U.S. suspends visas to 75 countries including Armenia re drain on welfare programs. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/state-department-suspending-immigrant-visas-for-75-countries-citing-public-assistance-concerns
Israel loves them some ground Chuck. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-883968
I do not know Jim Silva. Never met him.
Octogenarian former OC politician Jim Silva has the same IP address as Neshanian???
Yeah. Back then Troy just seemed like a slimy kleptocrat, didn't picture him as a fascist. We supported Travis over…
Noberto's wife is a thief???
Is this the same Troy Edgar who lost the GOP nomination for State Assemby against Travis Allen? I think it…
Some where Gus is bitter.
Is this the New World Order 41 was referring to? So much for compassionate conservatism.
california budget Archive
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Orange County officially freaks out over Jerry Brown’s draconian balanced budget.
Posted on June 30, 2011 | 44 Comments. . . So, Governor Brown and the Sacramento Democrats, finally giving up on getting ANY co-operation from Sacramento Republicans on the matter of revenue, have come up with an […] -
This week’s great OC videos: Spanky vs. the Sopranos, and Laguna Woods Stoners! (UPDATED with great NORBY vid)
Posted on June 19, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . Assemblyman Don “Spanky” Wagner, R-Irvine, at left. The unfortunate nickname, which I did not invent, refers to his unflagging advocacy for corporal punishment at home and in […] -
Governor Brown Vetos Gimmicky State Budget. What next?
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 29 Comments. . . We’re sure between a rock and a hard place, as long as our small Republican contingent won’t consider revenues (and our Dems are arguably overly beholden to […] -
Rally Saturday in Laguna to Stop “Deadly Cuts in Seniors’ Day-Services, In-Home Supportive and other Services.”
Posted on May 24, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . The “Grim Reaper,” a traditional personification of death; and State Senator Mimi Walters. The Orange Juice Blog, NOT rally organizers, is responsible for this conjunction of […] -
ACLU to Gov. Brown: Felony for possession – Are you high?
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . From our friends at the American Civil Liberties Union today: Balance the Budget and Our Priorities. Dear ACLU Friend: Something is out of balance. And I’m not […] -
Oil Extraction Fee Initiative filed for California Education Funding – Time to Get Signatures!
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 18 Comments. .. . . I’ve been making noise about how much this state needs an oil extraction fee for a couple of years now, haven’t I? Senator Torrico had legislation […] -
Looking forward to the Governor’s OC visit – What brave Republican will take him on?
Posted on April 6, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . I was pleased to read over the weekend that Governor Brown, exasperated with the intransigence of Sacramento’s useless Republicans (who have strung him along with faux-negotiations just […] -
Cal. Budget 2011, pt 4: The Governor explains it all to you.
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Cal Budget 2011, pt 3: Governor Brown offers to let his dog Sutter debate Grover Norquist on budget.
Posted on March 19, 2011 | 25 Comments. . . This question of what kind of state California is going to be, whether democracy will be allowed here, if the citizens will even get to CHOOSE whether […] -
Damn Assembly Republicans save Redevelopment. Our Norby only GOP vote to kill it! Profile-in-courage Mansoor doesn’t even vote.
Posted on March 16, 2011 | 39 Comments. . . Chris Norby (Fullerton) – the ONLY Republican Assemblyman to vote to end the waste and abuse of Redevelopment Agencies. Just now, up in Sacramento, Jerry Brown’s proposal […] -
Cal Budget 2011, pt 2: the GOP’s anti-Democracy Caucus, vs. the Few Republican Grownups.
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 34 Comments. . . . The Anti-Democracy Caucus In our previous installment we looked at the options that will hopefully be put before us this June: an unthinkable all-cuts budget ($25 […] -
Cal Budget 2011, pt 1: Our big decision – what kind of state will we be? (with poll!)
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 29 Comments. . . Extremist Irvine Assemblyman Don Wagner and like-minded knuckle-draggers aim to deny you the choice between continued revenue and draconian cuts. Where we stand now Our new Governor […] -
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 […]
![Orange County officially freaks out over Jerry Brown’s draconian balanced budget. . . . So, Governor Brown and the Sacramento Democrats, finally giving up on getting ANY co-operation from Sacramento Republicans on the matter of revenue, have come up with an […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/terrified-3-115x115.gif)
![Governor Brown Vetos Gimmicky State Budget. What next? . . . We’re sure between a rock and a hard place, as long as our small Republican contingent won’t consider revenues (and our Dems are arguably overly beholden to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jerry-cropped-115x115.jpg)
![Rally Saturday in Laguna to Stop “Deadly Cuts in Seniors’ Day-Services, In-Home Supportive and other Services.” . . . The “Grim Reaper,” a traditional personification of death; and State Senator Mimi Walters. The Orange Juice Blog, NOT rally organizers, is responsible for this conjunction of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/reaper-and-mimi.jpg)
![Oil Extraction Fee Initiative filed for California Education Funding – Time to Get Signatures! . .. . . I’ve been making noise about how much this state needs an oil extraction fee for a couple of years now, haven’t I? Senator Torrico had legislation […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/graduation.jpg)
![Two Contrasting Parties, and a remarkable Kiwi Girl! . . . Hey independents! Just offhand, which of these two major Parties are you more inclined to support? I mean, granted all humans and groups of humans will eventually […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mel-kiwi-animal-noises-155x155.jpg)
![Looking forward to the Governor’s OC visit – What brave Republican will take him on? . . . I was pleased to read over the weekend that Governor Brown, exasperated with the intransigence of Sacramento’s useless Republicans (who have strung him along with faux-negotiations just […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/jerry-cropped-155x155.jpg)

![Cal Budget 2011, pt 3: Governor Brown offers to let his dog Sutter debate Grover Norquist on budget. . . . This question of what kind of state California is going to be, whether democracy will be allowed here, if the citizens will even get to CHOOSE whether […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sutter-and-grover-155x155.jpg)
![Damn Assembly Republicans save Redevelopment. Our Norby only GOP vote to kill it! Profile-in-courage Mansoor doesn’t even vote. . . . Chris Norby (Fullerton) – the ONLY Republican Assemblyman to vote to end the waste and abuse of Redevelopment Agencies. Just now, up in Sacramento, Jerry Brown’s proposal […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/norbyhands-155x155.jpg)
![Cal Budget 2011, pt 2: the GOP’s anti-Democracy Caucus, vs. the Few Republican Grownups. . . . . The Anti-Democracy Caucus In our previous installment we looked at the options that will hopefully be put before us this June: an unthinkable all-cuts budget ($25 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/wagner-peeved-155x155.jpg)
![Cal Budget 2011, pt 1: Our big decision – what kind of state will we be? (with poll!) . . . Extremist Irvine Assemblyman Don Wagner and like-minded knuckle-draggers aim to deny you the choice between continued revenue and draconian cuts. Where we stand now Our new Governor […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dickens-gruel-155x155.jpg)
![End of the Welfare State? . . . 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 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dead-end-sign-155x155.jpg)
The Mesa Water board are also deep into perks and benefits galore!