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.

Pearce Recall Update: Pearce’s stalking horse candidate files, petition challenge likely

September 10, 2011 by AZ BlueMeanie

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In early 16th-century England, a "stalking horse" was one trained to conceal the hunter walking behind it; the practice allowed human predators to sneak up on their prey without attracting suspicion. What exactly is a "stalking horse"? – Slate Magazine: In modern political applications of the phrase, a stalking horse is either … Read more

Forums on the Flat Tax Folly

September 10, 2011 by AZ BlueMeanie

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." – H. L. Mencken Since the age of Ronaldus Magnus, Republicans have offered only "simple solutions to complex problems" — policy by focus group tested bumper sticker slogans — that are flat out wrong. Like the Flat Tax folly … Read more

Economists agree that The American Jobs Act delivers

September 9, 2011 by AZ BlueMeanie

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The economists have weighed in on The American Jobs Act and they agree that it delivers a significant boost to the economy and jobs. Now it will require convincing the "Do Nothing" Tea-Publican Congress that wants to destroy the American economy to prevent President Obama from having a major success on the economy … Read more

President Obama introduces The American Jobs Act – Now Pass It!

September 9, 2011 by AZ BlueMeanie

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday to introduce The American Jobs Act and to tell the "Do Nothing" Tea-Publican Congress to "pass this bill." Read the Transcript of the President's remarks. From the White House Blog. The American Jobs Act: To create more jobs … Read more

AIRC public hearing in Tucson on Friday

September 9, 2011 by AZ BlueMeanie

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) is holding a public hearing in Tucson on Friday: September 9, 2011 Viscount Suite Hotel Conference Room 4855 E. BroadwayTucson AZ 85711 3:00 P.M. Agenda Info