Retired Federal Judge Lynne Riddle has spent years scrutinizing the fiscal stewardship and other practices of the Orange County Board…
Don't touch the Pink Toad. You will get poisoned and it will just keep going on its ignorantly blissful way.
Even Progressive icon Barney Frank knows it. There are folks in the Democratic Party that have taken things too far.…
Queue to 37:37 and 48:35, for dgi members defending Kev over his dismissal as Larry agran’s sustainability commissioner apparently over…
Footage of IRVINE’s rcv agenda item last Tuesday https://irvine.granicus.com/player/clip/7324?view_id=68&redirect=true
Doug Elliot takes credit for expanding the council and district voting in Irvine and admits he is not really an…
Here is the footage of the agenda item. https://irvine.granicus.com/player/clip/7324 Identify one pro speaker that is a resident of Irvine and…
"Something about it just doesn't make me feel experienced and the smartest guy in the room."
If it’s such a great idea how about the city let the voters decide if they want it. The progressives…
“The OC” Archive
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![. . . In a recent 60 Minutes segment, Michael Botticelli, America’s new drug czar, stated, “I think we have to base our policy on scientific understanding.” Yet, while discussing […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/handcuffed-youth-115x115.jpg "A Kinder, Gentler Drug War?")
A Kinder, Gentler Drug War?
Posted on January 18, 2016 | 7 Comments. . . In a recent 60 Minutes segment, Michael Botticelli, America’s new drug czar, stated, “I think we have to base our policy on scientific understanding.” Yet, while discussing […] -
![. . . So this just came out from the organization “US Uncut.” (Ignore the group’s odd name; it’s legit, if a little prone to exaggerate, and these videos appear […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hillary-said-cut-it-out-and-Bernie-laughs-115x115.jpg "Hillary Blamed Home Buyers for Their Bad Loans — but for a Good Cause! Just Not Good Enough.")
Hillary Blamed Home Buyers for Their Bad Loans — but for a Good Cause! Just Not Good Enough.
Posted on January 16, 2016 | 5 Comments. . . So this just came out from the organization “US Uncut.” (Ignore the group’s odd name; it’s legit, if a little prone to exaggerate, and these videos appear […] -
![. . . Let us now praise State Senator Pat Bates. At least a little. At least provisionally. Pat Bates has done something pretty extraordinary for a California State Legislator: she has […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Pat-Bates-right-50-115x115.jpeg "Holiday Weekend Open Thread: Pat Bates Touches the Third Rail! Why This Isn’t More Shocking.")
Holiday Weekend Open Thread: Pat Bates Touches the Third Rail! Why This Isn’t More Shocking.
Posted on January 15, 2016 | 14 Comments. . . Let us now praise State Senator Pat Bates. At least a little. At least provisionally. Pat Bates has done something pretty extraordinary for a California State Legislator: she has […] -
![. . . Yes, I thought I was dreaming too. Actually I WAS dreaming, when I was woken up by this text from Mark “Dark Maniels” Daniels, letting me know […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/peoples-map-115x115.jpg "BREAKING: Anaheim’s “People’s Map” Wins! More Details to come…")
BREAKING: Anaheim’s “People’s Map” Wins! More Details to come…
Posted on January 13, 2016 | 64 Comments. . . Yes, I thought I was dreaming too. Actually I WAS dreaming, when I was woken up by this text from Mark “Dark Maniels” Daniels, letting me know […] -
![. . . I’ve got things to say, you’ve got things to say. Put them in comments and we’ll eventually port most of them up here so that we can […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ziggy-Stardust-e1452545203885-115x115.jpg "David Bowie Tribute: He’s Told Us Not to Blow It ‘Cause He Knows It’s All Worthwhile")
David Bowie Tribute: He’s Told Us Not to Blow It ‘Cause He Knows It’s All Worthwhile
Posted on January 11, 2016 | 15 Comments. . . I’ve got things to say, you’ve got things to say. Put them in comments and we’ll eventually port most of them up here so that we can […] -
![. . . [Editor’s Note, Jan. 10, 2016: This Part 3 of a projected 4-part series. Part 1 covered two topics: Jordan Brandman’s betrayal of his supporters (culminating in unanimous condemnation […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Whither-Jordan-pt-3-115x115.jpg "Whither Jordan, Part 3: How to Betray Your Party’s Voters and Still Stay Politically Viable")
Whither Jordan, Part 3: How to Betray Your Party’s Voters and Still Stay Politically Viable
Posted on January 11, 2016 | 5 Comments. . . [Editor’s Note, Jan. 10, 2016: This Part 3 of a projected 4-part series. Part 1 covered two topics: Jordan Brandman’s betrayal of his supporters (culminating in unanimous condemnation […] -
![. . . Since California’s gay, lesbian and bisexual communities have won most of their rights and freedoms, the transgender and gender non-conforming community are next in line to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Trans-flag-e1452407364121-115x115.jpg "Disclosure for All: Make Haters Pay Off FPPC Fines Before They Can Stir Up Hate Again")
Disclosure for All: Make Haters Pay Off FPPC Fines Before They Can Stir Up Hate Again
Posted on January 10, 2016 | 1 Comment. . . Since California’s gay, lesbian and bisexual communities have won most of their rights and freedoms, the transgender and gender non-conforming community are next in line to […] -
![. . . Oh, I didn’t mean literally YOU, Mom and Dad; that was more of a figurative “our parents,” in reference to OC authorities (Sheriff Hutchens and School Superintendent […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hutchens-reefer-mijares-115x115.png "Our Damn Parents put on a Marijuana Workshop!")
