Prescott Mural Controversy Follow-Up
By Jenn Steve Blair, the Prescott AZ city councilman who made several racist statements on his radio talk show over a public art project, has been fired from the radio station (hat-tip to Ben Kalafut). Here’s an interview Blair did with PrescottNews.com after the firing: Advertisement In the interview, Blair defends himself by saying that the … Read more
Blumenthal apologized. Kirk apologized. Brewer? Not so much.
by David Safier I guess 2 out of 3 ain't bad, especially when number 3 is from Arizona. I mean, what do you expect from the originators of the "Show me your papers" law? Contrition? Richard Blumenthal said he served in Vietnam when he hadn't. It looks like he only said it that one time. … Read more
Paint by Racism!
by Jenn This one image is apparently enough to cause some Arizonans to scream racial slurs at elementary school children. SB1070: Arizona's anti-immigration law that, in essence, legalizes racial profiling of non-White Arizonans. HB 2281: a law that bans ethnic studies programs in Arizona's public schools, and that was designed to specifically target a Tucson … Read more
Dr. Word says: If you claim “my father died fighting the Nazi regime in Germany,” . . .
by David Safier Jan Brewer is shocked and hurt anyone would misinterpret her words about her father. It's funny how she turns into a fragile, hothouse flower when it suits her purpose. Dr. Word would like to look at phrase at the center of the debate, carefully and judiciously analyzing it to see what it … Read more
Presented without comment
by David Safier Presented without comment, because I'm speechless. From the Phoenix New Times article, Chris Simcox Allegedly Threatened To Kill Family and Cops, According To Wife's Order of Protection. Former minuteman leader and ex, self-described "senior advisor" for J.D. Hayworth's U.S. Senate campaign Chris Simcox allegedly threatened to kill his wife and family according … Read more
Arizona gets its own video category on The Daily Show
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Accidental Governor and our Republican-dominated legislature have made Arizona into the laughingstock of the nation over the past two years. Arizona has replaced Forida as The Daily Show's favorite state to mock. Arizona now has its own video category on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Official Website: VIEW ALL 7 … Read more
The biggest danger on the border is fear mongering demagogue politicians
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have previously reported crime statistics that entirely refute the myth that crime in Arizona is: (1) caused by illegal immigrants, and (2) is out of control. These fear mongering claims by demagogue politicians on the right are simply not supported by the evidence. These politicians have created an alternate reality that … Read more
