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Another Public Sector Myth: Are Gov’t Employees insulated from harsh economic realities?
Posted on July 13, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . Myth: “Government Employees are insulated from the reality of the current recession and accompanying job losses.” Fact: There is no insulation. The Orange County Register reported […] -
Wisconsin High Court Rejects Union Claims
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 29 Comments. . . Rejecting public union claims of unconstitutionality, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 on Tuesday to uphold a law enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature limiting collective bargaining rights […] -
It’s finally here: The COFFEE Party, for fighting our TRUE oppressors!
Posted on April 19, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . I KNEW something new was happening, starting around last February, but I couldn’t put my finger on it – between the series of Arab Spring Rebellions and […] -
End of the Welfare State?
Posted on February 19, 2011 | 15 Comments. . . Over the decades many of us have wanted government to take care of us – when we are feeble, when we retire or are poor and unable […] -
California’s Public Pension Debt About to Worsen?
Posted on December 11, 2010 | 5 Comments. . . Forecasts of the future cost of public pension programs offered by states, cities, counties, school districts and other government entities have for the last few years been […] -
New Documentary on OC Motel Kids to Premiere on HBO
Posted on July 23, 2010 | 29 CommentsAlexandra Pelosi, daughter of Democratic lawmaker Nancy Pelosi, has made a new documentary film that focuses on the homeless population in Orange County, particularly families with children, who live in […] -
Russell King’s ‘Open Letter to Conservative Americans’
Posted on March 25, 2010 | 31 Comments[I promised Anonster I’d put this up. It’s from Monday and it’s pretty damn well done. I added the pics.] Dear Conservative Americans, The years have not been kind to […] -
12 Compelling Reasons to Ditch Stress from Your Life
Posted on June 20, 2009 | No Comments12 Compelling Reasons to Ditch Stress from Your Life -
The Big Tent Collapses
Posted on April 28, 2009 | 7 CommentsSenator Specter (D-PA) changes his affiliation to the Democratic Party. The Republican Party brought forth a big coalition to attain a majority in 1980 when he first was elected 29 […] -
O.C. Supervisors spend $400,000 on remodeling while firing 210 workers
Posted on December 16, 2008 | 3 Comments(Picture courtesy of the O.C. Register) “The nearly $400,000 remodeling of reception and break areas for county supervisors is drawing fire from employees, labor officials, and even one county supervisor, as […] -
Let’s print Orange Bucks!
Posted on December 4, 2008 | 3 CommentsNeighborhoods Propose Printing Their Own Currency To Encourage Local Shopping Two neighborhoods in Milwaukee are considering printing their own currency, which could be bought with U.S. dollars, but would be […] -
Governor…Raise Taxes on the Idle Rich!
Posted on December 1, 2008 | 1 CommentWith historic deficits and huge cutbacks in State Services to be had…..with falling Real Estate prices on Commercial properties looking at 25 percent down with Residential properties scheduled to fall […]