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The truth about the bogus Joe Flores supporters photo
August 8, 2011
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by David Safier Here's the difference between Jim Nintzel of the Weekly and me — or one of the differences, anyway. He's a journalist. I'm a blogger. So while I wrote a speculative piece about all the reasons I thought the supporters photo on Joe Flores' website was a Photoshop job of a pic from … Read more
DNC on GOP Presidential Candidates: ‘Extreme Aims: Wrong for Seniors. Wrong for the Middle Class’
August 8, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Democratic National Committee announced Monday morning that it's launching a campaign to define the Republican presidential candidates as extremists trying to please "the far right Tea Party wing of their party and they are following the extreme agenda of Congressional Republicans instead of leading." Democrats launching Iowa campaign – CNN Political … Read more
Joe Flores supporters? I don’t think so
August 8, 2011
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by David Safier If you go on the Supporters page of Joe Flores’ website for his Ward 1 city council run, the first thing you’ll notice is that he has no supporters listed. “COMING SOON!” the little graphic proclaims in the center of the page. The second thing you’ll notice is this photo: Looks like … Read more
Warning: Don’t stick a gun in your pants waistband
August 8, 2011
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by David Safier I suppose they teach this is gun safety school, along with “Always have the safety on” and “Don’t point your gun at anything you don’t plan to shoot.” According to the Republic, a Chandler man stuck his fiancée’s pink handgun into the waistband of his pants. The gun fired, striking Seto’s penis … Read more
ALEC prison legislation and prison labor
August 8, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In case you missed this, John Nichols at The Nation published this report on The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor | The Nation: This article is part of a Nation series exposing the American Legislative Exchange Council, in collaboration with the Center For Media and Democracy. John Nichols introduces the … Read more
(Update) Pimps for Private Prisons and Profit
August 8, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Republic is running a multi-part investigative report entitled "The Price of Prisons," examining the private prison bidders who want to build more prisons in Arizona. After two installments, the picture is far worse than we imagined. On Sunday, the Republic published Arizona prison oversight lacking for private facilities: The private … Read more
‘Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary’ Debate This Thursday
August 8, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: FAUX News Fraudcasting's new reality TV series, "Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary," returns for a new episode this Thursday after a disappointing premier episode. Fox Flop, 'Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary'. FAUX News Fraudcasting is hosting the third "Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary" debate this Thursday at 9:00 p.m EST from Ames, … Read more
Arne Duncan reworks NCLB
August 8, 2011
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by David Safier Arne Duncan called the requirements of No Child Left Behind a "slow-motion train wreck." He's right, of course. Requiring 100% proficiency in math and reading by 2014 is absurd. States have been low-balling the requirements for years, and now they're facing balloon payments they can't meet. So Duncan is planning to let … Read more
