by Michael Bryan You would think that the idea of condemning people to death by withholding medical treatment would be pretty abhorrent to just about everyone. That is certainly what conservatives are banking on with their invocation of mythical 'death panels' that was supposedly a feature of the health reform legislation before Congress. You would … Read more
by David SafierAt Giffords' Tuesday town hall Tuesday night, one of the questioners said he was angry that people like him were being referred to as a mob. His words were greeting by loud cheers from the mob. Maybe he was confused. "The Mob," meaning an organized crime group, is a carefully structured organization of … Read more
by David SafierLast night I cited some statements from Giffords' Tucson town hall that made me hopeful about her movement toward supporting a strong public option. If you've been reading national blogs today, you've seen there are some noises that Obama is about to give up the public option. All rumors, mind you. Maybe trial … Read more
by David SafierI'm gonna get hopeful once again, about Giffords' stand of the public option. Hopeful is good, especially when it has some justification. I just returned from her town hall at Sahuaro High. If I heard what I think I heard, Giffords gave a pretty strong endorsement of the idea of a public option. … Read more
by David SafierHeadline: National Tea Party tour rolls into Flagstaff. Over a thousand people showed up on Monday night to hear two bus-loads of conservative activists speak. The activists were part of the National Tea Party Express tour. [snip] There were several Arizona politicians that also addressed the crowd. Senator Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, echoed the … Read more