AZ Republicans: With all of the state’s problems solved, time to move on to the feds, tribes, counties, municipalities and even HOAs
January 28, 2011
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings …at least, that's the impression one might get from looking at the list of Sen. Frank Antenori's list of bill sponsorships and cosponsorships. He, and they, have done such a thorough job of running the state into the ground addressing the fiscal issues facing the state, that he,
The revolution will not be Twittervized – we need real reporting now
January 28, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: We live in an age of the most advanced technology in human history, and yet despite these technological advances in communications we are less informed today by corporate media conglomerates than ever before. The integration of e-mail, Facebook and Twitter into media reporting to interact with viewers has led to a degradation
‘You know what we need is a “spudnut” moment’
January 27, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sarah Palin says "You know what we need is a “spudnut” moment." Homer Simpson could not agree more. "Mmm, donuts." Saying that the Soviet Union "won" the space race, and that the Soviet Union collapsed under the cost of the space race — that will get this clueless pretender in trouble with
Next salvo in the Arizona Republicans’ war on brown people targets *everybody*
January 27, 2011
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings The Republicans in the Arizona Legislature have done as they threatened promised and introduced bills attacking the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. The Senate version is SB1309, introduced by Sen. Ron Gould and sponsored/cosponsored by nine other Republicans, including Senate President Russell
The Chicago Way: Emanuel to stay on ballot
January 27, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Chicago Tribune reports Emanuel on Chicago mayor ballot: The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today that Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot for mayor of Chicago. The decision comes without a moment to spare; early voting for the Feb. 22 city election begins Monday, Jan. 31. You can read the opinion
Of course, this is no problem, because Arizona has plenty of money
January 27, 2011
by David Safier I just posted about the four birthright bills Arizona Republicans are planning to file soon, and their hope the bills will be fought in court, to attack the 14th Amendment. But the thing is, when you go to court, you pile up court costs. Remember Kris Kobach? He's the guy who helped
Four birthright bills coming from Republicans
January 27, 2011
by David Safier One, two or three are not enough. The Republicans are planning to file four — count them, Four! — birthright bills. The bills, which have not yet been introduced, would likely establish that an Arizona citizen must be a U.S. citizen. They would define a U.S. citizen as someone who was born
How Pathetic
January 27, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sen. John McCain's long-time ghostwriter for each of his books has been identified as the "anonymous" author of “O: A Presidential Novel." Still bitter about 2008, Johnny? You hired a hit man instead of doing the job yourself? McCain adviser Mark Salter pegged as 'O' author – POLITICO.com: Time magazine says it