Our Damn Parents put on a Marijuana Workshop!
Posted on January 9, 2016 | 7 Comments. . . Oh, I didn’t mean literally YOU, Mom and Dad; that was more of a figurative “our parents,” in reference to OC authorities (Sheriff Hutchens and School Superintendent […] -
![. . . Ted Cruz says that his mom was a citizen, who was married to a Cuban and he was born in Calgary, Canada. Ted Cruz says he is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cruz-born-in-east-la-115x115.png "Born in East LA….")
Born in East LA….
Posted on January 9, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . Ted Cruz says that his mom was a citizen, who was married to a Cuban and he was born in Calgary, Canada. Ted Cruz says he is […] -
![. . . It may be fair to call the Council majority’s treatment of the City’s “Recommended Map” for its districts a “horror show” — but that doesn’t mean that […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Anaheim-Map-Mother-May-I-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: City Bars Tait’s ‘People’s Map’ Item from Agenda Using New ‘Simon Says’ Rule")
Weekend Open Thread: City Bars Tait’s ‘People’s Map’ Item from Agenda Using New ‘Simon Says’ Rule
Posted on January 9, 2016 | 37 Comments. . . It may be fair to call the Council majority’s treatment of the City’s “Recommended Map” for its districts a “horror show” — but that doesn’t mean that […] -
![. . . [Editor’s Note, Jan. 7, 2016: Part 1 of this story covered two topics: Jordan Brandman’s betrayal of his supporters (culminating in unanimous condemnation of his actions by the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Whither-Jordan-pt-2-115x115.jpg "Whither Jordan, Part 2: Here’s How He May Try to Destroy Dr. Moreno While Surviving Politically")
Whither Jordan, Part 2: Here’s How He May Try to Destroy Dr. Moreno While Surviving Politically
Posted on January 8, 2016 | No Comments. . . [Editor’s Note, Jan. 7, 2016: Part 1 of this story covered two topics: Jordan Brandman’s betrayal of his supporters (culminating in unanimous condemnation of his actions by the […] -
![. . . [Editor’s Note, Jan. 6, 2016: The decline in readership (and the increase in work obligations) just before the holidays led me to decide to postpone subsequent installments […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Whither-Jordan-pt-1-115x115.jpg "[REPUBLISHED] Whither Jordan?, Part 1: Rolling Over the People’s Map and Everyone Supporting It")
[REPUBLISHED] Whither Jordan?, Part 1: Rolling Over the People’s Map and Everyone Supporting It
Posted on January 6, 2016 | 5 Comments. . . [Editor’s Note, Jan. 6, 2016: The decline in readership (and the increase in work obligations) just before the holidays led me to decide to postpone subsequent installments […] -
![. . . On Tuesday, Jan. 5, Bernie Sanders sent around this message entitled “Greed, fraud, dishonesty, and arrogance.” It spells out his policy on the banks and the rest of the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Bernie-Too-Big-to-Fail-115x115.jpg "Bernie’s Banner: Sanders Explains His Plan for Regulating Banks and the Financial Sector")
Bernie’s Banner: Sanders Explains His Plan for Regulating Banks and the Financial Sector
Posted on January 5, 2016 | 2 Comments. . . On Tuesday, Jan. 5, Bernie Sanders sent around this message entitled “Greed, fraud, dishonesty, and arrogance.” It spells out his policy on the banks and the rest of the […] -
![. . . [Editor’s note: credit for the term “Y’all Qaeda” goes to a friend of a friend of this blog, someone who probably doesn’t even know that this blog […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Malheur-Bear-115x115.jpg "It is Time for All Political Candidates of All Political Parties to Denounce “Y’all Qaeda”")
It is Time for All Political Candidates of All Political Parties to Denounce “Y’all Qaeda”
Posted on January 3, 2016 | 28 Comments. . . [Editor’s note: credit for the term “Y’all Qaeda” goes to a friend of a friend of this blog, someone who probably doesn’t even know that this blog […]
Oh shit. I agree with oh myopic booby one. He is the only path to victory for the Democratic party.