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.

(Update) ALEC States & Nation Policy Summit – Phoenix, AZ Nov.30 – Dec.2, 2011

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has updated its web page for its upcoming States & Nation Policy Summit at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona from November 30 – December 2, 2011. Register online Registration. Deadline is November 7. The Agenda is here. Hotel accommodations deadline … Read more

Pearce Recall Update: Oh, It’s On!

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Just as I predicted at the start, the Arizona courts have rejected Lisa Hauser's specious claims. On Tuesday, it was the Arizona Supreme Court that rejected her specious claims on behalf of "King" Russell Pearce's front group. The court should require Hauser's clients to pay attorneys fees and costs for bringing a frivolous appeal. … Read more

Arizona Daily Star’s creative headline writer strikes again

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I am trained in economics. I read economic data and reports all the time. So imagine my surprise when I opened my copy of the Arizona Daily Star this morning to see this headline below-the-fold: Way to put a happy face on what was a dismal economic report. I suppose Howard Fischer is … Read more

Screw ‘austerity,’ what the economy needs is stimulus

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Two economic reports today demonstrate that GOP economic policy is always wrong, always. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that the European "austerity" that Tea-Publicans point to for massive budget cuts here in the U.S. increases unemployment and reduces paychecks — something that GOP economic policy has been doing for years. IMF: … Read more

New Census Data on the Bush Great Recession

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: H/T Ezra Klein's Wonkblog. Suzy Khimm posts The Great Recession in five charts: How brutal has the recession been to U.S. households? Americans are earning even less than they did 13 years ago. That’s according to new Census data released Tuesday, which found that real median income fell to $49,445 in 2010, … Read more