy positions, to fill the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kirsten-gillibrand-and-bill-clinton.jpg "NRA endorsed conservative Democrat picked to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate")
NRA endorsed conservative Democrat picked to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate
Posted on January 23, 2009 | 2 CommentsNew York “Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves and centrist policy positions, to fill the […] -
![Back in the fall of 1972 I was a senior in high school in Michigan. On the ballot that Nov. 7 was a state initiative to legalize abortion, Proposal B. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/roe-v-wade-continues.jpg "36 years and 50 million dead babies later, Roe v. Wade continues…")
36 years and 50 million dead babies later, Roe v. Wade continues…
Posted on January 22, 2009 | 53 CommentsBack in the fall of 1972 I was a senior in high school in Michigan. On the ballot that Nov. 7 was a state initiative to legalize abortion, Proposal B. […] -
![The Obama generation will rank with 1913-14, 1933-36, 1964-65 and 1981-82 as years that will permanently change our government, politics and lives. We enter his administration as free-enterprise, market-dominated, laissez-faire […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "$1 Trillion in stimulus and not one new job…")
$1 Trillion in stimulus and not one new job…
Posted on January 22, 2009 | 10 CommentsThe Obama generation will rank with 1913-14, 1933-36, 1964-65 and 1981-82 as years that will permanently change our government, politics and lives. We enter his administration as free-enterprise, market-dominated, laissez-faire […] -
![If only President George W. Bush had not ruined Colin Powell’s career. Today Powell gave yet another powerful speech, this time in Naples, Florida, to commemorate Martin Luther King day. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/barack-obama-and-mlk.jpg "The best Martin Luther King Jr. day ever?")
The best Martin Luther King Jr. day ever?
Posted on January 19, 2009 | 4 CommentsIf only President George W. Bush had not ruined Colin Powell’s career. Today Powell gave yet another powerful speech, this time in Naples, Florida, to commemorate Martin Luther King day. […] -
Meet Senator Franken!
Posted on January 18, 2009 | 5 Comments. . . Editor’s Note: You may have noticed that our blogger Vern Nelson has been absent since late December. Vern is going through some personal issues right now and […] -
![There was a distinct feeling of hope in the air at last night’s Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) 14th Annual Truman Awards dinner, which was held at the Irvine […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/hpim1442.jpg "DPOC’s 14th Annual Truman Awards Dinner a big success")
DPOC’s 14th Annual Truman Awards Dinner a big success
Posted on January 17, 2009 | 2 CommentsThere was a distinct feeling of hope in the air at last night’s Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) 14th Annual Truman Awards dinner, which was held at the Irvine […] -
![Obama swearing in ceremony surpassing all records. In midst of dire recession and brink of chaotic depression, President-elect on $60 million spending binge. By the time the balls are over, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/obama_fire_465184a.jpg "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss")
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Posted on January 14, 2009 | 3 CommentsObama swearing in ceremony surpassing all records. In midst of dire recession and brink of chaotic depression, President-elect on $60 million spending binge. By the time the balls are over, […] -
![“Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg named the full roster of committee members in all the upper house’s committees on Tuesday,” according to the Sacramento Bee.” State Senator Lou Correa […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/senator-lou-correa.jpg "Correa to serve as Vice Chair of State Senate Veterans Affairs Committee")
Correa to serve as Vice Chair of State Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
Posted on January 14, 2009 | 3 Comments“Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg named the full roster of committee members in all the upper house’s committees on Tuesday,” according to the Sacramento Bee.” State Senator Lou Correa […] -
![One of our pajaritos reported tonight that the Northgate Market at Bristol and McFadden was the scene of an attempted carjacking tonight – and possibly a stabbing as well. There […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/northgate-bristol.jpg "Another carjacking in Santa Ana, while City Council members prepare to fly to D.C.")
Another carjacking in Santa Ana, while City Council members prepare to fly to D.C.
Posted on January 13, 2009 | 7 CommentsOne of our pajaritos reported tonight that the Northgate Market at Bristol and McFadden was the scene of an attempted carjacking tonight – and possibly a stabbing as well. There […] -
![“Attorney and Laguna Beach resident Frank Barbaro was reelected Monday to his post of chairman of the Democratic Party of Orange County,” according to the Total Buzz blog. Barbaro “has […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/barbaro-wins-again.jpg "Barbaro gets reelected again")
Barbaro gets reelected again
Posted on January 13, 2009 | 9 Comments“Attorney and Laguna Beach resident Frank Barbaro was reelected Monday to his post of chairman of the Democratic Party of Orange County,” according to the Total Buzz blog. Barbaro “has […]
Progressives are afraid of the electorate.