So what did Vince have to say about Penaloza?
He can’t be down with Armenians and Farrah Khan. Here he is with Farrah and Zahra. https://www.facebook.com/alisajjad.taj/photos/president-biden-hosted-eid-al-fitr-reception-at-the-whitehouse-i-had-the-honor-a/3381684632055049/ Before that he…
Well okay. If he wasn't doing his job, a good job, as Artesia Mayor, that might be a problem. But…
There is no significant Armenian American population in Artesia. But, wait Taj gives ANCA a genocide proclamation this past April.…
"Bad Day" Mark? Take a “Chill Pill.” !!!!
Be sure to quote what Vicente Sarmiento had to say about Penaloza at the meeting!
I should have been more explicit about what I mean by a “successful” campaign: one in which a candidate not…
I didn’t hear any identity politics when he came to the Club last year and spoke for an hour. I…
All Taj has got is identity politics.
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Posted on June 5, 2013 | 6 CommentsIf I’m not getting pranked by someone on Facebook — and I could be, and I have to admit that it would be pretty funny if that’s what this is […] -
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Posted on February 6, 2013 | 83 Comments, Occasional OJ blogger and tireless medical marijuana warrior Debbie Tharp, still fighting Costa Mesa Mother’s Market over last year’s trespassing charges, has completed the herculean task (leading a team […]
I'm trying to remember, I didn't tape Wednesday's meeting, I just remember him comparing David unfavorably with Jessie. Sam, what…