Rothschild answers Star on education issue
September 6, 2011
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by David Safier The Star took both mayoral candidates to task in a Sunday editorial, saying they don't understand the nature of the job they're applying for. The editorial went after Jonathan Rothschild for daring to say he wanted to be involved in the educational climate in Tucson. As for Rothschild's education agenda, city government … Read more
Federal Court finds the Arizona legislature and Gov. Brewer illegally raided transportation funds
September 6, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Democratic House Caucus: Court finds GOP stole transportation funds, hands victory to Arizonans STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Republican lawmakers and Gov. Jan Brewer illegally raided Arizona’s public transit funds in an attempt to fill a budget gap, the U.S. District Court in Arizona ruled on Friday. The court … Read more
The Phisher King, Tyler Vogt, still spamming Tucson
September 6, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have previously told you about The Phisher King, Tyler Vogt, Tea-Publican troll candidate for the Tucson City Council, who misused and abused a public records request to obtain e-mail addresses for a commercial purpose, i.e., to solicit you for campaign contributions. I received another one of Vogt's unsolicited campaign e-mails today containing … Read more
Tucson City Manager Mike Letcher resigns
September 6, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rob O'Dell and the editors of the Arizona Daily Star finally got what they wanted. Tucson City Manager Mike Letcher submitted his resignation letter today, effective August 31, 2012. Resignation letter (.pdf). One year to the day after this editorial opinion in the Arizona Daily Star. Parkwise misdeeds merit strong, swift action. … Read more
‘Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary’ debate returns this Wednesday
September 6, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The new reality TV series "Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary" returns for a new episode on Wednesday, this time hosted by NBC News-MSNBC and right-leaning Politico, which had to cancel a debate earlier this year due to a lack of candidates. Now there are so many candidates that NBC/Politico are not allowing everyone … Read more
A political operative leaves the ‘cult’ of the GOP
September 5, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I regularly remind readers that the modern-day Republican Party is "not your father's GOP." It has long ceased to be the "Party of Lincoln." I have tried to warn you (explain) that the modern-day GOP has become a religio-economic-political "cult" — an unholy trinity of radical extremist views that together threaten our … Read more
Flat Tax Forum hosted by Sen Paula Aboud Monday, Sept. 12
September 5, 2011
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by David Safier From the announcement: If you think the idea of a flat tax on income is a good idea because it sounds simple and fair, come to this forum and learn what it will really mean to Arizona taxpayers if it passes in 2012. For example, the taxes on 8 out of 9 … Read more
A few passages about for-profit colleges
September 5, 2011
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by David Safier The recent issue of the Washington Monthly is devoted to higher education. One of the stories,The College For-profits Should Fear, is about the nonprofit Western Governors University, which I knew nothing about. Interesting read. One of the most interesting sections was about for-profit colleges. First sit down, then read this passage about … Read more
