It's a gorgeous piece! And thankfully no longer so alien in its discordance as to drive someone to violence! And…
That is excellent!
Not sure what this has to do with this post. But "Direct evidence can prove a fact by itself" and…
Now Ada has outraised Pulido by about $200k over the same reporting period but he has something she doesn’t in…
Joshua Moore is not much different than the pink toad. Josh likes to split hairs among other things. Hey Joshy,…
Yeah here you go... this Haughey guy tore the hell out of Dan's anti-RCV nonsense... and there are other good…
There have been three or four really good comments on his two RCV stories, I wish they would comment here.…
Well, the Rite of Spring is still exciting to me, I jump around the house when it’s on, just like…
Why is David the one running this time? Has his wife run out of things to run for? Or maybe…
irvine Archive
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Ghosts of the Nixon Library, and Lee Nguyen’s Revolution.
Posted on May 19, 2014 | 19 CommentsVisiting a presidential library should be a learning and reverential experience, resulting in a better understanding , respect and admiration of the men who have represented the most powerful nation on earth, […] -
On the Angels and Anaheim
Posted on May 13, 2014 | 13 CommentsLike any property owner, the Anaheim taxpayer must know the value of a given property before handing it over in what is something of a fair deal. If you are […] -
The Diamond Affair: DPOC’s Loss is OCGOP’s Gain
Posted on April 28, 2014 | 32 CommentsIt was low-stakes drama last week at the OCGOP Central Committee meeting, when presumed frontrunner, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, failed to secure the county’s prized endorsement for Governor in a less-than-stunning […] -
Irvine Unified School District & City Council “Punting” The Political Football Over To Saddleback
Posted on April 19, 2014 | No CommentsTake a moment to reflect on a potential decision. Let’s say you’re charged with building a new state-of-the-art high school for one of the top performing school districts in the […] -
Another Major Financial Blow to The City of Irvine
Posted on April 9, 2014 | 4 CommentsWith a proposed November ballot initiative originating in Orange County to reestablish redevelopment agencies gaining steam, it is important to consider the widespread political failures and mismanagement that led to […] -
Weekend Open Thread: Veterans Cemetery Debate, and the Devil Went Down to Georgia!
Posted on March 14, 2014 | 15 CommentsDiamond: I previously covered the Irvine Council’s vote on that city’s hosting a veterans cemetery. Now let’s review the glorious details at our weekend leisure. Here’s how. Go to this page hosted […] -
Irvine Council Approves Veterans Cemetery Resolution That May Arm AB 1453
Posted on March 11, 2014 | 7 CommentsSharon Quirk-Silva’s AB 1453, which would have the state commission a new veterans cemetery in Orange County, could be one of two things: (1) a symbolic but ultimately ineffectual statement […] -
An OC Veteran’s Cemetery is Within Our Grasp! Irvine Council Votes TODAY!!!
Posted on March 10, 2014 | 15 CommentsThis year, the State Legislature may approve AB 1453, which if all goes as planned would go forward with plans to build a Veteran’s Cemetery in Irvine’s Great Park — […] -
Will The Public Demand Accountability From Irvine’s “Gang of Five” ?
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 7 CommentsThe Orange County Great Park was envisioned as becoming the “first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century.” According to Park Designers, the Great Park should represent the next evolutionary […] -
Our man reports from the Irvine International Film Festival!
Posted on January 13, 2014 | No CommentsOur correspondent T. R. Black reports from the film trenches: Dear Cinéphiles, Thank you to all who wrote to thank me for the information provided and to those of you […] -
The Truth about the Great Park Audit lies somewhere between Moxley and Dan C (pt 1)
Posted on January 12, 2014 | 24 CommentsThe truth about the implications of Irvine’s “Forensic Audit” — technically the “Great Park Forensic Contract Performance Review,” but I’ll call it “the Audit” — lies somewhere between what you’d […] -
Weekend Open Thread: TR Black-Eye Invites you to the Irvine International Film Festival. (In Laguna Hills this time!)
Posted on January 10, 2014 | 1 CommentGreetings Cinéphiles, It is that time of year already. Now that you have caught up with all of the big films of 2013, it is time to step into the […] -
Great Park Forensic Audit Here! Peruse and Discuss. Inquisitors and Apologists Welcome.
