Not convinced that the government wants to spy on you?  You say you’re not an terrorist, so what does this mean to me? Today our news includes the fact that the National Security Administration (NSA) is installing "cookies" on every computer into which it comes in contact.  Say that you, a loyal citizen here in Saddlebrooke, want to visit a governmental website.  Are you safe?  Do you really think so?  Well, click here to read the latest news.  W (worst ever) is even spying on Republicans!  tsk tsk.

The Pew Charitable Trust has just completed a review of the political landscape and they have some findings worth reading.  They deal with W (worst ever) and the public’s feeling about him and his agenda.  Happy Holidays……

Click here for the story from Public Broadcasting System website.

The New York Times revealed today on its website that the Bush Adminisration has been listening to domestic phone calls and emails much in a much more widespread manner than the President himself stated in his recent news conference.  The Bush Adminisration ordered the NSA to monitor millions of domestic phone calls and emails.  W (Worst Ever) told us last week that "the survelience only affected people who were suspected to being connected to al-Qaida"  It is apparent that millions of telephone calls and emails both international and domestic have been intercepted, recorded and retained. 

Click here to see the latest on this at Yahoo.  Click here for latest from NY Times.  For an idea of how widespread this could be, click here to see a story on CNET, a technology website.

On Saturday, January 14th the Saddlebrooke Democrats are pleased to host workshop for Precinct Committeeperson from throughout Pinal County.  Attorney General Terry Goddard and several officials from the Arizona State Democratic organization will be here to present to and work with the PCs.  In the afternoon, starting at 3:00pm at the West Ballroom of the Mountain View Clubhouse, Terry Goddard will speak and answer questions from the public.  This time will be in lieu of regular January meeting of the club.

There will be a pot luck dinner following the public meeting for club members.  Contact an officer for details.

Directions from Oracle Rd. (Hwy 77) Take Saddlebrooke Boulevard for three miles.  Turn right on Mountain View Blvd and go one mile to the tennis courts.  Turn left into the parking lot.  The Clubhouse is the large building to the right of the tennis courts.

A regular monthly meeting of the Saddlebrooke Democrats will be held 3:00pm on Saturday, December 17th at the Saddlebrooke Activities Center at 64518 Galveston Lane in Unit #1.  See the directions below.

This month the featured speaker is Rick Romero of Health Care Now. Rick will speak on the topic of Universal Health Care.  We expect a good turnout and there may well be more Democratic canididates who will also be in attendance.  The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm but we encourage early arrival at 3pm so that people can meet and greet each other. 
Following this month’s meeting  Bob and Shirley Talbot will host a pot luck supper at their home at 64207 E Meander Dr.  Please call them at (825-0743) to reserve your place as space is limited.  You will be asked to bring a heaty appetizer, salad or dessert.

Directions to the Meeting Site:  From the intersection of Oracle Road (Hwy 77) and Saddlebrooke Blvd turn onto Saddlebrooke Blvd. and proceed 3 miles to a stop sign at Ridgeview Blvd.  Turn right on Ridgeview and then make the first left onto Idlewind Dr.  Go two blocks to Samaniego Dr. and turn left on Samaniego.  One block ahead, Samaniego Drive becomes Galveston Lane.  The activity center is 64518 Galveston Land, right on the corner.

The Arizona Democratic Party honored the Saddlebrooke Democratic Club as runner-up Club of the Year in Arizona.  The award was presented to Joe Robison and Carolyn Badger, as club representatives, at an Arizona Democratic Awards Banquet on December 5th, 2005.  The featured speaker that evening was Howard Dean and the theme was getting organized for the 2006 elections.

The Saddlebrooke Democratic Club is one of the fastest growing groups in southern Arizona with almost 200 members.  Great news and congratulations to all the officers and members.  See the membership page of information on how to join this active group of area residents.