The New Republic, a publication with a slant to the left, has a story in the current issue that gives full credit to progressives and Governor Jerry Brown for saving California from Republicans who can ony vote “no” on anything.…
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“Liberal” No Longer a Dirty Word After Obama’s 2nd Inaugural Address
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
The headlines in today’s New York Times and LA Times proudly proclaim the President’s second term agenda as a Liberal one, focusing on the economy, equality, and the environment. In the New York Times, the headline: Obama Offers Liberal Vision:…
House Democrats Pull Country Back From Fiscal Cliff
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
Last night the House of Representatives took to the floor to respond to the bi-partisan legislation, overwhelmingly approved by the Senate, to pull the country back from the edge of the fiscal cliff. The 112th Congress, unlike Wile E. Coyote, didn’t look down after House Republicans let the country walk over the edge for almost 24 hours.
Allan Bartlett to Join Irvine Finance Commission
by Dan Chmielewski • • 12 Comments
Libertarian and conservative media darling Allan Bartlett is getting an appointment to the Irvine City Finance Commission courtesy of council member-elect Christina Shea, according to sources inside Irvine City Hall. Bartlett runs an investment practice in the city and always…
Voices From Street Corners 2012 (Vol V): What a Year!! :-)
by Mike Pouraryan • • 4 Comments
Thanksgiving 2012 is behind us. All of us in our own way have had a lot to reflect on and be thankful for. We have had a election that has settled up a lot of questions for at least the…
OC Register Editorial Board Endorsements give a leg up to Republicans who decline Union Money/Endorsments
by Dan Chmielewski • • 13 Comments
I check out the OC Register’s editorial pages daily as they cycle through interviews with candidates for office and then note their endorsements in editorials. To my surprise (not), endorsements are typically granted to Republican candidates who follow the Baugh…
Choi’s Name Not on Petition Supporting Measure BB in Irvine
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
Irvine Mayoral candidates Larry Agran and Katherine Daigle offered a spirited debate based on political philosophy and issues Wednesday night at Irvine City Hall hosted by Republican pollster Adam Probolsky who also writes a column for the Irvine World…
