If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…
You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
Bernie Sanders Archive
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![. . . As this afternoon’s YUUUGE Bernie Sanders rally at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater approached (oh, thanks for asking, I’ll let Ricardo and other friends who were there tell you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/college-pugs-1-115x115.jpg "College Republicans’ Bernie Stunt Falls Flat.")
College Republicans’ Bernie Stunt Falls Flat.
Posted on May 22, 2016 | 38 Comments. . . As this afternoon’s YUUUGE Bernie Sanders rally at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater approached (oh, thanks for asking, I’ll let Ricardo and other friends who were there tell you […] -
![. . . This came over our transom and appears to be legit: Apparently Orange Juice publisher and editor Vern Nelson is giving “the Best Concert Ever,” tomorrow – Saturday […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/feel-the-vern-115x115.png "Exciting Weekend Open Thread: Vern in HB Saturday, Bernie in Irvine Sunday!")
Exciting Weekend Open Thread: Vern in HB Saturday, Bernie in Irvine Sunday!
Posted on May 20, 2016 | 39 Comments. . . This came over our transom and appears to be legit: Apparently Orange Juice publisher and editor Vern Nelson is giving “the Best Concert Ever,” tomorrow – Saturday […] -
![. . . O joy! 538’s honcho Nate Silver has discovered “the hidden importance of the Bernie Sanders voter” — that we are largely non-Democratic and that those who aren’t Democratic are […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Nate-Silver-Blinded-by-Hillary-115x115.png "The Democratic Party Won’t Even ACKNOWLEDGE the Science of What It Must Do to Beat Donald Trump")
The Democratic Party Won’t Even ACKNOWLEDGE the Science of What It Must Do to Beat Donald Trump
Posted on May 20, 2016 | 5 Comments. . . O joy! 538’s honcho Nate Silver has discovered “the hidden importance of the Bernie Sanders voter” — that we are largely non-Democratic and that those who aren’t Democratic are […] -
![. . . I didn’t make it to the May 1st march that took place in Anaheim, but I attended an afternoon meeting to elect delegates for the Democratic convention, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/quemazon-bernie-115x115.png "El Quemazon: the “Bernie or Bust!” Challenge.")
El Quemazon: the “Bernie or Bust!” Challenge.
Posted on May 18, 2016 | 21 Comments. . . I didn’t make it to the May 1st march that took place in Anaheim, but I attended an afternoon meeting to elect delegates for the Democratic convention, […] -
![. . . IN BRIEF: Sanders for President; Vern says Loretta for Senate, Greg says Kamala; our Republicans are unenthused with their choices. These are our Early 2016 Primary Recommendations — […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/loretta-bernie-kamala-115x115.png "OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 1: President & U.S. Senator")
OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 1: President & U.S. Senator
Posted on May 9, 2016 | 13 Comments. . . IN BRIEF: Sanders for President; Vern says Loretta for Senate, Greg says Kamala; our Republicans are unenthused with their choices. These are our Early 2016 Primary Recommendations — […] -
![. . . I received this e-mail on Saturday, April 16, 2016 10:06 PM Subject: Fwd: HELP! I need more people to come to my volunteer event. I was not […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20150810_173447-e1460992164799-115x115.jpg "The Cranky Old Man’s Political Revolution Has Not Been Televised.")
The Cranky Old Man’s Political Revolution Has Not Been Televised.
Posted on April 18, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . I received this e-mail on Saturday, April 16, 2016 10:06 PM Subject: Fwd: HELP! I need more people to come to my volunteer event. I was not […] -
![. . . Hi Julia Rosen, Thanks for writing and keeping me in the loop. I am sure that you are a nice, well-meaning young lady. But, I don’t appreciate […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/trump-hillary-bernie-caricature-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: T. R. Black lets loose on Act Blue.")
Weekend Open Thread: T. R. Black lets loose on Act Blue.
