Posts Tagged ‘Arizona’
Brokaw still irrational: Afraid of walking into Arizona bars
It’s not like I thought he would eventually become rational or anything. Tom Brokaw is not comfortable walking into an Arizona bar on a Saturday night since the state allows their law-abiding citizens to carry a pistol for self-defense. He states the system is “wide open.” That’s a total lie.
Read MoreWhat Happens When Reality and the Template Collide – The Democrat Chronicles of Tucson
Having a convenient scapegoat means never having to deal with the truth.
Read MoreMy opinion will not be silenced – Conservatives have rights!
Saturday’s events in Tucson were tragic. For reasons not explained, some 22 year-old nut named Jared Loghner made the choice to visit a peaceful gathering of people, kill six and severely injure 14. Evil manifests itself in many ways all the time, and this is one example. For media pundits, bloggers and politicians to take this evil act and…
Read MoreTragedy in Tuscon – the people matter
I was not tempted at all to jump into posting as events in Tuscon, Arizona unfolded Saturday afternoon. It was time for quiet reflection to remember those killed and injured, as well as those who stepped up to help immediately after the shooting and the first responders.
Read MoreJudge blocks portion of Arizona immigration law SB 1070 (Update)
Not unexpected in my opinion, but it’s important to note a portion of Arizona SB 1070 will go into effect. A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order on portions of the law, including the part where law enforcement should make reasonable attempt to check immigration status, and act accordingly during lawful contact.
Read MoreUnited States v. Arizona
Today, Attorney General Eric Holder, on behalf of the Obama administration, filed the long promised suit against Arizona seeking to have the new Arizona immigration law declared unconstitutional. The suit was filed in Federal District Court in Phoenix. According to the law suit, the Arizona law violates the “Supremacy Clause” of the Constitution. Should you be interested,…
Read MoreSenator slap-down: Milwaukee County supervisor schooled on Arizona’s border with Mexico
Sure, this is a local government official and not a national politician, but it was funny and the story points out many who are making ‘boycott Arizona’ demands have not read the legislation are are not at all familiar with the situation in Arizona.
Read MoreCalifornia cities becoming selective about Arizona boycotts
Of course they are being selective, you can’t expect them to actually stand on principle would you? California cities buckle when it comes to energy, water, traffic cameras and Tasers provided by Arizona companies.
Read MorePortion of national park on border closed to Americans due to violence
The federal government closed a portion of a US park in Arizona four years ago due to violence perpetuated by illegal aliens and smugglers along the US/Mexico border. Maybe the president will be up to the task of “kicking some a$$” to get the United States border secured?
Read MoreWill California “boycott” the energy they get from Arizona?
There seems to be plenty of huffing and puffing from Los Angeles politicians as they beat their collective chests about banning travel to, and doing business in, Arizona. But will the politicians refuse to take energy – and water for that matter – from their neighbor state?
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