[fporretto]

At least Miss Malcolm is cited as a Democratic Party functionary. Stuff as bad as this is routinely published in Northeastern newspapers as unsigned editorial content.

What do you suppose the reaction would have been from the Democratic Party of Texas if the paper had printed that unabashedly partisan a broadside against a Democrat? Do you suppose they would have smiled and said, "Well, freedom of the press and all that" --? Or would they have organized letter-writing campaigns, telephone outreach banks, and candlelight vigils in protest until Hell wouldn't have them?

If it weren't for the Internet and talk radio, stuff like this wouldn't even get a critical mention.

Freedom, Wealth, and Peace,
Francis W. Porretto
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[Cincinatus' Wife]

Florida: GOP bill draws teachers' anger***The GOP-dominated Senate Governmental Oversight and Productivity Committee on Tuesday approved Fasano's proposal (SB 1652) to limit payroll deductions only for the cost of collective bargaining and grievance adjustment. The committee split along party lines, with six Republicans supporting the measure and three Democrats opposing it.

"This bill is telling me to shut my mouth," said Maureen Dinnen, president of the teachers union, who was visibly shaking with anger after the vote. "We voted to support candidates who were chosen based on their educational positions. "