Governor Andrew Thomas… NOT!
American demagogues, such as Senator Joe McCarthy, tend to over-reach in a system designed to prevent over-reach (how we can explain the lack of resistance to Bush’s over-reaching, I haven’t yet figured out). Eventually, these authoritarian personalities, drunk on power and their initial success take a bite they are unable to chew. In McCarthy’s case, … Read more
A Modest Proposal to get the GOP to quit Congress
Link: GOP congressmen quit because of five-day work week. So far, 9 GOP Congressmen have announced their intent to retire. Many are privately citing the rigors of the Democratic Congress’ new 5 day a week work schedule as being a decisive factor in that decision not to seek re-election. Said Ray LaHood (R – IL): … Read more
The Early Money Race
"I have a great idea! Let’s not have any more elections. That way, we don’t have to worry about voting machines, counting the votes correctly. Instead, let’s set a closing date for raising money and the candidate with the most money is simply declared the winner. The money – the tons of money raised to … Read more
Shop at BlogForArizona
Now you can buy absolutely essential consumer goods at the BlogForArizona.com Shop. You can demonstrate your brand loyalty, promote readership of your favorite blog (assuming that you favorite happens to be this one), and tell the vast right-wing conspiracy to kiss your ass. <– This ass to be specific. From now on this ad will … Read more
National Presidential Caucus
Link: National Presidential Caucus. This is a great idea. Let’s have a say (even if a non-delegate determinative one) before Iowa kicks off. On December 7th, caucuses for both parties all around the nation will determine whom they think should be our nominees. No waiting for Iowa to tell us who the front-runners are. I … Read more
Why Does Giffords Hate the Estate Tax?
WTF? Why was Gabby Giffords alone in the Arizona Democratic delegation in voting with President Bush and the GOP crazies to permanently and completely repeal the dynasty tax? ESTATE TAX REPEAL: On Wednesday the House, voting 196 for and 212 against, defeated a Republican motion to HR 3056 (above) that sought to permanently repeal the … Read more
BeeTraying Arizona’s Constitution
Does anyone honestly believe that Tim Bee needs $134K and growing to explore the idea of a running for Congress? Bee’s spin doctors are trying to sell the idea that his ‘exploration’ involves seeing if he can raise enough to be competitive with Gabby before he announces. That’s not the purpose of an exploratory committee, … Read more
