Justice Alito: My background and experiences have shaped me

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Justice Samuel Alito expressed the same sentiments as Judge Sonia Sotomayor (in the previous post) during his confirmation hearing. Alito: My family’s immigrant experience shaped judicial outlook I swear these right-wingers have never heard of "the Google" or YouTube. In an exchange with Sen. Tom Coburn, who had asked Alito to discuss … Read more

Hey, media villagers! Context is everything

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The lazy media villagers and Beltway bloviators are all simply reading from the conservative talking points memo about how Judge Sonia Sotomayor is a "racist".. a "reverse racist," … "a bigot"… all based upon a single line from a speech in 2001 taken entirely out of context. For example, here is an … Read more

The BfA Medal for Bravery Under Fire goes to . . .

by David SafierI have to express my admiration for Matthew Ladner's tenacity and his willingness to enter this liberal lion's den again and again and again (Though I want to make it clear, Matthew, that the lion's den reference does not turn you into Daniel. Don't press your luck!). I'm sure we can find some … Read more

A day in the life of the Arizona legislature

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tuesday was one of those days when you either had to laugh or cry at the utter inaneness of the Arizona legislature. The Republican insane clown possee is currently in the midst of a "special session" to benefit one of its own caucus members, Rep. Steve Yarbrough (R-Chandler), whom David Safier has … Read more