Does Michele Martinez really need to worry about what out of town bloggers are saying?
A ruckus has broken out on two Orange County political blogs that are staffed by bloggers who do not live in Santa Ana. They are all upset because Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez isn’t answering their questions about her campaign for the 69th Assembly District, but really – why should she?
One of the blogs is run by a pair of bloggers who live in Irvine and Long Beach. The Irvine blogger was questioned earlier this year by the Santa Ana Police Department after they caught him sending creepy anonymous packages to a Santa Ana appointed official. He and the Long Beach blogger also stalked Irvine Councilman Steven Choi when he was running for the State Assembly – creeping up to and taking pictures through the windows of his house!
The other blogger lives in Brea – and his editor lives in Huntington Beach. Both of them are openly supporting one of Martinez’ opponents, Julio Perez. I am told that they are now “occupying” a foreclosed home. Good grief! Isn’t that trespassing – or at least breaking and entering?
Why should Martinez talk to such people? They aren’t respectable journalists. They are just bloggers and nutty ones at that. None of them have anything to do with Santa Ana. She is right to ignore them.
If they lived here in Santa Ana they might already know who she is and what she is about. But they could always visit her website and her Facebook page if they wanted to know more about her.
Why is she running? Here is what she has to say on her website, “Our state is facing unprecedented challenges, and I believe that now, more than ever, Sacramento needs local leaders who have experience making tough decisions in diverse communities to help solve our current issues. I am confident that my experience building collaborations to address complex issues will be an asset in our State Capitol as leaders work together to address California’s most important issues. I believe job creation, education, public safety and fiscal responsibility should be our top priorities.”
What has she accomplished? Again, from her website, “I am proud that during my tenure as a City Councilwoman, Santa Ana has managed to make notable progress during these difficult times. We have seen a decrease in crime by 32%, created thousands of jobs through our enterprise and empowerment zones, invested $100 million in new street repairs and safety improvements, helped secure $320 million through Measure G bonds to modernize Santa Ana schools, and we made some strategic additions to our open-space and bikeway trails. These improvements have made our community a healthier, safer place for families and businesses to thrive.”
Why does she think she can be an effective state legislator? Again, from her website, “I believe my role in regional collaborations will make me an effective State Assemblymember. I have been fortunate to serve all Orange County residents as a board member on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, which encompasses our six southern counties. As part of that, I work to represent the interests of Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) in the consideration of SCAG plans, policies and legislative platforms. On a statewide level, I also represent the City of Santa Ana on the State Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The WIB develops new workforce development policies that support economic development throughout California, in collaboration with county and city WIBs.”
Who supports her? Click here to see for yourself. You will see that she has broad support from state legislators, local elected and appointed officials, and business owners.
You see the ridiculous yahoos on the out of town blogs could have just read what she had to say on her website, rather than harass and pester her. But maybe they just have an axe to grind with Martinez because if elected she is NOT going to answer to them. No, she will be answering to the residents of the 69th Assembly District – which do not include any of the crazed bloggers who are currently stalking her.
I surely didn’t have to call their boy Perez to find out what a left-wing whack job he is. I wrote this post just based on other articles about him and his website. It is all you need to know about who Julio Perez is.
And I certainly didn’t have to interview Tom Daly to find out who he is. I already knew he, like Perez, was the wrong choice for the 69th Assembly District.
For the record, I don’t call politicians – ever. I don’t demand they talk to me. I don’t harass them via email. Once in awhile I email my City Council regarding local issues that are of importance to me. And I leave it at that. I know my place. I am not a journalist. I am a citizen blogger. I get a lot done on this blog. But I know my limitations. Too bad the out of town bloggers have no such constraints. Kudos to Martinez for blowing them off!
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@Stanley -- and yet you would split the Republican vote. Go for it. I dare you.
@Sean -- that's an interesting and telling misinterpretation. This wasn't a matter of trying to get people to read my writing. This was a matter of making it easier for people -- possible aided by, say, The Google -- to see what each of the candidates have to say about themselves. Period. It's good for such a forum to exist. Real politicians aren't scared of it.
The sucking up to Moxley continues apace, I see. Sadly for you, at some point he may decide that he really ought to read what you guys are saying if he is going to plump for you like this -- and then, when he does, the goose it is cooked. He will run screaming away with his hair on fire, yelling "unclean! unclean!"
"The sucking up to Moxley continues"
Greg,
Moxley doesn't need anyone to suck up to him. He is an incredible journalist who has actually made a difference with his writings. Mike Carona is in prison thanks in large part to Moxley's never ending battle to publish the facts about the Carona crew.
