February 2010 – Delaware Liberal

Frank Rich On The Tea Party Movement

By Unstable Isotope February 28, 20106 Comments

New York Times op-ed writer Frank Rich takes a look at the Tea Party movement and the GOP embrace of it: No one knows what history will make of the…

Weekend Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope February 27, 201019 Comments

Well I have to say that last snowstorm was a bit of a dud, but I'm not complaining. It's nice not to be stuck inside for a couple of days.…

Weekend Foodie Post — 50 Things Every Foodie Should Try

By cassandra_m February 27, 201026 Comments

This was talked about on A Chef's Table this morning, talking to the author Pim Techamuanvivit who has a new book called Foodie Handbook: The Almost Definitive Guide To Gastronomy.

DE GOP Abuse of Legislative Perks

By cassandra_m February 27, 201059 Comments

That is the topic of a good piece of reporting by Ginger Gibson in this morning's News Journal, providing some detail how how the GOP spent their budgets to support themselves when they were in control of the House. This report has the feel of a tip of the iceberg -- as in there is likely more there to look at.

About that Slavery Apology…..

By Delaware Dem February 26, 201035 Comments

When I wrote the other day that I thought it might be a distraction for the General Assembly to pass a resolution apologizing for Delaware's role in the horrid disgusting…

Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Sizzling Bacon Rap

By cassandra_m February 26, 20102 Comments

A Bacon Rap song? Everything else in th world is being made of bacon, but some people have too much time on their hands here:

New Senate Poll Gives Castle A 18 Point Lead (Updated)

By Unstable Isotope February 26, 201016 Comments

Coons has obviously increased his name recognition, but still lags behind. This race will be an uphill battle for Coons and I think he can win, but he needs to start generating some excitement. I think that excitement starts with the grassroots Democrats.

Friday Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope February 26, 201035 Comments

Welcome to Friday. If you've noticed that I haven't been around so much, it's because I'm absolutely swamped at work. It looks like you kept yourself entertained without me. So…

Paterson Ends Gubernatorial Campaign

By Unstable Isotope February 26, 20105 Comments

The New York Times bombshell on Paterson's possible intervention to cover up domestic violence by an aide has convinced Paterson to end his campaign: Less than 48 hours after the…

3 Pit-Bull Attacks In 3 Days

By pandora February 26, 201016 Comments

I found this amazing and horrifying. THE BLOODY paw prints were still in the snow, and a bunch of white gauze lay nearby. The pinkish snow was packed down where…

Things I Learned From Ron Williams

By Unstable Isotope February 26, 201020 Comments

This week's Ron Williams column in the News Journal was more informative than usual. I learned the following:

Anthony Wedo is rich.

Anthony Wedo is not running for the DE-AL U.S. House seat, did I mention that Wedo is rich?

Richard Korn has black hair, is from New York and has a New York accent.

Highlights Of The Health Care Reform Summit

By Unstable Isotope February 25, 201018 Comments

Daily Kos compiled a video of some of the highlights from Democratic legislators during today's health care summit. I'd like to add, Louise Slaughter rocks!

Ask Dr. Liberal: Good Deal!

By liberalgeek February 25, 20102 Comments

Dear Dr. Liberal, Should I buy a used car from Barack Obama? It is a 2005 Mazda Protege with 65,000 miles on it. He is asking $3,000 for it. What do you think? Signed, Car Shopping in DC