A Simple Question
August 18, 2009
Sometimes the most basic questions are the most powerful. Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) appeared on Joe Scarborough's show on MSNBC to talk about his "Medicare for all" alternative to the omnibus healthcare reform bill rumbling through various committees (which now looks in danger of dropping any 'public' option). Weiner asked Scarborough what value the private
Sen. Jack Harper – dazed and confused
August 18, 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: State Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, likened the behavior of legislative Democrats during budget talks this year to that of Sunnis who ruled Iraq with an iron fist for more than two decades. Political Insider: Sen. Harper: Capitol Democrats behaving like Sunnis and Saddam Hussein: The minority Sunnis, led by dictator Saddam Hussein,
Special Session Alert: Trouble Brewering – Accidental Governor Ready to Blink?
August 18, 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The House Appropriations Committee approved the conformed version of the state equalization property tax repeal bill on Tuesday. Arizona lawmakers miss deadline for property-tax repeal According to several news sources, Senate President Bob Burns says he cannot find support for the Accidental Governor's temporary sales tax increase, and he will transmit the Senate budget
Star agrees on need for more charter school regulation
August 18, 2009
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
A way to support Public Option supporters
August 18, 2009
by David SafierAs you probably know, the Congressional Progressive Caucus is holding firm on the public option. They say they will not vote for a bill without it. If you want to support their stand with your dollars, you can go to Standing Up For The Public Option on Act Blue and give money to
A Dozen Armed Protestors – Including an Assault Rifle – Outside Obama Event in Phoenix
August 17, 2009
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
President Obama Addresses the VFW National Convention in Phoenix
August 17, 2009
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
Special Session Update: On the Seventh Week, the State Equalization Property Tax Automatically Returns
August 17, 2009
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
