Yeah, it's hard for me to choose the perfect terminology, corporatist, kleptocrat, DINO, vendido, many others, but I decided to…
Chad Bianco up on broadcast with his first spot. Wearing his Sheriff shirt [does he own anything else?] lest we…
I suspect that for most voters the operative motivation will be keeping the other party from winning, even if that…
You're a dog with a bone on this. Equally valid legally, fine (though distinctly defined in law as different in…
The "business Democrat" label is misleading, unless you count kleptocracy, Zionism and cop-loving to the mix. That's been going on…
Spitzer is very particular about who he go after for residency fraud.
Are they one single household now? They apparently claimed to live in separate domiciles and served on different city councils…
Ease of constructing and deploying? You're right that they can both be weighed into the ultimate calculus, but that's also…
You are not licensed to wield the "pink toad" metaphor. Eric isn't either, but he's irrepressible.
irvine Archive
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![An ever-present and growing problem in today’s recession economy has been the acquisitive public employee unions and related organizations. The city of Irvine is no stranger to this, particularly when […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fire-tax-115x115.jpg "No such thing as a Good Tax: Irvine and the OC Fire Authority")
No such thing as a Good Tax: Irvine and the OC Fire Authority
Posted on August 21, 2013 | No CommentsAn ever-present and growing problem in today’s recession economy has been the acquisitive public employee unions and related organizations. The city of Irvine is no stranger to this, particularly when […] -
![According to a fairly intelligent man named Albert Einstein, “Insanity” is defined as doing something over and over again and expecting different results; I’m not certain what inspired Albert Einstein […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/letter-on-floor-115x115.jpg "Lalloway’s “Memo to File”")
Lalloway’s “Memo to File”
Posted on August 16, 2013 | 18 CommentsAccording to a fairly intelligent man named Albert Einstein, “Insanity” is defined as doing something over and over again and expecting different results; I’m not certain what inspired Albert Einstein […] -
![Guys. And girls. Do we have to talk to our electeds and Board representatives like children? Does this really have to be our job? Because it seems that our generally […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/camels-nose-in-tent-115x115.jpg "Poseidon, the Disney Streetcar, and the Camel’s Nose in the Tent.")
Poseidon, the Disney Streetcar, and the Camel’s Nose in the Tent.
Posted on August 12, 2013 | 15 CommentsGuys. And girls. Do we have to talk to our electeds and Board representatives like children? Does this really have to be our job? Because it seems that our generally […] -
![The recent contract termination and re-hiring of Irvine city attorney Rutan & Tucker is no surprise. It’s not because the issue should never have happened, but because the changing of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/51cJJc3UbsL._SX300_-115x115.jpg "Jeff Lalloway morphs into King Lear.")
Jeff Lalloway morphs into King Lear.
Posted on August 6, 2013 | 14 CommentsThe recent contract termination and re-hiring of Irvine city attorney Rutan & Tucker is no surprise. It’s not because the issue should never have happened, but because the changing of […] -
![. How much DO they make? A California Public Policy Center (CPPC) study published this year has both raised eyebrows and been decried by an Orange County Employees Association spokesperson as […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/irvine-city-hall-e1374692221822.jpg "Doesn’t a city owe its people anything?")
Doesn’t a city owe its people anything?
Posted on July 24, 2013 | No Comments. How much DO they make? A California Public Policy Center (CPPC) study published this year has both raised eyebrows and been decried by an Orange County Employees Association spokesperson as […] -
![The recent news that the remodeling of a community center at Northwood Community Park is now $1,000,000.00+ over budget is not surprising at all. It’s yet another reminder of the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/shrug-gesture-e1374677555162.jpg "Community Center a million over budget in Irvine, Council shrugs.")
Community Center a million over budget in Irvine, Council shrugs.
Posted on July 23, 2013 | 17 CommentsThe recent news that the remodeling of a community center at Northwood Community Park is now $1,000,000.00+ over budget is not surprising at all. It’s yet another reminder of the […] -
![. Since our dear Moorlach, following his own sasquatch code, doesn’t mind reprinting others’ lengthy articles in their entirety, I will share with you what just came “across my transom” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/moorlach-sasquatch-cropped-115x115.jpg "The MOORLACH to run for John Campbell’s old Congressional seat!")
