Paradise Valley Decorum Unbecoming

We have not been fans to date of an overly aggressive development plan for a Ritz-Carlton resort and community in Paradise Valley. But even we can admit that the story of last week should have been the signs (finally) that the developer is at least starting to get it by dropping the second “H” in its HGH plan for the … Read More

My Decision

by Rick Santorum Fellow Conservative, Yesterday, I officially announced my candidacy for President of the United States. And now, I need YOUR help to take back America! If you’re ready to join me, will you please pitch in a generous financial gift right now to help me kickstart my campaign? I believe that it’s going to take a fearless, unapologetic, … Read More

The Hypocrisy of One Scottsdale Preservationist Toward A Wright House Gone Wrong

Preservation of Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains is one of the finest accomplishments by any municipality in the nation over the past two decades. Resident John Nichols was a part of those efforts.  He is to be commended. His recent effort via an Arizona Republic letter to editor supporting the David Wright House in Arcadia and deriding critics as “NIMBYs” is not … Read More

Dirty Little Secret In Surprise, Arizona

The All American Rejects have 38 million hits on YouTube for their video of “Dirty Little Secret.”  The City of Surprise, Arizona may see a few hits of its own, especially directed by taxpayers, if they continue their quixotic request to seize property from the largest property owner in its downtown.  The Arizona Republic reported on the story awhile back. … Read More