Author Archive for Dan Chmielewski

Krom Talks to OC Metro

http://www.ocmetro.com/NEW_SITE/current_issue/executive_wing.php Nice interview with Irvine’s re-elected Mayor.    I had a fun email exchange with Frank Mickadeit on this race; that his column on John Duong scared away other candidates.

The Flash Retort

I was a little surprised by the length and breadth of Norberto Santana’s story of the County’s investigation of fellow LiberalOC blogger Chris Prevatt.  The memo was served up to Prevatt in late October, so my first question is just…

The Return of B-1 Bob?

I was driving up to LA this morning and listening to Al Franken’s AirAmerica program on KTLK.  First off, the rumors that Franken’s last show on AirAmerica is December 8 is only partially true; he’s off to Kuwait, Afghanistan and…

Have a Fun Party Tonight IRC

The Irvine Republican Council is holding their volunteer appreciation party tonight at the Irvine Ranch Water District offices off Sand Canyon. Should be a pretty sedate affair with only a few victories to celebrate. So what are they going to…

Supporting the Troops

Not to long ago, I got into it on oCBlog.net with State Ass. Chuck DeVore who made a big fuss over Senator John Kerry’s botched joke about the intelligence of the president.  Kerry left out a word and it sounded…

It Must Be An Obsession

Mike Shelton’s cartoon in today’s OC Register can be viewed here. My first thought was, Mike left out a few items from the suitcase.   But what is it with this right wing obsession with sex?  Why must all strong…