Rep. Jim Weiers to predatory lenders: ‘I can’t quit you!’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In yet another example of how the authoritarian GOP doesn't give a damn about the will of the voters of this state — who rejected predatory payday loan lenders – Rep. Jim Weiers (R-Phoenix) is promoting a new predatory loan scheme. "I can't quit you!" Lawmaker proposes new consumer loan to fill gap … Read more
Subprime education
by David Safier We now have a name for those for-profit colleges that scam people into taking out tens of thousands of dollars in loans to attend classes that will most likely do them no good. Subprime education. Perfect. Finally, these ripoff colleges are getting the kind of media coverage they have long deserved. The … Read more
President Obama’s remarks on Egypt
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: President Obama today said that the protesters put the lie "to the idea that justice is best gained through violence," a clear reference to Al Qaeda and it's number two leader, Egyptian-born Ayman al-Zawahiri. Obama said that in Egypt, "it was the moral force of non-violence — not terrorism and mindless killing" … Read more
The Arizona GOP proposes yet another death panel
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Is it not enough that Governor Grim Reaper has issued a death sentence to organ transplant patients? Now the Arizona GOP proposes yet another death panel. A Whole New Kind of Death Panel – Amy McMullen – Open Salon: Arizona bill will force hospitals to verify the immigration status of patients Since Senator … Read more
Update: Mubarak Steps Down
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt turned over all power to the military, and left the Egyptian capital for his resort home in Sharm el-Sheik, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced on state television on Friday. Mubarak Steps Down, Ceding Power to Military – NYTimes.com: The announcement, delivered during evening prayers in Cairo, set … Read more
Media SWAG on who may run for Kyl’s Senate seat
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The media villagers didn't waste any time speculating about who may run for Sen. Jon Kyl's Senate seat in 2012. Here is their early SWAG list today. The Arizona Republic Republicans Rep. Jeff Flake Rep. Trent Franks Former Rep. John Shadegg Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods Former … Read more
Breaking: Blown call – Hosni Mubarak says he is not leaving
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: CIA Director Leon Panetta said earlier today that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak may announce his resignation in a speech today. Every major news organization in the world was reporting today that Mubarak would step down. The crowds in Tahrir Square were in a celebratory mood. Mubarak just gave his speech. Oops! Blown … Read more
