From the Mall
by David Safier First shots of the Occupy the Capitol encampment. We're talking big, beautiful tents here, a fair number of them in the middle of the Mall (around 14th and Constitution, if you know the city). A meeting tent, cafeteria tent, registration tent, many others. I haven't wandered in and out of the whole … Read more
Senator Obstruction, Jon Kyl, takes America hostage (again) for tax cuts for the rich
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona and America cannot get rid of this ignorant evil bastard soon enough. Senator Obstruction, Jon Kyl, says We’ll Only Extend Payroll Tax Cut If You Extend Bush Cuts Too | TPMDC: On the Senate floor Monday, Sen. Jon Kyl argued that reducing the payroll tax doesn’t stimulate the economy — a claim … Read more
President Obama to channel Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Square Deal’ on Tuesday
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Hill reports Obama looks to channel Teddy Roosevelt in Kansas: President Obama will look to channel President Theodore Roosevelt on Tuesday as he continues to try to present himself as a champion of the middle class and Republicans as defenders of the rich and entrenched special interests. Obama will travel to … Read more
A preview of coming attractions under Jan Brewer’s political ‘spoils system’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Boss Tweed Gov. Jan Brewer wil roll out her secret plan to do away with the civil service merit selection system in time for the legislative session in January. But we have already seen a preview of coming attractions under Jan Brewer's political Spoils system of it is enacted into law. The process has already begun … Read more
A new era begins in Tucson: Mayor Jonathan Rothschild
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jonathan Rothschild is Tucson's first new mayor in 12 years, replacing Mayor Bob Walkup. Rothschild was sworn in this morning along with the other council members elected in November, Shirley Scott, Regina Romero and Paul Cunningham. An Inauguration Celebration Luncheon was held at Noon. I couldn't make it to the luncheon, but … Read more
Has the ‘date which will live in infamy’ been forgotten?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." – President Franklin Delano Roosevelt This December 7th marks the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, "a date which will live in … Read more
Blogging Occupy Congress from D.C.
by David Safier Tomorrow (Monday) morning, I will be winging my way to D.C. to be a blogger/participant in the Occupy Congress events, which will go on through Friday. I'm going courtesy of SEIU, which is part of the coalition organizing the event. Dawn Teo from the northern part of the state will be there … Read more
