Herman Cain, Trojan horse candidate for the Koch brothers
October 17, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The other day I told you about Herman Cain's only disclosed economic adviser, Rich Lowrie of Cleveland, Ohio, who is not an economist as Cain falsely asserted during the last debate but a wealth manager for a division of Wells Fargo. Herman Cain's economic adviser is not an economist (Politico): [A]ccording to his LinkedIn page … Read more
What the Occupy Wall Street protestors are angry about – another chart
October 16, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Demos organization is a think tank that works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit of three overarching goals: A more equitable economy with opportunity for all; A robust democracy in which all Americans are empowered to participate; A strong public sector that can provide for our common interests and … Read more
Arizona Daily Star endorses Jonathan Rothschild for Mayor of Tucson
October 16, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: As if there were any doubt as to who is the best qualified candidate to lead the City of Tucson as its next mayor, the Arizona Daily Star on Sunday published an editorial endorsement of Jonathan Rothschild for Mayor of Tucson simply captioned Leadership (excerpts): The best person for the job commands strength … Read more
League of Women Voters Tucson Candidate Forum This Monday
October 16, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Please plan to arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited. The League of Women Voters does not allow audience members to have signs or wear political t-shirts or political buttons at the debate.
Herman Cain’s ‘Nein! Nein! Nein!’ tax plan
October 15, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I can just hear my late grandmother muttering in German, "Nein! Nein! Nein!" (No! No! No!) to Herman Cain's "9-9-9" tax plan for simpletons who vote against their own economic interests, or as Joseph Stalin liked to call them, "useful idiots." Wolfgang (Arte Johnson's character on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In) would say, "Veeery Interesting… … Read more
Meet the People’s Champion, Elizabeth Warren
October 15, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Now this is more like it! A Democrat who actually speaks my language! A fighter! “My first choice is a strong consumer agency,” she said. “My second choice is no agency at all and plenty of blood and teeth left on the floor.” – Elizabeth Warren This quote is from a must-read biographical … Read more
Fitz on Occupy Wall Street
October 15, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's David Fitzsimmons on Occupy Wall Street.
What the Occupy Wall Street protestors are angry about – in charts
October 15, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Henry Blodget has a must-read article at Business Insider which explains Here's What The Wall Street Protesters Are So Angry About… in charts: So, what are the protesters so upset about, really? Do they have legitimate gripes? To answer the latter question first, yes, they have very legitimate gripes. And if America cannot … Read more
