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.

What the Occupy Wall Street protestors are angry about – another chart

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Demos organization is a think tank that works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit of three overarching goals: A more equitable economy with opportunity for all; A robust democracy in which all Americans are empowered to participate; A strong public sector that can provide for our common interests and … Read more

Arizona Daily Star endorses Jonathan Rothschild for Mayor of Tucson

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: As if there were any doubt as to who is the best qualified candidate to lead the City of Tucson as its next mayor, the Arizona Daily Star on Sunday published an editorial endorsement of Jonathan Rothschild for Mayor of Tucson simply captioned Leadership (excerpts): The best person for the job commands strength … Read more

Herman Cain’s ‘Nein! Nein! Nein!’ tax plan

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I can just hear my late grandmother muttering in German, "Nein! Nein! Nein!" (No! No! No!) to Herman Cain's "9-9-9" tax plan for simpletons who vote against their own economic interests, or as Joseph Stalin liked to call them, "useful idiots." Wolfgang (Arte Johnson's character on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In) would say, "Veeery Interesting… … Read more

Meet the People’s Champion, Elizabeth Warren

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Now this is more like it! A Democrat who actually speaks my language! A fighter! “My first choice is a strong consumer agency,” she said. “My second choice is no agency at all and plenty of blood and teeth left on the floor.” – Elizabeth Warren This quote is from a must-read biographical … Read more