Archive for November, 2009
Who Will Fill Ensign’s Rhinestone-Studded Boots?
By now, the sad fate that has befallen U. S. Senator John Ensign has been well-chronicled.
The latest indignity recently occurred as Ensign took his leave of the ‘Christian’ compound that houses “The Family” on C Street in Washington. A place where fundamentalist congresscritters can sow their wild oats away from their families while preaching family [...]
Some Real Terrorism News
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that some of those allegedly responsible for the 9/11 attacks will be tried in federal – not military – court.
“Today we announce a step forward in bringing those we believe were responsible for the 9/11 attacks and the attack on the USS Cole to justice,” said Attorney General [...]
Friday Open Thread
It’s Friday! It’s time for your open thread. So, any cool plans for the weekend? Spill.
Well, this is interesting and I say bravo ACORN because they are right in this:
The antipoverty group Acorn filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Thursday, saying that the House violated the Constitution by passing a [...]
Priorities
I’m glad to know they’ve got their priorities straight here:
The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn’t change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps [...]
Lavelle: Good News, Bad News
The good news: Republican State Representative Greg Lavelle will not throw his hat in for Mike Castle’s vacant Congressional seat, reports The Community News.
“I recognize, and others in the GOP who are considering a run for the office must also recognize, that organizing a genuine and effective campaign, including the challenges of raising more than [...]
First Looks at Fred Cullis, DE-AL Candidate
From WDEL — Mr. Cullis is a Hockessin republican that no one has heard of apparently. From WDEL’s video — he was not happy with Castle’s vote on cap and trade, but he is making the “independent voice” noises which bears alot of watching.
13Nov2009 | cassandra_m | 14 comments | Continued
God Invented Saline
You have to say one thing for the world’s most persecuted Christian hypocrite (in her own mind) – she just keeps on going, seemingly undaunted by the scandals that dog her. Miss Opposite Marriage gave an interview for Christianity Today to explain herself (from Huffington Post):
She also answers a question about her topless [...]
Is Hasan a Terrorist?
I was having a discussion at work the other day about the Ft. Hood killings. One of my co-workers said, “He’s a terrorist.” I disagreed with him and stated my definition of terrorism. Primarily, it deals with the motive of the act being designed to terrorize a populace into forcing a political change. Israel, Northern [...]
12Nov2009 | liberalgeek | 29 comments | Continued
Pigeon Impossible
This is one of the best animations I’ve seen all year — this is alot of fun! Take six minutes and make your day…
12Nov2009 | cassandra_m | 1 comment | Continued
RNC’s Health Insurance Includes Abortion Coverage
Shocking! Here is the scoop from Politico:
12Nov2009 | cassandra_m | 7 comments | Continued
Governor Markell Declares Emergency In Kent And Sussex County
The weather is really bad for our friends in lower Delaware. Stay safe down there!
DOVER — Governor Jack Markell has declared a state of emergency for Kent County and Sussex County to better enable response to the current storm, effective at 6 p.m.
Earlier today, Gov. Markell authorized the Delaware National Guard to position heavy [...]
Why Eminent Domain Had To Be Reformed
Hopefully we all remember the fight that Ed Osbourne fought for several years to prevent his business (an incredible auto repair shop) from being taken through eminent domain. The issue was that an extremely shitty Supreme Court decision had ruled that it was legal to seize property (with compensation) through eminent domain in order to [...]
12Nov2009 | liberalgeek | 8 comments | Continued
A Classic Takedown of Carper and Corporate Whore Democrats
From Hunter of Daily Kos:
So, let me get this straight: we’ve got Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), of all people, coming up with an “alternative” to the currently proposed opt-out public option. We’re going to be listening to the earnest proposals from Tom Carper, the senator from the great state of corporate-magic-fairyland Delaware, a state that [...]
Thursday Open Thread
It’s open thread time! I know you’ve been waiting. I like to keep you all guessing, I’m just crazy like that.
Speaking of crazy, Michele Bachmann is now apologizing for the use of Dauchau at her anti-health care reform protest:
Rep. Michele Bachmann’s (R-MN) is now distancing herself from the use of Holocaust imagery [...]
The Delaware Bar Exam-and the Lying Lawyers Who Defend It
Maureen Milford has penned an excellent article on the Delaware Bar Exam in today’s News-Journal, and it’s must reading for people seeking to understand the Delaware Way. The article discusses a move towards a national bar exam, and strong opposition to this notion from Delaware’s legal community.
Delaware’s Bar Exam is notoriously one of the most [...]
New Commercial Targets Castle on Health Care Vote
This excellent commercial is from the SEIU in conjunction with the Foundation for Patients’ Rights, and started broadcasting in Delaware markets last night:
12Nov2009 | cassandra_m | 1 comment | Continued
Time to Put Up or Shut Up Sussex County Republicans
As a terrible storm slowly works its way up the coast, I hereby call on Mike Castle and Sussex County Republicans to demand that the federal government save our tax dollars by not spending on beach replenishment. Sussex County is sick and tired of the inefficient and dangerous expansion of government into what should be [...]
12Nov2009 | liberalgeek | 13 comments | Continued
DE’s Sex Offender Registry-Good News/Bad News
In one case at least, common sense has finally won out. From today’s News-Journal:
For the second time this year, the Delaware Supreme Court has found that a person legally can be removed from the state’s sex offender registry — implicitly finding that the registry is not a permanent life sentence without exception and that the [...]
They have a candidate… finally.
The first Republican to place his or her hat in the ring to be Mike Castle’s successor in Congress is business owner and political novice Fred Cullis. He generated so much excitement for his campaign that 6 people, including his staff and family, showed up for his announcement.
12Nov2009 | Delaware Dem | 41 comments | Continued
Will Wolf Blitzer Take Lou Dobb’s Seat On The Crazy Train?
Because it sure looks like he’s auditioning for the role.
On CNN this afternoon, Wolf Blitzer really antagonized Col. John Galligan (Ret.), the civilian attorney of suspected Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, demanding that Galligan explain how he could “represent someone accused of mass murder.”
Some days I find it amazing that the U.S. has [...]
Afghanistan: No Good Options
The Obama administration is weighing the options for Afghanistan. General McChrystal has recommended 40,000 new troops and the neocons, including Dick Cheney have been trying to pressure Obama to follow this recommendation. However recommendations for troop increases is not unanimous:
In an unexpected dissent at a critical moment, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan has [...]
New Castle County Democrats Won’t Rest On Laurels
New Castle County Democratic Party Chairman Erik Schramm spends a few minutes with The Community News‘ Jesse Chadderdon to talk about past successes of the New Castle County Democrats as well as their future plans. Take a few minutes to read this interview. Schramm brings up the listening tour that Chris Coons held last year:
A [...]
Late Night Video — Dogs Getting Their Soldiers Back
These are so great, these dogs hardly know what to do with themselves when they see their soldier owners after months of separation — but make sure you have a box of kleenex around:
11Nov2009 | cassandra_m | Comments Off | Continued
Carper Makes His Crappy Idea Even Crappier
Here’s the next idea that Carper is floating (trying to get Snowe or Lieberman onboard I suppose) – triggered state co-ops.
In states where private insurers fail to offer affordable coverage, Carper said the alternative would permit them to set up a non-profit board, likely appointed by the president, to offer insurance.
“That kind of [...]
Wednesday Open Thread
It’s open thread time! While a lot of us recover from last night’s event talk among yourselves.
Here’s some news I’m reading – Barbara Boxer says that there will not be a Stupak-like amendment to the Senate health care reform bill, despite reports that Ben Nelson and Bob Casey are working on one:
“If someone wants [...]
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