While the Disney Company, through the SOAR PAC, has been propping up Tom Daly’s lame campaign for the 69th Assembly District, he is being outworked by his leading opponent – Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez. Just look at the endorsements she has racked up thus far:
- Assemblyman Ben Hueso
- Assemblyman Roger Hernandez
- Assemblyman Ricardo Lara
- Assemblyman Henry Perea
- Assemblyman Jose Solorio
- Ret. Senator Martha Escuita
- Ret. Assemblywoman Cindy Montanez
- Ret. Assemblyman Alberto Torrico
- Santa Ana, Mayor Miguel Pulido
- Santa Ana, Councilmember David Benavides
- Santa Ana, Councilmember Sal Tinajero
- Santa Ana, Councilmember, Vince Sarmiento
- Garden Grove, Councilmember, Dina Nguyen
- Garden Grove, Former Councilmember, Mark Rosen
- Brea, Councilmember, Ron Garcia
- Lake Forest, Councilmember, Kathryn McCullough
- San Juan Capistrano, Councilmember, Laura Freese
- Montebello School Board, Gerri Guzman
- Cudahy, Mayor Josue Barrios
- El Monte, Councilmember, Joseph Gonzalez
- Bell Gardens, Sergio Infanzon
- Southgate, Jorge Morales
- Hawthorne, Mayor Protem, Alex Vargas
- Hawthorne, School Board, John Vargas
- Santa Ana, Planning Commissioner, Eric Adelrete
- Santa Ana, Planning Commissioner, Patrick Correa
- Santa Ana, Planning Commissioner, Sean Mill
- Santa Ana, Housing and Redevelopment Commissioner, Lynnette Verino
- Santa Ana, Housing and Redevelopment Commissioner, Monica Garcia
- Santa Ana, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Ken Nguyen
- Santa Ana, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Max Madrid
- Santa Ana, Youth Chair Commissioner, Jonathan Espinoza
- Santa Ana, Environmental and Transportation Commissioner, Don Cribb
- Santa Ana, Environmental and Transportation Commissioner, Kim Olson
- HOPE, PAC
- (Partial Listing)
Impressive! And I hear she has a good shot at landing the endorsement of the California Assembly Latino Caucus.
Martinez notes on her website that “the newly reapportioned Assembly district is extremely diverse- it has a population that is 78.3% Latino, 9.7% Asian and 1.5% African American (2010 Census). ” All the more reason to elect Martinez, not Daly.
Click here to get involved in her campaign and click here to contribute to the effort.
What about the other Democratic candidate? Well, Julio Perez continues to be unknown in the district and the Disney Company took away his biggest campaign issue when they settled their contract with their hotel workers. Game over for Perez!
DEVASTATING LOSS BY SF! SFPD retirement party gone bad.
My question:
Why is Mchelle a good Supervisor canidate and not a good Assembly canidate?
I would love to hear Greg Diamonds explaination. I agree with Katie about him being a mechanic.
And a fairly lame one at that, which would be par for the course for OC Labor…
“It is my tentive opinion that Greg is a “mechanic”, and academic, who has no real passion for his cause”…. Hmmmm
OCDEM,kenlaysnotdead and Admin,
Why are you affright to be labeled ant-Semitc?…. Huh?
If it talks like a duck and walks like a duck, it must be a duck.
I am not anti-Semitic; I just dislike Diamond.
“I am not anti-Semitic; I just dislike Diamond”…. Hmmmm
It is like saying I am against the war but I support the troops.
OXYMORON!
Generalities are philosophical quicksand. Judging entire races by the behavior of one man is unfair and intellectually unsound.
“It is my tentive opinion that Greg is a “mechanic”, and academic, who has no real passion for his cause. He can argue point and verse but lacks human interpersonal skills. I would be stunned to learn he was married and with family. He looks to be a cold calculating machine, hired by the union to defend it’s new round of canidates. I had NEVER heard of him before October of this year, and know he waves his opinion and (supposed credentials) all over.
But, thats just my “conspiracy theory”. I am sure none of that is true.”
