Heh that was a little awkward. Just got thru playing at a fundraiser for the United Farmworkers, and Florice and…
What a tempest in a teapot. Screw the Charter and do any damn thing you want. The Democrat corporatist, Zionist,…
Sure you can, Cire!
Thanks for the correction on timing, Vern. I wanted to go ahead and respond to Chumley’s story as soon as…
Seems rather toxic fascism er femininity. Florice is a fascist!
Johnathan Hernandez, also running for AD 68, and eager to speak to the (former) Club, wanted me to mention him;…
A C&D email threatening damages for using the word Democrat? Wow. Seems wildly unnecessary. Why does DPOC have a problem…
On timing, Greg & Dan both seem confused. LAST YEAR - May 2024 - we got in our charter application…
That was actually a great Anaheim Democrats meeting. Our membership just keeps growing, and though I worried we might lose…
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![. . . A flyer inviting to a Public Discussion of Climate Change Science and Policy to take place on August 20th, at Servite High School Auditorium, caught my attention […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pmichaels-115x115.jpg "Controversial Climate Change expert, Dr Patrick Michaels, will speak at an event benefitting CATER.")
Controversial Climate Change expert, Dr Patrick Michaels, will speak at an event benefitting CATER.
Posted on August 12, 2015 | 24 Comments. . . A flyer inviting to a Public Discussion of Climate Change Science and Policy to take place on August 20th, at Servite High School Auditorium, caught my attention […] -
![. . . FIRST – IF YOU SEE THIS QUICKLY… Anaheim and OC citizens are protesting outside Disneyland – at the main gates on Harbor (where it usually says “The […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WOT-Collage-Jara-Sousa-Bland-Vern-115x115.jpg "WOT: Disney Protest, Victor Jara’s Killers found, anti-KKK Sousaphone, Kraemer Desmadre & Sandra Bland!")
WOT: Disney Protest, Victor Jara’s Killers found, anti-KKK Sousaphone, Kraemer Desmadre & Sandra Bland!
Posted on July 24, 2015 | 17 Comments. . . FIRST – IF YOU SEE THIS QUICKLY… Anaheim and OC citizens are protesting outside Disneyland – at the main gates on Harbor (where it usually says “The […] -
![. . . [L-R: John Herceg, powerhouse Croatian-American baritone Janelle Barrera, flutist extraordinaire Vern Pat Nelson, your humble blogger, composer and pianist Loghman Adhami, Persian-American violinist The “Rock Doctor” John […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vern-and-friends-7-10-15-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: Vern & Friends’ Best Concert Ever! Plus: Ron Thomas Remembers")
Weekend Open Thread: Vern & Friends’ Best Concert Ever! Plus: Ron Thomas Remembers
Posted on July 10, 2015 | 19 Comments. . . [L-R: John Herceg, powerhouse Croatian-American baritone Janelle Barrera, flutist extraordinaire Vern Pat Nelson, your humble blogger, composer and pianist Loghman Adhami, Persian-American violinist The “Rock Doctor” John […] -
![. . . Hey, I don’t think I put this up on the blog yet, but recently the LA Flute Guild asked me to arrange Chick Correa’s popular latin-jazz classic “Spain” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/tpp-flutes-matt-thai-girls-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: Spain of Flutes, how Cunningham pays his bills, and TPP Protest Sunday on HB Pier!")
Weekend Open Thread: Spain of Flutes, how Cunningham pays his bills, and TPP Protest Sunday on HB Pier!
Posted on April 10, 2015 | 46 Comments. . . Hey, I don’t think I put this up on the blog yet, but recently the LA Flute Guild asked me to arrange Chick Correa’s popular latin-jazz classic “Spain” […] -
![. . . Look – another weekend rolls around, and hey we need an open thread for you all to discuss whatever and whomever with your characteristic decorum and f-bombs. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/vern-on-styrofoam-beach-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: Beach Cleanup today, Vern Concert today, and Upcoming Stories!")
Weekend Open Thread: Beach Cleanup today, Vern Concert today, and Upcoming Stories!
Posted on February 21, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . Look – another weekend rolls around, and hey we need an open thread for you all to discuss whatever and whomever with your characteristic decorum and f-bombs. […] -
![. . . From our buddy, Fullerton activist and arts impresario Bax “Bax” Baxter: YOU ARE INVITED TO MAX BLOOM’S ON FRIDAY FEB 6TH FROM 6 TO 10 PM FOR […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/quatre-meillures-115x115.jpg "See OC’s best artists at Baxter’s new Fullerton Gallery Friday – with Vern on piano!")
See OC’s best artists at Baxter’s new Fullerton Gallery Friday – with Vern on piano!
