In this week’s address, President Barack Obama vowed to continue fighting for the American people to ensure their voices are heard over the special interests and lobbyists in Washington, despite this week’s Supreme Court decision to further empower corporations to use their financial clout to directly influence elections.
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Jeff Miller: CPAC Legislator of the Year?
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
Found this on Red County Thursday night as we were wrapping up our weekly Drinking Liberally gathering in Santa Ana at Memphis at the Santora. Posted by Red County’s Tomahawk (a.k.a. Truong “Tyler” Diep, Westminster Councilman) the story had us laughing…
QuachGate: Andy voted on matters his attorney represented before Westminster
by Chris Prevatt • • 13 Comments
Yeah I know, just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for Andy Quach. When Andy Quach’s attorney Bart Kasperowicz got up before the Westminster City Council to praise his client, while not revealing that fact in his remarks,…
Mauk Selects New Health Care Agency Director
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
The following release came in to our email box at about 5:30 pm Monday. (Santa Ana, CA) — County Executive Officer Thomas G. Mauk has appointed David L. Riley to serve as Director of the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA),…
Bigotry and Mistrust Fuel Stupidity on Immigration Matters
by Steve Perez • • 3 Comments
Blogger refutes right wing talking points with regards to immigration and it’s socio-economical effects.
On Flanigan, the Board says yes.
by Chris Prevatt • • 2 Comments
This morning, the Orange County Board of Supervisors considered the recommendaton of Chairman Moorlach to appoint Thomas Flanigan to the County Employee’s Retirement Board. 10 people spoke before the Board on the matter. All but two opposed the appointment of…
The Emperor, the Jester, and the Snake Oil Salesman
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Just a quick follow up on the Tom Flanigan appointment to the Orange County Employee’s Retirement System (OCERS) Board by Emperor John Moorlach. It seems the District Attorney has received and is reviewing a complaint regarding a confidential meeting that Moorlach, his…
