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…
Why are you throttling my response with the case law cite, Vern???
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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![Who will win the war? Follow the money. The GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee met this past Saturday to debate whether it should recommend to the State the GOP to endorse […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/norby1.bmp "A Colorfully Gesticulating Norby Loses The Skirmish, But Wins The Battle")
A Colorfully Gesticulating Norby Loses The Skirmish, But Wins The Battle
Posted on August 24, 2010 | No CommentsWho will win the war? Follow the money. The GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee met this past Saturday to debate whether it should recommend to the State the GOP to endorse […] -
![Proposition 22 here, is an initiative supported by the California League of Cities and Redevelopment agencies and their lobbyists. Voting yes on 22 would prohibit the State from restricting the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gOP-elephants.jpg "California GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee Hashes Out Prop 22")
California GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee Hashes Out Prop 22
Posted on August 23, 2010 | 1 CommentProposition 22 here, is an initiative supported by the California League of Cities and Redevelopment agencies and their lobbyists. Voting yes on 22 would prohibit the State from restricting the […] -
![THINKING AHEAD: HIGH-SPEED RAIL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Newly released report examines the benefits of high-speed rail in southern California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 23, 2010 CONTACT: MARYANN MARINO, 949-375-0856 WHO: Larry […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/CA-High-Speed-Rail-155x155.png "Pringle, Sanchez and Agran to attend high speed rail conference in Irvine this Thursday")
Pringle, Sanchez and Agran to attend high speed rail conference in Irvine this Thursday
Posted on August 23, 2010 | 3 CommentsTHINKING AHEAD: HIGH-SPEED RAIL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Newly released report examines the benefits of high-speed rail in southern California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 23, 2010 CONTACT: MARYANN MARINO, 949-375-0856 WHO: Larry […] -
![. . . Fresh from the Orange Juice’s inbox: Newt Gingrich Endorses Van Tran To Replace Ineffective Loretta Sanchez In Congress (Santa Ana, CA) – Former Speaker of the House […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gingrich-prick-155x155.jpg "Hot off the transom: Newt Gingrich endorses Van Tran!")
Hot off the transom: Newt Gingrich endorses Van Tran!
Posted on August 23, 2010 | 7 Comments. . . Fresh from the Orange Juice’s inbox: Newt Gingrich Endorses Van Tran To Replace Ineffective Loretta Sanchez In Congress (Santa Ana, CA) – Former Speaker of the House […] -
Townsend Uncovers Fullerton’s Overtime Racket
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![After months of efforts by newspapers and other so-called advocacy groups to obtain public sector retirement system payroll information, various lawsuits directed at one municipality or the other have resulted […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chaos-in-its-purest-form-155x155.jpg "Retirement Funding Chaos Seems to Abound")
Retirement Funding Chaos Seems to Abound
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsAfter months of efforts by newspapers and other so-called advocacy groups to obtain public sector retirement system payroll information, various lawsuits directed at one municipality or the other have resulted […] -
Tuesday afternoon: Your LAST CHANCE to be heard on the OC Fairgrounds Sale for 55 years!
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![Last week the LA Times released an in-depth analysis of LAUSD teacher performance data which shows a wide variance in teacher quality that can greatly detract from a child’s education. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/la-times-teachers-155x155.jpg "Oh No! Teacher Performance Analyzed")
Oh No! Teacher Performance Analyzed
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsLast week the LA Times released an in-depth analysis of LAUSD teacher performance data which shows a wide variance in teacher quality that can greatly detract from a child’s education. […] -
![Was Costa Mesa’s Measure C to protect the Fairgrounds a waste of $100,000? The City of Costa Mesa is poised to buy the Orange County Fairgrounds, then lease it out […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/end-run-155x155.gif "Fairgrounds Swindle: An End Run Around Measure C?")
Fairgrounds Swindle: An End Run Around Measure C?
Posted on August 23, 2010 | 5 CommentsWas Costa Mesa’s Measure C to protect the Fairgrounds a waste of $100,000? The City of Costa Mesa is poised to buy the Orange County Fairgrounds, then lease it out […] -
![to pander (politically) v.i. – to attempt to win support from a group of voters by meaningless gestures and/or telling them exactly what you think they want to hear. to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Mansoor-Viet-Pander-1-155x155.jpg "Phu Punks Pandering, Preening Mansoor.")
Phu Punks Pandering, Preening Mansoor.
Posted on August 21, 2010 | 16 Commentsto pander (politically) v.i. – to attempt to win support from a group of voters by meaningless gestures and/or telling them exactly what you think they want to hear. to […] -
![Success is the Standard, except when it isn’t… As I expected, SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo is spinning the results of the latest STAR test results like a top. As I […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Jane-Russo-blames-the-teachers-again.jpg "SAUSD response to 2010 STAR test results is pure spin")
SAUSD response to 2010 STAR test results is pure spin
Posted on August 20, 2010 | No CommentsSuccess is the Standard, except when it isn’t… As I expected, SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo is spinning the results of the latest STAR test results like a top. As I […] -
![You know why so many Americans who should be voting Democratic for their own interests don’t? It’s because the Party as a whole, and so many of its politicians, are […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pot-girl-horizontal-155x135.jpg "OC’s Young Dems endorse decriminalization of pot. Will the DPOC have the cojones to join them Monday?")
OC’s Young Dems endorse decriminalization of pot. Will the DPOC have the cojones to join them Monday?
Posted on August 20, 2010 | 37 CommentsYou know why so many Americans who should be voting Democratic for their own interests don’t? It’s because the Party as a whole, and so many of its politicians, are […] -
![My son James, who is 14 years old, just joined the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) at Godinez High School on Friday! I am so proud of him! Click […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/SAUSD-NJROTC-155x155.jpg "My son James has joined the new Navy Junior ROTC program at Godinez High School!")
My son James has joined the new Navy Junior ROTC program at Godinez High School!
Posted on August 20, 2010 | 10 CommentsMy son James, who is 14 years old, just joined the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) at Godinez High School on Friday! I am so proud of him! Click […] -
![Enjoy these two clips that feature an exchange between County Supervisors Shawn Nelson and Janet Nguyen. The issue is pulling the plug on the moribund Civic Center Joint Powers Authority, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/janet-155x155.jpg "16 Minutes of Pure Agony")
16 Minutes of Pure Agony
Posted on August 20, 2010 | No CommentsEnjoy these two clips that feature an exchange between County Supervisors Shawn Nelson and Janet Nguyen. The issue is pulling the plug on the moribund Civic Center Joint Powers Authority, […]
Progressives are afraid of the electorate.