Author Archives: Gary LaMaster

Sequestration Explained.

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

March 4, 2013, Democratic Perspective tried to cut through all the hyperbole, misinformation and lies about sequestration. Sequestration represents mandatory spending cuts which were agreed to by Congress and President Obama ass the result of the debt ceiling debate in … Continue reading →

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Supreme Conservatives.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

On February 25, 2013, Democratic Perspective discussed the conservative lean of the Supreme Court of the United States and a few of the cases that will be heard this year by the Court. First, we explained a few facts about … Continue reading →

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“The Meth Lab Of Democracy.”

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

On February 18, 2013, Democratic Perspective hosted Frank Camacho, Communications Director of the Arizona Democratic Party. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, the former news anchor and political reporter, jokingly refers to the Arizona State Legislature as “the meth lab … Continue reading →

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The Destructive Nature of Republican Lies.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

On February 11, 2013, Democratic Perspective addressed some of the most insidious lies told by Republicans and their Tea Party allies, and the long-term effect of those lies. We began by revisiting the birthers. As you may remember, the issue … Continue reading →

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Turning America Blue.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

For the February 4 edition of Democratic Perspective, Mike Cosentino and Bill Timberman looked into their crystal balls to determine our political future. Much has been written about Republican strategist Karl Rove’s 2004 prediction of a permanent Republican majority. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Politics: Past, Present And Future.

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective recently inteviewed Juan Cole, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan and author of Engaging the Muslim World and Sacred Space and Holy War. We began by asking Cole about the political situation … Continue reading →

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What The NRA Doesn’t Want You To Know.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

There were 34 mass shootings in the US in 2012 and more than 70 since Representative Gabby Giffords was shot in the head and 6 people killed at a Congress on Your Corner event in Tucson. On average, there are … Continue reading →

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The Real Victims Of The Fiscal Cliff.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Since Tea Party Republicans led our nation to a fiscal cliff in 2011 by refusing to raise the debt ceiling without lowering the deficit, our economy has been held hostage. Unable to agree on budget negotiations, Congress instituted sequestration cuts … Continue reading →

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Assessing The Robin Hood Tax.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

With the so-called “Fiscal Cliff” looming, Democratic Perspective hosts, Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, examined one of the most promising options for raising revenue – the Financial Transaction Tax (AKA The Robin Hood Tax). The tax is supported by a … Continue reading →

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Lessons From The 2012 Election.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Not surprisingly, election results were the topic this week on Democratic Perspective. As with most elections, there was good news and bad news. The good news was President Obama’s overwhelming win with 302 electoral votes. The bad news was that … Continue reading →

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