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Neo-Nazi rally in support of SB 1070 in Phoenix turns ugly
November 14, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Think Progress reports Neo-Nazis March In Support Of SB-1070 In Arizona: Yesterday, members of the Neo-Nazi National Socialist Movement gathered in front of the Sandra Day O’Connor Federal Court Building in Phoenix, AZ to protest a federal judge’s decision to block several provisions of the state’s controversial immigration law, SB-1070. Pollice had
Sen. John McCain moves the goalposts on DADT repeal
November 14, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "If it's Sunday, it's time for some John McCain." The sycophant McMedia cannot get enough of their failed presidential candidate. As Steve Benen at The Washington Monthly reminds us: [Meet The Press] viewers will see an "exclusive!" interview with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). This makes a lot less sense — it'll be
See 9500 Liberty Tonight at The Shanty
November 14, 2010
Posted by Michael Bryan There will be a free screening of the documentary film 9500 Liberty tonight, Sunday 11/14, at 6pm at the Shanty on 4th Avenue. Come on down, have nice drink, and watch the nice folks of Maryland go totally batshit over illegal immigration. You may feel a little better about Arizonan’s behavior.
Ringers 2010 – Redistricting Commission Edition
November 13, 2010
by Craig McDermott, crossposted from Random Musings As most politically active folks know, one of the reasons, perhaps the most important reason, for the decennial national census is to reapportion Congressional and state legislative representation. Here in Arizona, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission draws the new maps (subject to preclearance by the U.S. Department of
Update: Cindy McCain v. John McCain on DADT
November 13, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: (Note: The Arizona Daily Star apparently did not receive the Tweet from Cindy McCain in which she says "I stand by my husband's stance on DADT." See the update to earlier post Cindy McCain v. John McCain on DADT). The Arizona Daily Star today finally catches up to the reporting here at
New committees and chairs announced for the AZ legislature
November 12, 2010
by Craig McDermott, crossposted from Random Musings …and there is going to be a LOT of subject material for wiseass bloggers coming out of 1700 West Washington in 2011… Info courtesy AP via the Arizona Daily Star. HOUSE Agriculture and Water, Russ Jones Appropriations, John Kavanagh Banking and Insurance, Nancy McLain Commerce, Jim Weiers Employment
How many Latinos have left Arizona since SB1070?
November 12, 2010
by David Safier Get ready. We're soon to witness an avalanche of news reports saying 100,000 Latinos have left Arizona since SB1070 passed. Also be ready for the "See, it's working already!" comments from SB1070 supporters. The first debunking I've seen of the 100,000 number comes from the Star's Brady McCombs in his post in
Paul Krugman on the Catfood Commission
November 12, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Paul Krugman of the New York Times writes today The Hijacked Commission: Count me among those who always believed that President Obama made a big mistake when he created the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform — a supposedly bipartisan panel charged with coming up with solutions to the nation’s long-run