Posted on February 3, 2015 | 1 Comment. . . From our buddy, Fullerton activist and arts impresario Bax “Bax” Baxter: YOU ARE INVITED TO MAX BLOOM’S ON FRIDAY FEB 6TH FROM 6 TO 10 PM FOR […] -
![. . . First things first: Ricardo suggested a week or two ago that we should begin our next Weekend Open Thread with populist former Labor Secretary Robert Reich’s inspirational […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pelerinage-a-cythere-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Robert Reich, Wilhelm Reich, the Island of Pleasure, and David Brooks’ Farts.")
Weekend Open Thread: Robert Reich, Wilhelm Reich, the Island of Pleasure, and David Brooks’ Farts.
Posted on January 23, 2015 | 41 Comments. . . First things first: Ricardo suggested a week or two ago that we should begin our next Weekend Open Thread with populist former Labor Secretary Robert Reich’s inspirational […] -
![. . . I know that a lot of us, for reasons ranging from legitimate and urgent to far-fetched and wacky, have had problems with Attorney General Eric Holder — […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Eric-Holder-Pledges-to-Continue-the-Witch-Hunt-against-Marijuana-155x155.jpg "WOT – Good Stuff – Holder eviscerates Civil Forefeiture, and a Debussy Prelude!")
WOT – Good Stuff – Holder eviscerates Civil Forefeiture, and a Debussy Prelude!
Posted on January 16, 2015 | 22 Comments. . . I know that a lot of us, for reasons ranging from legitimate and urgent to far-fetched and wacky, have had problems with Attorney General Eric Holder — […] -
![Here’s something that probably won’t surprise you: [T]hat racist intent is difficult to prove does not mean that discrimination does not exist. According to a study conducted on behalf of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Raisin-in-the-Sun-still-115x115.jpg "Thanksgiving Weekend Open Thread: Housing Discrimination and a Chopin Ballade!")
Thanksgiving Weekend Open Thread: Housing Discrimination and a Chopin Ballade!
Posted on November 26, 2014 | 68 CommentsHere’s something that probably won’t surprise you: [T]hat racist intent is difficult to prove does not mean that discrimination does not exist. According to a study conducted on behalf of […] -
![. . . How perfect is this? In other heartening news, a prominent commenter here points us to this Stephen Colbert interview of Naomi Klein: The Colbert Report Get More: […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Malala-Nobel-Prize-e1412932530655.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Malala Yousefzey, Naomi Klein, and Cri-Cri!")
Weekend Open Thread: Malala Yousefzey, Naomi Klein, and Cri-Cri!
Posted on October 10, 2014 | 7 Comments. . . How perfect is this? In other heartening news, a prominent commenter here points us to this Stephen Colbert interview of Naomi Klein: The Colbert Report Get More: […] -
![. . . We have three items for you in today’s Weekend Open Thread: the story of brave police whistleblowers, the bravado of a statewide candidate for office, and a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Waldo-Betty-Beethoven-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Waldo, Betty, and Ludwig")
Weekend Open Thread: Waldo, Betty, and Ludwig
Posted on October 4, 2014 | 25 Comments. . . We have three items for you in today’s Weekend Open Thread: the story of brave police whistleblowers, the bravado of a statewide candidate for office, and a […] -
![. . . With everything else going on these day, I have not had time to focus on my own home Assembly race, AD-55, where Republican Ling-Ling Chang is favored […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Ling-Ling-Chang-Gregg-Fritchle-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: North County Assembly Candidate Who is NOT a Big Liar Has Fundraiser Sunday")
Weekend Open Thread: North County Assembly Candidate Who is NOT a Big Liar Has Fundraiser Sunday
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 14 Comments. . . With everything else going on these day, I have not had time to focus on my own home Assembly race, AD-55, where Republican Ling-Ling Chang is favored […] -
![I haven’t had time to read this entire decision, which just came out today, but from what I can tell it is actually as stupid and vile as it seems. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Marilyn-Monroe-with-upskirt-photographer-115x115.jpg "WOT: Texas Appeals Court Finds a Legal Way to Keep Perverts Out of OC Parks, and MALAGUEÑA!")
WOT: Texas Appeals Court Finds a Legal Way to Keep Perverts Out of OC Parks, and MALAGUEÑA!
Posted on September 19, 2014 | 8 CommentsI haven’t had time to read this entire decision, which just came out today, but from what I can tell it is actually as stupid and vile as it seems. […] -
![You are incited! Two days after Independence Day, Sunday July 6, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at the Huntington Beach Central Library, our Editor in chief Vern Nelson is performing a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/all-american-concert-e1404584574256.jpg "Sunday, 4:30 – Vern’s Astounding All-American Concert!")
Sunday, 4:30 – Vern’s Astounding All-American Concert!
Posted on July 5, 2014 | 16 CommentsYou are incited! Two days after Independence Day, Sunday July 6, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at the Huntington Beach Central Library, our Editor in chief Vern Nelson is performing a […]
The 24th Amendment to our Constitution doesn't get a whole lot of attention. It is a relic from an era…