Posted on April 15, 2016 | 72 Comments. . . Hi Julia Rosen, Thanks for writing and keeping me in the loop. I am sure that you are a nice, well-meaning young lady. But, I don’t appreciate […] -
![. . . Did Hillary repel Bernie’s challenge for good last night? Maybe — but probably not. A 320-odd pledged delegate margin, you say? “It’s over,” you say? Nah. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hillary-George-W-Bush-hug-e1458155346982-115x115.jpg "Has Hillary Finally Beaten Bernie for Good? Nah — Look at the Primary Calendar")
Has Hillary Finally Beaten Bernie for Good? Nah — Look at the Primary Calendar
Posted on March 16, 2016 | 26 Comments. . . Did Hillary repel Bernie’s challenge for good last night? Maybe — but probably not. A 320-odd pledged delegate margin, you say? “It’s over,” you say? Nah. […] -
![. . . These are some of my opponents today as I my wife and I head to Nevada. I’m there to be a legal observer; she’s there to check […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Nevadas-Political-Whores-e1455941967195-115x115.jpg "Off to Nevada to Oppose Some Political Whores. No, Literally.")
Off to Nevada to Oppose Some Political Whores. No, Literally.
Posted on February 20, 2016 | 25 Comments. . . These are some of my opponents today as I my wife and I head to Nevada. I’m there to be a legal observer; she’s there to check […] -
![. . . This question is primarily for Democrats and Independents, but Republicans and others are welcome to answer as well. If Bernie Sanders had been born a girl named […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/harvey-clinton-and-bernadette-sanders-115x115.png "Would You Vote for Harvey Clinton or for Bernadette Sanders?")
Would You Vote for Harvey Clinton or for Bernadette Sanders?
Posted on February 7, 2016 | 7 Comments. . . This question is primarily for Democrats and Independents, but Republicans and others are welcome to answer as well. If Bernie Sanders had been born a girl named […] -
![. . . First off, Greg, Vern and Ricardo all agree that you should read this letter from Flint’s most famous native son: “Do Not Send Us Bottles Of Water. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/washington-crossing-delaware-115x115.jpg "Weekend REVOLUTION Open Thread: Flint, Michael Moore, Robert Reich, Feel the BERN!")
Weekend REVOLUTION Open Thread: Flint, Michael Moore, Robert Reich, Feel the BERN!
Posted on January 29, 2016 | 49 Comments. . . First off, Greg, Vern and Ricardo all agree that you should read this letter from Flint’s most famous native son: “Do Not Send Us Bottles Of Water. […] -
![. . . (“Don’t Tell Me”: Words by Bernie Sanders, Animation by Rodd Perry) Why is Hillary suddenly hemorrhaging supporters in Iowa? Perhaps it is that she does the sort of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Bernie-from-Dont-Tell-Me-115x115.jpg "Hillary’s Hopelessness: All in All It’s Just Another … Plate of Spaghetti Hurled at the Wall")
Hillary’s Hopelessness: All in All It’s Just Another … Plate of Spaghetti Hurled at the Wall
Posted on January 22, 2016 | 17 Comments. . . (“Don’t Tell Me”: Words by Bernie Sanders, Animation by Rodd Perry) Why is Hillary suddenly hemorrhaging supporters in Iowa? Perhaps it is that she does the sort of […] -
![. . . Let’s quote from the good Professor — and, in between each paragraph, take apart Professor Paul Krugman’s argument from his Monday New York Times column: Health reform is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Krugman-sidelong-glance-Bernie-115x115.jpg "A Letter to Dr. Paul Krugman: Dare to Be Great — or At Least Don’t Get in the Way!")
A Letter to Dr. Paul Krugman: Dare to Be Great — or At Least Don’t Get in the Way!
Posted on January 18, 2016 | 3 Comments. . . Let’s quote from the good Professor — and, in between each paragraph, take apart Professor Paul Krugman’s argument from his Monday New York Times column: Health reform is […] -
![. . . Small and wiry, handsome and loquacious, former state Senator Joe Dunn makes no apologies for his liberalism, and hasn’t a worry about his Congressional race for the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/contemplative-115x115.jpg "Joe Dunn: The Man, the Record, the Interview.")
Joe Dunn: The Man, the Record, the Interview.
Posted on November 30, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . Small and wiry, handsome and loquacious, former state Senator Joe Dunn makes no apologies for his liberalism, and hasn’t a worry about his Congressional race for the […]
Paying Janet Nguyen more is ludicrous.