Posted on January 10, 2014 | 18 Comments[Vern here] Thanks to OJ friend and stalwart Irvine conservative Allan Bartlett, the Orange Juice Blog now has (before anyone else) the full, long-awaited, forensic audit of the goings-on thus […]
![Ghosts of the Nixon Library, and Lee Nguyen’s Revolution. Visiting a presidential library should be a learning and reverential experience, resulting in a better understanding , respect and admiration of the men who have represented the most powerful nation on earth, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/nixon-lee-nguyen-115x115.png)
![AD 74: Curry stabs Lincoln Club in the back; Patrascu talks smack. We obviously won’t be sure till June 3, but most likely those of you living in the heavily Republican 74th Assembly District, currently represented by Allan Mansoor (Costa Mesa, Newport, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/curry-patrascu-fire-pits-115x115.png)
![On the Angels and Anaheim Like any property owner, the Anaheim taxpayer must know the value of a given property before handing it over in what is something of a fair deal. If you are […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/032914-West-Mike-Trout-Arte-Moreno-PI-115x115.jpg)
![The Diamond Affair: DPOC’s Loss is OCGOP’s Gain It was low-stakes drama last week at the OCGOP Central Committee meeting, when presumed frontrunner, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, failed to secure the county’s prized endorsement for Governor in a less-than-stunning […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tumblr_static_diamond-115x115.jpg)
![Irvine Unified School District & City Council “Punting” The Political Football Over To Saddleback Take a moment to reflect on a potential decision. Let’s say you’re charged with building a new state-of-the-art high school for one of the top performing school districts in the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/punt1-e1397971130185.jpg)
![Another Major Financial Blow to The City of Irvine With a proposed November ballot initiative originating in Orange County to reestablish redevelopment agencies gaining steam, it is important to consider the widespread political failures and mismanagement that led to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/popped-orange-balloon-115x115.jpg)
![Weekend Open Thread: Veterans Cemetery Debate, and the Devil Went Down to Georgia! Diamond: I previously covered the Irvine Council’s vote on that city’s hosting a veterans cemetery. Now let’s review the glorious details at our weekend leisure. Here’s how. Go to this page hosted […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/irvine-vern-devil-115x115.png)
![Irvine Council Approves Veterans Cemetery Resolution That May Arm AB 1453 Sharon Quirk-Silva’s AB 1453, which would have the state commission a new veterans cemetery in Orange County, could be one of two things: (1) a symbolic but ultimately ineffectual statement […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Irvine-Council-votes-to-move-towards-Great-Park-Veterans-Cemetery-115x115.jpg)
![An OC Veteran’s Cemetery is Within Our Grasp! Irvine Council Votes TODAY!!! This year, the State Legislature may approve AB 1453, which if all goes as planned would go forward with plans to build a Veteran’s Cemetery in Irvine’s Great Park — […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/OCVMP-meeting-620px-115x115.jpg)
![Will The Public Demand Accountability From Irvine’s “Gang of Five” ? The Orange County Great Park was envisioned as becoming the “first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century.” According to Park Designers, the Great Park should represent the next evolutionary […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/irvine-city-council-115x115.jpg)
![Our man reports from the Irvine International Film Festival! Our correspondent T. R. Black reports from the film trenches: Dear Cinéphiles, Thank you to all who wrote to thank me for the information provided and to those of you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/crowd-115x115.png)
![The Truth about the Great Park Audit lies somewhere between Moxley and Dan C (pt 1) The truth about the implications of Irvine’s “Forensic Audit” — technically the “Great Park Forensic Contract Performance Review,” but I’ll call it “the Audit” — lies somewhere between what you’d […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Great-Park-Audit-Part-1-115x115.jpg)
![Weekend Open Thread: TR Black-Eye Invites you to the Irvine International Film Festival. (In Laguna Hills this time!) Greetings Cinéphiles, It is that time of year already. Now that you have caught up with all of the big films of 2013, it is time to step into the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IIFF1-e1389417676725.png)
![Great Park Forensic Audit Here! Peruse and Discuss. Inquisitors and Apologists Welcome. [Vern here] Thanks to OJ friend and stalwart Irvine conservative Allan Bartlett, the Orange Juice Blog now has (before anyone else) the full, long-awaited, forensic audit of the goings-on thus […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/great-park-115x115.jpg)
We did invite David to speak at the Club, to be fair, I knew it was a long shot, and…