Hangin’ Ten at Nimbus
I’m watching the returns at Nimbus in the heart of Tucson. I’m surprised by a few of the returns so far, but mostly on the Republican side. Huckabee is having a heck of a good night, especially the West Virginia near shutout of McCain. McCain got 1%! Looking at the McClatchy Arizona poll taken Jan … Read more
Bush’s DOA Budget: Education
by David Safier Just a quick post today, because it’s all elections all the time for me. Everyone assumes that Bush’s proposed budget will be Dead on Arrival when it gets to Congress, but the budget he sent to the Hill is his wish list. So let’s see what Bush wishes for in education. Based … Read more
A Preview of the Arizona Presidential Preference Primary 2008
In Arizona, one must be a registered member of either major party to vote in the primary. The result is both candidates with the greatest appeal to Independents — Obama and McCain — are somewhat disadvantaged. Were the primaries open, McCain and Obama would be assured of victory. McCain will win in any case, being … Read more
Abstaining from Abstinence-Only Sex Ed
by David Safier A little over a week ago, Governor Napolitano made Arizona the 16th state to refuse abstinence-only money from the federal government. She gave two reasons. First, abstinence-only education doesn’t work. Second, it costs Arizona matching funds the state can ill afford, given our current budget woes. When it comes to education, I’m … Read more
Surfing the Tsunami Tuesday with Drinking Liberally
Come join Drinking Liberally as we watch the historic returns of the Feb. 5th primaries in 21 states for the Democrats, 22 for the GOP, including our own Arizona. We will be gathering at the Nimbus Brewery and Taphouse starting at 6pm. Nimbus is on 44th Street off of Palo Verde. It’s very easily to … Read more
Freerice.com: Feed the World, 20 Grains of Rice at a Time.
by David Safier I’m going to leave yesterday’s controversial tax-and-spend posting behind for today, though I have to ask, in response to one comment: Why is it people talk about “throwing money at education” but you never hear anyone use the phrase “throwing money at military defense”? Just asking. If you haven’t visited the site, … Read more
Ron Paul Points the Way For Democrats in Congress
Rs and Ds at all levels, but especially among those competing to be the next Commander in Chief, constantly fight over which party is the champion of our armed forces. The Rs claim that title by dint of massive and reckless appropriations and a belligerant, wooden-headed foreign policy that gives the armed forces plenty of … Read more
