More analysis of the election — from the right
by David Safier This is the first time I'm quoting Emil Franzi, who writes a conservative-leaning column in The Explorer, where I write a liberal-leaning column. But when both of us are thinking more-or-less the same thing on an issue or two and he brings in knowledge I don't have, he's worth quoting. Advertisement Franzi … Read more
Sobering note on school funding votes
by David Safier Dave Perry, Editor and Publisher of The Explorer, wrote an editorial about the passage and failure of school funding initiatives using the squeaker in Amphi School District as his case in point. At press time, Perry wrote, the Amphi property tax extension was up by 26 votes. Unfortunately, today's Star has it … Read more
The AMA takes some “liberal,” er, centrist positions
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: First, the American Medical Association (AMA), long the obstacle to health care reform for more than five decades, announced its support for the House Democrats health care reform bill. Now comes these equally eye opening new positions. On Monday, the American Medical Association (AMA), in partnership with Servicemembers United, the nation's largest … Read more
A Solemn Veteran’s Day: Memorial Service at Fort Hood, Texas
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Transcript of Remarks by the President at Memorial Service at Fort Hood | The White House Remarks by the President at Memorial Service at Fort Hood Fort Hood – III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas 1:55 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: To the Fort Hood community; to Admiral Mullen; General Casey; General Cone; Secretary … Read more
Reminder: Celebrate an Event Honoring Stewart L. Udall This Friday
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: CELEBRATE AN EVENT HONORING STEWART L. UDALL Friday, November 13, 1:30 pm Join the Udall Foundation as it honors former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall and celebrates the addition of his name to the Foundation. Outside of theUdall Foundation Office130 S. Scott Ave., Tucson, AZ ~The event is open to … Read more
A “Tea Party” party registers in Florida
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Ben Smith reports at politico.com A Tea Party party registers in Florida: A Florida conservative has registered an official "Tea Party" with the office of the Secretary of State, and is promising to run candidates against Republicans and Democrats in state and national races. "The current system has become mired in the … Read more
For profit colleges need oversight as well
by David Safier I write a lot about the potential dangers of the profit motive in K-12 schools, because my teaching experience allows me to understand how pre-college schools operate. I avoid too much discussion of higher ed because I don't know how it works from the inside. But a few recent articles make the … Read more
