A formal state audit will now examine waste, fraud, and abuse at the OCBE. I intend to discuss what this…
Content being a Pink Toad? I guess it depends on an amphibian's level of sef-awareness. The lower, the happier. In…
If we're talking about Dan C, he has never seemed "happy."
Yes, I know that's the impulse but you gotta know what the Guatemalan hill folk know: you get poisoned and…
If it touches me first, all bets are off.
You're absolutely right that California should adopt it statewide -- and should already have done so. And you're absolutely right…
If I were Fiona ma or Rob Bonta I’d be scared.
RCV should be adopted statewide so cities and counties don’t have to do it piecemeal. It saves money, discourages negative…
My advice to Mr. Moore, who seems like an eminently reasonable man is the same as I always give Vern.…
Ranked-Choice Voting proposed in Irvine; Joshua Moore writes in Favor.
An idea whose time has come, and Irvine might just go first! (Even though Dan C. hates it.)
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![. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/San-Nicolas-Holtz-115x115.jpg "Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.")
Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 1 Comment. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […] -
![Is there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Medgar-Evers-ship-115x115.jpg "Is There Room on Memorial Day?")
Is There Room on Memorial Day?
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 21 CommentsIs there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […] -
![Photo from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/flag-tattoo-by-monarch-tattoo-115x115.jpg "In Service to our Country…")
In Service to our Country…
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 30 CommentsPhoto from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […] -
![I’m confused by an article at FFFF, but I’ve learned that that’s not the best place to go for cogent explanations of what they’re saying. (It’s a great place to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/One-eyed-jacks-115x115.png "One-Eyed Jack is Wild")
One-Eyed Jack is Wild
Posted on May 27, 2012 | 28 CommentsI’m confused by an article at FFFF, but I’ve learned that that’s not the best place to go for cogent explanations of what they’re saying. (It’s a great place to […] -
![. As a public service to the readers of the Juice, I am bringing forth my perspectives on the Republican Party candidates. Just as Greg Diamond eloquently took us on […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/elephants-kipling-115x115.jpg "Dianne’s Republican Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Players")
Dianne’s Republican Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Players
Posted on May 26, 2012 | 5 Comments. As a public service to the readers of the Juice, I am bringing forth my perspectives on the Republican Party candidates. Just as Greg Diamond eloquently took us on […] -
![It’s time to empty the spit valve — that is, to close some browser tabs with stories about which I’ve thought about writing. Here’s some from the past few weeks: […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/spit-valve-115x115.jpg "Grab bag of stories, late May 2012")
Grab bag of stories, late May 2012
Posted on May 26, 2012 | 2 CommentsIt’s time to empty the spit valve — that is, to close some browser tabs with stories about which I’ve thought about writing. Here’s some from the past few weeks: […] -
![. The May 11 debate between Congressman Ed Royce and his challengers Democrat Jay Chen and independent D’Marie Mulattieri was a huge success, and we finally have video of it. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Chen-Royce-Mulattieri-3-115x115.jpg "Video of debate between Ed Royce and his challengers. Update – COMPLETE! With new smart-ass questions.")
Video of debate between Ed Royce and his challengers. Update – COMPLETE! With new smart-ass questions.
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 3 Comments. The May 11 debate between Congressman Ed Royce and his challengers Democrat Jay Chen and independent D’Marie Mulattieri was a huge success, and we finally have video of it. […] -
![++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chances are fairly good that you’ve already voted by now, but Vern’s re-registration as Republican and his voting for Orly Taitz in the U.S. Senate primary (even as a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Dems-Against-Dianne-115x115.jpg "Dianne’s Democratic Senate Opponents, Reviewed")
Dianne’s Democratic Senate Opponents, Reviewed
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 10 Comments++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chances are fairly good that you’ve already voted by now, but Vern’s re-registration as Republican and his voting for Orly Taitz in the U.S. Senate primary (even as a […] -
![The wood is lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, Miles to go before I sleep. Keeping my promises to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/vern-republican-medical-checkup-115x115.jpg "I become a Republican.")
I become a Republican.
Posted on May 23, 2012 | 53 CommentsThe wood is lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, Miles to go before I sleep. Keeping my promises to […] -
![And the hit pieces just keep on coming! Another day, another ungodly amount of LIEs — that’s “Late Independent Expenditures,” for those who haven’t been following my reports — coming […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Daly-Chevron-May-23-115x115.jpg "Another day, another $117,000 in LIEs for Tom Daly!")
Another day, another $117,000 in LIEs for Tom Daly!
Posted on May 23, 2012 | 5 CommentsAnd the hit pieces just keep on coming! Another day, another ungodly amount of LIEs — that’s “Late Independent Expenditures,” for those who haven’t been following my reports — coming […] -
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The Lakers need to go Fish!
Posted on May 23, 2012 | No Comments. We love Kobe so much. Even though he has had one heck of a year, losing Vanessa….losing a couple of houses……losing Lamar Odom……..losing Fisher……and finally losing to the Oklahoma […] -
![. [Testimony against proposed LGBT protection ordinance in Lincoln, Nebraska. Update – this woman’s sage counsel was ignored, and the measure passed.]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/crazy-homophobic-Nebraska-lady-115x115.jpg "Good reasons to oppose equal rights and protections for gays. (Video)")
Good reasons to oppose equal rights and protections for gays. (Video)
Posted on May 23, 2012 | No Comments. [Testimony against proposed LGBT protection ordinance in Lincoln, Nebraska. Update – this woman’s sage counsel was ignored, and the measure passed.] -
![You sit and contemplate what to do on June 5th. Who should you vote for? Do you waste your vote and throw it away in an abject attempt to voice a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sick-sad-elephant-115x115.jpg "The Winships’ Republican Primary Picks")
The Winships’ Republican Primary Picks
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 6 CommentsYou sit and contemplate what to do on June 5th. Who should you vote for? Do you waste your vote and throw it away in an abject attempt to voice a […] -
![I know that I’ve been covering lots of our North Orange County and Santa Ana races recently, but one of the most interesting races is taking place in AD-74, where […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Munger-and-Daigle-115x115.jpg "Wealthy Man’s Sour on Mansoor; Finagles for Daigle")
Wealthy Man’s Sour on Mansoor; Finagles for Daigle
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 15 CommentsI know that I’ve been covering lots of our North Orange County and Santa Ana races recently, but one of the most interesting races is taking place in AD-74, where […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…