Paton hearts Palin

by David Safier In a rare non-Scarp email for Paton (Scarps: Attack dog, logic-challenged rants written for Paton by Daniel Scarpinato.), Scarpinato informs us, obviously with pride and delight, Sarah Palin is naming three House races in Arizona as targets following the health care vote. Gabrielle Giffords is on the list of 17 seats. Wow. … Read more

Breaking windows: when shouting racial epithets is not enough

by David Safier The Kansas City Star wrote this about the multiple vandalizing of Democratic offices. . . . on Monday, a former Alabama militia leader took credit for instigating the actions. Mike Vanderboegh of Pinson, Ala., former leader of the Alabama Constitutional Militia, put out a call on Friday for modern “Sons of Liberty” … Read more

Star Healthcare Headline Train Wreck

by David Safier Does Star owner Lee Enterprises stand to lose money under the new health care legislation? It sure looks that way from the paper's coverage of the health care story. Will Lee have to offer better health care coverage for its employees or something? (By the way, I have no information about Lee … Read more