Another example of ambition leaping far ahead of ability. He's craved public approbation through elective office since he was a…
Big fan of Traut, I've had the pleasure of speaking with him in person a number of times and he…
Exactly what I said, Vern. The “leadership” and this cast of electeds is not very charismatic. And, Two name Tammy…
Lauren Johnson-Norris: An amazing group of democrats from our electeds social last weekend. @democraticpartyofoc Ada Briceno: Very successful event. Lauren:…
Sorry. But nothing about this picture makes me excited to be a Democrat in Orange County. Give me a reason.…
American Israel Lobby organizations like the ADL were sharing information with authorities on whom were candidates for deportation. What no…
And there I was in Orange with 1,100 other people protesting for free!! Where do I get in the Soros…
Astroturfing is the new side gig. Can someone explain why Katrina Foley is claiming her “virtual” law office is in…
"The Fucking News" covers this: SOROS CREATES MILLIONS OF JOBS IN JUST ONE DAY. "New jobs numbers this weekend show…
Service Archive
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Veterans’ Day Weekend Open Thread: Marine and Dog.
Posted on November 9, 2019 | 4 CommentsBrand-new 8th song from Vern's "Songs of the OC Homeless!" -
![. . . The Orange Juice Blog wishes all its readers a THOUGHTFUL Memorial Day, and drive safely out there! This is your three-day Weekend Open Thread, in which you’re […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/memorial-day-on-beach-115x115.jpg "Memorial Day Weekend Open Thread: Disney at 60, St.-to-Be Oscar Romero, Gay Irish Marriage, a Dreamer Graduates!")
Memorial Day Weekend Open Thread: Disney at 60, St.-to-Be Oscar Romero, Gay Irish Marriage, a Dreamer Graduates!
Posted on May 23, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . The Orange Juice Blog wishes all its readers a THOUGHTFUL Memorial Day, and drive safely out there! This is your three-day Weekend Open Thread, in which you’re […] -
![Seems like only yesterday, Bill Clinton had followed George Herbert Walker Bush as President and all the talk was about “Open Borders”. In these halcyon days we recall that the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hands-on-globe-115x115.jpg "Open Borders…..again?")
Open Borders…..again?
Posted on February 25, 2015 | 2 CommentsSeems like only yesterday, Bill Clinton had followed George Herbert Walker Bush as President and all the talk was about “Open Borders”. In these halcyon days we recall that the […] -
![Earlier this month, sixty years prior, the Allied Forces succeeded in the largest seaborne invasion in world history. This operation led to the establishment of five Allied beachheads from which […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/freedom-isnt-free-115x115.jpg "Freedom isn’t Free.")
Freedom isn’t Free.
Posted on June 24, 2014 | 3 CommentsEarlier this month, sixty years prior, the Allied Forces succeeded in the largest seaborne invasion in world history. This operation led to the establishment of five Allied beachheads from which […] -
![“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds, from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” Lt. Commander Robert W. Copeland Commanding Officer U.S.S. Samuel […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/flag-by-pacific-115x115.jpg "Taffy-3 and the Battle of Leyte Gulf")
Taffy-3 and the Battle of Leyte Gulf
Posted on November 11, 2013 | 10 Comments“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds, from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” Lt. Commander Robert W. Copeland Commanding Officer U.S.S. Samuel […] -
![Coming to a battalion near you beginning in 2016, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced today the rules excluding females from combat roles will be eliminated. Service branches will conduct studies between […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Annie-115x115.jpg "Annie Gets Her Gun! (And Her Draft Card.)")
Annie Gets Her Gun! (And Her Draft Card.)
Posted on January 23, 2013 | 7 CommentsComing to a battalion near you beginning in 2016, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced today the rules excluding females from combat roles will be eliminated. Service branches will conduct studies between […] -
![. Among the several members of the US Armed Forces who became disillusioned with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and openly broke ranks, is Private Kimberly Rivera, from Texas. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kimberly-rivera-e1353090665220.jpg "Kimberly Rivera, War Resister.")
Kimberly Rivera, War Resister.
Posted on November 15, 2012 | 8 Comments. Among the several members of the US Armed Forces who became disillusioned with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and openly broke ranks, is Private Kimberly Rivera, from Texas. […] -
![As we remember and celebrate the contributions and selfless sacrifices of all of our active duty troops, our veterans, the fallen, or the families of our veterans of our […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/types-navy-115x115.jpg "Medal of Honor, Veterans – their Values and Extenuating Background")
Medal of Honor, Veterans – their Values and Extenuating Background
Posted on July 4, 2012 | 3 CommentsAs we remember and celebrate the contributions and selfless sacrifices of all of our active duty troops, our veterans, the fallen, or the families of our veterans of our […] -
![. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/San-Nicolas-Holtz-115x115.jpg "Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.")
Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 1 Comment. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […] -
![Is there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Medgar-Evers-ship-115x115.jpg "Is There Room on Memorial Day?")
Is There Room on Memorial Day?
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 21 CommentsIs there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […] -
![Photo from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/flag-tattoo-by-monarch-tattoo-115x115.jpg "In Service to our Country…")
In Service to our Country…
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 30 CommentsPhoto from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […] -
![We are often reminded of the price of freedom and sacrifice around the Memorial Day holiday. In that day most of us come together to honor the service and sacrifice […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pic-memorial-headstonre-115x115.jpg "Fallen US Marine Garibay’s Mother to Lose Home in Santa Ana")
Fallen US Marine Garibay’s Mother to Lose Home in Santa Ana
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsWe are often reminded of the price of freedom and sacrifice around the Memorial Day holiday. In that day most of us come together to honor the service and sacrifice […] -
![Three guys are downing beers at a local tavern. One guy says: “I’m a Marine and I served on Iwo Jima. I helped raise that flag you see in all […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/three-guys-in-a-bar_modified-115x115.jpg "The Supreme Court and the Valor Act")
The Supreme Court and the Valor Act
Posted on February 22, 2012 | 3 CommentsThree guys are downing beers at a local tavern. One guy says: “I’m a Marine and I served on Iwo Jima. I helped raise that flag you see in all […] -
![. . . Photo Marc Perkins, from last week’s Bank Transfer Day in Irvine You all must have noticed by now, the remarkable number of veterans in the Occupy movement, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/veterans-at-OWS-115x115.jpg "A Very Occupy Veterans’ Day.")
A Very Occupy Veterans’ Day.
Posted on November 11, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . Photo Marc Perkins, from last week’s Bank Transfer Day in Irvine You all must have noticed by now, the remarkable number of veterans in the Occupy movement, […]
I worked with Shari for years at HB. She isn't a bad person. She is honest, etc. But she is…