Breaking windows: when shouting racial epithets is not enough
by David Safier The Kansas City Star wrote this about the multiple vandalizing of Democratic offices. Advertisement . . . on Monday, a former Alabama militia leader took credit for instigating the actions. Mike Vanderboegh of Pinson, Ala., former leader of the Alabama Constitutional Militia, put out a call on Friday for modern “Sons of … Read more
Star Healthcare Headline Train Wreck
by David Safier Does Star owner Lee Enterprises stand to lose money under the new health care legislation? It sure looks that way from the paper's coverage of the health care story. Will Lee have to offer better health care coverage for its employees or something? (By the way, I have no information about Lee … Read more
Pack your bags Rush, I’m on my way over
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Remember this from a few weeks ago? Rush Limbaugh vows to leave the country if health care reform passes: From Think Progress » Limbaugh vows to flee the country if health care passes: Yesterday, Limbaugh put his money where his mouth is, saying that if health care passes and all his fears … Read more
Health Care Reform is Now Law
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: With the stroke of President Obama's pen, his health care overhaul — the most sweeping social legislation enacted in decades — became law on Tuesday. President Obama affixed his signature to the measure, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, surrounded … Read more
A unicameral legislature for Arizona?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Aside from the fact that this idea would require a major rewriting of the Arizona Constitution – an open invitation to mischief – that must be approved by the voters, I am personally opposed to the idea of a unicameral legislature. Nebraska has hardly been a shining example of "nonpartisan" cooperation for … Read more
The troubling history of Tea Party leader Dick Armey
Posted by azBlueMeanie: Beau Hodai at In These Times writes about what the mainstream corporate news media fails to report. Secrets of the Tea Party — In These Times: As the Tea Party movement has gained momentum during the last 12 months, it seems few Tea Partiers have caught on to the troubling past of … Read more
Humphries: Maybe Dems vandalized Giffords’ office
by David Safier As I already wrote this morning, The Star's paper edition did everything it could to downplay the vandalism of Giffords' office. The Star's online edition, however, ran a story with a photo. That's where I first learned of the story. Now we have another online story, this time from Bodfield in the … Read more