You got that last part right, “OC Dem.” Greg had been blogging at the Daily Kos for at least a decade as “Seneca Doane.” I had read his stuff frequently. We met when we were both writing about the recent redistricting. He evidently decided he wanted to go more local, and joined my blog, and we’re honored to have him. Then Occupy happened and he’s been a major player in that. He has five beautiful daughters, one of whom has performed music with me at Occupy Irvine.
“Generalities are philosophical quicksand”….. Hmmmmm
Sure we are all same good people and there some bad apples among us. (the leftist believe and leftist quicksand)
In other words you are unaware that if there are, based on the DNA, differences in physical features of certain races that there are behavior features too, based on the DNA?
Like anything else there are genes which do control behavior which is bred within a tribe and race.
Obviously there are exceptions but reverse.
If the tribe is bad there may be good apples with in the tribe.
If the tribe breeds with in it self they may actually develop serious genetic disorder such is Tay–Sachs disease (“TSD”) Google it!
Every homogeneous tribe or race will behave certain specific way which can’t be unlearned.
That is scientific fact!
I’m pretty sure Lou will be running against Janet.
It’s so frustrating, why can’t this break through into your big cabbage head – After the June primary it’s either gonna be
DALY vs. MICHELE – in which case I’ll be fully supporting Michele
or DALY vs. JULIO – and I’d hope you’d back Julio then;
or MICHELE vs. JULIO – in which case we’ll slug it out.
Two more things – nobody is really sure what the unpredictable Daly is going to do, we’re not even sure he’s in this race yet;
and also, I really resent your constant assertions that it’s none of my business who goes to Sacramento to represent us, just because I’m outside of the district. Honey Badger is right, and your response to her made no sense.
“I really resent your constant assertions that it’s none of my business who goes to Sacramento to represent us, just because I’m outside of the district”…… Hmmmmmm
NO!
Just because you are outside of your mind, Nelson.
Look at your bay picture, it appears somewhat Down Syndromic.
Obviously someone cleaned your drooling before picture was taken or it was airbrushed out.
California is bankrupted and the 3 candidates for local office are touting their endorsements from the very same people who have destroyed our state.
What about the occupiers? Why haven’t they put forth candidates to change the sorry state of affairs the state is in?
There is still plenty of time for more to toss a hat into the ring.
Hoooooold on there, Admin.
The Anti-Semite says, and you reply, as follows:
I agree with your final statement, but in context you seem to be saying that while my own traits may justify anti-Semitic attitudes, it is unfair to impute them to all of my co-religionists.
Well then, uh, as you didn’t reject A-S’s notion that my behavior justified Anti-Semitic stereotypes, but just said that it wasn’t fair to impute them to others, precisely which of my traits do you think you think warrant invocation of which anti-Semitic stereotypes? I’m just dying to know.
Your answer can take the form of “Greg Diamond evinces the anti-Semitic stereotype of _______ by doing _______, but it is unfair to impute this trait to other Jews.” Please speak directly into the microphone. I’m going to want to write this down and send it to Claudia Alvarez.
By the way, for tips on how to react when The A-S goes on his A-S-ic rants, you can study my interactions with him on OJB, where I never closed him down but (so far as I recall) never implicitly conceded the truth of any of his assertions. Hmmmmm?
Curious admin, but if Brea were 85 percent white but of that 85 percent we had Irish, German, Nordic, English, Italians, Spanish, Russians and Polish, would that make Brea diverse? Santa Ana is 85 percent Latino and majority Mexican. You’re claim it is diverse is a joke
Please do not answer that Admin.
Diamond go back to your OJB and stop harassing people.
I don’t care if the guy is Jewish or Muslim. I think he is an loudmouth “MKIA”.
As for his daughters, I am surprised because ten minutes on Google tells me he is a hypocrite of the WORST kind.
I don’t read daily kos, but maybe that expalains why he has been unnoticed.
