Category Archives: Political Lies

2014: Democratic Perspective’s Year in Review — Podcast December 29, 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by William Timberman

Looking Back AND Forward: Democratic Perspective’s 2014 in Review. Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson review the most prominent themes of Democratic Perspective’s broadcasts in 2014. From the growing inequality in income and wealth in the U.S. to dark money and phony Republican scandals in national … Continue reading →

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Jim Holway and Mikel Weisser Interviews — Podcast November 3, 2014

Posted on November 5, 2014 by William Timberman

Campaigning on the Issues: Jim Holway, Democratic Candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission, and Mikel Weisser, Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State House of Representatives, Legislative District 4. Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson round out Democratic Perspective’s 2014 Arizona election interviews by welcoming … Continue reading →

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Jim Pullaro Interview — Podcast April 14, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by William Timberman

Clean by 19: Is Public Funding of Elections a Real Possibility? Jim Pullaro, Prescott businessman and advocate for the public funding of elections, talks to Democratic Perspective’s co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson about the Clean by 19 campaign, and the prospect for a constitutional amendment … Continue reading →

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The Kochtopus and Its Tentacles — Podcast April 7, 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by William Timberman

The Kochtopus: Buying Our Democracy With Dark Money. Democratic Perspective’s co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson are joined by producer Gary LaMaster for an analysis of the shell organizations Charles and David Koch, Koch Industries, and other wealthy individual and corporate players use … Continue reading →

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Benghazi: A Year of Propaganda, Lies, and Media Incompetence — Podcast November 11, 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by William Timberman

Benghazi: Why It’s Still a Story, and Why We Still Can’t Get It Right.  Democratic Perspective’s Steve Williamson, Mike Cosentino, and Gary LaMaster discuss the September 11, 2012 attack on the American Diplomatic Mission in Benghazi, Libya, and its lingering effects … Continue reading →

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Arizona LD6: Are Republicans Really Getting What They Voted For? — Podcast August 19, 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by William Timberman

Conservative Extremism in Arizona’s Legislative District 6: Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster and Steve Williamson examine the legislative records and public statements of the Republican state legislators representing LD6: State Senator Chester Crandell, and State Representatives Brenda Barton and Bob Thorpe. … Continue reading →

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The IRS And The Tea Party: Another “Scandal” Manufactured By Conservatives.

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

On July 1, 2013, Democratic Perspective examined the so-called “scandal” involving the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and conservative groups seeking non-profit status. Although, there have been many claims by Republicans – most notably, Darrell Issa – that the Obama administration … Continue reading →

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Darrell Issa’s Phony Scandal du Jour — Podcast July 1, 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by William Timberman

IRS Targeting of Conservative 501(c)4 Groups: Much Ado About Very Little. Gary LaMaster joins Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson with the lowdown on Darrell Issa and the Republican Party’s latest phony scandal. Was the IRS really targeting only Republican Super PACs? … 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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Lies, Distortions, and Conspiracy Theories: the Impact on Politics and Civil Society — Podcast February 11, 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by William Timberman

Lies, Distortions, and Conspiracy Theories: What They Really Cost Us. Gary LaMaster joins Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson to analyze the systematic lying that undermines democratic decision-making, open public policy debates, and the trust which is fundamental to … Continue reading →

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