by David SafierNo need for me to add to what the Star wrote in today's editorial. Arizona was a pioneer in the charter-school movement 15 years ago and the subsequent proliferation of tuition-free, independent public schools bears out the theory that the market will respond if given essentially free rein to meet demand. Unfortunately, the … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Talking Points Memo reports Twelve Carry Guns — Including Assault Rifle — Outside Obama Event: About 12 people were carrying guns, including at least one semi-automatic assault rifle, outside a building where President Obama was speaking today. No one was arrested outside the VFW National Convention in Phoenix, according to the Associated … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have not located a video of President Obama's entire address to the VFW National Convention in Phoenix today. This is a clip from the address from MSNBC pertaining to congressional defense spending by members in their districts and the Department of Defense budget. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I had to go out of town on business for a few days – I have work and family obligations, and a life – unlike some of the trolls who post comments here. It's just another manic Monday as the GOP insane clown posse begins the seventh week of the Special Session … Read more
by David SafierThe "Billionaires for Bush" crowd take on health care. "Weath care, not Health care!" Pretty funny. Hat tip to commenter J.T. Waldron.