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On being a Liberal

April 2, 2010 8

I had prepared these remarks for the NUFF forum in case they wanted something a tad more formal.  Since I didn’t get the chance to […]

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More Erik Brown OC Consulting Connections

March 30, 2010 7

Yesterday the scandal of a local GOP political consultant Erik Brown charging the RNC for a jaunt to a “sex & bondage” themed entertainment venue caused quite a stir. Well, we did a little digging and found at least two more OC GOP candidates with ties to Erik Brown.

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Bill Maher’s “New Rules”

March 28, 2010 1

New Rule: You can’t use the statement “there will be no cooperation for the rest of the year” as a threat if there was no cooperation in the first half of the year. Here’s a word the president should take out of his teleprompter: bipartisanship. People only care about that in theory, not in practice.”
– Bill Maher, 3/26/2010

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Congressman Rohrabacher can’t seem to follow the rules

March 26, 2010 5

So what’s wrong with this invitation? The email uses the same banner as his official website, including the photos and Congressional Seal. None of these materials may be used for political purposes. Further down in the actual email, you will find a direct link to the official website. Clearly the disclaimer that the invitation is not printed at government expense requires a bit of creative liscense. The banner and photos on Rohrabacher’s official website were most certainly paid for with government funds.

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Rep. Loretta Sanchez – Working to Strengthen Orange County Small Businesses

March 25, 2010 6

“Our economic recovery will be largely dependent on smart investments in America’s small businesses,” said Rep. Sanchez. “This bill will help local entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses and, in the process, strengthen Orange County’s economy. It’s a surefire way to create new jobs and new opportunities here at home.”

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HCR: Waterloo for Democrats or Republicans?

March 24, 2010 1

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85yMOPKR94M[/youtube] Orange Punch blogger Brian Calle called out Loretta Sanchez’s vote for healthcare reform as a vote against her district’s best interest.  I completely disagree.  […]