Recall them all – Fight the Stupid!
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The other day I suggested that a recall should be initiated against anyone who signed on as a cosponsor of the "birther" bill by Rep. Judy Burges (R-Skull Valley) beginning with the "birther queen" herself. (Flashback) New Rule: Mental Competency Exams for Politicians: Advertisement The voters of this state should not have to … Read more
The coming week – legislative edition
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings As usual, all info gathered from the online sources (mostly the website of the Arizona Legislature) and subject to change without notice. Note: calling an agenda "quiet" doesn't mean that there aren't any bills on the agenda, only that there aren't any that twig the partisan radar. If … Read more
A crime against Humanities
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Despite Egyptian citizens having formed a human chain to protect the Cairo Museum and the Egyptian Army having been dispatched to protect it as well, Reuters confirms that looters managed to enter the museum and to have damaged antiquities. Looters smash treasures and mummies in Egyptian Museum: Looters broke into the Cairo … Read more
It may be time to start a ‘secession bill’ pool* for the Arizona Legislature
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings I've written a few posts listing some of the nuttier bills proposed by the legislature, and this one is going to be similar. I'd feel like I was in a rut, but they keep on serving up new material to work with. Unfortunately. This was something I noticed … Read more
Rule-of-Law Russ recall drive getting more coverage
by David Safier I've read about the drive to recall Russell Pearce in the East Valley Trib, the Phoenix New Times, the Yuma Sun and KSAZ Phoenix, and now on Tucson's KGUN. But still nothing from the Star. NOW THIS IS INTERESTING: The Star website has a short AP story about a Recall Jan Brewer … Read more
The Big Lie at the Heart of the Birthright Citizenship Attacks on “Anchor Babies”
Posted by Michael Bryan The nativists' attack on birthright citizenship (not surprisingly) has at its heart a Big Lie. That lie is clearly stated in H.R. 140, the legislation introduced in the House and sponsored (so far) by 45 members to 'correct' the interpretation of the 14th Amendment: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may … Read more
Got the T shirt, drank the OJ, ate the trail mix
by David Safier Today I was a genuine Bleeding Heart Arm Liberal. I just came back from giving blood down at the Red Cross Donation center at Broadway and Kolb. Piece o' Cake. Actually, they didn't have a piece of cake anywhere on the premises. But afterwards, instead of giving you a lollipop, they have … Read more
