Lies, more lies, and the truth
by Craig McDermott, crossposted from Random Musings My friend and fellow blogger, Jobsanger from Texas, has been citing and complimenting some of my posts recently. It's time to return the favor. Advertisement His post, "8 Lies Republicans Want Us To Believe" is worth of a look, so worthy in fact that it rises to the level … Read more
Carrying on an indirect discussion with G.I.’s Matthew Ladner
by David Safier Yesterday I posted a criticism of Ladner's Daily Email takedown of our Community Colleges. Today's Goldwater Institute Daily Email is Ladner's responding to criticisms of his takedown, which he says have come from "several people." It's true, there was a lively discussion on Sonoran Alliance's comments section, and Ladner says he's received … Read more
Keep Tucson First files complaint against No on 400
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from Yes on 400: Keep Tucson First: What is the Campaign Against Prop. 400 Trying to Hide? Keep Tucson First filed a complaint today with the Tucson City Clerk's office against the No on 400 committee for failing to disclose any expenditures in their campaign finance reports, a potential violation … Read more
Does Ruth McClung Accept Support From Racist Activists?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Pima County Democratic Party: Does Ruth McClung Accept Support From Racist Activists? Rep. Raúl Grijalva's opponent, Ruth McClung, is being promoted for Congress by a former Washington Times editor and conservative blogger who has a history of promoting hate speech and skepticism about interracial marriage. Robert Stacy McCain, … Read more
9th Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down Arizona’s Prop. 200 proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today, in the case of Maria Gonzales, et al. v. State of Arizona, et al., Case No. 08-17094, has ruled that Arizona's Prop. 200 (2004) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote is superceded by the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), 42 U.S.C. § 1973gg … Read more
ForeclosureGate: Not just bungled paperwork, it is fraud (Part 5)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The New York Times last week investigated the connection between the law firms that are "foreclosure mills" and the Wall Street private equity firms they represent. Private Equity Firms Linked to Foreclosure Mills: With a surge in lawsuits against law firms specializing in foreclosures, a case in Mississippi is casting light on … Read more
ForeclosureGate: Not just bungled paperwork, it is fraud (Part 4)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: There’s been plenty of recent media attention to the prospect of investor lawsuits over fraudulent mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. But as Zach Carter writes at Truthout.org, The Elephant in the Foreclosure Fraud Room: Second Liens: The four largest banks hold nearly half a trillion dollars worth of second-lien mortgages on their books—loans … Read more
