Motivational Speaking

Posted by azBlueMeanie: I read this week that former president George W. Bush has found a speaking gig at an Oct. 26 "Get Motivated!" business seminar in Fort Worth, TX, where the former president will be the "special guest speaker." Bush Headlining 'Motivational Mega Show' With 'Inspirational Firepower' This would be the same George W. … Read more

For your viewing/printing pleasure

by David Safier If you want a copy of the Presidential Family Photo, you can download it in a number of sizes: small, medium, large and unbelievably large. The photo comes with the following guidelines (this is for real, by the way): "This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by … Read more

Health Care Reform as Bankruptcy Reform

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have always thought that instead of talking about health care reform, we should be talking about bankruptcy reform — bankruptcy due to medical expenses not covered by health care insurance. A  national study in the American Journal of Medicine (May 2009) found that 62 percent of all bankruptcies filed in 2007 were linked to … Read more

GOP Medical Malpractice Myths

Posted by azBlueMeanie: Jon Perr at crooksandliars.com has an exceptional post that I will reproduce here. Republican Malpractice Myths Arizona's Senator Obstruction, Jon Kyl, figures prominently in purveying these myths lies. In recent days, Republican leaders have scored a series of political victories in their eternal quest for tort reform. Last week, the Congressional Budget … Read more

See the Supremes in Tucson

Posted  by AzBlueMeanie: No, not Motown legends Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard. U.S. Supreme Court Justices. What:The University of Arizona Rehnquist Center is hosting an event, "Principles of Constitutional and Statutory Interpretation: A Discussion between Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Stephen Breyer." When: Monday, October 26, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. … Read more