Imagine, all this because I merely said I like Michelle Martinez and tried to explain why. That tells me EVERYTHING about the “mechanic”
Sounds like the union boys have scared him. That’s OK, guys like Greg Diamond move on to the next cause the minute the call comes in.
THIS IS A TEST TO SOW HOW ANTI-SEMITIC PEOPLE ARE.
I WILL SUBSTITUTE White, Hispanic and Mexican WITH, JEW TO SE HOW THAT SOUND.
Curious admin, but if Brea were 85 percent GENTILE but of that 85 percent we had Irish, German, Nordic, English, Italians, Spanish, Russians and Polish, would that make Brea diverse? Santa Ana is 85 percent JEWS and majority ZIONIST. You’re claim it is diverse is a joke
So how that sounds Diversity?
Listen to Anti-Semite, Admin! Don’t answer Diamond, he is tricky! Cower and ignore bad mark to your reputation!
Also, listen to Anonymous OC Fake Dem! Obviously very trustworthy! Spent ten minutes on Google but no specific claim underlying hypocrisy charge! Don’t make her back it up! Proving assertions makes one look weak!
I missed the comment by KLIND (who wants me to think that OCDem is named “Katie,” nice try, boyo!) asking me to explain why Michelle would be better for OC Supervisor. Simple: in that race she would not be running against a better candidate. I’d support her against Correa, too!
If you would do same to Diamod’s hate comments about Latinos, Hispanic, Mexicans and substitute for it words like Jew, Jewish and Zaionist then Diamond would sounds like Paul Joseph Goebbels German politician and Reich Minister of Propaganda.
Diamond says you have to back that up…
“Hate comments about Latinos”? Admin either have Anti-Semite back that up or take the comment down. You will understand how thin the ice beneath him here.
Hey Dumbass:
She signed a post with her NAME!
Maybe if you would quit yapping and read something.
Try listening (or reading) sometime Greg!
ASSHOLE
““Hate comments about Latinos”? Admin either have Anti-Semite back that up or take the comment down. You will understand how thin the ice beneath him here.”
CAVEAT DIAMOND! Stop calling me Ant-Semitic!
“It may have diversity within Latin American here and there, but my recollection is that Santa Ana is actually notable for its high percentage of Latino ancestry being specifically from Mexico.(…)”
http://newsantaana.com/2011/12/11/leading-assembly-candidate-michele-martinez-lands-big-endorsements/comment-page-1/#comment-20497
Is interpreted and understood by me, husband of Mexican woman, as a hate speech!
Again use substitute test!
Virtually everything you say Diamond against me is hate and defamatory speech i.e. calling me Anti-Semitic just because you can get away with it for now.
Admin either have Diamond back that up or take his comments down!
Show me one anti-Semitic statement I have made!
“Listen to Anti-Semite, Admin! Don’t answer Diamond, he is tricky! Cower and ignore bad mark to your reputation!”…… Is Hate speech and lie!
I have stated: “Please do not answer that Admin.”
The rest is your hateful and defamatory crapola!
Admin is not obligated to answer anything pertaining to my protected speech…. you hater!
KLIND,
What post are you talking about? Not in this thread, she didn’t.
Admin,
OK: your blog, run your way, fine. Enjoy the company.
Um… true ghetto. I move along…
Is that what you really think of Santa Ana? No wonder you live in white HB.
Oh yes. Your blog IS Santa Ana.
I note that all your old fans from the Artists Village have moved along.
Yes, we are.
Our readership is doing just fine, thanks for asking. In fact it has grown over the past year. Has yours?
“Um… true ghetto. I move along…”……. Hmmmmm
Or are you referring to Diamond’s ethnic community?…. Huh?
Exactly who are you insulting by your statement hater Nelson?
I should point out to you Nelson that you are harvesting fruits from hard decade old Art’s work and commentators like I who made the Orange Juice Blog the most popular and unique blog on the net.
So lets see how long it will take before you will totally destroy it.
