ForeclosureGate: Not just bungled paperwork, it is fraud (Part 1)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Much of the mainstream media, with the notable exceptions of the New York Times and Washington Post in particular which "get it" as to the nature and the scope of the robo-foreclosure scandal, have demonstrated a lack of concern (I would argue a lack of knowledge of the legal complexities of foreclosure) for the … Read more
The “Kochtopus” Tea Party, Inc.: An Illustrated Guide
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Karoli at crooks and liars.com writes this informative post Tea Party, Inc: The Illustrated Guide: AlterNet and The Nation Institute's Investigative Fund teamed up to put together this fabulous report on Tea Party, Inc. Click here for the larger size — this picture is worth about 10,000 words, but the report is … Read more
Conservative East Valley Tribune manages to endorse two Democrats
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The very conservative East Valley Tribune managed to endorse two Democrats for statewide offices. No, really. Will its invitations to Tea Party events now be cancelled in retaliation? Endorsements: State races – East Valley Tribune: ATTORNEY GENERAL This race features lifelong politician Tom Horne vs. Democratic newcomer Felecia Rotellini. Horne has experience … Read more
Musing on the MSM’s relationship to G.I., and to blogs
by David Safier Some blogs write garbage. Others, and BfA is among them, have definite political slants, but at the same time work at being scrupulous about presenting valid facts and information Some media outlets respect what we do and read us regularly, knowing we often cover stories, and angles on stories, the MSM misses. … Read more
Sierra Vista Herald endorsement: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Sierra Vista Herald has endorsed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords for reelection. Our View: Giffords is the pick in District 8: Substance over style. That’s the essence of the Giffords-Kelly race. * * * America’s problems, according to Kelly, can be solved in two ways — by less government and by giving corporations … Read more
Fool’s Gold: G.I. thinks university and community college graduation rates are important. High School? Not so much
by David Safier The political season has distracted me from the Herculean task I have assigned myself of cleaning manure out of the Goldwater Institute’s Augean Stables. And believe me, I’m no Hercules. But I couldn’t let Matthew Ladner’s recent Daily Email slip by without comment. Ladner’s basic thesis is, Arizona’s Community Colleges don’t graduate … Read more
“E Coli Conservatism” and Jesse Kelly: the pro-salmonella candidate
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Steve Benen at The Washington Monthly takes a look at Republican Jesse Kelly in Arizona's Congressional District 8: Over the summer, there was a major egg recall, following at least 1,300 salmonella-related illnesses spanning 22 states over the summer. The Washington Post reported in August that the outbreak highlights the need to fix "the … Read more
