Archive for August, 2009
Bill Moyers on Real Time
Bill Moyers is always great to listen to. He is especially interesting on the relationship of Progressives to the Democratic Party and the relationships of he Party to health insurance issues.
Mike Castle Taking Credit for Yet Another ARRA Project
A reminder to everyone following at home — Mike Castle proudly voted against the Recovery Act.
And yet, here he is — front and center taking credit — for helping Wesley College get a new piece of equipment.
The NJ Propping Up KWS — Again
This week saw the NJ do quite the fluff piece on the IC’s Office newly rebranded effort to increase the Captive Insurance market here in Delaware and today it gives over space on the Editorial page for an effort that isn’t too far from the Press Releases sent out by the IC promoting this expensive rebranding.
Read All About It in the Sunday Papers-August 30 Edition
LEAD STORY: Miami Herald: Florida Case Could Lead to End of Gay Adoption Ban It’s tough to support a ban when the State admits that the petitioner would make a great parent: MIAMI — As lawyers for a North Miami man seeking to adopt his two foster kids squared off with the state in an appellate […]
Late Night Video — Facebook Breakups
I’m not involved enough with Facebook to be witness to much of its drama, but have heard a few stories. And then don’t mind not being too involved with Facebook. Anyway –this is funny:
Jon Stewart Discovers That Fox News Is Now Liberal Media
This is a little old but how freakin’ brilliant is this?
Cattle Call – Delaware Senate Race
Who do you think should run for the open Senate seat in 2010? Democrats, Republicans, Independents – tell us your picks.
The Personal is Not the Political. The Political is Not the Personal.
We all confuse the two. Myself included. Because we feel the political is personal. And how can it not be? What is argued over in the halls and chambers of our political institutions very much affects our personal lives. Thus, we view politics personally and passionately. And it is very easy for judge those who […]
Weekend Open Thread
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins of Kansas says the GOP needs a “great white hope” and then denies she knew the racial connotations of the phrase. It turns out she may not be truthful in that regard. Jess Willard, the original “great white hope” lived in a town just 30 miles from Jenkins’s hometown. At a town […]
I’m Considering Signing The Petition
Yes, I know it’s silly, and no, I won’t sign the petition for Texas secession – which, btw, has over 1 million signatures. What I’d like to do is call them on their bluff. My guess is that within a year of secession Texas would resemble the set from Escape From New York… or be […]
Comment Rescue – Rhymes with Cialis
Here are the recent comments section from the blog of one of our frequent commenters, Rhymes With Right.
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