Conservative Activist Judge Keegan: IOKIYAR
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Apparently there is a special exemption in Arizona law for reckless speeding in excess of the posted speed limit of which I was totally unaware: "it's OK if you're a Republican" IOKIYAR Who knew? Advertisement This may lead to a new black market in fake voter ID cards. "See officer, I'm a … Read more
Three dimensional chess or Bumper cars?
by David SafierAs I read the latest on the budget (it passed both Senate and House, if you haven't read the morning news), I have to keep in mind that I'm not a politician, so I don't understand the subtleties of the game. I've said before, I don't play three dimensional chess, so all this … Read more
ALERT: GOP Taliban set to wage jihad
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Now that the GOP insane clown possee leadership has passed its "practice budget" the real fun and games are set to begin next week. This is the time of year that the GOP Taliban wages jihad against their fellow Arizonans. GOP Taliban bills that have backed up in a log jam in … Read more
House passes budget, afraid to transmit it to the Governor for her veto
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The main budget bill passed the House on a 32-24 vote, one vote more than needed. Legislature OKs budget but will talk with Brewer No Democrats voted for this turkey of a GOP budget. Three Republicans broke with party ranks and voted against the spending plans: Representatives Bill Konopnicki of Safford, Doug … Read more
Huppenthal collecting signatures?
by David SafierI'd only heard about this second hand, so I didn't post about it, but now the Arizona Guardian has an article saying, Sen. John Huppenthal has been collecting signatures for a campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction in violation of state election law. I don't have one of those pricey subscriptions to the … Read more
Shameless self promotion
by David SafierMy lastest column in the Explorer praises empathy (and enlists David Brooks as someone on the other side who agrees), then goes on to argue "the Empathy Gene appears to be missing from conservatives' DNA." Apropos of the empathy topic, read Leonard Pitts' column in today's Star. It's good for white men like … Read more
Obama in Cairo: We’re not enemies. Don’t mess with the U.S.
by David SafierI haven't watched the entire speech Obama gave in Cairo. I've seen bits on cable news, and Talking Points Memo has done a masterful job of shrinking it down to 4 minutes, 43 seconds. If you catch all or part of the speech, watch the seriousness on Obama's face, the occasional forceful downturn … Read more
