Demonize. Privatize. Monetize.
by David Safier I wrote a column for The Explorer about the three step method Republicans use whenever they try to end a government program, as part of their neverending crusade to dismantle government as we know it. Advertisement Step 1: Demonize. Step 2: Privatize. Step 3: Monetize. My contract with The Explorer says I … Read more
Judge to hear Open Meetings law case against AIRC today
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A Maricopa County Superior Court judge will consider Wednesday whether to end or to allow a civil investigation into whether Arizona’s redistricting commission violated the open meeting law to proceed. Judge to mull whether to end redistricting probe – Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required): County attorneys leading the investigation are asking that the … Read more
19 ‘Independents’ apply for AIRC Chair position – public comments requested
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: 19 allegedly "independent" voters have applied for the potential vacancy on the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. I say allegedly because there were a large number of last minute applicants which makes me highly suspicious given all that has occurred surrounding the Commission. There has got to be some Tea-Publican shills in this … Read more
What part did they not understand?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Are you kidding me? The publication by lobbyists and for lobbyists, the Arizona Capitol Times, essentially republished the same trial balloon Constitutional provision raises question of recall reimbursement for Pearce – Arizona Capitol Times first floated by "King" Russell Pearce's buddy Howard Fischer from Capitol Media Services. I have already posted a … Read more
Ethnic Studies fight heats up again
by David Safier We haven't heard much about the whole Ethnic Studies fight lately. Here's the latest, from a Save Ethnic Studies media release: Late yesterday [Monday, November 14] the plaintiffs in the Acosta . et. al. v. Huppenthal case filed their motion for preliminary injunction seeking a court order halting all further enforcement action … Read more
Recusal! More than just an ‘appearance’ of impropriety
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in three appeals challenging the Affordable Care Act. In all of the reporting I have read on this matter, what I have not seen is any indication that Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself from hearing and deciding the case based upon his wife Virginia "Ginny" … Read more
Cain Wreck: The Herminator Does Governor Goodhair One Better
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The "Cain Train" turned into a "Cain Wreck" in front of the editorial board of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Governor Goodhair Rick Perry suffered the longest minute of his life during a recent debate. The "Herminator" did Governor Goodhair one better and drew blanks for a full five minutes. The Cain campaign … Read more
