Author Archives: Gary LaMaster

From Arab Spring To Autumn On Wall Street.

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

On October 17th, Democratic Perspective focused on the similarities between the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street movements. Arab Spring began with a fruit vendor in Tunisia who had his cart and electronic scale confiscated for lack of a permit … Continue reading →

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A Clear Choice, Cont’d.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

On October 10, Democratic Perspective continued our conversation with former Arizona Congressional Representative Ann Kirkpatrick by asking about the campaign of 2010. “It was an unusual year,” she replied. “Debate is an important part of the political process, but my … Continue reading →

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A Very Clear Choice.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

This week, former Congresswoman, Ann Kirkpatrick was a guest on Democratic Perspective. When asked about losing her Congressional seat in 2010, Kirkpatrick replied, “It’s not the first time I’ve been bucked off a horse. I just have to pick myself … Continue reading →

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“Republicans are sadistic. They take pleasure in others’ pain.”

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

That’s how Alan Grayson described the Republican stance against health care reform in an interview with Democratic Perspective. Grayson, you may remember is the outspoken former Florida Congressman who famously described the GOP health plan as: 1 – Don’t get … Continue reading →

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The Jobs Crisis. How We Got Here.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

This week, Verde Valley Independent Democrat board member, Bill Timberman joined host Steve Williamson on Democratic Perspective to discuss the overriding issue in today’s economy. Bill began by looking back about 60 years to the end of WWII. “The image … Continue reading →

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Responding To Misguided Referendums And Rumors.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Sedona City Council member, Barbara Litrell, was recently invited to appear on Democratic Perspective to discuss a local issue of roadway control in Sedona. According to Litrell, since 2006 the Sedona City Council has asked ADOT (Arizona Dept. of Transportation) … Continue reading →

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Do Trickle-Down Economics Work?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

As Democratic Perspective continued our conversation with Lane Kenworthy, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona on Labor Day, we began by posing that question to him. Professor Kenworthy responded by saying, “To an extent. Nobody … Continue reading →

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What Is Government For?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective posed the question to Lane Kenworthy, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona and author of Progress for the Poor, Jobs with Equality, Egalitarian Capitalism and In Search of National Economic Success. We began … Continue reading →

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Avi Chomsky Cont’d – Scapegoating Immigrants

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

As Democratic Perspective continued its interview with the author of They Take Our Jobs! and 20 other myths about immigration, we began by asking if the immigration problem is just too big to solve. She responded by saying, “It depends … Continue reading →

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They Take Our Jobs! and 20 other myths about immigration.

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

That’s the title of a book by Avi Chomsky who was interviewed by Democratic Perspective. As a historian, teacher, and coordinator of the Latin American studies at Salem State College, she has become a strong voice for fairness in our … Continue reading →

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