Lying is in the Republican DNA
by David Safier Democrats occasionally stretch the truth and even lie outright now and then, especially when an embarrassing personal fact comes to light. Republicans lie regularly and unashamedly, both on the campaign trail and when they’re in office, and they slander their opponents whenever they get the chance. If political lying were a criminal … Read more
Women of the West Sound Off
by Marlene H. Phillips Most people open their email and hear a gentle strumming sound emanating from their computer. When I opened my email this past week I heard a roar, composed of the voices of women of the American West, shouting to the largely oblivious mainstream media to be heard. I have received emails … Read more
John McCain, echoes of Herbert Hoover (Updated)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It’s beginning to look a lot like 1932 – Bear Stearns, Fannie, Freddie, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, AIG, Washington Mutual, and well over a 100 other financial institutions on the government’s watch list for under capitalization or insolvency. This is not a locally owned corner bank that will have only a local … Read more
McCain Ranch: Repentance, Bargaining, Redemption
by David Safier Yet another restless night for John McCain. The images of his former self that taunted him from the mirror have been replaced by a more powerful spiritual presence. Forgive me,Lord Jesus, for I have sinned.I have borne false witness against my opponent for worldly gain. I have shared in the telling of … Read more
McCain Ranch: “If he gains the world . . . and loses his soul”
by David Safier Another restless night for John McCain. Lack of sleep and his conscience are catching up with him, taking him to new levels of spiritual torment. “For what is a man profited . . .” “if he shall gain the whole world . . .” “and lose his own soul?” Lord, tell me, … Read more
McCain Ranch: Dishonorable.
by David Safier The “original maverick” has been suffering a crisis of conscience lately, spending sleepless nights looking in the mirror and not liking what he sees. No wonder. McCain promised to run a “respectful campaign,” but when he was asked about his Paris Hilton/Britney Spears ad, he said “I don’t think our campaign is … Read more
