And where do you derive this special knowledge, Zenger? We should start calling you Z-Anon.
This is what I call a "hall pass." It's when the kleptocracy lets one of their minions stray off the…
Did you just figure out Flint is back? Dude, try to keep up.
There is a tactic used occasionally by elected officials. It involves bringing something forward in order to let it die.…
I love how Ashleigh talks about government not picking winners and losers. 30 years late and the wrong political party!
Well, guess who re-published Ashleigh's anti-gate tax piece? Matt Cunningham's Anaheim Observer (and also his OC Independent.) The Klepto-Blog! Just…
Hey, them books ain't a-gonna burn themselves.
AHhahaha... figured out you're talking about Willie "The Weenie" O'Neill.
He REALLY wants to get on solving public policy issues! What a guy.
Initiatives Archive
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Weekend Open Thread: Vern’s October Letter to Anaheim Democrats.
Posted on October 5, 2018 | 12 CommentsCisneros, initiatives, Measures J, K & L - Saturday 12:15! -
An Early Look at November’s 12 Propositions! (WOT)
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 19 CommentsOJ readers get a head start figuring this shit out! -
![. . . This is last minute, I know. I’ve been busy, you know. I’m sharing this because some people seem to care what I think. Mind you, I’m not […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vern-smoking-in-hoopdie-115x115.jpg "Vern on the 17 Propositions.")
Vern on the 17 Propositions.
Posted on November 8, 2016 | No Comments. . . This is last minute, I know. I’ve been busy, you know. I’m sharing this because some people seem to care what I think. Mind you, I’m not […] -
![The Sacramento Bee reported yesterday that San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, the public face of a proposal to qualify a pension reform initiative for the state ballot, lost a Superior […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chuck-reed-kamala-harris-115x115.png "Proposed Pension Reform Initiative Dealt Death Blow? UPDATE: Death Blow Dealt.")
Proposed Pension Reform Initiative Dealt Death Blow? UPDATE: Death Blow Dealt.
Posted on March 14, 2014 | 8 CommentsThe Sacramento Bee reported yesterday that San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, the public face of a proposal to qualify a pension reform initiative for the state ballot, lost a Superior […] -
![. I understand there has been some confusion resulting from my dedicating my voters’ guide, as I traditionally do, to my gay friends John and Ken. Some of the fans […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/john-and-ken-of-some-sort-115x115.jpg "John and Ken’s 2012 Orange County Voters’ Guide. By Vern.")
John and Ken’s 2012 Orange County Voters’ Guide. By Vern.
Posted on November 6, 2012 | 59 Comments. I understand there has been some confusion resulting from my dedicating my voters’ guide, as I traditionally do, to my gay friends John and Ken. Some of the fans […] -
![I love this shit! There are so few candidates to be excited about, what with Julio not making it and all. (Okay, sorry, there are a FEW good ones.) But […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Propositioning-mermaid-115x115.jpg "November’s Propositions Numbered! Which ones Suck, Which ones Rock?")
November’s Propositions Numbered! Which ones Suck, Which ones Rock?
Posted on July 13, 2012 | 5 CommentsI love this shit! There are so few candidates to be excited about, what with Julio not making it and all. (Okay, sorry, there are a FEW good ones.) But […] -
![Do you hear those wedding bells? Everyone who cared about them – and there are so many of us – knew that they would be a hundred times better and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedding-couple-cropped-115x115.jpg "Jerry Brown marries Millionaires; no stopping them now!")
Jerry Brown marries Millionaires; no stopping them now!
Posted on March 16, 2012 | 58 CommentsDo you hear those wedding bells? Everyone who cared about them – and there are so many of us – knew that they would be a hundred times better and […] -
![If you’re one of those drinkers of the Republican Party Kool-Aid (no offense to any intelligent registered Republicans out there) – if you believe our state and nation “doesn’t have […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/millionaires-tax-logo-stretched-horizontal-115x115.jpg "Restore California’s “Millionaires Tax” is Unstoppable!")
