Category Archives: Government

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 →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Economic Policy, Elections, Government, Interviews, Medicare, National Politics | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on A Very Clear Choice.

Alan Grayson Interview — Podcast September 26, 2011

Posted on September 27, 2011 by William Timberman

Do the Republicans Actually Care About What Happens To Most of Us, Or Are They Just Political Attack Dogs? Alan Grayson, former Democratic Congressional Representative from Florida’s 8th District, tells Democratic Perspective why the Republicans are still wrong about health … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, American Jobs Act, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Government, Health Care, Interviews, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Podcasts, Taxes and the Deficit, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Alan Grayson Interview — Podcast September 26, 2011

“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 →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Government, Interviews, National Politics | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on “Republicans are sadistic. They take pleasure in others’ pain.”

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 →

Posted in American Jobs Act, Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy, Government, Monetary Policy, National Politics, U.S. Budget, Unemployment | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Barbara Litrell Interview — Podcast September 12, 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 by William Timberman

Democratic Perspective Goes Local: Barbara Litrell Discusses the Proposed State Route 89A Takeover in Sedona. Democratic Perspective interviews Sedona City Council member Barbara Litrell on the latest developments in the State Route 89A takeover controversy — the issue, the politics, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Elections, Government, Interviews, Podcasts | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Barbara Litrell Interview — Podcast September 12, 2011

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 →

Posted in Arizona Politics, Elections, Government, Interviews | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Responding To Misguided Referendums And Rumors.

Lane Kenworthy Interview, Part 2 — Podcast September 5, 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by William Timberman

Trickle-Down Economics, Marginal Tax Rates, and the Rise in Income Inequality: Part 2 of Democratic Perspective’s interview with Professor Lane Kenworthy. What we really need to do if we want to successfully address the economic crisis brought about by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiscal Policy, Government, Interviews, Monetary Policy, National Politics, Podcasts, Taxes and the Deficit | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Lane Kenworthy Interview, Part 2 — Podcast September 5, 2011

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 →

Posted in Government, National Debt Ceiling, National Politics, U.S. Budget | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Do Trickle-Down Economics Work?

Lane Kenworthy Interview — Podcast August 29, 2011

Posted on August 30, 2011 by William Timberman

What Is Government For? 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, talks with Democratic Perspective … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Interviews, National Politics, Podcasts | Comments Off on Lane Kenworthy Interview — Podcast August 29, 2011

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 →

Posted in Government, Interviews, Medicaid, Medicare, National Politics, Social Security | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on What Is Government For?