Brewer: “Going in and decimating people’s lives is not the American way.”
by David Safier This is getting interesting. Republican battle lines are being drawn, with the Accidental Gov along with some allies on one side and the hard line anti-tax conservatives on the other. The Star article about an interview with Brewer preceding her Friday meeting in Tucson is an amazing document. Here are some quotes: … Read more
A classmate at Michelle Obama’s high school
by David Safier This post on Daily Kos, pointed out to me by regular reader and commenter Francine, is long, but it's an amazing story about the power of education and the importance of good, caring teachers, especially for kids who are walking a tightrope between possible success and utter failure. It's well worth a … Read more
Victimizing the victims
by David Safier Victims' rights groups held a rally in Tucson today to protest possible cuts to the Arizona Crime Victims fund. This is all new to me, so let me give you some background, assuming it's new to you as well. If I get something wrong, please let me know. Fees and fines from … Read more
Republican women can be angry too
by David Safier I apologize if anyone was offended by what they may have construed as sexism in my Angry Republican men post last night. (Notice how I apologized without apologizing? I'm learning a few things from Republicans.) Republican women can be angry too. Apparently, Sen. Pam Gorman (R, LD-6) can hold her own with … Read more
Obama hearts John Stewart?
by David Safier This from ABC News: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said he and President Obama spoke yesterday about the fact that CNBC's Jim Cramer was set to appear on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart last night. Gibbs didn't know if Obama watched, but Gibbs "enjoyed it thoroughly." You can watch the … Read more
Brawl Street: Cramer vs. Non-Cramer
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: After a week of hyping the "fight of the century," Thursday night Jon Stewart of The Daily Show interviewed Jim Cramer from CNBC's Mad Money. I am posting the unedited interview (language not censored) from The Daily Show web site. This is must see TV. Jon Stewart will routinely dismiss what he … Read more
Angry Republican men
by David Safier Not to be outdone by Frank Antenori (see post below), Russell Pearce and Ron Gould proved they could go Rambo too. Both are upset about the way money was put back in the Department of Economic Security budget after it was yanked when they made the initial cuts. After ripping the lollipop … Read more
