The Albert Bushala complaint was published by the Observer to embarrass Tony and George, pure and simple. The Kennedys knew…
Doesn't really clear up a few points. I'd say that the two main points of my piece are 1) that…
You don't seem to grasp the fact that Albert Bushala was separated from the corporation 21 years ago. I know.…
I doubt they are adding to the kitty.
Don’t besmirch local hero George, Jr.
Hi Vern, I understand you’ve had a personal relationship with Tony for many years, so I wanted to clarify a…
I can’t believe someone wanted to have kids with either of them. Gag me with a knish. Ick!!
P.S. Zahra had the nerve at the meeting to claim he had no personal bias or enmity against the Bushalas.…
Go enforce that contract in Lebanon.
pension spikes Archive
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Whoops! 6 Dem State Lawmakers Wrongly Backed Serrano’s Pension-Hiking Scheme.
Posted on June 17, 2022 | 4 CommentsLooks bad. Didn't work either. -
Fiona Ma may have to testify in Gerry Serrano Lawsuit!
Posted on March 11, 2022 | No CommentsThis could be embarrassing to our "progressive" treasurer... -
Did Fiona Ma conspire to help Gerry Serrano jack up his pension?
Posted on February 13, 2022 | 6 CommentsOy, the sleaze... Our first cross-posted Duane Roberts piece in quite some time! -
Agents’ Orange 4: NON-PARTISAN Volunteers in the OC, 1960-2000
Posted on November 30, 2020 | 8 CommentsWow, there are some stories here you gotta read... -
![According to The Voice of OC, in a story headlined “OC Supervisors Split on Sheriff Deputy Pay Package,” at least two members of the five person Orange County Board of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/math-teacher-115x115.jpg "O C Supervisors get a lesson in retirement math")
O C Supervisors get a lesson in retirement math
Posted on July 13, 2014 | 1 CommentAccording to The Voice of OC, in a story headlined “OC Supervisors Split on Sheriff Deputy Pay Package,” at least two members of the five person Orange County Board of […] -
![Brazil will be hosting the World Cup and also the Olympics. But this is a bittersweet event for many marginalized Brazilians. The recent events in Brazil, where hundreds of thousands […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pic-Memorial-2012-115x115.jpg "What’s Better and Greater, Honor and Duty to each other, or Self-Interest?")
What’s Better and Greater, Honor and Duty to each other, or Self-Interest?
Posted on June 21, 2013 | 5 CommentsBrazil will be hosting the World Cup and also the Olympics. But this is a bittersweet event for many marginalized Brazilians. The recent events in Brazil, where hundreds of thousands […] -
![Greg Smith worked for Goldman-Sachs. He turned on his former employer and in fact the whole Wall Street Industry in order to let folks know the “ins and outs” of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bull-bear-115x115.jpg "How to fix Global Banking….101")
How to fix Global Banking….101
Posted on April 6, 2013 | 5 CommentsGreg Smith worked for Goldman-Sachs. He turned on his former employer and in fact the whole Wall Street Industry in order to let folks know the “ins and outs” of […] -
![We’ve known for more than 25 years that the government employee Pension crisis would be a disaster because of the various gimmicks built into it, and through all of the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/economy-burning-as-paper-plane.jpg "Billions in UnFunded Pension Liabilities must now be reported by Local Governments – per the Great GASB! (Gov’t Acctg Standards Board)")
Billions in UnFunded Pension Liabilities must now be reported by Local Governments – per the Great GASB! (Gov’t Acctg Standards Board)
Posted on June 28, 2012 | 27 CommentsWe’ve known for more than 25 years that the government employee Pension crisis would be a disaster because of the various gimmicks built into it, and through all of the […] -
![. . . According to a new study released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average public sector employee earns $40.40 per hour while their private sector […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greedy-government-115x115.jpg "Public Employees Make 44% More Than Private Sector Counterparts")
Public Employees Make 44% More Than Private Sector Counterparts
Posted on September 30, 2011 | 79 Comments. . . According to a new study released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average public sector employee earns $40.40 per hour while their private sector […] -
![. . . As the finance manager for the Orange County Great Park, Kurt Mowery had a pretty sweet gig pulling in $209,761 (as a total package including benefits) as a City […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/no_double_dipping-155x155.jpg "Great Park Mowry “Retires” – Almost Doubles Pay")
Great Park Mowry “Retires” – Almost Doubles Pay
Posted on May 6, 2011 | 14 Comments. . . As the finance manager for the Orange County Great Park, Kurt Mowery had a pretty sweet gig pulling in $209,761 (as a total package including benefits) as a City […] -
![Here’s a fun match up between pension watchdog Steven Greenhut and the head of the OCEA public employees’ union, Nick Berardino. The subject of yesterday’s debate was “Can pensions be reformed co-operatively?” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Berardino-Greenhut-Debate-155x155.jpg "The Great Pension Debate: Greenhut vs. Berardino")
The Great Pension Debate: Greenhut vs. Berardino
Posted on April 27, 2011 | 10 CommentsHere’s a fun match up between pension watchdog Steven Greenhut and the head of the OCEA public employees’ union, Nick Berardino. The subject of yesterday’s debate was “Can pensions be reformed co-operatively?” […] -
![Tuesday night, the hapless City Council in Costa Mesa got a huge bucket of cold water thrown on their outsourcing plans. It came from the CalPERs actuary, who […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/shipwreck-pirates-155x155.jpg "Ship of Fools in Costa Mesa Crashes Into Pension Facts")
Ship of Fools in Costa Mesa Crashes Into Pension Facts
Posted on April 27, 2011 | 6 CommentsTuesday night, the hapless City Council in Costa Mesa got a huge bucket of cold water thrown on their outsourcing plans. It came from the CalPERs actuary, who […] -
![. . . Some days I have to chuckle as I imagine what’s happening at the headquarters of the Orange County Register. And it’s not an April Fool’s joke. Early […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/exploding1-155x155.jpg "Are they April Fools? Where, oh Where, is the OC Register on Brown’s Pension Reform?")
Are they April Fools? Where, oh Where, is the OC Register on Brown’s Pension Reform?
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 2 Comments. . . Some days I have to chuckle as I imagine what’s happening at the headquarters of the Orange County Register. And it’s not an April Fool’s joke. Early […] -
![The other day someone remarked that Don Bankhead has never accepted the blame for any of the bad votes he’s made since the beginning of his 23 year reign on the city […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bankhead-dinosaur-155x155.jpg "Who Does Don Bankhead Blame for Fullerton’s Pension Crisis?")
Who Does Don Bankhead Blame for Fullerton’s Pension Crisis?
Posted on March 31, 2011 | No CommentsThe other day someone remarked that Don Bankhead has never accepted the blame for any of the bad votes he’s made since the beginning of his 23 year reign on the city […]
And another thing. We know the whole depot lease uproar is disingenuous as far as the "issues" raised because none…