Archive for December 7th, 2010

Some Random Thoughts on The Past 24 Hours

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– Obama came across better on the ABC news tonight than he did in the live blogging here this afternoon. – I tried to watch it like someone who does not read blogs. – He seemed sorta determined. Presidential. – I can still be won back, but he will have to fight at some point. […]

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Music for the Seventh Night of Chanukah

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Here’s one from the Maccabeats, students at Yeshiva University in New York. Their video has gone viral on YouTube. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJCSR4MuhU&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

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Tuesday Open Thread

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The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Why This Tax Cut Deal Sucks

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This was the hill to die on. If you have any desire to cut the deficit, you don’t extend these cuts. For months, Obama has fought off attacks from the right, saying that he has exploded the deficit.  Of course, part of this is due to the current economic conditions and much of it has […]

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Candidates for MVP (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause) Now Being Accepted*

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*But, act fast! Like today! I’m compiling my annual (2nd year in a row!) list. Now, here are my 2010 standards: Public officials and/or candidates and/or others with a Delaware connection who did the most to advance the progressive cause in 2010. They don’t need to be progressives if they advanced the progressive cause. You […]

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