Now I have a headache.
Wait, so is NamQuan Nguyen's job just being a YouTuber?
Mr. Zenger is not wrong. I am a neophyte to local politics in OC. I have taken a crash course…
Does Joe Kerr have any serious path in CD40 moving forward? His most recent FEC report shows Kerr for California…
Yeah, but Singapore has the advantage (which in this limited sense it is) of being a dictatorship that (IIRC) can…
Just read Sam's comment and am happy to have no notes on it. (Except this: Who are the others on…
As funny as most outrageous things this administration says: funny in the "this milk tastes funny, is it spoiled?" sense.
Yelling at staffers is endemic among Congressmembers. I watched the video and I felt that she was in-bounds, although it…
I hadn't. You should do a public record request for all of her communications over that period, and the same…
taxes Archive
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![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 […] -
![Last month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SQSasgunfighter-cropped-e1375058597353.jpg "The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.")
The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Posted on July 28, 2013 | 23 CommentsLast month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […] -
![. Five years ago, much of the American public bought into the “new” era of American politics and thrust Barack Obama into office. For many citizens the concept of “Hope […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/images-7-115x115.jpg "Does anyone still believe in “Hope and Change?”")
Does anyone still believe in “Hope and Change?”
Posted on June 25, 2013 | 17 Comments. Five years ago, much of the American public bought into the “new” era of American politics and thrust Barack Obama into office. For many citizens the concept of “Hope […] -
![The key word in this story’s headline is “should.” I won’t say “will” — and I don’t even know that I’d say “might.” But a compromise that leaves Huntington Beach’s […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Fire-rings-CdM-115x115.jpg "Fire Ring Compromise Should Substantially Increase Newport Beach Property Tax Assessments")
Fire Ring Compromise Should Substantially Increase Newport Beach Property Tax Assessments
Posted on June 8, 2013 | 17 CommentsThe key word in this story’s headline is “should.” I won’t say “will” — and I don’t even know that I’d say “might.” But a compromise that leaves Huntington Beach’s […] -
![. On May 7 the Fullerton City Council approved two resolutions to charge more money to provide water to the city’s residents. The council unanimously approved a simple pass-through increase […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/money-down-drain-115x115.jpg "Opening the Tap on Fullerton’s Water Rates")
Opening the Tap on Fullerton’s Water Rates
Posted on May 8, 2013 | 6 Comments. On May 7 the Fullerton City Council approved two resolutions to charge more money to provide water to the city’s residents. The council unanimously approved a simple pass-through increase […] -
![. 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 […] -
![. From the fine folks at the OCTA, to me and you: Reminder: Measure M Annual Public Hearing Tonight! The Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee is conducting the 22nd Annual […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Measure-M-hearing-115x115.jpg "Tell the OCTA we want what we paid for: TWO NEW FREE LANES on the 405!")
Tell the OCTA we want what we paid for: TWO NEW FREE LANES on the 405!
Posted on February 13, 2013 | 8 Comments. From the fine folks at the OCTA, to me and you: Reminder: Measure M Annual Public Hearing Tonight! The Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee is conducting the 22nd Annual […] -
![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 […] -
![First and foremost, taxation is complicated. Multistate corporate taxation is even more complicated. We are being asked to consider a very complicated proposition in a few weeks and hopefully those […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Prop-39-Pic1-115x115.jpg "Boutwell on Prop 39…what the heck is apportionment anyways?")
Boutwell on Prop 39…what the heck is apportionment anyways?
Posted on October 18, 2012 | 5 CommentsFirst and foremost, taxation is complicated. Multistate corporate taxation is even more complicated. We are being asked to consider a very complicated proposition in a few weeks and hopefully those […] -
![. We welcome to the Orange Juice Blog our new tax and finance expert who previously commented under the awkward handle TJLocalSA, but will henceforth write under the handle “BOUTWELL,” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Romney-Obama-laughing-115x115.jpg "A Tale of Two Tax Worlds: Obama’s and Romney’s.")
A Tale of Two Tax Worlds: Obama’s and Romney’s.
Posted on September 25, 2012 | 7 Comments. We welcome to the Orange Juice Blog our new tax and finance expert who previously commented under the awkward handle TJLocalSA, but will henceforth write under the handle “BOUTWELL,” […] -
![Mitt Romney was born in the Chinese year of the Pig. Pigs are genuinely generous to their own family members, but for others..there is a strong desire to question the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Hog-in-money-115x115.jpg "Mitt on a Spit……..suey…..turn that hog!")
Mitt on a Spit……..suey…..turn that hog!
Posted on August 4, 2012 | 8 CommentsMitt Romney was born in the Chinese year of the Pig. Pigs are genuinely generous to their own family members, but for others..there is a strong desire to question the […]
I think it's probably what he's best known for, but I guess he's also a real estate agent: https://www.facebook.com/realtyinvestmentnetwork/