You are correct. Since Jan. 1, 2009, these are the top OJ posts:
775,591 27.38% /2009/07/2009-sausd-corruption-thread/
41,680 1.47% /page/2/
30,786 1.09% /2009/01/new-2009-sausd-corruption-thread/
20,313 0.72% /2009/04/john-and-ken’s-special-election-voter-guide-kfi/
16,632 0.59% /2009/05/new-2009-sausd-june-december-thread/
15,805 0.56% /2008/06/angelina-jolie-is-not-a-democrat/
14,899 0.53% /2009/03/happy-ending-for-massage-parlors-in-santa-ana/
14,124 0.50% /2010/10/john-and-kens-one-and-only-2010-election-guide/
13,743 0.49% /2010/05/john-and-kens-june-2010-election-guide/
With the exception of “page 2” I wrote all of those.
I think I will move to Santa Ana for a while. Just to mess with you.
I love Santa Ana.
Yes, “massage parlors in Santa Ana” with “happy endings” and sexy Angelina Jolie pic do get a lot of hits. Stellar work there, Art. I bow to your greatness.
The point is that your move to the fringe left isn’t working. And adding Diamond was a huge mistake.
BTW, props for approving all my nasty comments. At least you’re showing it to be untrue that you delete what’s uncomfortable – maybe you’ve stopped.
If it is libelous I delete it.
Sure, big sage.
Knowing you Nelson, I bet that you are really not enjoying what is happening to the OJB but as good leftist weakling you are clueless about how to fix it.
It clearly shows that you could never be a leader, CEO or any other power in the society.
Vern, you have plenty of time to rent a room and establish residency and run for 69th state assembly.
Be the Occupy candidate for change.
Luv ya, Cook.
Given my long history of drinking, womanizing, and otherwise pissing people off in every conceivable way, I don’t see myself as ever being a political candidate.
I’m more qualified to constructively throw rocks from the sidelines. Like Pedroza used to do. Or did I dream that?
I have run for office four times and won two Central Committee races.
“Or did I dream that?”…… Hmmmmm
You did!
Admin just buy Vern a drink or two and he’ll be singing your praises. Just ask the others that do this regularly how well it works for them and their agenda.
Ah, Sean, where were you all this time? (THIS comment gets deleted.)
I don’t see any comments by Sean.
You are completely amazing.
Vern,
Like Dan and the boys you see me behind the curtain and in every shadow.
Ironically as you cast your suspicious finger my way it was Art and I that deleted comment after comment posted on the OJ and here that made fun of your incaceration in the state prison after your DUI issues.
The very same folks that feed you lies and cast aspersions about Art and myself were the ones running around town telling everyone about your legal problems and then anonymously posting on blogs trashing you. Yet you choose to throw rocks our way.
That’s your problem Vern, you have no sense of loyalty. You are bamboozled by the pack of liars and malcontents that spend their waking hours obsessing over Art and Sean. You are so foolish you don’t even realize that you are getting played better than you can play a piano.
Now leave me out of your petty bickering and go back to destroying the OJ.
Imagine a process where the voters actually were the ones to describe, not wealthy lawyers from OUTSIDE. Not Union representitives with $$$$$ MOTIVES.
Isn’ that how it was supposed to be?
Hey guys,
It has been a while. What is with all the fighting going on? I have not been on any website for a long time, and now I see battles with the liberal OC, our former Orange Juice Blog, and now OJ former members. What is going on?
Can we go back to the days of attacking the once famed “Jubal” Those days were fun.
Take care everyone and happy holidays
Luis Rodriguez
Hi Art,
I am doing well. In fact, I am in San Francisco currently as Daniela is getting her 90 day (post transplant) biopsy. I am bored out of mind, so I thought I would surf the net while she watches her favorite shows.
It is unfortunate things have turned to this, not only for you and Sean, but also for the other blogs, because I feel collectively, you would be much more productive in keeping the politicos in Orange County honest. We need people like all of you being advocates for residents in all cities in Orange County. I wish I could still be a part of the political world and attempt to unite some of you who truly have like minds, but seem to have personal beef more than anything.
