Dems may be in trouble attracting the Latino vote. Maybe that’s the October surprise. I like Romero’s attack of the…
HAHAHA Gloria Romero, I knew it. The only question is what took her so long? The Charter School Queen. We…
As I work on my Fullerton District 4 piece, I see that Dan has produced some illiterate miasma of words…
Another CA dem jumps ship. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/longtime-california-democratic-leader-flames-party-she-registers-gop-adios.amp
I kind of agree. I don't know if it's a loser or justified or if she'll win, but I wouldn't-a…
Frances’ lawsuit seems like a loser. If her council member colleagues were privileged to censure her, that immunity should transfer…
The Steels' latest attack on Derek Tran is that he's not QUITE as fluent in Vietnamese (his childhood language) as…
it was proved in the court of law daniel was wrongfully killed. Grow up before you decide to make any…
Actually I thought Eric made a good point. It was hard for a corruption fighter like Jose Moreno, as it's…
Tax Justice Archive
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![It seems like a million years ago that George Bush “the Elder” was accused by Michael Dukakis (the Democratic Challenger) of using Voodoo Economics to explain the Art Laffer concept […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dead-zombie-115x115.jpg "The Voodoo Tax Reform…what could possibly go wrong?")
The Voodoo Tax Reform…what could possibly go wrong?
Posted on October 29, 2017 | 5 CommentsIt seems like a million years ago that George Bush “the Elder” was accused by Michael Dukakis (the Democratic Challenger) of using Voodoo Economics to explain the Art Laffer concept […] -
![. . . Tax breaks for only the rich. What a concept. Special write offs for the purchase of Multi-Million dollar plus residences, Yachts, Aircraft and Exotic Cars. Make over […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hamster-wheel-115x115.jpg "The New Economy with Trumpsterisms that will work, even for the Poor People")
The New Economy with Trumpsterisms that will work, even for the Poor People
Posted on June 3, 2017 | 5 Comments. . . Tax breaks for only the rich. What a concept. Special write offs for the purchase of Multi-Million dollar plus residences, Yachts, Aircraft and Exotic Cars. Make over […] -
![. . . For those who were not invited to the PHONE TOWN HALL meeting with Mark Ridley -Thomas and Diane Harkey at 9 am on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ridley-thomas-harkey-115x115.png "Tuesday’s Ridley-Thomas / Harkey Phone Town Hall")
Tuesday’s Ridley-Thomas / Harkey Phone Town Hall
Posted on February 13, 2017 | 1 Comment. . . For those who were not invited to the PHONE TOWN HALL meeting with Mark Ridley -Thomas and Diane Harkey at 9 am on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 […] -
![. . . Back several years ago, we attended one of those “invest for your future” solicitations which gave us a free dinner at a very pricey local Newport Beach […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/old-guy-pushups-115x115.jpg "Slaving for a New Mature Social Security…")
Slaving for a New Mature Social Security…
Posted on January 1, 2017 | 2 Comments. . . Back several years ago, we attended one of those “invest for your future” solicitations which gave us a free dinner at a very pricey local Newport Beach […] -
![. . . In the late 1970’s an attempt was made to rein in the uncontrolled taxation of real estate property in California. This effort became known as Prop 13. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/split-roll-properties-115x115.png "How Proposition 13 began to screw us over the years, and how to fix it!")
How Proposition 13 began to screw us over the years, and how to fix it!
Posted on June 29, 2014 | 36 Comments. . . In the late 1970’s an attempt was made to rein in the uncontrolled taxation of real estate property in California. This effort became known as Prop 13. […] -
![Finally, here’s some good news for you… something to cheer about! The city of Irvine is scheduled to receive $134.5 million dollars over the next 17 years. This is the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/other-peoples-money-e1382582929671.png "Irvine gets to play with “other people’s money.”")
Irvine gets to play with “other people’s money.”
