Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA): the “death panel” talk is “nuts”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I received a request from a reader about the bill that Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) sponsored to allow Medicare reimbursements to doctors for end of life consultation. It turns out he originally sponsored this bill when he was a member of the House, and it was not controversial. Think Progress » Sen. … Read more
Arizona’s twin embarrassments make “Psycho Talk”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Ed Schultz dedicated this "Psycho Talk" segment to Sen. John McCain on Monday. "John McCain flat out lied on this bill." Arizonans know McCain is a liar, Ed. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy In an earlier "Psycho Talk" segment, Ed exposed Senator Obstruction, Jon Kyl, … Read more
Arizona Daily Star: Legislators beholden to Norquist pledge don’t deserve their jobs
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have previously written here about the Grover Norquist "no tax" pledge that "[Lawmakers] have violated their oath of office by pledging their undying allegiance and loyalty to a corrupt K Street lobbyist, which for them takes precedence over their oath of office, and any accountability to the constituents who elected them. … Read more
Special Session Update: Do or Die Time? Or We’ll Just Change The Law And Do Whatever The Hell We Want
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the "Sham-Wow!" budget deal on a 6-3 vote Monday, setting up a crucial vote on Tuesday. The Arizona Guardian headline today says "Do or die time for Senate budget today and its not looking good" (subscription required). "The Senate's chances for smooth passage of a budget including … Read more
Goldwater Institute joins Grover Norquist, sort of
by David SafierGrover Norquist, of the No New Taxes Pledge and the wish that he could shrink government to a size that it can be drowned in a bathtub (Why do conservative metaphors involve injury and death so often?), basically let the AZ Rs off the hook by saying he was OK with a vote … Read more
Robert Greenwald’s “The Health Insurance Racket: Getting Rich by Denying Americans Care”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films has released the short documentary film "The Health Insurance Racket: Getting Rich while denying Americans Care." What does Isabella, a four year-old girl in Wisconsin who is physically incapable of eating and has had to be tube fed her entire life, have to gain from healthcare … Read more
