Progressives are afraid of the electorate.
Change is hard, for old farts.
They passed it without knowing how much it will cost. 4-3 vote. Carroll, Mai and Agran voted no. The only…
Wait, it PASSED? Agran joined the other Dems? And it didn't need a vote of the people? I see this:…
Ironic that the council members who passed rcv this week in Irvine refused to let the voters decide if they…
It’s real simple Joshy. The new oak creek proposal if not placed to a vote of the people violates state…
The Republican Party doesn't even pretend to be conservative anymore. The "leaders" have completely capitulated the their worst voters. It's…
This article about this poll will make you feel better about the OC, although the headline is deceptive (and I…
I like Vanity Fair, I even subscribed to them in the 80’s, but they put out a really irritating little…
The OC Board of Education Audit: An Appeal to Local School Boards
USE this opportunity, OC school boards – fight back against the War on Education!
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![. . . Gustavo Arellano, the libertarian-ish useful tool of opponents of rival OC Latino activists whom I’ve come to call “Buquer Ti Oashington” for his “up by your bootstraps” advice […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Brandman-Lodge-sign-defaced-115x115.jpg "Let’s Check Out Gustavo’s (Chickenshit) Anaheim Council Endorsements from 2012")
Let’s Check Out Gustavo’s (Chickenshit) Anaheim Council Endorsements from 2012
Posted on November 3, 2015 | 50 Comments. . . Gustavo Arellano, the libertarian-ish useful tool of opponents of rival OC Latino activists whom I’ve come to call “Buquer Ti Oashington” for his “up by your bootstraps” advice […] -
![. . . Earlier this week, I wanted to find out what the smartest and most interesting English-language writers around thought about the World Series. I went to Grantland.com; it […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Grantland-15-Biggest-Plays-in-MLB-History-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: HBO Should Buy and Publish Grantland.com!")
Weekend Open Thread: HBO Should Buy and Publish Grantland.com!
Posted on October 30, 2015 | 19 Comments. . . Earlier this week, I wanted to find out what the smartest and most interesting English-language writers around thought about the World Series. I went to Grantland.com; it […] -
![. . . The Bat Signal went up. Activists from my neighboring barrio Oak View Comunidad (NO LONGER to be referred to as Slater Slums), along with sympathetic Ocean View […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/oakview-rainbow-epting-gina-115x115.png "Oak View Comunidad tells Rainbow “Put a Lid on It!” (Plus, Epting-Gina cagematch!)")
Oak View Comunidad tells Rainbow “Put a Lid on It!” (Plus, Epting-Gina cagematch!)
Posted on October 29, 2015 | 13 Comments. . . The Bat Signal went up. Activists from my neighboring barrio Oak View Comunidad (NO LONGER to be referred to as Slater Slums), along with sympathetic Ocean View […] -
![. . . SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, October 26. Hey! That’s not nice! What with all the sound of mobile home tenant jubilation over here, I didn’t notice somebody posting a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/vulture-dead-115x115.jpg "COLDREN FAIL: El Nido Mobile Home Tenants Clink their Glasses to a Victory!")
COLDREN FAIL: El Nido Mobile Home Tenants Clink their Glasses to a Victory!
Posted on October 28, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, October 26. Hey! That’s not nice! What with all the sound of mobile home tenant jubilation over here, I didn’t notice somebody posting a […] -
![. . . “The state of Israel maintains its illegal occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza, and continues to expand its illegal Jewish-only settlements on occupied […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12107273_1722179988002987_6244813809830116620_n-115x115.jpg "CA-46 Debate: Progressives Except on Palestine")
CA-46 Debate: Progressives Except on Palestine
Posted on October 28, 2015 | 22 Comments. . . “The state of Israel maintains its illegal occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza, and continues to expand its illegal Jewish-only settlements on occupied […] -
![. . . The overdue induction of Curt Pringle in the OC Weekly’s “Scariest People in OC Hall of Fame” bears the trademark style of its “equal opportunity critic” editor. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/PGA_1195_8x10-72-dpi-240x300-e1445763700385-115x115.jpg "The Pringle Curse: Gustavo reminds us yet again of “the alliance that sealed Anaheim’s current political hell”")
The Pringle Curse: Gustavo reminds us yet again of “the alliance that sealed Anaheim’s current political hell”
Posted on October 25, 2015 | 16 Comments. . . The overdue induction of Curt Pringle in the OC Weekly’s “Scariest People in OC Hall of Fame” bears the trademark style of its “equal opportunity critic” editor. […] -
![. . . A few months ago I met a lady, a friend of a friend, who had just come back from Saudi Arabia. She had lived in that country […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ali-mohammed-115x115.png "Saudi Pro-Democracy Protester Ali Mohammed al-Nimr may be beheaded and crucified. Will Ed Royce speak up?")
