AZ BlueMeanie

The Blue Meanie is an Arizona citizen who wishes, for professional reasons, to remain anonymous when blogging about politics. Armed with a deep knowledge of the law, politics and public policy, as well as pen filled with all the colors stolen from Pepperland, the Blue Meanie’s mission is to pursue and prosecute the hypocrites, liars, and fools of politics and the media – which, in practical terms, is nearly all of them. Don’t even try to unmask him or he’ll seal you in a music-proof bubble and rendition you to Pepperland for a good face-stomping.

The Red Queen tries her case in the media, gets facepalmed

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Oh, sweet Jesus! Did you not get the memo Howie? Note to media villagers: Please, just stop! Howard Fischer, once again, quotes gubernatorial press aide Matthew Benson on the law, giving him false equivalency with the actual lawyers quoted in this report, Creators of Arizona redistrictring process assail governor's firing of panel … Read more

AIRC Update: The briefs are filed – oral arguments on November 17

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If you read nothing else in this matter, I highly recommend that you read the 10-page report released by the bipartisan think tank the Grand Canyon Institute. It is well-researched and well-reasoned, clear and concise. From the introduction: As a part of its effort to Keep Redistricting Independent, the Grand Canyon Institute evaluated … Read more

Moving Tucson Forward: Inauguration Celebration Luncheon

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Moving Tucson Forward:Inauguration Celebration Luncheon featuring Mayor-ElectJonathan Rothschild     Featuring: Council Members Regina Romero, Paul Cunningham and Shirley Scott Invited Guests: Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich, Council Members Richard Fimbres and Steve Kozachik   12:00 pm, Monday, December 5th   Tucson Convention Center Ballroom 260 S. Church Ave.   Individual Tickets $75, Tables $750 … Read more

Our Tea-Publican lawless legislature spanked by the courts, again

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Our Tea-Publican lawless legislature suffers from authoritarianism. They do not view themselves bound by the Constitution or by the rule of law. Just last week, Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, said what a judge considers "gross misconduct" is irrelevant to whether they can remove a commissioner. "Gross misconduct is essentially what … Read more