A formal state audit will now examine waste, fraud, and abuse at the OCBE. I intend to discuss what this…
Content being a Pink Toad? I guess it depends on an amphibian's level of sef-awareness. The lower, the happier. In…
If we're talking about Dan C, he has never seemed "happy."
Yes, I know that's the impulse but you gotta know what the Guatemalan hill folk know: you get poisoned and…
If it touches me first, all bets are off.
You're absolutely right that California should adopt it statewide -- and should already have done so. And you're absolutely right…
If I were Fiona ma or Rob Bonta I’d be scared.
RCV should be adopted statewide so cities and counties don’t have to do it piecemeal. It saves money, discourages negative…
My advice to Mr. Moore, who seems like an eminently reasonable man is the same as I always give Vern.…
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![The long awaited debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan was as interesting as they can get. Everyone thought that Joe would do his “boo boo bear” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/biden-malarkey-115x115.jpg "Joe Biden – Our Man in D.C.")
Joe Biden – Our Man in D.C.
Posted on October 12, 2012 | 8 CommentsThe long awaited debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan was as interesting as they can get. Everyone thought that Joe would do his “boo boo bear” […] -
![. Mitt Romney was reportedly the big winner in the First Presidential Debate with Jim Lehrer. Next week Vice President Joe Biden will be tested against the Republican Vice President contender […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/beach-boys-115x115.jpg "The Euro – The Dollar and the Beach Boys!")
The Euro – The Dollar and the Beach Boys!
Posted on October 5, 2012 | 3 Comments. Mitt Romney was reportedly the big winner in the First Presidential Debate with Jim Lehrer. Next week Vice President Joe Biden will be tested against the Republican Vice President contender […] -
![. There seems to be a variety of parallels going on in life right now. The Republicans had a kind of a non-convention-convention and today the Democrats launch theirs. In more […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/stars-115x115.gif "Extras off stage…bring on the Stars!")
Extras off stage…bring on the Stars!
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 6 Comments. There seems to be a variety of parallels going on in life right now. The Republicans had a kind of a non-convention-convention and today the Democrats launch theirs. In more […] -
![. He was a 40-something MBA with a good 6 figure job that allowed him to work out of his home a great deal of time, giving him flexibility to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/imaginary-cushy-job-115x115.jpg "Welcome to a “Cushy Government Job!”")
Welcome to a “Cushy Government Job!”
Posted on June 27, 2012 | 13 Comments. He was a 40-something MBA with a good 6 figure job that allowed him to work out of his home a great deal of time, giving him flexibility to […] -
![. The plethora of lexicons in American politics are sometimes rather humorous. Name calling and castigations aside, every time you hear the term “Deep Throat” there is a tendency to forget about Watergate […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/face-off-boat-chase-cropped-115x115.jpg "Off Shoring and Out Sourcing…..Fast and Furious!")
Off Shoring and Out Sourcing…..Fast and Furious!
Posted on June 23, 2012 | 1 Comment. The plethora of lexicons in American politics are sometimes rather humorous. Name calling and castigations aside, every time you hear the term “Deep Throat” there is a tendency to forget about Watergate […] -
![. The May 11 debate between Congressman Ed Royce and his challengers Democrat Jay Chen and independent D’Marie Mulattieri was a huge success, and we finally have video of it. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Chen-Royce-Mulattieri-3-115x115.jpg "Video of debate between Ed Royce and his challengers. Update – COMPLETE! With new smart-ass questions.")
Video of debate between Ed Royce and his challengers. Update – COMPLETE! With new smart-ass questions.
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 3 Comments. The May 11 debate between Congressman Ed Royce and his challengers Democrat Jay Chen and independent D’Marie Mulattieri was a huge success, and we finally have video of it. […] -
![Mark Zuckerberg on a whim bought Instagram for a cool Billion dollars, out of his personal petty cash account. Richard Branson is busy spending Billions and Billions on his new […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gumbys-115x115.jpg "What this country needs is a good Anglo American Airline!")
What this country needs is a good Anglo American Airline!
Posted on April 27, 2012 | 5 CommentsMark Zuckerberg on a whim bought Instagram for a cool Billion dollars, out of his personal petty cash account. Richard Branson is busy spending Billions and Billions on his new […] -
![. . . I’ve thought, and I think even written, that predictions that the only thing that would matter to Obama’s re-election was whether unemployment was above or below 8% […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Senate-filibusters-115x115.jpg "Republicans Were Right: a Good Economy Helps Obama, hurts them.")
Republicans Were Right: a Good Economy Helps Obama, hurts them.
Posted on February 15, 2012 | 3 Comments. . . I’ve thought, and I think even written, that predictions that the only thing that would matter to Obama’s re-election was whether unemployment was above or below 8% […] -
![. . . It’s St. Valentine’s Day, the day where many people want to have (or to have kept) a partner in real or feigned romance just out of the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Break-up-with-Bank-115x115.png "Break Up With Your Bank Day")
Break Up With Your Bank Day
Posted on February 14, 2012 | 5 Comments. . . It’s St. Valentine’s Day, the day where many people want to have (or to have kept) a partner in real or feigned romance just out of the […] -
![. . . Taxpayer Funds have been given away at all levels of government (Federal, State, County, City, district or agency), and the Citizens have no Recourse. The Citizens […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/we_the_people-155x140.jpg "Citizens Veto Power over Gifts of Public Funds Needed")
Citizens Veto Power over Gifts of Public Funds Needed
Posted on February 9, 2012 | 15 Comments. . . Taxpayer Funds have been given away at all levels of government (Federal, State, County, City, district or agency), and the Citizens have no Recourse. The Citizens […] -
![. . . On the long road ahead – view from inside a U-haul truck! The Trips that Provide: Several months ago, I helped my younger brother drive a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/100_4111-115x115.jpg "Finding Inspiration in Everyday Americans!")
Finding Inspiration in Everyday Americans!
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 8 Comments. . . On the long road ahead – view from inside a U-haul truck! The Trips that Provide: Several months ago, I helped my younger brother drive a […] -
![When I showed up for my first shift two Monday nights ago, to “occupy” and protect the foreclosed condo of Trang Che, the first thing I saw was a menacing-looking […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Sean-and-Vern-standing-guard-115x115.jpg "We Occupy our first Foreclosed Home, in Irvine. Sheriffs back off.")
We Occupy our first Foreclosed Home, in Irvine. Sheriffs back off.
Posted on December 27, 2011 | 35 CommentsWhen I showed up for my first shift two Monday nights ago, to “occupy” and protect the foreclosed condo of Trang Che, the first thing I saw was a menacing-looking […] -
![. . . Yes, my proposal is now “staffed,” which will be the first question I get asked when I propose at the next General Assembly that we at Occupy […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Occupy-Irvine-staring-down-LAPD2-115x115.jpg "Occupy the INITIATIVE Process – Three Great Propositions Next Year for the 99%")
Occupy the INITIATIVE Process – Three Great Propositions Next Year for the 99%
Posted on December 20, 2011 | 71 Comments. . . Yes, my proposal is now “staffed,” which will be the first question I get asked when I propose at the next General Assembly that we at Occupy […] -
![. . . Every once in a while, I get a story idea from someplace like TIME magazine, and everyone once in a long while, they get a story idea […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Whistlers-Mothers-Laptop-115x115.jpg "Arrangement in Grey and Black: Whistler’s Economy")
Arrangement in Grey and Black: Whistler’s Economy
Posted on December 3, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . Every once in a while, I get a story idea from someplace like TIME magazine, and everyone once in a long while, they get a story idea […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…