The MOORLACH to run for John Campbell’s old Congressional seat!
Posted on July 9, 2013 | 15 Comments. Since our dear Moorlach, following his own sasquatch code, doesn’t mind reprinting others’ lengthy articles in their entirety, I will share with you what just came “across my transom” […] -
![[UPDATE ABOUT WHO WILL SUCCEED CAMPBELL: Fuhgeddaboudit, Mimi and everyone else. Scott Lay reminds us today that Gary Miller could easily move from his Democratic leaning district in CA-31 to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/John-Campbell-with-Paul-Ryan-115x115.jpg "‘Johnny, We Hardly Noticed Ye’: Campbell Rouses Himself to Leave Congress")
‘Johnny, We Hardly Noticed Ye’: Campbell Rouses Himself to Leave Congress
Posted on June 27, 2013 | 33 Comments[UPDATE ABOUT WHO WILL SUCCEED CAMPBELL: Fuhgeddaboudit, Mimi and everyone else. Scott Lay reminds us today that Gary Miller could easily move from his Democratic leaning district in CA-31 to […] -
![. QUITE the amazing exchange took place last Thursday night on Facebook between two of the three members of Irvine’s new Republican City Council majority, Jeff Lalloway and Christina Shea. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lalloway-v-shea-115x115.jpg "Lalloway reaches new low, risks Republican dominance of Irvine?")
Lalloway reaches new low, risks Republican dominance of Irvine?
Posted on June 19, 2013 | 4 Comments. QUITE the amazing exchange took place last Thursday night on Facebook between two of the three members of Irvine’s new Republican City Council majority, Jeff Lalloway and Christina Shea. […] -
![. Interesting piece here by Larry Agran, writing in “Irvine Matters“. My views and the views of Mr. Agran are often diametrically opposed but in this situation I wholeheartedly agree […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/agran-or-lalloway-115x115.jpg "What does Irvine really want?")
What does Irvine really want?
Posted on June 9, 2013 | No Comments. Interesting piece here by Larry Agran, writing in “Irvine Matters“. My views and the views of Mr. Agran are often diametrically opposed but in this situation I wholeheartedly agree […] -
![In Irvine there should be no child that has to stand alone. The Irvine School District has proposed the addition of a portable classroom for young College Park children. The […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/special-education-e1370442512332.jpg "It Takes a Village: Special Ed NIMBYs in Irvine.")
It Takes a Village: Special Ed NIMBYs in Irvine.
Posted on June 5, 2013 | 2 CommentsIn Irvine there should be no child that has to stand alone. The Irvine School District has proposed the addition of a portable classroom for young College Park children. The […] -
![. The people of Orange County have yet to realize the magnificence of all the Great Park will bring to their lives and in our community. And they are not […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/great-park-2-e1369957677211.jpg "In Praise of Orange County’s Great Park")
In Praise of Orange County’s Great Park
Posted on May 30, 2013 | 5 Comments. The people of Orange County have yet to realize the magnificence of all the Great Park will bring to their lives and in our community. And they are not […] -
![. A truly philanthropic society combines the best of charitable work from both the private and the public sector. Too often we get caught up in what government can provide, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/journey-christian-church1-e1369351997790.jpg "Love Your Neighbor: the good work of Journey Christian Church.")
Love Your Neighbor: the good work of Journey Christian Church.
Posted on May 23, 2013 | 19 Comments. A truly philanthropic society combines the best of charitable work from both the private and the public sector. Too often we get caught up in what government can provide, […] -
![. Back during the George W. Bush presidency, many critics of the president suspected and suggested that VP Dick Cheney was the real president, pulling the strings behind the scenes. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/shrek-prince-ginderbread-man-115x115.jpg "Irvine Svengali: Is Jeff Lalloway the Dick Cheney to Mayor Choi’s Bush?")
Irvine Svengali: Is Jeff Lalloway the Dick Cheney to Mayor Choi’s Bush?
Posted on May 17, 2013 | 10 Comments. Back during the George W. Bush presidency, many critics of the president suspected and suggested that VP Dick Cheney was the real president, pulling the strings behind the scenes. […]
Corporatist is good since these types are always affiliating themselves with the big money, the big labor or the big…