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How the right distorts symbols of democracy for their undemocratic ends
April 6, 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: You will recall that back on February 19, 2009, CNBC analyst Rick Santelli complained about the Obama administration's plans to assist homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages or in foreclosure. Santelli, who is a multi-millionaire former derivatives trader – you know, the people who invented splicing and dicing of subprime mortgages
Horne: We’ll tell you when it’s time to panic
April 6, 2009
by David SafierYou know that sitcom line? "Take it easy, Sally, this is no time to panic . . . OK, now it's time to panic." Ed Supe Tom Horne must think he's ready for prime time. Arizona's schools chief is telling districts not to go overboard in cutting their budgets, saying it's not the
Deconstructing AZ Republican education talking points
April 5, 2009
by David SafierArizona Republican legislators need to convince us things aren't as bad in our funding of Arizona K-12 public schools as we think know they are. It's tough to argue for more cuts if everyone is convinced the schools are underfunded already. Riding to the rescue is Javan Mesnard, the Senate Republican Staff Policy
Cage versus Melvin
April 5, 2009
by David Safier I may be the last to report this, but for anyone who missed it elsewhere, Cheryl Cage has announced her candidacy for the LD-26 Senate seat. She got in the race late in 2008 and lost to Al Melvin. Now she's in early for 2010. Lena Saradnik, former LD-26 Rep who had
Student photo gallery is real education
April 5, 2009
by David Safier My last post spooked me, so here's something on a far more positive note. Amphi High opened Gallery 125, a photo gallery, in the lobby of its Performing Arts Center. As you can see at right, these are carefully mounted and framed, beautifully displayed photos. Gallery 125 is a culmination of two
This troubles me even more
April 5, 2009
by David SafierThis is one of those times I wish I could say I'm being overly fearful. You know us liberals, always worried about the violent convergence of extreme right wing politics and the gun culture. But some of the back story behind the killing of three Pittsburgh police officers by 23 year old Richard
McCain lost, but the McMedia treats him like a winner
April 5, 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Remember how the media treated Democrats who ran for president and lost? The beltway bloviators and the villagers in the media reduced them to cartoon characters to be ridiculed and mocked with derisive laughter. Al Gore, who actually won the popular vote in 2000, and John Kerry, who narrowly lost by losing
Sen. McCain insults Hispanics by referring to them as “you people” at a GOP Hispanic Outreach event
April 5, 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: You can dress him up, but you just can't take him anywhere. "Senator Sore Loser," John McCain, or if you prefer his boyhood nickname, "McNasty" is once again having anger management issues. I have written here before about his penchant for losing his temper and resorting to personal insults and swearing like