I will make every effort to stay a bit more connected and chime in once in a while with opinions. Hopefully, I see you all getting along better. Please say hello to Sean, Sal, Michelle, and the other circle of people I consider friends.
Luis
Rest assured my friend that Sean and I didn’t want this. But the jealousy of the Lib OC guys, and their incredible pettiness, ruined the OC blogosphere, and they are now allied with the very worst Republicans in Santa Ana. It is simply disgusting.
As for Vern, I thought he would keep the OJ going and was shocked to see it turned into yet another attack vehicle against me, Sean and our City Council. It is beyond sad.
Sean and I will keep fighting for the working families of Santa Ana, as we always have, and for immigrant rights. But there is no way we will ever again be on the same page as the bloggers at the Lib OC and the OJ. That ship has sailed.
I am glad to hear that your daughter is getting the treatment she needs! Thank God. Stay strong my friend.
Very funny rendition of things. Check us out, Luis, you know where to find us. Hey, how can you possibly be bored out of your mind in San Francisco?
Hope your daughter does well, stay in touch!
I don’t find it humorous at all. That you do is disturbing.
“Can we go back to the days of attacking the once famed “Jubal” Those days were fun”……. Hmmmmm
Rodney King asked same question: Why can’t we all just get along?
Answer: Because the live would cease and desist if we would.
EVERY LIVING ORGANISM MUST OCCUPY A SPACE AND CONSUME ENERGY OTHER THAN ITS OWN.
That requires killing of other living organism for life to exist. (The Paradox of life)
Maybe some of you may recall my published concept of the circle of life on which OJB “Guy Fawkes” picket up, so hearing from you Luis brings in an overlay of the OJ’s beginning and its end.
The circle of the life and realm of magic is closed now.
However, the New OJB circle began, called “MOSH PIT” See http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mosh%20pit
Good luck and here is my answer Luis!
Assuming Luis (someone intelligent) is still reading; it’s just so comical Art would say the OJ is anything like the Liberal OC; the only reason is that we have OCCASIONALLY criticized things he’s written.
How are we not like the Liberal OC? We have, as we’ve always had, conservative writers – Willis, Over But Not Out, Eddie Rose, our Fullerton Friends. We’ve also got people to the left of me and Diamond – Gabriel, Duane Roberts. And many of us are heavily involved in the Occupy movement, which even though Art and Sean loathe it, has been having success after success. (Time Magazine person of the year, hello) Art and Sean hate Occupy, Dan C likes to ridicule it, Chris is polite but not involved. We ARE the Occupy blog of OC.
Hey guys, it was good to see Sal Tinajero along with Al Amezcua and Julio Perez last night at the Planned Parenthood fundraiser (where I played.) No Michele there either. Maybe that vital organization is also too “left wing” for her.
And if “Lap Band Dan” / “Jack Daniels” / “That Was Easy” isn’t Sean, like the entire county believes, it’s hard to say who it is. The stuff is well-written and cruel but funny (if you think making fun of Beth Krom’s son’s death, a certain Lib OC blogger’s HIV status, and Diamond’s Jewish heritage can be funny.) And it comports perfectly with the hatreds and obsessions of Art and Sean. Who else could it be? Art has already admitted to having only one friend in the whole world.
“Now I got both of you attacking me anonymously (I think.)”
Vern,
Again it was Art and I that defended you time and again from scurilous attacks from the very same folks that you take calls from and share emails with.
If I wanted to attack you I would have just let your pals do it anonymously on the blogs and just sit back and watch. But I didn’t do that, I had your back. Something you fail to do time and again in regards to Art and I.
You can believe whatever you’d like, but I have no time to engage in petty bickering.
The New Santa Ana troll hates:
Beth Krom
Jordan Brandman
Melahat
Dan & Chris
me, ever since my blog criticized Art
Diamond
Occupy.
(and probably more that I’m not remembering.)
Dan C’s troll friend (whom he accidentally pretty much admitted was Thomas) hates:
Art and Sean
Me
Guy Fawkes
Kenlaysnotdead
Occupy
It is a complex universe. I probably notice it too much.