I’m not generally in the habit of linking to Fox News, but if you have 10 seconds to spare in order to mess with its worldview, read on.
The network has a poll up today about the recent ruling on California’s Proposition 8. Currently, the response is running overwhelmingly in favor of the overturn. You can keep the momentum going by clicking here. Nothing is more satisfying than proving a know-it-all wrong.
The facts: Secure Arkansas failed to get enough Arkansas voter signatures to place its hate initiative against undocumented immigrants on the ballot.
The message: Arkansas voters are just not that into punitive measures against undocumented workers in our state.
So, why is it that every politician on the ballot for national office this year, with the exception of John Gray, either opposes or doesn’t support the Federal lawsuit against Arizona’s new immigration law that encourages racial profiling in the state? I expect to hear that John Boozman and Tim Griffin support Arizona and oppose the Obama administration lawsuit. They represent the Party of No.
It is surprising to find that Blanche Lincoln, Mark Pryor, and Mike Ross are so out of touch with Arkansas voters they feel it necessary to speak out against (Mike Ross) or waffle over (Lincoln, Pryor) the Federal lawsuit. Exactly what do Arkansans have to do to get their attention?
Full story at Arkansas News
Yesterday we encountered a Secure Arkansas petitioner at the Rodney Parham Kroger. He was trying to get signatures for the group’s meanspritied and unnecessary ballot initiative. Mexican immigrants don’t want our jobs, according to this guy. They just want welfare. That explains why I see them working everywhere… I don’t think this is an issue Kroger wants to be mixed up in, and I hope they kicked him off their property shortly after I complained. For those who don’t know, the ballot initiative is to keep any undocumented person over the age of 14 from receiving government benefits. It turns out that’s already Federal law, but, hey, who’s counting?
The “grassroots” group has never published its sponsors, as previously advertised on their website. They even removed the “sponsors” link.
I have been waiting to see how the rhetoric from Progressive bloggers would swing now that it’s Blanche vs. Boozman in the Senate race. I cynically predicted that there would be a softening towards the incumbent and a move to make amends. I was wrong, at least on some counts. ArDem of BlueArkansas had this to say on the topic:
As recently as yesterday I was discussing the possibility of helping Lincoln out if just to try to keep her from becoming a serious drag on the ticket. Some people have already urged me to make that push. After reading this [refers to Blanche Lincoln's apparent concessions for Walton-backed Arvest Bank] today, I realize that that’s not going to happen. …
We are not going to sit down and keep our mouths shut just because she managed to squeek out of the primary. Wrong is wrong, and when she’s wrong we’ll call her and everyone else on it. And if Senator Lincoln really wants to fight a two front war going into the general, then that choice is hers.
I couldn’t agree more.
In the wake of the ACORN scandals, it has been a difficult time for community organizers across the nation to raise funds, take action, and promote social justice. A new organization, Arkansas Community Organizations, was founded in December, 2009, to address these issues. This Saturday, the group is holding an open house.
For Immediate Release Contact: Neil Sealy
Thursday, June 17, 2010 501-346-9617
Arkansas Community Organizations To Hold Open House This Saturday
Little Rock — Arkansas Community Organizations will hold an open house this coming Saturday, June 14 at 2101 S. Main Street in Little Rock from Noon to 3:00 PM. A program with speakers will begin at 12:30 PM.
Arkansas Community Organizations was established in December 2009 to organize low-income and working Arkansans to win changes that improve the health, income and opportunities for people in the state’s underserved communities and to give ordinary Arkansans a voice in major policy decisions in both government and private business. The new organization has worked on health care reform, environmental justice, financial reform and neighborhood issues over the last six months. The organization has also been active in helping people obtain affordable home mortgages and providing financial literacy classes to community residents.
The open house gives the community an opportunity to meet members and leaders of the new organization and to meet the organization’s supporters from other constituencies.
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