Why Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” was pulled at TUSD
January 16, 2012
by David Safier All Mexican-American Studies courses have been suspended, and a number of books have been "cleared from all classrooms, boxed up and sent to the Textbook Depository for storage,” according to Cara Rene, TUSD's spokesperson. Among the banned books is Shakespeare's "The Tempest." The Journal of Educational Controversy Blog (this is the first
Santorum: “Why would we ever vote for someone who’s just [as black as] Obama?”
January 16, 2012
by David Safier Santorum continues his racist dog whistles directed at Romney. Last week it was this statement: “We need contrasts,” Mr. Santorum said, “not just a paler shade of what we have.” Now he has an ad up asking, "Why would we ever vote for someone who's just like Obama?" There are the issues
Arizona should cancel its GOP Presidential Preference Primary and save the money
January 16, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tea-Publicans had wanted a primary season more drawn-out than in previous years. They even changed their primary rules for proportional allotting of delegates so that the primary season would take longer, the idea being that a contest would draw media attention and create momentum going into the general election. Not anymore. Now,
AIRC Update: Last Dance
January 16, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This may be the last public hearing at which the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission votes to approve the final "final maps" (really this time) and sends the maps off to the Department of Justice Voting Rights Section for Voting Rights Act preclearance. Discussion and possible action regarding technical changes to the congressional and legislative maps.
Half Truths About the American Dream
January 16, 2012
Posted by Bob Lord Most of us recognize that the constant talk by Republicans and Democrats alike of America being the country of unlimited opportunity — where anyone who works hard can succeed financially — is mainly jingoistic crap. Perhaps it had merit 60 years ago, but not today. We’re not first in the world
Melvin: Pinko, Commie environmentalists!
January 16, 2012
by David Safier I could have written this tweet as a parody, but it's for real. Hat tip to Tedski for spotting it. From the twisted mind of Al Melvin: In case the image doesn't come through well on your browser, here's what it says: "#azright To show the political agenda of environmentalists, slice a
Cochise County Democratic Party’s Annual High Desert Dinner
January 16, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Please RSVP with menu choice. Menu choices are chicken cannelloni or portabella mushroom & artichoke heart lasagna. Download CafeRoka2012reservationformforFeb272011 (.pdf), or pay by secure web site https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/roca Must be received by Monday, February 20.
Jonny we hardly knew ye
January 16, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It appears that former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman's billionaire daddy has cut off his allowance for his "fantasy presidential campaign league." Jon Huntsman's Billionaire Dad Won't Commit to More Campaign Cash. I guess he was too embarrased that his son was losing to a comedian, Stephen Colbert, in South Carolina polls. Jon Huntsman will bow out