You and Vern have killed the Orange Juice, a point that Moxley simply reiterated. The truth hurts don't it?
Your blog is simply not interesting no matter how many times you write one of your War & Peace-like posts. You're just not a talented or interesting writer, so unlike Pedroza and Moxley.
"He will run screaming away with his hair on fire, yelling “unclean! unclean!”"..... Hmmmmm
I believe that you wanted to say "sotto voce as “Unclean Hans”"..... Huh?
You're right, Sean, Moxley doesn't need anyone to suck up to him -- but that's what he's getting from you.
"Mox you are the preeminent investigative journalist in the area, these folks can ask Mike Carona and his cronies about that. Keep up the good work and don't lose too much sleep over what bloggers with an inflated sense of self importance think."
(slurp, slurp -- thank you, Mox, for promoting Art's new blog so prominently, slurp, slurp can you do it more?)
Moxley has admitted that he hasn't read OJ for some time. Evidently, someone called him -- you, Art, or both, and how many times? -- to say how we (and Geoff Willis and Tony Bushala and the Winships and all that) are just SO terribly left-wing, and, not being in super-investigative journalist mode at the moment, he bought it. Good for you for working those phones, Sean!
So he wouldn't know if we'd "killed the Orange Juice." As it happens, though, if you don't count the month just before the 2010 general election, a time of heightened political interest, we've been roughly in line with OJ's performance for the previous year. And, we're having fun, and we don't have to bear the burden of explaining away Art's Drudgery.
As for my writing, if I want a more informed judgment than yours about anything literary I'll ask my basil plants. Back to your cush government job, Sean!
"He had heard that “Greg Diamond was coming for him” and thought maybe you were one of Carona’s henchman or one of the real bad guys he has taken on in the past. When he found out who you were he just laughed and laughed hard."....... Hmmmmmm
You may be on something there Sean. I always believed that Esq. Diamond may be allegedly JDL agent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_Defense_League#Terrorism
@Stanley -- Actually, I've had bad relations with the JDL types from the late '70s, most strongly so in the early to mid-'80s. Irv Rubin disgusted me. The peace party within the Israeli parliament keeps on changing its name and shape, but when I was closet to it it was called Mapam, and later there was Yesh G'Vul, and that's where my sympathies (still without the broad bounds of Zionism) have always been. So, if you've always thought that I was JDL, you've always been wrong.
No Sean! You spend your nights driving by homes of he Usual Suspects and looking up the credit reports of people you hate.
If Moxley ever needs a fluffer, you're his man
Not true. One of the former LOC bloggers made such allegations and they were utterly false.
You should know that Sean and his boss have been pestered by calls made by the Irvine blogger and the
SAPD questioned the Irvine blogger after harassing anon packages were sent to Sean's home.
"So, if you’ve always thought that I was JDL, you’ve always been wrong."....... Hmmmmmm
Thanks for clarifying that!
So now behave like an American and keep upholding the constitution instead of the Marxism-Leninism Doctrines!
Esq. Diamond is rattling sabers: http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2012/03/retirement-security-%E2%80%93-forget-about-it/comment-page-1/#comment-187066
What a pathetic fool.
I should add the entire article:
“I have never admitted to once being part of the JDL, you raving lunatic, mostly because I have never been part of the JDL. You have until the end of the weekend to find the comment where you claim that I “admitted” that and either admit error or face consequences such as being consigned to Pedroza-blog hell. Ready, go.”…….. Hmmmmm
January 4, 2012 at 2:08 pm You have stated:
@Stanley — Actually, I’ve had bad relations with the JDL types from the late ’70s, most strongly so in the early to mid-’80s. Irv Rubin disgusted me. The peace party within the Israeli parliament keeps on changing its name and shape, but when I was closet to it it was called Mapam, and later there was Yesh G’Vul, and that’s where my sympathies (still without the broad bounds of Zionism) have always been. So, if you’ve always thought that I was JDL, you’ve always been wrong.
Based on your ambiguous statement above, “I was closet to it” is sufficient for me to be informed and believe and therefore allege that you have been JDL sympathizer, if not its member.
I am not in opposition to your general denial above, however, you are submitting it as your affirmative defense by which you have shifted the burden of proof to you.
Furthermore, you are public figure by your bid for your candidacy so I am advising you, legally, to freshen up on the California Code – Section 425.16 for Lawyers, Law Students, etc. … and these pesky “unclean hands” of your’s.
Now, you have until the end of the weekend to find the comment where you claim that I am “raving lunatic” see “Witkin” and either admit error or face consequences such as being consigned to frivolous and malicious litigation hell. Ready, go…….. one minute and counting.