My conclusion: No red flags at Sonoran Science Academy
by David Safier I've listened to a number of people and read quite a bit of material, and I've come to the conclusion there is no reason to condemn Sonoran Science Academy. In fact, the Sonoran Science schools appear to be very serious about their educational mission, and the students appear to benefit from going … Read more
“People at the top of corporations go where they want to live”
by David Safier AZ Blue Meanie mentioned this Star article already, but I think it deserves spotlighting. A Harvard economist who is also a Tucson native said tax incentives and clever framing won't attract businesses if the city or the state isn't attractive as a place to live. [Joseph] Kalt said studies of state and … Read more
McCain’s poll numbers collapsing in Public Policy Polling poll
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: At the Arizona Democratic Party state committee meeting this past Saturday, there was some sage advice offered by one politico about the U.S. Senate race: Rodney Glassman does not need to spend his money on bumper stickers; stop by J.D. Hayworth's campaign office for bumper stickers and let him spend his money. … Read more
From Iowa: “Why can’t I microchip an illegal?”
by David Safier Crazy is contagious. At a forum for Iowa's 3rd District, R candidate Pat Bertroche said: “I think we should catch ’em, we should document ’em, make sure we know where they are and where they are going,” said Pat Bertroche, an Urbandale physician. “I actually support micro-chipping them. I can micro-chip my … Read more
Goddard leads all Republicans in Public Policy Polling poll
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I warned you not to believe the flawed polling from GOP pollster Rasmussen earlier this week. Don't believe it: Rasmussen has become an outlier poll Of course, the Arizona media is too cheap to hire its own independent polling firm to get a more accurate depiction of public opinion in Arizona, so they … Read more
A Republican plot to destroy Arizona?
by David Safier It's got to be a plot. The downgrading of Arizona in the nation's and the world's eyes has been too systematic and deliberate to be coincidental. Gut education. Gut health care for children and adults near or below the poverty level. Sell off the state Capitol. Close state parks and rest areas. … Read more
“Don’t make me angry” Frank Antenori’s Dim Bulb Idea Advances
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: We told you about "Don't make me angry" Frank Antenori's dim bulb idea earlier this year: Frank [Antenori] is itching for a fight with the federal government over national regulations on, of all things, light bulbs. Tucson lawmaker carries torch for light bulb battle with feds: Rep. Frank Antenori, a freshman Republican … Read more
