The case of San Juan Capistrano council member Derek Reeve who named one of his dogs “Muhammad” (the other was named “America”) has earned him scorn and, oddly praise. OC Register columnist Frank Mickadeit’s column raises the question if this case…
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Sarmiento: Tolerance Town Hall Details 30-45 Days Away
by Dan Chmielewski • • 10 Comments
In presenting a substitute motion to condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez, Santa Ana Councilman Vince Sarmiento suggested a county wide “town hall” to examine the issues of racism and bigotry throughout Orange County. Sarmiento…
9/11 Personal Stories from American Muslims
by Dan Chmielewski • • 1 Comment
I’m back from a long weekend away (my wife and I celebrated our 28th wedding aniversary) and I’m still getting caught up on four days of unchecked email. But this note from our friend Nadia Hassan, of the Villa Park…
The DPOC’s Deborah Pauly Moment
by Dan Chmielewski • • 13 Comments
When Villa Park Council member Deborah Pauly used venomous words and threats against Muslims at a Yorba Linda rally in February, the Democratic Party of Orange County issued a statement condemning the comments and even suggested that the comments went beyond…
Palin’s “Undefeated” is a Political “Ishtar”
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
Tea baggers are cheap. They don’t want to pay taxes. They don’t like spending money on anything…even their heroes like Sarah Palin. The “documentary” on Palin,” The Undefeated,” pulled in a terrible box office opening weekend. And the reviews are…
Palin Group Promises Prizes for Selling Movie Tickets
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
The Sarah Palin unintended comedy “The Undefeated” will make its debut in Orange Friday night and the group behind the flick, based on her autobiography “Going Rogue,” is offering prizes to Tea Partiers and hardcore conservatives to buy tickets. Perhaps…
Pauly: “Not Upset” about calling Democrats Terrorists; Halfhearted Recall Effort Underway
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
Hat tip to Marty Wisckoll and the Total Buzz Blog for this story about Villa Park’s so-far-to-the-right-she’s-next-to-Atilla-the-Hun council member Deborah Pauly for her attendance at a rough cut of a new flick on failed Vice Presidential candidate and quitter Alaska…
