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.

Next salvo in the Arizona Republicans’ war on brown people targets *everybody*

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by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings   The Republicans in the Arizona Legislature have done as they threatened promised and introduced bills attacking the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. The Senate version is SB1309, introduced by Sen. Ron Gould and sponsored/cosponsored by nine other Republicans, including Senate President Russell … Read more

The Chicago Way: Emanuel to stay on ballot

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Chicago Tribune reports Emanuel on Chicago mayor ballot: The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today that Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot for mayor of Chicago. The decision comes without a moment to spare; early voting for the Feb. 22 city election begins Monday, Jan. 31. You can read the opinion … Read more

How Pathetic

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sen. John McCain's long-time ghostwriter for each of his books has been identified as the "anonymous" author of “O: A Presidential Novel." Still bitter about 2008, Johnny? You hired a hit man instead of doing the job yourself? McCain adviser Mark Salter pegged as 'O' author – POLITICO.com: Time magazine says it … Read more

Pima County Democrats ask Dupnik Supporters to Contribute to Blood and Food Banks, Rather than Counter-Protest

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Pima County Democratic Party: Pima Dems ask Dupnik Supporters to Contribute to Blood and Food Banks, Rather than Counter-Protest                                                                                        Pima County Democratic Party Chair Jeff Rogers issued the following statement today: “The right to free speech and peaceful assembly are sacred and should be cherished. But in this … Read more