Gabrielle Giffords at Drinking Liberally on 7/5/7
I gotta say I was somewhat surprised when Gabbi’s office contacted us for a date at Drinking Liberally. I had just tore into her over her vote on the Iraq supplementals that kept the troops in Iraq until at least September. I sent her a letter which I published here outlining my objection and visited … Read more
The Lastest GOP Hypocrisy
Link: Sign the Petition to Expose The Obstructionists. Remember, not so long ago, when the GOP would bellyache regularly about "obstructionist" Democrats who used "cowardly" procedural maneuvers to prevent an "up or down vote" on their legislation and nominees? Remember how they railed against "thwarting the will of majority" with such "anti-democratic" tricks? Remember how … Read more
Send John Shadegg Packing
It’s time for John Shadegg to go. Arizona’s CD 3 has been targeted as one of the 40 districts of interest for a turn over by the DCCC in 2008. A loss by Shadegg would be a major blow the national GOP, not to mention giving Democrats a majority in our House delegation. Shadegg ran … Read more
Drinking Liberally Tucson now on Facebook
Drinking Liberally Tucson is trying out Facebook to help build community and foster greater participation by members. We have started a group on Facebook, and Drinking Liberally events will now be posted there as well. If you don’t have a Facebook account I encourage you to try it; it’s free and it isn’t just for … Read more
What to do on 7/7/7
Live Earth is coming: find a local event near you. So far, there are several events planned in Phoenix and one in Tucson (which is free). Sign up. Volunteer to to help out. Not only is it going to be good fun with lots of great music, but it’s a chance to meet others in … Read more
Incarcerex
Boy, if there’s one thing the Libertarians are good for, it’s having the guts (and lack of electoral exposure) to advocate for fundamental reform of our out-of-control drug policy. This spoof ad is a real gem:
