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Governator’s ‘fiscal conservatism’ does not justify cutting state employees’ wages to level below state minimum
If you’ve ever seen FX Network’s brilliant ’30 Days,’ produced by ‘Supersize Me’ documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, you probably know how difficult it really is to live on $6.55 an hour. Apparently our Governor, a practical ‘gazilionaire,’ doesn’t have cable… or a clue.
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‘The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.’
These were visionary words for their time, and in the years since they were uttered, they have proven themselves true time and again, so much so that they are now conventional wisdom. Why is it, then, that so many ignore their fundamental truth? Why do people ignore the omnipresent warnings, the constant reminders, and the…
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‘Semi-Weakly’ Review – July 21, 2008
Hot Topic #1 – Let’s start with everyone’s favorite: gay marriage. Both my good friend Art and my arch enemy, the hypocritically and suspiciously bigoted Dan C., agree that Prop 8 will fail. But will it? According to the LA Times, the numbers don’t break down quite that simply. And both bloggers fail to recognize…
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So who’s it gonna be, Brother?
The L.A. Times headline from last week reads: ‘Obama lobbies for women’s vote‘ and features the photo above of he and Hillary Clinton, who has been considered a serious VP contender since ‘suspending’ her campaign. Then just yesterday Reuters points to former Georgia good ol’ boy Senator Sam Nunn and sitting Indiana good ol’ boy…
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McCain campaign office opening in Newport Beach… but will he answer the following questions:
Newport Beach Volunteer Victory Headquarters Grand Opening Sunday, July 13th / 5:00 p.m 4030 Birch Street, Suite 150, Newport Beach, CA 92660 contact@ocgop.org First, a study conducted by retired military personnel here in California has found that there is no detrimental effect to unit cohesion caused by allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in…
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Womens’ Sexual Independence… Or Something More Devious?
There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding this song, and I’d like to get some feedback from my readers. Is this video furthering the cause of women’s sexual liberation (it’s Independence Day after all) or of degrading shows of misogyny usually for the benefit of someone’s boyfriend? On the one hand, she ‘kissed a girl…
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My Candidate Can Kick Your Candidate’s Ass (From TheCentristOC)
WASHINGTON – Retired Gen. Wesley Clark rejected suggestions he apologize Tuesday for saying John McCain’s medal-winning military service does not qualify him for the White House. Elaborating, Clark said a president must have judgment, not merely courage and character. Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential hopeful, said Clark’s comments had been inartful. McCain said Obama should…
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Sanchez vs Newsom For Governor? Not Quite… Yet.
The speculation had been running rampant, but now it’s official! San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has formed an exploratory committee for a run at the Governator’s Mansion. So does the bluest Mayor in a blue state have a chance to run it, or will he be singing the blues when it’s all said and done?…
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News Flash: Women Should Have Political Equality… (and we vote!)
These videos are of female elected officials providing frank answers to questions regarding women in politics at a forum in Los Altos back in March. I feel they provide a fitting introduction to the project I am going to take this opportunity to announce. Many of our readers have been asking me about my transition…
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FIRST IN OC: Dennis Kucinich Introduces ‘Filibuster Of Impeachment’
The lame duck just got a little lamer tonight as Daily Kos is reporting that Dennis Kucinich has introduced Articles of Impeachment against President George Walker Bush. Just a few weeks ago I remember thinking how terrific it would be if the Democrats finally made good on their promise to impeach. Sure enough, there’s Li’l…
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Truth Is Slower Than Fiction: But It Will Catch Up Soon Enough
I saw this last night on LA Observed and then this on the OJ RSS Feed from Red County this morning. I’m so sick of Rebecca Freakin’ Shoenkopf experimenting on other people’s dimes, especially since I’ve been having trouble finding a paid writing gig I don’t feel I have to sell my soul for. Of…
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Oh The DPOCrisy… But The Voters Rejected Hoa Van Tran (And Van Tran)!
I’m so glad the Supervisor’s race ended last night. I couldn’t stand looking at that gang tat in our header anymore. As I stated yesterday, I voted NO incumbents back into the Central Committee. Luckily though, Gila Jones, who I’ve recently been on better terms with due to the fact that we both staunchly opposed…
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Nguyen’s a Nguyinner, Props to Prop 99, Gary Pritchard & Ed Chau Face Uphill Battles, plus…
Election Night Roundup June 3rd, 2008 ‘Dammit Janet!’ Of all the races important to the OJ family this season, the 1st Supervisor’s race was by far the most scrutinized. Congratulations (again) to Supervisor Nguyen. Most of us in the blogosphere called this one with the exception of a few unnamed parties who swore to their…
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SAUSD Corruption: Not Exactly New – No On G
An anon commenter left a link to a video I think everyone in Santa Ana should see before they step into the booth on Tuesday. anon Says: This is the same bunch that committed FRAUD against the state just a year ago. Why not entrust them with new bond monies? View the link and decide.
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HAPPENING NOW: CNN LIVE FEED OF DNC RULES MEETING: SEAT FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN?
I’m adding a link to the new CNN Live (right sidebar). On this site you will be able to view political events live and in real time, today including the headlined story, Barack Obama’s townhall, and the space shuttle press conference. SMS [Update: Hat-tip to Gila Jones of The LibOC for finding this info on…
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Prop 99 Is Deceptive? AARP Doesn’t Think So…
And they’re not exactly prone to hyperbole. So really? Who are you going to believe? To my fellow blogger Larry Gilbert: I know you mean well, but Prop 98 is the wrong measure at the wrong time.
Sarah Bella
