Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The right-wing media only cares about political narrative. Death, destruction, natural and environmental disasters are not reported from a humanitarian point of view but rather from "how can we spin this story to our political advantage?" by making as many outrageous claims as possibe in this Post-Truth Politics era. Shortly after the … Read more
by David Safier I really don't have anything to say other than the headline. I just like the odd string of terms and items that describe my current activity.
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again to update candidate filings. Time is running out boys and girls. The filing deadline is May 26, 2010. Pretty soon we will have a final list of candidates who are qualified for the August 24 Primary Election ballot. You can play along at home at http://www.azsos.gov/cfs/CommitteeSearch.aspx Candidates participating in Citizens … Read more
by David Safier While tracking misleading headlines written by the Star's Creative Headline Writers, I've found more bad headlines about health care reform than any other topic. The publisher and editors of the Star must really hate that bill. The latest is in today's paper. Before I reveal the Star-created headline for the AP's fact … Read more
by David Safier The Sunday Washington Post will carry an article, 5 Myths about immigration. It presents strong counter arguments to these statements: Immigrants take jobs from American workers. Immigration is at an all-time high, and most new immigrants came illegally. Today's immigrants are not integrating into American life like past waves did. Cracking down … Read more