Author Archive for Dan Chmielewski

Giving Meaning to the Season

Since its Christmas, I’ve saving some uncharitable comments about some of the articles in the new issue of Red County for next week.  But today, I’d like to introduce you to my friend Doug.  He will soon leave for Africa…

State of Denial

  For some on the Conservative Right, denial is a river in Egypt.  Case in point, Jon Fleischman’s FlashReport commentary for Thursday, December 14, 2006.   The topic was good appointments the Governor has made (hint, they’re Republicans) and bad…

Isn’t It Ironic?

from National Public Radio….. Thie company is based in Riverside with offices in Anaheim and Oceanside, and elsewhere in California.   All Things Considered, December 14, 2006 · A fence-building company in Southern California agrees to pay nearly $5 million…

The New Term at Irvine City Hall

Enjoyed visiting the gang at Irvine City Hall for tonight’s swearing in ceremony; of course, nothing has changed so it won’t be long before the council meetings move to something more like “swearing at.” What I am amazed by were…

Rep. Miller — That’s the Ticket

The Los Angeles Times has a fabulous page 1 profile of Congressman Gary Miller,, a Republican who represents portions of Orange County.  Please read it here. The article by ace reporter Bill Heisel documents a number of examples of abuse…