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Motivational Speaking
October 25, 2009
Posted by azBlueMeanie: I read this week that former president George W. Bush has found a speaking gig at an Oct. 26 "Get Motivated!" business seminar in Fort Worth, TX, where the former president will be the "special guest speaker." Bush Headlining 'Motivational Mega Show' With 'Inspirational Firepower' This would be the same George W.
A win-win budget balancing idea
October 24, 2009
by David Safier Kavanagh wants to sweep money from special funds to help balance the state budget. It's a terrible idea on its face, as many people have pointed out. But one of his terrible ideas gave me a potentially good idea. Kavanagh singled out, in particular, an 80-cent-a-pack tax on cigarettes approved by voters
For your viewing/printing pleasure
October 23, 2009
by David Safier If you want a copy of the Presidential Family Photo, you can download it in a number of sizes: small, medium, large and unbelievably large. The photo comes with the following guidelines (this is for real, by the way): "This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by
Health Care Reform as Bankruptcy Reform
October 23, 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have always thought that instead of talking about health care reform, we should be talking about bankruptcy reform — bankruptcy due to medical expenses not covered by health care insurance. A national study in the American Journal of Medicine (May 2009) found that 62 percent of all bankruptcies filed in 2007 were linked to
GOP Medical Malpractice Myths
October 23, 2009
Posted by azBlueMeanie: Jon Perr at crooksandliars.com has an exceptional post that I will reproduce here. Republican Malpractice Myths Arizona's Senator Obstruction, Jon Kyl, figures prominently in purveying these myths lies. In recent days, Republican leaders have scored a series of political victories in their eternal quest for tort reform. Last week, the Congressional Budget
And speaking of best buds (which I was below) . . .
October 23, 2009
by David Safier Here's a photo of Vic Williams (R-LD26) hanging around with a few of his closest friends: Russell Pearce, J.D. Hayworth and Sheriff Joe Arpaio (Present but out of the shot: Andrew Thomas). That's Vic looking stern and resolute behind the big three. The issue is immigration. With those folks sharing the
See the Supremes in Tucson
October 23, 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: No, not Motown legends Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard. U.S. Supreme Court Justices. What:The University of Arizona Rehnquist Center is hosting an event, "Principles of Constitutional and Statutory Interpretation: A Discussion between Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Stephen Breyer." When: Monday, October 26, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Best buds
October 23, 2009
by David Safier Wednesday night, Cheney received a "Keeper of the Flame" award from the Center for Security Policy. Guess who handed him his trophy. Not enough for you? Fine. Scooter Libby received the Service Before Self award the same night.
