Dr. Word asks: Has Lawrence O’Donnell given us a no-nonsense definition of the word “socialism”?
by David Safier Lawrence O'Donnell is one of the only non-radical people Dr. Word has heard lately who has dared to declare himself a socialist. He's not for abolishing capitalism or nationalizing corporations. He's just saying, some of what we do in the country is socialistic, like Social Security and Medicare. Some of it is … Read more
CCA private prison due for Pima County?
by David Safier A story in the Business section of the Star talks about a 3-1 vote by the Pima Supes to OK the development of a Corrections Corporation of America private prison on South Wilmot. Pima County approved a development agreement Tuesday for a private prison on South Wilmot Road that could be used … Read more
The Unified Nothingness Theory of Rand Paul
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Stephen Colbert takes on the media villagers and the Aqua Buddha "unified nothingness theory" of Kentucky senator-elect Rand Paul who are accusing those of us who are tired of being on the receiving end of the faith based supply-side "trickle down" GOP economics of waging "class warfare." Oh, there's class warfare going … Read more
No Socialist Trashcare in Arizona!
by David Safier We live in an age of crazies running the asylum, and the part of it they don't run, they're trying to run over. Fountain Hills, Arizona, Town Council had a pretty good idea. Consolidate trash hauling from five carriers to one and create a curbside recycling program. The result would be fewer … Read more
SB1070, private prisons and ALEC
by David Safier Here's what I've read in state papers: Russell Pearce says the NPR stories about SB1070 being a product of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) are somewhere between a lie and an exaggeration. Here's what I haven't read in state papers: a story devoted to the findings in the NPR stories — … Read more
Why does John McCain hate the men and women proudly serving their country in the U.S. Armed Forces?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Steve Benen at The Washington Monthly writes: THE INEXPLICABLE FIGHT OVER DADT…. In theory, this should be one of the easiest political victories of the year for Democrats. The existing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is a disaster, denying servicemen and women of basic decency while undermining military readiness. The public wants it … Read more
The 50th Arizona Legislature (Unofficial Results)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Yes, there are still ballots being counted, but in my experience the margin of difference in the few close races is unlikely to be overcome with the ballots remaining to be counted. It's possible, but mathematically improbable. For the first time in Arizona history, Republicans will control all statewide offices and super-majorities … Read more
