McCain: Hiring new teachers — Pork; Missiles — “wonderful”
by David Safier This is almost too much to believe from McCain — though I should have realized long ago, nothing is too much to believe from McCain. Advertisement In the debates, McCain was asked about his opposition to extending unemployment benefits. Oh no, he replied, . . . we want to extend unemployment benefits, … Read more
SB1070 Update: Is this figure accurate?
by David Safier Can someone tell us if this is an accurate figure? I've never seen a figure that debunks the "Why don't they just come here legally?" myth, so I don't know if this one is accurate. The present system for employment-based immigration allows only 5,000 low-skill Green Cards per year for the entire … Read more
Payday Paton
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I saw this at the corner of 22nd Street and Craycroft Road. Sometimes a picture is worth speaks more than a 1,000 words. UPDATE: A friend reminded me that Paton's campaign signs are conveniently placed at apartment complex properties around Tucson owned by Humberto S. Lopez (HSL Properties). This is a … Read more
The GOP sham debate – Part 2
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The second U.S. Senate debate last night for the Republican candidates went the same as the first. The moderator Bill Buckmaster, a veteran reporter, lost control early and allowed a "Wrestlemania" atmosphere to ensue. The political media finds this entertaining, most voters do not. On one level, these debates represent an epic … Read more
Feds’ SB1070 Suit is Vital for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
By Michael Bryan I was asked by The Hill to do a 500-word blogger face-off on the question, "Is the DOJ suit against Arizona wise, and will it help or hurt Obama's push for comprehensive immigration reform?" Frankly, at 856 words my opponent went way over his limit, but still failed to make any … Read more
SB 1070 Rips the ‘Welcome Mat’ Away From Legal Immigrants
By Jenn This is a picture of me at the Tucson Festival of Books. SB 1070 would require that even here, while taking a picture with the wombat-cat, I could be "spot checked" for my immigration documents. I am not Latina. I am not an illegal immigrant. All the same: SB 1070 terrifies me. … Read more
The 9 State Amicus Brief for the Federal SB1070 Suit Is Nothing But Political Grandstanding
By Michael Bryan All you need to know about the amicus brief filed in support of Arizona by Michigan Attorney General Michael Cox on behalf of nine states (including Michigan, Florida, and Pennsylvania) and the Northern Mariana Islands is that Michael Cox is running for Governor of Michigan… as a Republican. So is Florida Attorney … Read more