Restore California’s “Millionaires Tax” is Unstoppable!
Posted on February 19, 2012 | 44 CommentsIf you’re one of those drinkers of the Republican Party Kool-Aid (no offense to any intelligent registered Republicans out there) – if you believe our state and nation “doesn’t have […] -
![. . . Yes, my proposal is now “staffed,” which will be the first question I get asked when I propose at the next General Assembly that we at Occupy […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Occupy-Irvine-staring-down-LAPD2-115x115.jpg "Occupy the INITIATIVE Process – Three Great Propositions Next Year for the 99%")
Occupy the INITIATIVE Process – Three Great Propositions Next Year for the 99%
Posted on December 20, 2011 | 71 Comments. . . Yes, my proposal is now “staffed,” which will be the first question I get asked when I propose at the next General Assembly that we at Occupy […] -
![. . . < This was too great last night, seeing the California Democratic Party’s foul-mouthed leader John Burton and the Inland Empire’s wild-eyed immigrant-bashing Assemblyman Tim Donnelly on the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/burton-donnelly-115x115.jpg "Daily Show’s John Oliver on California’s dysfunctional Initiative Process")
Daily Show’s John Oliver on California’s dysfunctional Initiative Process
Posted on December 6, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . < This was too great last night, seeing the California Democratic Party’s foul-mouthed leader John Burton and the Inland Empire’s wild-eyed immigrant-bashing Assemblyman Tim Donnelly on the […] -
![. . . I’ll tell you this much, Governor Brown had to think long and hard, and weigh several heavy pro’s and con’s, before finally giving in and signing Loni […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dirty-pool-115x115.jpg "Henceforth, California’s initiatives will only be on November general election ballots. Ooh. Hurts, huh? Dirty pool. I know.")
Henceforth, California’s initiatives will only be on November general election ballots. Ooh. Hurts, huh? Dirty pool. I know.
Posted on October 10, 2011 | 19 Comments. . . I’ll tell you this much, Governor Brown had to think long and hard, and weigh several heavy pro’s and con’s, before finally giving in and signing Loni […] -
![. . . Poor Little DiFi “Wiped Out” by KinDur Would we Californian Americans really be better off with an actual Republican in the Senate in place of octogenarian DINO […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DiFiKinDurHuff-115x115.jpg "A California Trilogy: Poor DiFi “Wiped Out” by KinDur; Dems’ Shameless Initiative Power Play; Will Brown Expel Huff’s Rectal Valium?")
A California Trilogy: Poor DiFi “Wiped Out” by KinDur; Dems’ Shameless Initiative Power Play; Will Brown Expel Huff’s Rectal Valium?
Posted on September 14, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . Poor Little DiFi “Wiped Out” by KinDur Would we Californian Americans really be better off with an actual Republican in the Senate in place of octogenarian DINO […] -
![. . . First, apologies to all those folks who are just trying to make a living out there collecting signatures for initiatives to go on November’s ballot. I know […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/petition-signature-gatherer-115x115.jpg "Some Initiative Petitions to NOT sign in the parking lot. (1st in a series)")
Some Initiative Petitions to NOT sign in the parking lot. (1st in a series)
Posted on September 10, 2011 | 10 Comments. . . First, apologies to all those folks who are just trying to make a living out there collecting signatures for initiatives to go on November’s ballot. I know […] -
![Heads on sticks! Heads on sticks! We wanna see those rapacious corporations, and the Republican and DINO politicians who live to serve them and imprison us, with their heads atop […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dont_tread_on_me-155x155.jpg "“John and Ken’s” 2010 Election Guide – updated with new OC cities!")
“John and Ken’s” 2010 Election Guide – updated with new OC cities!
Posted on October 31, 2010 | 38 CommentsHeads on sticks! Heads on sticks! We wanna see those rapacious corporations, and the Republican and DINO politicians who live to serve them and imprison us, with their heads atop […]
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