Saudi Pro-Democracy Protester Ali Mohammed al-Nimr may be beheaded and crucified. Will Ed Royce speak up?
Posted on October 24, 2015 | 1 Comment. . . A few months ago I met a lady, a friend of a friend, who had just come back from Saudi Arabia. She had lived in that country […] -
![. . . Ah politics. Is there nothing better than bickering with each other over countless hours, even days, concerning rabid topics from foreign, domestic, all the way down to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Phantom-1-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Come Drink Beer, It’s Good For You!")
Weekend Open Thread: Come Drink Beer, It’s Good For You!
Posted on October 23, 2015 | 26 Comments. . . Ah politics. Is there nothing better than bickering with each other over countless hours, even days, concerning rabid topics from foreign, domestic, all the way down to […] -
![. . . Well, this was on Facebook, and I expect that Geoff West of A Bubbling Cauldron is going to cover it, having already touched on the controversy in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Costa-Mesa-Motel-Refugees-1-e1445572759741-115x115.jpg "Costa Mesans Stage Heartfelt Protest Against Eradication of Affordable Housing")
Costa Mesans Stage Heartfelt Protest Against Eradication of Affordable Housing
Posted on October 22, 2015 | 6 Comments. . . Well, this was on Facebook, and I expect that Geoff West of A Bubbling Cauldron is going to cover it, having already touched on the controversy in […] -
![. . . So there’s a site called Hillarymen.com — a site produced by men who will proudly do anything, on the theory that “politics is war without bullets,” to defend […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Hillary-in-Blue-115x115.jpg "They Said “Tempted by Power, Joe Biden Takes a Reckless, Legacy-Wrecking Swipe at Hillary.” Oof!")
They Said “Tempted by Power, Joe Biden Takes a Reckless, Legacy-Wrecking Swipe at Hillary.” Oof!
Posted on October 21, 2015 | 9 Comments. . . So there’s a site called Hillarymen.com — a site produced by men who will proudly do anything, on the theory that “politics is war without bullets,” to defend […] -
![. . . As the proposed homeless shelter is reaching the final stages of being approved, many neighbors are still reluctant, skeptical or angry. A main reason is that this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/homeless-harassed-by-hampton-115x115.png "Jordan “Proud of the Kraemer Plan?” How about the Ability to show Compassion?")
Jordan “Proud of the Kraemer Plan?” How about the Ability to show Compassion?
Posted on October 20, 2015 | 13 Comments. . . As the proposed homeless shelter is reaching the final stages of being approved, many neighbors are still reluctant, skeptical or angry. A main reason is that this […] -
![. . . Vern has offered up a liveblog along with his analysis of Saturday’s debate among the four announced candidates in CA-46. This post aims at getting deeper into the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/CA-46-Dems-Look-to-the-Left-600-px-115x115.jpg "CA-46 Debate: All of the Democratic Candidates Look to the Left")
CA-46 Debate: All of the Democratic Candidates Look to the Left
Posted on October 19, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . Vern has offered up a liveblog along with his analysis of Saturday’s debate among the four announced candidates in CA-46. This post aims at getting deeper into the […] -
![. . . We’re close, now, to seeing whether the Anaheim Districting process is going to have a smooth glide path to completion or will hit major turbulence on the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Krings-house-bound-for-whiter-ground-115x115.jpg "Anaheim Public Hearings on Districts Set for 10/20, 11/17, and 12/8; This First One May Be Decisive")
Anaheim Public Hearings on Districts Set for 10/20, 11/17, and 12/8; This First One May Be Decisive
Posted on October 18, 2015 | No Comments. . . We’re close, now, to seeing whether the Anaheim Districting process is going to have a smooth glide path to completion or will hit major turbulence on the […] -
![. . . TAKEAWAY, 3 PM Most questions asked at today’s debate were a predictable liberal checklist which got nearly the same response from all four candidates, with varying amounts […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/who-will-be-the-next-loretta-115x115.png "Who’ll be the Next Loretta? Complete Report from the first CA-46 Debate!")
Who’ll be the Next Loretta? Complete Report from the first CA-46 Debate!
Posted on October 17, 2015 | 25 Comments. . . TAKEAWAY, 3 PM Most questions asked at today’s debate were a predictable liberal checklist which got nearly the same response from all four candidates, with varying amounts […]
Typical Dan C argument: I don't understand it, so it is bad. I refuse to study it in any detail.…