Sarah Palin makes a day to honor the victims all about her
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I hold this woman in utter contempt after her latest "Palin pity party" self-indulgent narcissism to cast herself as a "victim" on the very day this community has set aside to honor the victims of the mass shooting on Saturday. I will refrain from commenting out of respect for my friends and colleagues who were the … Read more
‘Angel Action’ to protect families’ funerals from Fred Phelps’ church of hate
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A Tucson group is planning to have "Angel Action" present at the funerals of 9-year-old Christina-Taylor Green on Thursday and U.S. Judge John M. Roll on Friday. Local 'Angels' group, new AZ law seek to shelter funeral goers from protests: Hundreds will stand side to side wearing white, and dozens of people will … Read more
“Emphasis the left is placing on violent rhetoric and imagery is probably misplaced.”
by David Safier I'm reading more analyses of this kind, which make a great deal of sense. It's not only violence-laden rhetoric that inflames the discourse and leads to threats and acts of violence. It's language that declares, You're not one of us — language that dehumanizes political opponents or makes them into aliens. This … Read more
When an AZ Republican LD Chair resigns because of Tea Party rhetoric . . .
by David Safier The Republic has an article about Anthony Miller, Chair — now former chair — of Legislative District 20 Republicans. He resigned because of "a nasty battle between factions of Legislative District 20 Republicans and fears that it could turn violent in the wake of what happened in Tucson on Saturday." Other officers … Read more
The Farley Report: January 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The state legislature is back in session, so it is time once again for the return of the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): I have spent a lot of time talking to various media outlets about the recent horrific events that have changed us forever. Until now, I have … Read more
Ron Barber recovering from his wounds
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: C.J. Karamargin, communications director for Rep. Giffords, provided these photos of Ron Barber to the Tucson Weekly. It's good to see that Ron can still manage a smile through all of this tragedy. Photos of Shooting Victim, Ron Barber, at UMC: Ron Barber, Tucson District Director for Rep. Giffords, was among the wounded … Read more
Dr. Peter Rhee: Giffords “has a 101 percent chance of surviving. She will not die. She does not have that permission from me.”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This is the optimistic news from Dr. Peter Rhee. Giffords will not die from injury, doc says: Dr. Peter Rhee, chief of trauma at University Medical Center, said hopeful signs include Giffords' ability to move both arms, reaching for her breathing tube and continuing to follow simple commands. Rhee said Giffords "has … Read more
