Using the downturn to kill teacher seniority, unions
by David Safier Ever since Reagan, the conservative mantra has been: First, starve government; Then, use lack of funding to kill social programs and weaken public sector unions. Advertisement "It's not that we want to do terrible things to poor people. We promise we won't shred the safety net. It's just that we don't have … Read more
What Jan Brewer didn’t say
by David Safier The Accidental Guv lied/stretched-the-truth/misrepresented her father's service during World War II and the nature of his death to add heft to her outrage at being compared to Nazis. (See posts below for details.) The Nazi references hurt her beyond measure, she said. "They are awful . . . It hurts. It's ugliness … Read more
Brewer lies about her father
by David Safier Well, this could be embarrassing. The Arizona Guardian has put a recent Brewer statement together with the facts. Yesterday in a Republic article, the Accidental Guv expressed her horror at being compared to Nazis during the SB1070 flap. Here's what she said: "The Nazi comments . . . they are awful," she … Read more
SB1070 Update: Let’s follow the polling results a little further, shall we?
by David Safier In Arizona and around the country, polls have indicated SB1070 is viewed favorably. That, according to supporters, means people against the law should shut the hell up, and legislators who dislike the bill are going against the will of the people. That notion ignores the fact that in the history of this … Read more
Rodney Glassman Tucson Campaign Office Opening
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Late political calendar update: Rodney Glassman and campaign staff cordially invite you to the campaign office opening in Rodney's home city of Tucson. Saturday, June 5th 2900 E. Broadway Blvd. (corner of Broadway and Treat) We welcome volunteers, friends and family to join us as we celebrate our growing campaign! Festivities … Read more
Las Adelitas Arizona with U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Late political calendar update: Las Adelitas Arizona with U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Thursday, June 3 9:30 AM Los Portales Restaurant 2615 S. 6th Ave. This Thursday, Las Adelitas Arizona is holding a breakfast reception celebrating Latina involvement in 2010! The featured speaker is Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of California's 34th district. In 1992, … Read more
