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
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
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
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
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