Obama, ASU Commencement, May 13
by David Safier This just in. Obama hearts Phoenix, where he's been before, and disses Southern Arizona — again — where, so far as I know, he's never set foot. He'll be speaking at the ASU Commencement, May 13, 7pm. Do you think, maybe, he watched Hamlet 2? AZ Blue Meanie, you want to send the … Read more
President Barack Obama to speak at ASU Commencement
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Congressman Harry Mitchell has issued the following press release today: Mitchell Welcomes President Obamaās Decision to Speak at ASU Commencement WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell issued the following statement following President Barack Obamaās announcement that he will speak at Arizona State Universityās commencement ceremonies on May 13: āPresident Obamaās decision to … Read more
Countdown Special Comment: Enough!
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The far right in this country, without the slightest provocation, screams "socialism," and the sheep who follow it, who do not know what the word means and do not know it is only being used because "communism" now rings laughably hollow. In this cry of fire in a crowded unemployment line, there … Read more
Arizona’s twin embarrassments score a rare hat trick
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: On Thursday, Arizona's twin embarrassments "Senator Obstruction," Jon Kyl and "Senator Sore Loser," John McCain, scored a rare hat trick on MSNBC. Kyl made David Shuster's "Hypocrisy Watch" segment on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (he's a regular pick), and McCain was Keith Olbermann's "Worst Person in The World" on Countdown (also a regular … Read more
Way to go, Sarah!
by David Safier Sarah Palin plans to turn down a big chunk of the stimulus money meant for Alaska, including $172 million for education. Much of the stimulus package money for education — about $74 million — was designated for poor schools and special-needs kids. It was to be spent over the next two academic … Read more
Al Melvin, Nanny State Conservative
by David Safier You may have heard that Sen. Al Melvin received the lowest rating among Republican senators from The Pachyderm Coalition, a very conservative organization. He was one of only three legislators in both houses to earn the dreaded RINO (Republican In Name Only) label. Yes, that Al Melvin — proud Minuteman, Reagan Republican, … Read more
“Stronger ADP” looking stronger still
by David Safier A group of Young Dems formed a group, A Stronger ADP (Arizona Democratic Party), in the weeks before the recent State Democratic Meeting where Don Bivens was elected Chair, after Paul Eckerstrom had been elected,then resigned . . . If you don't know the whole tangled tale, you can catch up on … Read more
