Deregulation is a wonderful thing, for awhile

by David SafierPaul Krugman writes this morning about Ireland's recent riches-to-rags story. Not too long ago, Ireland was a shining star in the European financial world. Now, not so much. Krugman is worried we could go down the same road. Here's the passage that jumped out at me: Like its near-namesake Iceland, Ireland jumped with … Read more

The Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage (Parody) Ad

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Meghan McCain would insist that I post this brilliant parody ad from Stephen Colbert. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The Colbert Coalition's Anti-Gay Marriage Ad colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor NASA Name Contest

Meghan McCain: A war brewing in the Republican Party

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Well, well, there really is a "Maverick" McCain, but it's not the tired old man who cowered before the right-wing of the GOP and sold out his principles to realize his ambition of becoming the Republican Party's nominee. No, it is his 24-year old daughter, Meghan McCain. Meghan has been giving the … Read more

SWAG Re: GOP Primary for Governor in 2010

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Earlier this week Tedski over at Rum, Romanism and Rebellion speculated that our "Accidental Governor" Jan Brewer would not seek a four year term of her own. There are two schools of thought on this, one school says Jan will not run (I tend to believe this is coming from supporters of other … Read more

Just a thought

by David SafierHow many people at the tea parties were wearing flag pins? How many FOX news people? How many politicians? Anyone know?