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.

Ann Kirkpatrick wants a rematch with Hermey, er, Paul Gosar

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Regular readers know that I am not enamored with Blue Dog Conservative Democrats – why would any voter choose a knock-off (Republican-Lite) when they can choose the genuine article? Give them a real choice. It's not a trick question, but Blue Dog Conservative Democrats can't seem to understand the question. Wha? So … Read more

Update: Wisconsin Judge again blocks implementation of ‘budget-repair’ law; Gov. Walker will comply with order

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The cavalier attitude Tea-Publicans in Wisconsin have shown for the rule of law and valid court orders has been truly disturbing. Twice now Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi has restrained the implementation of Gov. Scott Walker's so-called "budget-repair bill" and twice now Tea-Publican assistant state attorneys general and Tea-Publican legislators, "the Fabulous Fitzgerald Brothers" … Read more

Update on Fiesta Bowl Scandal: Let’s Play Legal Jeopardy

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Republic today continues its reporting on the legal fallout from the release of the Fiesta Bowl Scandal Report on Tuesday. Fiesta Bowl report: Trouble may lurk for Arizona officials: Arizona lawmakers who accepted tickets from Fiesta Bowl lobbyists to attend football games in Chicago, Boston, Pasadena and other cities may … Read more

Reminder: ‘We Are One’ National Day of Action April 4

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Reminder: Please RSVP to this event so the sponsors can plan to have enough food and drinks on hand. Laura Hogan thanks you. Progressives, labor, faith communities and social justice organizations will come together in solidarity in defense of worker's rights and to "Defend The American Dream" in a national day of … Read more

Opening Day: For Love of The Game

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: An annual post, like the annual right of Spring, continues… In an unusual scheduling move to keep the World Series from creeping into November (here's an idea: with the expanded playoff schedule, schedule weekend doubleheaders – yes, baseball used to do this – or go back to the 146 game regular season … Read more