The Blight and the $Bite$
We are renaming Blog For Arizona, El Blog For Arizona in protest of SB1070. The name will remain until this hateful law is repealed or, more likely, struck down as unconstitutional. We at El Blog For Arizona are going to be standing firm against SB1070 and the prejudice and hatred it embodies. It's the wrong … Read more
Suspicious behavior on Cinco de Mayo
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jason Jones tries to spot illegal immigrants by looking for suspicious behavior on Cinco de Mayo. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Netroots fundraising to help Democrats take back Arizona
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: As a favor to Rep. Steve Farley (D-Tucson) in Legislative District 28, I will post his appeal to help Democrats take back Arizona this fall: "Want to make a powerful statement to Republican Governor Jan Brewer and Republican Senator Russell Pearce that you won't tolerate intolerance? Hit 'em where it REALLY hurts. … Read more
That’s gotta hurt! Glenn Beck refuses to endorse J.D. Hayworth (no love for McCain either)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: According to The Hill, Glenn Beck has dealt a big blow to the J.D. Hayworth campaign, which reportedly indicated to reporters back in March that they were “hoping to have Beck’s endorsement.” On Don Imus’ Fox Business Network show, Glenn Beck also made clear that he is no fan of Sen. John … Read more
Contrary to media narrative, crime is not out of control in Arizona
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The trouble with the media is that they constantly repeat GOP talking points that they have not fact-checked and thereby add to the echo chamber of ignorance. Case in point, that the Arizona Legislature acted out of frustration to enact SB 1070 because "crime is out of control" in Arizona. This one … Read more
G.I.’s Schlomach asked tough question about $400 figure. Schlomach gives purposely stupid response.
by David Safier (exclusive to El Blog for Arizona) On PBS' Horizon, Host Ted Simons interviewed Goldwater Institute's Byron Schlomach along with an ASU economist discussing the sales tax hike. Simons asked Schlomach exactly the right question about G.I.'s ridiculous claim that a 1 cent sales tax hike will cost the average family $400. Where … Read more
Comment on SB 1070 by a Mormon from Mesa
by David Safier I received a very interesting comment to my post, Mormons split on SB 1070, from Ken Smith, who refers to himself as "a Branch President in the LDS Church for a Spanish speaking congregation in Mesa." You can read the whole comment below. The earlier post was about Mormons who object to … Read more
