Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I never bought into the idea of Dick Cheney as Darth Vader. It is an insult to Darth Vader who redeemed himself in the end. Apparently, there will be no redemption for Dick Cheney. No, Dick Cheney's image was forever fixed in my mind as a modern-day Dr. Strangelove with his wheelchair exit … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If President Obama is concerned about international reaction to the publishing of previously leaked (but not published) photos of torture, then he really ought to be concerned about the recently published report in GQ Magazine containing the cover sheets of Donald Rumsfeld's Crusade-like messaging in his Worldwide Intelligence Updates. Remember the uproar … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Obama administration initially agreed to comply with the order of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to produce a small set of torture photos, previously agreed upon with the plaintiff ACLU, but last week it backed away from its agreement citing opposition from the Department of Defense. Obama Reverses Pledge to … Read more
by David SafierOne line in H.B. 2028/S.B, 1189, the bill that rolls over funding for schools, delaying $300 million in payments, caught my eye. . . . the reduction does not apply to charter schools and small school districts that qualify for an exemption of the general budget limit. No delayed payments to charter schools … Read more
by David SafierWe clearly have a problem here. A student was openly and blatantly discriminated against for wearing Scottish apparel at school. We need legislation to make sure it NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN!!! Let me thoroughly document the atrocity. Gavin McFarland wore a kilt to school and was asked to change his clothes by the principal. … Read more