All the university right wing money can buy
by David Safier The Weekly had one of those articles last week that make the paper mandatory reading. It's about the new "Freedom Center" at UA, funded by conservative dollars and headed by David Schmidtz, "a star among libertarian intellectuals." Ken Kendrick, who is "co-founder of the software company Datatel, and is currently managing general … Read more
A political realignment occurring?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Washington Independent reports a Majority of Republicans want a third party for the first time: For the first time since Gallup began polling the public on the issue, a majority of Republicans back the establishment of a third political party. Although support for a third party among all Americans is actually down … Read more
Ethnic Studies rift spinning out of control
by David Safier The rift between TUSD and the Save Ethnic Studies group is growing, and the most recent events lead me to question Superintendent Pedicone's leadership skills. He stepped into a contentious situation when he took over the District and has made misstep after misstep, combining a misreading of the situation with statements which … Read more
President Obama channels his inner Colbert
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Oh, you know Stephen Colbert will be doing a segment on President Obama's immigration speech in El Paso on Tuesday after this. I was struck by one passage from the president's speech that sounded all too familiar. Remarks by the President on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in El Paso, Texas: So, here’s the … Read more
Update: Pearce Recall on track to collect enough signatures – help put them over the top
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: There was an Anne Murray hit single back in the 1980's, "We sure could use a little good news today." Well, here's your "a little good news" for today, and things will only get better if you get out there and work to make this goal a reality. Russell Pearce will likely … Read more
Congressman Grijalva’s weekly video update
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Congressman Raúl Grijalva has launched a weekly video update on current affairs. Here is the first video on bringing the troops home from Afghanistan and Iraq, and promoting the Congressional Progressive Caucus' People's Budget. Maybe the Clueless reporters at the Arizona Daily Star can simply watch and file a report… or we will … Read more
Update: If it’s Sunday, it’s GOP Beltway PR
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jon Stewart and The Daily Show mock the architects and apologists of the Bush illegal torture program to make the point If it's Sunday, it's GOP Beltway PR. The "lamestream media" has completely failed this country. This is why more people get their news from The Daily Show. The Daily ShowTags: Daily … Read more
