Border Patrol Police State
December 1, 2007
I got this story from June Wortman’s newsletter. She calls the incident harrowing, and I can’t disagree. The rapidity with which police forces escalate encounters with citizens who don’t behave exactly as they would wish, or worse, actually insist on being treated with respect and accorded their civil rights, is increasingly reminiscent of how an
My Complaint Against Senator Tim Bee for Violation of Arizona’s Resign-To-Run Laws
November 27, 2007
On November 20th I sent the following letter to the Arizona Attorney General’s office, and today I sent it to major media throughout Arizona. The readers of BlogForArizona can help by calling the Attorney General’s Office and your local media to inquire about what is being done about my complaint. "Dear Mr. Goddard: I wish
Arizona Tax Revolt Initiative Recruiting Among Minutemen
November 25, 2007
Ultra-conservatives seek to hobble our state government with a faux-populist ‘tax revolt’ using initiatives here in Arizona. The effort is deeply ironic as Arizona already has one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation, which is clearly reflected by our consistent bottom-of-the-barrel ranking in investment in our children’s education, health and welfare. These
4th Gen War in Iraq
November 23, 2007
I recently re-read Marine Lt. Colonel T. X. Hammes recent book on the evolution of modern warfare, The Sling and the Stone. Col. Hammes wrote an article for the Marine Corps Gazette which is essentially a summary of his book. It lays out the thesis more completely and cogently than I could hope to here.
What We’re Thankful For…
November 21, 2007
I asked members of Drinking Liberally what they are feeling thankful for this Thanksgiving. These are some of the responses: I am thankful for friends who laugh and cry with me, thankful for family who loves unconditionally, thankful that I can take freedoms for granted, thankful for a job I love, thankful for $3 pints
Maricopa’s Gang of Three Still at it..
November 19, 2007
I don’t have time to comment on any of this at the moment, but the New Times is still locked in a death-grip with Wilenchik, Thomas, and Arpaio. Here’s the latest moves worth looking at: Michael Lacey (New Times’ publisher) Strikes BackArpaio’s Continuing use of Intimidation of Political DissentWilenchik has Conveniently Misplaced Case Documents, Judge
How To Become a Local Political Power Broker Using 15 Simple Strategies
November 14, 2007
Everyone likes to be appreciated and sought after, and one way to make that happen is to wield political influence and power. However, some folks in local politics go about seeking power and influence in negative ways; by withholding information, excluding others, playing head-games, and generally making life unpleasant for everyone. All of us know
The Pima County Election Integrity Blues
November 12, 2007
Please see the Election Integrity Homepage for complete coverage and the latest news. The Democratic Party’s Election Integrity Committee has been locking horns with Pima County over the security of the elections systems used in local elections. The result has been a protracted lawsuit that is trying to get access to public election records and
