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HB317: A measure of just how stupid our government is

The most depressing thing about Alabama politics these days is just how stupid our scams are. I think that’s a sign of a good, healthy government: the more well-planned and well-executed your scams, the better overall government you have. Because smart scams require smart people to carry them out. So, if nothing else, at least … Continued
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March 22, 2018
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Why doesn’t it hurt to be wrong anymore?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Do conservatives never feel dumb? Maybe “dumb” is too harsh. Embarrassed? Ashamed? Any of those? Any feeling resembling some level of remorse for loudly holding a belief that is 100 percent wrong? Because, I hate to be the bearer of tough news here, but you guys are wrong a … Continued
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January 12, 2018
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The return of intelligence

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It is time for intelligence to make a comeback. Actually, let me rephrase that: It is time for America to again aspire to and value intelligence. Somewhere along the way — and I think it was when Americans decided that “who’d you rather have a beer with” was a … Continued
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November 28, 2017
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A very bad Roy Moore press event

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore campaign held a press event on Tuesday afternoon. It was dumb. I could stop there and you would likely know all you need to know about that … I’m not sure what exactly took place on the capitol steps Tuesday afternoon. A lecture? A physical manifestation … Continued
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November 22, 2017
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Replacing ACT Aspire with the actual ACT is as dumb as it gets

By Rep. Craig Ford Last week, our State Superintendent of Education announced a decision that is so spectacularly stupid you almost have to assume the intention is to hurt our schools. That decision is to replace the ACT preparation exam, called the ACT Aspire, with the actual ACT as a measure of school accountability. Think … Continued
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July 20, 2017