Entries from March 2009

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Out of Commission

I’ve been sick off an on since last Wednesday, so my posts have been briefer and have less of that keen insight that you, the discerning R-Cubed reader, come to this blog to see. I’m doing better today, but will probably have nothing interesting until this afternoon.

Monday, March 30th, 2009

For Those That Wanted Detail…

Details of the House Democratic budget are on a website called Stronger Arizona. You can also find comparisons to the Republican plan there.

Monday, March 30th, 2009

House Democrats to Release Budget Today

During today’s regularly scheduled briefing at 10:30, the house Democratic caucus will be releasing their own alternative budget. A press release promises that it will be “a common-sense, responsible plan that balances the state’s 2010 budget shortfall.”

Monday, March 30th, 2009

So, What Are We Doing Again?

Well over a decade ago, my brother and I were invited over to Steve Leal’s house. At the time, Tom was on the historical commission and Steve wanted to show us a plan to rebuild the old convento. We were both excited about the plan. This was the idea that eventually became Rio Nuevo.
In the [...]

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Just to Make this Election Less Interesting

Word is out that Anabelle Nuñez will not be running in Ward 5. This leaves, as of now, Richard Fimbres as the only candidate running in any party.

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Giving Her the Benefit of the Doubt

Michelle Bachmann was actually calling for an orderly victory by the New England Revolution over the Red Bulls today. Didn’t know she was a fan.

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Vaclav Havel Would Have Quoted the Velvet Underground or Frank Zappa

Earlier this week, Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek got into a bit of hot water for some hyperbolic statements about Barack Obama’s economic policies. This was mere hours after his government was sacked in a no confidence vote, so he might be excused. But, he has been known for his intemperate ways in the past.
He [...]

Friday, March 27th, 2009

I Wonder…

I wonder what I have to do to get stalked by Bill O’Reilly.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Breaking: Court Rejects Private School Vouchers

I haven’t had a chance to talk to people at the lege about this, but here it is according to Paul Davenport of the Associated Press:
The state Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned two school voucher programs, ruling they violated the Arizona Constitution’s prohibition against providing state aid to private schools.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Just Like Doc Savage, A Man of Bronze

Last night I attended a reception in Phoenix where I was awarded third place in the Best Blogger category by the Arizona Capitol Times. As much as it frustrates me to rank behind Greg Patterson, it frustrates me more that both of us ranked behind Real Clear Politics, who ain’t even Arizonans! Sheesh.
Okay, I’m calm. [...]

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