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 Arizona Daily Star joins the Very Serious People media villagers who want to cut social security and Medicare

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Our sad small-town newspaper the Arizona Daily Star has decided it wants to be among the Very Serious People of the Washington, D.C. media villager establishment today in an editorial opinion in which the editor opines that "everything must be on the table," i.e., the GOP talking points for including cuts to social … Read more

Betty Ford, champion of women’s rights, has died

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: First Lady Betty Ford, wife of President Gerald Ford, died at the age of 93 on Friday. She was a remarkable woman, much admired and a leader in her own right on issues of women's rights. TIME magazine called her the country's "Fighting First Lady" and named her a Woman of the Year, … Read more

Arizona begins limiting AHCCCS medical care – subject to a lawsuit

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Friday marked the beginning of the state of Arizona limiting AHCCCS medical care (which is subject to a lawsuit). Health benefits cuts begin, as Medicaid enrollment freeze takes effect – East Valley Tribune: As state Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sees it, Arizona began taking “unconstitutional and unconscionable” action Friday against some of the state’s … Read more

AIRC to have a full schedule of public hearings in July

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It looks like the month of July is shaping up to be a full schedule of public hearings around the state for the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. The next meeting will be in Chandler, AZ (location TBD) on July 13, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. UPDATE: The Commission now says no meetings scheduled … Read more

District 18 will have the opportunity to recall a dangerous demagogue who has brought disrepute to Arizona

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: David Safier earlier posted that Karen Osborne certified the petitions to recall "King" Russell Pearce on Friday morning. It’s official: Senate President Russell Pearce is the first sitting elected legislator who will face a recall election in Arizona history. The Arizona Republic reports today, Russell Pearce recall: Enough signatures to force election: … Read more