Category Archives: Economic Policy

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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Ann Kirkpatrick Interview, Part 2 — Podcast October 10, 2011

Posted on October 13, 2011 by William Timberman

“What kind of country are we going to leave our children and grandchildren?” In the second part of her interview with Democratic Perspective, former U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick explains the challenges facing Congress and the country in the coming years, … 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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Ann Kirkpatrick Interview — Podcast October 3, 2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by William Timberman

A Very Clear Choice: Former U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick tells Democratic Perspective why she is running again, and why, if we want enduring solutions to our problems rather than Republican snake-oil, the Democratic Party is the better choice for America … 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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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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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs — Podcast September 19, 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011 by William Timberman

14 Million Unemployed: How We Got Here, and What the President Is Trying To Do About It. Democratic Perspective recounts the history of the current unemployment crisis in the U.S., and discusses how passage of the American Jobs Act can … Continue reading →

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