A trail on the ground.
You prolly didn’t know who Jeff pearlman was either until Gus told you. His blog has existed slightly over a…
Didn't know about this Truth OC until Gustavo called me, now his piece is out and it's decent. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-22/jeff-pearlman-the-truth-oc Here's…
Update on Joe: Unlike the vast majority of his co-defendants Trump didn't pardon him but only commuted his sentence. There…
If you take away the obsessions, what's left?
Objection, lack of foundation. Please state for the record (1) your amount journalistically appropriate knowledge about Aussie Rules Football and…
^^^ I like this. Write more good stuff!
Wait, his Katie Porter piece was only as good as mine? Up your game, Jeff! You're a professional! Seriously, so…
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propositions 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 […] -
![. 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’ve spent 5 minutes studying the 11 propositions on the November state ballot. I’m sure that’s more time than the average voter will spend on them, and way more […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/vote-propositions-cropped-115x115.jpg "Over But Not Out’s guide to the November Propositions")
Over But Not Out’s guide to the November Propositions
Posted on October 7, 2012 | 18 Comments. I’ve spent 5 minutes studying the 11 propositions on the November state ballot. I’m sure that’s more time than the average voter will spend on them, and way more […] -
![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 […] -
![. . . 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 […] -
![Congressman Tom McClintock leans Libertarian, and I sometimes agree with his ideas. I don’t however agree with him on Prop. 19, as he has joined a slew of hacks in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Tom-McClintock-155x155.jpg "Tom McClintock on the Propositions")
Tom McClintock on the Propositions
Posted on October 6, 2010 | 6 CommentsCongressman Tom McClintock leans Libertarian, and I sometimes agree with his ideas. I don’t however agree with him on Prop. 19, as he has joined a slew of hacks in […]
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