Let the “Debate!” debates continue: this time in LD-26
by David Safier Much ink has been spilled over Senate candidate John Dougherty asking candidates to agree to a series of debates and Rodney Glassman saying he wouldn't commit. Glassman's people have said he wants debates, but he wants neutral groups to set them up. Advertisement Score a political point from Dougherty on that one. … Read more
Rep. Steve King’s “Sixth Sense” – The Movie
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) is one of the most offensive individuals ever elected to Congress. It still amazes me that it is Iowans who elect this rabid wingnut. There is an old joke in Minnesota that IOWA is an acronym for "idiots out wandering around." Maybe so. You Minnesotans should not laugh … Read more
“1 Million Strong” at 1.5 million and counting
by David Safier Commenter marilyn wrote: wanted to update you "1 MILLION Strong AGAINST the Arizona Immigration Law SB1070" is now at (drum roll) 1,597,451 MEMBERS june 18,2010 5:04 pm Marilyn must be on eastern time. My time, 2:59pm, the number has edged up to 1,597,464. The numbers are outdated the second you write them … Read more
Another “shakedown” media release from the DNC
by David Safier Just because some commenters on El Blog think Obama's negotiation with BP which resulted in a $20 billion escrow account was reprehensible, I can't resist posting the latest DNC media release which maintains the reprehensible ones are those who stick up for big oil instead of looking out for Gulf Coast residents … Read more
GO(B)P forces Barton to retract his apology to BP – But what about the Republican Study Committee?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) created a political furor Thursday by apologizing to BP chief executive Tony Hayward at a hearing on the Gulf oil spill for what the Texas Republican called a White House "shakedown" that created a $20 billion escrow fund. Texas Rep. Barton decries 'shakedown,' then retracts remark: In a … Read more
Protests against school integration — in Israel
by David Safier I usually stay out of all matters having to do with Israel on the blog. It's such a frighteningly complex issue. When I listen to the heated debates, with each side hurling grievances and injustices at the other, I keep hearing the words of an old 60s song in my head: "Nobody's … Read more
SB1070 Update: No training for officers in schools
by David Safier Question: How should police officers implement SB1070 in schools? Answer: It's pretty much up to them. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board is developing training for the state's 16,000 law enforcement officers to prepare them for July 29, when the law goes into effect. Executive Director Lyle Mann said the … Read more
