Russell Pearce’s son
by David Safier The story of Russell Pearce's son's multiple arrests for substance abuse and possible child abuse deserve attention because of Pearce's public presence. Pearce can't be blamed for his very troubled son. But it's important that this young man not be given special treatment because of his father's power and influence. It's very … Read more
Nintzel has a proposition for Atomic Al
by David Safier Jim Nintzel picked up on Atomic Al's Nukes for Schools bill that made it through his Commerce and Energy Committee — the one that says money the feds pay Arizona for the nuclear waste dump Al hopes and prays will come to Arizona must be used for education. Today Nintzel asks the … Read more
Senate candidate Jeff Flake to Birthers: “Accept reality”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Is Rep. Jeff Flake aware that 41 Republican members of the Arizona Legislature are cosponsors of the "birther bill"? The Tucson Weekly published the list of 41 cosponsors. The 41 Arizona Legislators Who Still Want to See Obama's Birth Certificate. This isn't going to help in his GOP primary. From talkingpointsmemo.com, Rep. … Read more
Update: Democratic legislators leave Wisconsin to block anti-union bill
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers blocked passage of a sweeping anti-union bill Thursday by ignoring orders to attend a vote and instead left the state to deny a quorum and to force Republicans to negotiate over the proposal. Protests of anti-union bill swell to 25,000 people at Wisconsin state Capitol | StarTribune.com: [As an estimated … Read more
Wisconsin workers ‘Go Egypt’ on Tea-Publican tyrant governor
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Following the non-violent popular democratic uprising in Egypt, a new phrase has entered our lexicon: "Go Egypt on your ass." (It is a variation of the classic line from the movie Pulp Fiction, "I'm gonna get medieval on your ass!") It means a non-violent popular democratic uprising against a repressive regime. It … Read more
Melvin’s Nukes for Schools bill passes in Energy Committee
by David Safier Look at the glow on all the children's faces. Is it because their schools are funded, or is it from the nuclear waste dump nearby? [Apologies for the poor attempt at humor that even I find in bad taste. It's one of those laughing-to-keep-from-crying moments.] Atomic Al's SB1548 got a 5-1 thumbs … Read more
Keep your eye on Texas
by David Safier I've heard lots of predictions that Texas' budget is going to be looking worse and worse as the year goes on. The state's budget woes were off everyone's radar last year because the legislature only meets every other year, so it wasn't going through public budget battles. When everyone else was flailing … Read more
