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 Farley Report – January 18, 2011

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD28): I hope you are all doing well. I must confess it has been hard to re-enter into legislative life while the events of January 8 are still fresh. If you are having some trouble coping, please take advantage of some of … Read more

Legislative Republicans off to a good start…on proposing bad bills

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by Craig McDermott Here we are, only into the 2nd week of the legislative session, and 564 bills have been proposed in the House, and another 186 in the Senate.  Highlights include, but are not limited to, the following bills – HB2001, Rep. Jack Harper's move to turn college classrooms into armed encampments HB2006, Harper's scheme to … Read more

Redistricting update: Lawsuit argued, under advisement

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by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Earlier today, the Arizona Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the suit over the nominees for the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) brought by Russell Pearce and Kirk Adams, President of the Arizona Senate and Speaker of the Arizona House, respectively. The suit basically focuses on Pearce and Adams' allegation … Read more

Shorter Sarah Palin

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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I understand that Sarah Palin was a guest on "Softball" Sean Hannity on Monday night. What, FAUX News hosts interview each other in a closed loop? How convenient. Here's the shorter Sarah Palin. Save yourself the trouble.