Margaret Thatcher disses the Quitta from Wasilla

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Maybe the American political media should take a clue from the Iron Maiden, former British PM Margaret Thatcher. The Guardian of London reported that Margaret Thatcher's aides had decided it would be inappropriate for her to meet with Sarah Palin, who is planning to visit London next month en route to Sudan. … Read more

Herman Cain channels his inner Colbert

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: About a month ago, Governor Jan Brewer and the faux outrage chorus of the right-wing noise machine all got their panties in a twist when President Obama channeled his inner Colbert: You know, they said we needed to triple the Border Patrol. Or now they’re going to say we need to quadruple the … Read more

Tea-Publican Tyranny in Wisconsin Update: Three Democrats face recall despite GAB finding of fraud in recall petitions

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "All three Democratic state senators targeted for recalls will have to fight for their seats this summer after election officials on Wednesday refused to throw out petitions circulated against them, despite finding evidence of fraud." Elections board certifies recalls against 3 Dem senators: The Government Accountability Board expressed concern about fraud and … Read more

Baja Arizona Update: Tucson Weekly interviews Paul Eckerstrom

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jim Nintzel has an interview of Paul Eckerstrom, co-chair of Start Our State, in the Tucson Weekly today: Attorney Paul Eckerstrom is one of the organizers of Start Our State, which is pushing for a proposition on the November 2012 ballot that would start the process of splitting Pima County from the rest of … Read more