Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it

July 31, 2011 1

As we listen to the debate over the debt ceiling, government spending and an impossible-to-pass-by-Tuesday Balanced Budget Amendment, I am reminded of the phrase “those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.

Debt Ceiling Debate: The Blame Game

July 29, 2011 3

Here we are again. Listening to the parties whine and point fingers. John Boehner blames the president for not “acting like a strong leader.” Honestly, it is my perception that he, as a leader, is trying to do something we don’t often see in politics, compromise.

The legal costs of political ideology in Costa Mesa

July 29, 2011 1

“It is anticipated that the total attorney fees and costs incurred by the city of Costa Mesa in defending this matter, through trial, will crest $250,000. It is further anticipated that this action will take two years to reach its final determination.”

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Santa Ana: Who’s on First?

July 28, 2011 1

Like the classic Abbott and Costello routine, it looks like at least three City Council members have no clue what’s going on. On the one hand it’s kind of funny. On the other, it’s a bit scary.