Posted by AzBlueMeanie: David Safier briefly touched upon this story yesterday in Arizona media in the news. Advertisement An editorial opinion published in the Arizona Republic on Sunday is one of the worst examples of falsehoods and false equivalencies presented as fact by the editors of a major publication – presumably professional journalists – in … Read more

by David Safier If you don't follow Talking Points Memo on a semi-regular basis, you're missing one of the best sources for news and information anywhere. It combines a top reporting staff with first rate blogging. It's the home page for my browser. I read over it thoroughly in the morning, then glance at it … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Why do conservatives waste millions of state taxpayer dollars on "junk lawsuits" that are frivolous claims? Because it feeds their fundraising coffers from their conservative base. Monday is a special session called by the Accidental Governor for political posturing, pure and simple. Attorney General Terry Goddard would not join the politically motivated … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: There are three excellent opinions this weekend that put the current state of affairs in this country into historical context. The past informs our present, and gives us guidance for the future. We ignore the lessons of the past at our own peril. Frank Rich of the New York Times puts the … Read more

Posted by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona Legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice… The highlight (so to speak) this week looks to be the eighth special session of the lege, called by the Governor to ask for permission to … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Republican National Committee has rejected a proposal from the Democratic National Committee to sign a joint “civility” statement. "It's a trap!" The Party of No is also the party of paranoia and conspiracy theories. RNC rejects joint 'civility' statement – POLITICO.com: Various members of the DNC — including Chairman Tim Kaine, … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: And you should thank her too.