Rep. Giffords invites the public to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence
February 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is inviting Southern Arizonans to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence that will be on display in Tucson later this month. “The Declaration of Independence is our nation’s most cherished testament to the value we place on individual liberty,” said Giffords. “Southern Arizonans should not
And speaking of Civics Tests . . .
February 10, 2010
by David Safier AZ Blue Meanie was right to tear into Tom Tancredo for his blatantly racist suggestion that we need civics and literacy tests for voters. People who don't see the latent — and not-so-latent — strain of racism among tea partiers and many others in the anti-Obama movement just don't want to see
Cigarettes for the poor: No. Religious schools for the rich: Yes
February 10, 2010
by David Safier Craig already posted about this, but it's mouth-dropping enough, it deserves a second look. "The Welfare Queen" stereotype is back, courtesy of Southern Arizonans like Antenori, Melvin, Gowan and Stevens as well as some of the Maricopa madmen who've taught our local legislators all they know. They've written a bill saying if
A history lesson on literacy tests for voting
February 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Thane objected to Meghan McCain's assertion that Tom Tancredo's call for literacy tests for voting is "innate racism": "Can't Meghan McCain make a case that literacy tests are a bad idea? For her to claim racism is the same as admitting that she can't make make a case against a literacy test." Thane's
The Farley Report 2/9/10
February 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for The Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD28): Let's cut to the chase. As I'm sure you know, Governor Brewer's sales tax referral passed out of the Legislature last week. I voted no, for the reasons I detailed last week. One of those reasons is that I think
Apparently spite is now a public service principle for Arizona’s Republicans
February 9, 2010
Posted by Craig McDermott Wow. The latest gem from Frank Antenori (R-Don't say I'm from Tucson though that is where I live) is HB2770. It contains a list of prohibited acts for people receiving public assistance (aka – welfare). From the bill – A. A person shall not receive assistance or cash assistance under this Title
Meghan McCain: Tea Party represents ‘innate racism’
February 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In an appearance on ABC's The View, Meghan McCain, the daughter of former presidential candidate John McCain has sharply criticized the Tea Party movement, accusing it of "innate racism." She also took issue with a number of recent statements from Sarah Palin, criticizing the former Alaska governor for defending Rush Limbaugh's use
Pay attention media villagers, a brief history of populism for you
February 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In an earlier post Republican enablers of the new corporatocracy I briefly touched upon this point: Note to the media: "conservative populist" is an oxymoron. Conservatives are all about maintaining the wealth and privilege of the wealthy and privileged. Historically, populists have always been farmers and laborers in progressive movements seeking to
