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…
iraq Archive
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![. . . We had a tradition on this blog a few years ago, happily forgotten, of each Memorial Day eulogizing all of OC’s military deaths that year. That was […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/finan-115x115.jpg "Anaheim’s Jason Finan Dies Fighting ISIS.")
Anaheim’s Jason Finan Dies Fighting ISIS.
Posted on October 22, 2016 | 2 Comments. . . We had a tradition on this blog a few years ago, happily forgotten, of each Memorial Day eulogizing all of OC’s military deaths that year. That was […] -
![. Brian Ross, long-time news anchor at ABC. I don’t watch ABC much, but there was something familiar about that name, Brian Ross, I thought, when I heard Chris Hayes’ […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/brian-ross-115x115.jpg "ABC’s Brian Ross, Tea-Party smearer and Anthrax liar … isn’t that the same Brian Ross who… ?")
ABC’s Brian Ross, Tea-Party smearer and Anthrax liar … isn’t that the same Brian Ross who… ?
Posted on July 23, 2012 | 6 Comments. Brian Ross, long-time news anchor at ABC. I don’t watch ABC much, but there was something familiar about that name, Brian Ross, I thought, when I heard Chris Hayes’ […] -
![Charts are from the U.S. Energy Info Admin. Hat tip to Jay Bookman of blogs.ajc.com. March 2012’s price for a barrel of “sweet-golden-crude […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Gas-prices-2006-2012-115x115.jpg "How much should a gallon of gasoline cost?")
How much should a gallon of gasoline cost?
Posted on March 21, 2012 | 19 CommentsCharts are from the U.S. Energy Info Admin. Hat tip to Jay Bookman of blogs.ajc.com. March 2012’s price for a barrel of “sweet-golden-crude […] -
![. . . As the 8-1/2 year murderous slog known as “Operation Iraqi Fiefdom” finally stumbles to a close, so does the life of one of its most strident liberal […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hitchens-drunk-115x115.jpg "Remembering Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011")
Remembering Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011
Posted on December 16, 2011 | 13 Comments. . . As the 8-1/2 year murderous slog known as “Operation Iraqi Fiefdom” finally stumbles to a close, so does the life of one of its most strident liberal […] -
![. . . Welcome home, you troops who made it all the way home, and who aren’t being re-routed to Afghanistan or anywhere else. Take care of yourselves and don’t […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Iraq-cannon-fodder-cartoon-115x115.jpg "Iraq War Over(ish): So it’s 1, 2, 3, what were we fightin’ for?")
Iraq War Over(ish): So it’s 1, 2, 3, what were we fightin’ for?
Posted on December 15, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . Welcome home, you troops who made it all the way home, and who aren’t being re-routed to Afghanistan or anywhere else. Take care of yourselves and don’t […] -
![. [hit play for soundtrack] The Register reports that Army Ranger Sgt. Tyler N. Holtz, 22, died Saturday from wounds suffered during heavy fire with insurgents. At Mater Dei High […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Tyler-Holtz1-115x115.jpg "Mater Dei lineman Tyler Holtz, 22, dead in Afghanistan.")
Mater Dei lineman Tyler Holtz, 22, dead in Afghanistan.
Posted on September 29, 2011 | 24 Comments. [hit play for soundtrack] The Register reports that Army Ranger Sgt. Tyler N. Holtz, 22, died Saturday from wounds suffered during heavy fire with insurgents. At Mater Dei High […] -
![To you yahoos with your “Never forget” bumper stickers, your “Always remember” teeshirts, for whom the terrible attacks of 9-11 were a sort of confirmation of your permanent sense that […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/statue-of-liberty-115x115.jpg "Fuck September 11.")
Fuck September 11.
