Stop the Presses! Right winger says, Planned Parenthood not the root of all evil
by David Safier We're seeing more and more cracks in the seemingly monolithic right wing as it starts flexing its crazy-base muscles in Congress and state legislatures. Advertisement Latest example. Richard Mellon Scaife, who has used his billions to help create the think tanks which have fueled the Scream Machine (I'm sure he kicked a … Read more
Bill Gates pontificates on education because he’s Bill Gates
by David Safier In a WaPo op ed yesterday and an article today, Bill Gates tells us how we can change education for the better, even with budget cuts. [See Vonnegut Quote-Note at end] His basic assertion: don't raise teacher salaries based on experience or education. Only raise salaries for the best teachers, and put … Read more
(Update) Experts: GOP economics will hurt the economy, increase unemployment
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I already told you about the report by the investment company Goldman Sachs analysts that said the proposed GOP budget cuts would reduce the country's economic growth by 1.5 to 2 percentage points for the year, essentially cutting in half the nation's projected economic growth for 2011. Experts: GOP economics will hurt … Read more
IOKTLIYAR
by David Safier I've added a few letters to the well known IOKIYAR. My version is IOKTLIYAR: It's OK To Lie If You're A Republican. Especially if the person you're talking to doesn't know enough to catch you at it. It's SOP for Republicans to make stuff up when they're backed into a corner. All … Read more
Dr. Word says: A person cannot be “an illegal”
by David Safier I decided I was an illegal at one point last night, at least by the current, rightwing definition which has been picked up by the public and the media. I was driving 42mph down a road and saw the speed limit was posted at 35. I was committing an illegal act. I … Read more
Pearce-and-pals put the “AZ” in “CRAZY”
by David Safier I had to say it. I just saw the cartoon AZ Blue Meanie included in his post about the nullification bill. I'm rerunning the cartoon below. Yes, Pearce and his traitorous cronies have put the "AZ" in "CRAZY."
Baja, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
by David Safier I went to Drinking Liberally last night to hear Paul Eckerstrom talk about the Southern Arizona separation/secession movement. [Note: Though AZ Blue Meanie is right, "separation" is the more correct term, I still like "secession," so I'm using it.] Eckerstrom and his fellow secessionistas have thought this out carefully, complete with historical … Read more
