GOP Taliban again rejects the will of the voters

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Constitution and the rule of law are under assault from the GOP Taliban legislature. They view themselves as the law, rules are for others to follow. For the same reason, the GOP Taliban rejects the will of the voters. Authoritarians reject democracy. They decide what is best for us. We … Read more

G.I. Guarantee Watch: Day 3

by David Safier As the sun sinks slowly in the west, we bid good-bye to Day 3 of the G.I. Guarantee Watch. To recap: Goldwater Institute has a Guaranteed Research policy which promises any errors brought to G.I.'s attention will be noted on its website. I brought an error to the attention of Matthew Ladner … Read more

Dr. Word: Republicans’ Ram, Jam, Thank you, ma’am

by David Safier It's been a long time since we've heard from the Dr. Word. Well, the good Word Doctor is back, looking at the amazingly well coordinated spin from Republicans on the Democrats' attempts to pass health care in a small "d" democratic way — by majority votes in both Houses. I have to … Read more

Former U.S. Senate Parliamentarian on reconciliation

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A quick remedial education course for Arizona's twin embarrassments, Sens. Jon Kyl and John McCain, and more importantly, the media villagers and Beltway bloviators who care so little for facts or the truth. Robert Dove, the man who served as Senate parliamentarian on and off from 1981-2001 has news for Senate Republicans … Read more