Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott Previews GQP Campaign of ‘White Fright’ For 2022 Midterm Election
April 14, 2022
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the assholery of its Republican politicians. Lately white Christian Nationalist Governor Gregg Abbott is trying to outdo Governor Ron “DeathSantis” of Florida for the biggest asshole in America. He won asshole of the week this week. White Christian Nationalist Republicans have been projecting for weeks now that their whole
Making Sense Of The March Inflation Report – Part 2
April 14, 2022
Economic forecasters seem to think the worst of the inflation surge may have peaked in March. I’m not sure how anyone can make such a prediction given the uncertainty of a possible World War III breaking out in Europe, new Covid variant outbreaks around the world and in the U.S., and accelerating climate change in
Making Sense Of The March Inflation Report – Part 1
April 14, 2022
The inflation report for March came out Tuesday, and the media continued its reckless and irresponsible inflation psychology reporting (Inflationary psychology can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, because as consumers spend more and save less, the velocity of money increases, further boosting inflation and contributing to inflationary psychology.) Is inflation outpacing recent years right now? Yes.
The Seditious Insurrectionists File Their Response To 14th Amendment Disqualification From Office Lawsuit (Updated)
April 12, 2022
Update to 14th Amendment Disqualification From Office Lawsuits Filed Against Arizona GQP Insurrectionists (Updated). The seditious insurrectionists have filed their response to the lawsuit: “Who me? I’m innocent I tell ya! I was framed!” (the famous last words of every criminal defendant, ever). Howard Fischer reports, Finchem, Biggs say Jan. 6 roles don’t disqualify their
Republicans at the Arizona State Legislature are not Done With Their Orwellian War on the Humanities
April 12, 2022
Republicans are like the Energizer Bunny when it comes to the culture wars. They keep going and going and going. Take the war on how to educate children on history and the humanities. Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature are considering SB1412, a measure that has already passed the Senate, that would penalize teachers if they present
PCDP Statement Demands Supervisor Sharon Bronson be ‘Held Accountable’ for Racist Treatment of Recorder Cázares-Kelly
April 12, 2022
Tell me an elected public official treated another elected public official in a disrespectful manner based on her race or ethnicity, without telling me that she did it. That is the particular needle the PCDP seems to be trying to thread in this statement. If you read carefully, it is pretty clear they substantiated and
Rep. Mark Finchem Asked Trump’s DHS To Help Reverse the 2020 Election Results
April 12, 2022
Politico reports, How a Trump ally got his unfounded voting-machine audit push in front of federal cyber agency: Donald Trump’s top pick to administer Arizona elections in 2024 is more than a garden-variety backer — he played a little-known but notable role in bolstering the former president’s push to subvert the 2020 ballot. It was
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman Discusses her Proudest Achievements and Priorities for the Remainder of 2022
April 12, 2022
Since taking office in 2019, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman has been a consistent advocate for children, parents-guardians, and educators. She has continually championed policies to elevate the teaching profession, increase funding for schools, and promote equity in the quality of education and treatment all children should receive. Among the forward policies the
