Archive for December 14th, 2010

Gun Bubble Pops: Firearms Industry Laments America’s Nutjobs Less Pants Wetting

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The right wing-driven gun bubble has burst. Basically, there was a feeding frenzy after Obama was elected, and paranoid white men around the country had to buy some bigger and louder phallic symbols to stave off anxieties caused by the scary new President.

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Breaking: DeLuca Wins Pro-Tem Vote

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With the bare minimum of 11. Only one R votes for him–Colin Bonini.

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Tuesday Open Thread

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The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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DADT On The Move

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Via Greg Sargent: This was uncertain as late as this morning. But just now, in a briefing with reporters, Steny Hoyer confirmed it: House Dems will indeed introduce a stand alone bill this week to repeal don’t ask don’t tell. Hoyer said that House Dems will introduce a repeal bill that “reflects the Lieberman-Collins bill […]

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Goodbye Richard Holbrooke And Thank You

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Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, who negotiated the Dayton Peace Accords, died yesterday at the age of 69. His last words were “You’ve got to stop this war in Afghanistan.”

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Don’t Forget! DL’s Annual War On Christmas Party!

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It’s that time of year again!  Please join us at Timothy’s on the Riverfront for our annual War on Christmas Party! Date:  Thursday, December 16th Time:  7pm Place:  Timothy’s on the Riverfront in Wilmington Admission to the event is food for the Food Bank.  Please bring as much as you can – people are really […]

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