Posted on October 23, 2013 | 6 CommentsFinally, here’s some good news for you… something to cheer about! The city of Irvine is scheduled to receive $134.5 million dollars over the next 17 years. This is the […] -
![Anytime we say that we don’t have enough money to do something good, this chart shows why that’s a lie. It depends on the definition of “we.” “We” have plenty […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Corporate-taxes-and-profits-115x115.png "This Graphic Says that Most Discussions about Our Spending Priorities are Bullshit")
This Graphic Says that Most Discussions about Our Spending Priorities are Bullshit
Posted on August 10, 2013 | 4 CommentsAnytime we say that we don’t have enough money to do something good, this chart shows why that’s a lie. It depends on the definition of “we.” “We” have plenty […] -
![. Capital gains are the profits acquired from the sale of property or an investment and they are taxed at a different rate than that of typical income bracket rates. If you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/galley-slaves-115x115.jpg "Who’s Really Punishing Hard Workers? (pt. 2 of 3)")
Who’s Really Punishing Hard Workers? (pt. 2 of 3)
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 1 Comment. Capital gains are the profits acquired from the sale of property or an investment and they are taxed at a different rate than that of typical income bracket rates. If you […] -
![. Many people are familiar with the right wing rhetoric that suspending the tax cuts on the rich and taxing multi-national corporations is somehow “punishing hard work and success.” Glorifying […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/volga-boatmen-115x115.jpg "Who’s really punishing hard workers? (part one)")
Who’s really punishing hard workers? (part one)
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 68 Comments. Many people are familiar with the right wing rhetoric that suspending the tax cuts on the rich and taxing multi-national corporations is somehow “punishing hard work and success.” Glorifying […] -
![The only thing that separates the United States from being Europe West is simply adding a VAT and Unconstituional Gun Control. The United States can easily turn into the One World […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Vat-Guns-115x115.jpg "A VAT and Gun Control……")
A VAT and Gun Control……
Posted on January 26, 2013 | 24 CommentsThe only thing that separates the United States from being Europe West is simply adding a VAT and Unconstituional Gun Control. The United States can easily turn into the One World […] -
![Video and transcript below of Governor Brown’s State of the State address for 2013, preceded by what in most cases will be a loud ad. FULL TEXT: The message this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/perez-brown-steinberg-2013-state-of-the-state-115x115.jpg "Governor Brown’s 2013 State of the State Address. Discuss!")
Governor Brown’s 2013 State of the State Address. Discuss!
Posted on January 24, 2013 | 34 CommentsVideo and transcript below of Governor Brown’s State of the State address for 2013, preceded by what in most cases will be a loud ad. FULL TEXT: The message this […] -
![. As probably most of you know, the most famous quote associated with puffed-up, has-been, anti-tax lobbyist Grover Norquist, the snide quip with which he will always be equated, is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wickedwitchmelting1-115x115.jpg "Grover Norquist and Wayne LaPierre drown in small bathtub.")
Grover Norquist and Wayne LaPierre drown in small bathtub.
Posted on December 28, 2012 | 18 Comments. As probably most of you know, the most famous quote associated with puffed-up, has-been, anti-tax lobbyist Grover Norquist, the snide quip with which he will always be equated, is […] -
![. Life along the Fiscal Cliff is rather frustrating. This “Fiscal Cliff Issue” goes on and on with an entire lifeform of its own, sandbagging, barnstorming, arm waving, lying and has […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/obama-football-spike-e1354816767755.jpg "Mr. President, Spike the Football!")
Mr. President, Spike the Football!
Posted on December 6, 2012 | 7 Comments. Life along the Fiscal Cliff is rather frustrating. This “Fiscal Cliff Issue” goes on and on with an entire lifeform of its own, sandbagging, barnstorming, arm waving, lying and has […] -
![We have eleven mostly interesting ballot propositions in store in November. The first poll on the whole batch, so far as I am aware, just came out — and it […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Hiram-Johnson-red-tie-115x115.jpg "The First Big Poll is out on the Newly Numbered Props")
The First Big Poll is out on the Newly Numbered Props
Posted on July 20, 2012 | 1 CommentWe have eleven mostly interesting ballot propositions in store in November. The first poll on the whole batch, so far as I am aware, just came out — and it […]
Oddly, the scenario outlined below rings of a similar situation Chubby attempts to articulate. And what business do the Bushalas…