by David Safier A Scientific American article says it looks like liberals have messy rooms and conservatives like things more orderly. This is one of those very tentative conclusions that shouldn’t be taken too seriously, but since it fits with my preconceptions of what liberals and conservatives are all about, I’m going to say, it … Read more
by David Safier In last night’s debate, McCain touted the successes of the Washington D.C. voucher program. He’s a big supporter of vouchers, though he prefers to call it “School Choice” and avoid the V word whenever he can. But a post on Washington Monthly’s blog, Political Animal, says, not so fast. It seems the … Read more
by David Safier Ever wonder why fear is such a great motivator for conservatives and why they run to Daddy candidates who make them feel safe? This study may provide a clue. Conservatives tend to have a more highly developed startle reflex than others. To measure that sensitivity, researchers conducted two tests. In one, they … Read more
by David Safier It seems Vic Williams, running for State House from LD-26, lost it before a recent Candidate Forum on Education held at Catalina Foothills High. He got in the face of Lisa Hawkins, who organized the event, demanding to participate even though he never responded to Hawkins’ repeated invitations. His demeanor was so … Read more
After listening to the VP debates where Palin tossed around the word “maverick” like she was a Coca Cola exec throwing “Coke” into every other sentence, I figured it was time to revisit the meaning and implications of the term. The basic definition of “maverick” is an unbranded range animal. So when you wear it … Read more