Comment about University cuts by ASU Pres.
by David Safier I received this comment from gaardvark on yesterday's post about the UA protest: The Pres of ASU sent out a letter today to all faculty, staff and students outlining some of the impact on ASU*****On top of these cuts, the Pearce and Kavanagh proposal would require ASU to cut another $70 million, … Read more
About that other inauguration
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Our Accidental Governor, Jan Brewer, quietly succeeded to the governorship with the resignation of Janet Napolitano on Tuesday afternoon. Brewer takes office as governor. Brewer will be formally sworn in as governor of Arizona in a public ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jan Brewer shares the same far-right political ideology as … Read more
After the Inauguration, Arizona business as usual
by David Safier A few hundred people — students, faculty, community members like myself — gathered on the UA Mall for a short protest against what were referred to as the Pearce-Kavanagh Education Cuts. Similar gatherings took place at the two other university campuses. It was a necessary but far-too-weak response to the proposed cuts. … Read more
President Barack Obama
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The oath to be taken by the president on first entering office is specified in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and … Read more
A musical send off to George W. Bush
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: On Election night and again over the Inaugural weekend, spontaneous crowds around the White House have broken out in song singing this 1960's rock n' roll classic from Steam. The refrain has become an anthem at every sporting event in America. Enjoy. Party on! Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
