Giffords’ office vandalized — pictures
by David Safier Here's one of those classic images: the American flag standing behind shattered glass, along with other photos of the 2:40am vandalizing of Giffords' office.
“The right thing to do”
by David Safier From now until November, I hope to hear Democrats repeat variations of the phrase, "Let's do it because it's the right thing to do." Today's example: Terry Goddard's press release asking Jan Brewer to join him in reviving KidsCare. Because, "Abandoning children is immoral; Arizona must do the right thing." Here's the … Read more
Giffords’ office vandalized
by David Safier At 2:40 am, Giffords' Tucson office was vandalized. At 2:40 a.m., just a few hours after staff left the building after the late-night vote, the alarm system went off, said spokesman C.J. Karamargin. The panel to the front door and the glass panel alongside it were smashed out. The perpetrator likely had … Read more
The specter of Alf Landon
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Geezus! Even after a humiliating defeat the goddamn media villagers still have Sen. John McCain on speed dial for an interview. Good Morning America couldn't wait to trot out old Grampy crankypants. Take a guess who had this to say: "This is the largest tax bill in history," the Republican leader fumed. … Read more
Praise for Giffords. Danger for CD-8 Republicans
by David Safier A few commenters this morning about Giffords' vote for health care. sonorandesertrat: "I have been one of Gabby's harshest critics, and I've gone round and round on these forums with people about that a fair bit. I don't think I'll agree with her on a lot of things. But health care has … Read more
Rosemont Mines: cock fighting with free range birds?
by David Safier Rosemont Copper's announcement that it plans to power its buildings with solar energy resides way up there on the highest peaks of PR hypocrisy. The company proposing the Rosemont Mine has ambitious plans for solar energy at its site in the Santa Rita Mountains southeast of Tucson. Rosemont Copper hired a consultant … Read more
The 34
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Several people have asked me, "who were the 34 Democrats" who voted against the long-standing plank in the Democratic Party platform calling for a national health insurance program? I have culled the names from the roll call vote. I have also compared the list to the list of 54 current members of the … Read more