Posted on September 11, 2011 | 155 CommentsTo you yahoos with your “Never forget” bumper stickers, your “Always remember” teeshirts, for whom the terrible attacks of 9-11 were a sort of confirmation of your permanent sense that […] -
![. . . Hey independents! Just offhand, which of these two major Parties are you more inclined to support? I mean, granted all humans and groups of humans will eventually […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mel-kiwi-animal-noises-155x155.jpg "Two Contrasting Parties, and a remarkable Kiwi Girl!")
Two Contrasting Parties, and a remarkable Kiwi Girl!
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . Hey independents! Just offhand, which of these two major Parties are you more inclined to support? I mean, granted all humans and groups of humans will eventually […] -
![. . . This, from Pee Wee’s 1988 Christmas special, is The Best. Performance of Jingle Bell Rock. EVER. The only way this could be better is if K. D. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kd-and-globie.jpeg "K. D. Lang, Jingle Bell Rock, and local anti-war Christmas caroling opportunities!")
K. D. Lang, Jingle Bell Rock, and local anti-war Christmas caroling opportunities!
Posted on December 17, 2010 | 1 Comment. . . This, from Pee Wee’s 1988 Christmas special, is The Best. Performance of Jingle Bell Rock. EVER. The only way this could be better is if K. D. […] -
![. . . “In the courts, in Congress and with international allies, the United States has unreasonably insisted on keeping massive amounts of information secret. Transparency and accountability are essential […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/leak-155x155.jpg "Wiki-Leaks open thread: What have we learned so far?")
Wiki-Leaks open thread: What have we learned so far?
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 13 Comments. . . “In the courts, in Congress and with international allies, the United States has unreasonably insisted on keeping massive amounts of information secret. Transparency and accountability are essential […] -
![Le administrateur asked me to respond to Dan C’s tirade on The Liberal OC in regards to Shawn Nelson’s cigar largess to the troops. As Gustavo wrote, “this is one […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/nelsons-package-155x155.jpg "A Closer Look at Nelson’s Package")
A Closer Look at Nelson’s Package
Posted on September 2, 2010 | No CommentsLe administrateur asked me to respond to Dan C’s tirade on The Liberal OC in regards to Shawn Nelson’s cigar largess to the troops. As Gustavo wrote, “this is one […] -
![Or maybe Chris had a stranglehold on poor Dan’s nutsack. Hard to tell – there was so much distressed screaming, here. It seems Dan Chmielewski took great affront (or, as […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/slug-300x218-155x155.jpg "Testosterone-Challenged Hysteria of LiberalOC Reaches Ridiculous Cresendo")
Testosterone-Challenged Hysteria of LiberalOC Reaches Ridiculous Cresendo
Posted on August 31, 2010 | 1 CommentOr maybe Chris had a stranglehold on poor Dan’s nutsack. Hard to tell – there was so much distressed screaming, here. It seems Dan Chmielewski took great affront (or, as […] -
![This just over Jerbal’s fabled “transom” from VoteVets.org: Since last year, at VoteVets.org and our blog, VetVoice.com, we’ve stressed the need to pass clean energy legislation, and break our dependence […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Vietnam-Veterans-Memorial.jpg "Iraq/Afghanistan Vets Want a Clean Energy Bill!")
Iraq/Afghanistan Vets Want a Clean Energy Bill!
Posted on May 4, 2010 | 9 CommentsThis just over Jerbal’s fabled “transom” from VoteVets.org: Since last year, at VoteVets.org and our blog, VetVoice.com, we’ve stressed the need to pass clean energy legislation, and break our dependence […] -
![Navy Seals face court martial after capture of suspected terrorist who claimed he was punched; Navy Seals face court martial even after passing polygraph test (the polygraph test included being […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Navy-Seals-logo.jpg "Navy Seals Face Court Martial after Capture of Terrorist")
Navy Seals Face Court Martial after Capture of Terrorist
Posted on April 18, 2010 | 31 CommentsNavy Seals face court martial after capture of suspected terrorist who claimed he was punched; Navy Seals face court martial even after passing polygraph test (the polygraph test included being […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…