(Flashback) New Rule: Mental Competency Exams for Politicians
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: After reading Craig's post The Legislative Crazy Train Is Up To Speed…, it is clear that no matter how many new players get added to the team it is always the same crazy game. We are right back where we were at this time last year when Rep. Judy Burges (R-Skull Valley) was … Read more
The Farley Report – January 25, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sorry this is late, but I have been sick as a dog this week. Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): First, I want to wish a huge Happy 21st Birthday to Daniel Hernandez, my campaign manager who is now rightfully celebrated around the world as the … Read more
Jared Loughner and political assassination
by David Safier People can argue about Jered Loughner's political views and how they influenced his decision to open fire during Giffords' Congress on Your Corner. But it's hard to conclude it wasn't a political act. Loughner targeted a sitting member of Congress whom he had talked with years before, and he was obsessed with … Read more
Pearce: “Rule of law” vs. “Balance of Rights”
by David Safier Craig's post below is about Pearce declaring it's OK for legislators to carry guns in the Senate because he said so, even though it's against the law. At one point, he said he had a "Don't ask, don't tell" policy about legislators packing heat. Now he says he gets to say what … Read more
Russell Pearce, looking for shortcuts, declares himself to be AZ’s sole lawmaker
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Russell Pearce is well-known as Arizona's preeminent nativist, Senate President, and shadow governor. What with appearances at neo-Nazi and Tea Party rallies, closed-door conferences with private prison lobbyists, frequent interviews on Fox News, and more, he doesn't have time for his day job as a working legislator. Not … Read more
More on National Public School Choice Week: Huppenthal is language-challenged
by David Safier I've already noted that Huppenthal is history-challenged when it comes to the Founding Fathers' mixed record concerning slavery — they often condemned slavery in principle while benefiting from it in practice. (And, amazingly, Michele Bachmann did Hupp one better — or one worse, as the case may be.) It turns out Hupp … Read more
More on National Public School Choice Week
by David Safier As I wrote yesterday, I have [un]officially declared this National Public School Choice Week. I figure if a bunch of voucher advocates with lots of conservative money and connections can declare this National School Choice Week, there's no reason why I, armed with my trusty computer and BfA soapbox, can't create a … Read more
