Brewer: Republican legislators “irresponsible”
by David SafierLet the games begin continue! Gov. Jan Brewer lashed out Friday at legislators from her own Republican Party for trying to fix the state's budget problems by taking $190 million from cities and counties. Advertisement "I think it's irresponsible," Brewer said of the proposals. What? It's irresponsible to balance the state budget by … Read more
BfA Most Influential AZ blog of the week!
by David SafierTake what you can get wherever you can get it, right? According to blognetnews.com, BfA ranked number one in Influence among Arizona blogs this week. What does Influence mean, you ask? You got me. But whatever it means, we're it — this week, in Arizona — and that's all that counts. Last week … Read more
STOs, regulation and the mortgage industry
by David SafierCommenter MindlessMama makes a good point about the need for stricter regulation of STOs. As I read this, it makes me think there's a big opening for fraud. I'm not suggesting that's the case w/Yarbrough's STO. But we see what a lack of oversight has yielded for our mortgage industry, kids. So what … Read more
Shameless self promotion
by David SafierIn my column in the Explorer this week, find out why I won't dump my trash over my neighbor's fence, but industries dump their trash into waterways and spew it into the air with abandon.
Health Care Town Hall with Giffords, May 26
by David SafierHealth care is one of the big national issues needing serious attention — one of the I-can't-count-that-high big national issues needing serious attention. Giffords, being one of the in-the-middle Dems, is going to have a significant impact on how the legislation plays out. You can be part of the discussion by attending her … Read more
Steve Yarbrough, landlord
by David SafierI've posted about the many ways Steve Yarbrough makes money from his Student Tuition Organization, ACSTO, each year. As Executive Director, he brings in $96,000. As legal counsel, he brings in upwards to $60,000 (That's the total ACSTO spends on legal fees, some or all of which goes to Yarbrough). And his company, … Read more
What a Dick! Cheney lies to defend his policies of torture
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It is lucky for Dick Cheney that George Washington is not alive today. Ol' George would have kicked Cheney's ass for spitting upon America's time-honored values, including George Washington's policy that Americans do not torture. Dr. Strangelove, er, Dick Cheney was full-blown delusional while delivering his speech today to the far-right zealots … Read more
