Archive for December 24th, 2010

Christmas Eve Open Thread

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Christmas Eve Open Thread

The Christmas Eve version of your semi-daily open thread.

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Christmas Eve Traditions

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The house is ready for the big family dinner tomorrow, through no effort on my part. My contribution, so far, as picking up the standing rib roast from Bachetti Bros yesterday. [Seven bones! It is now dry aging in the fridge. If ever there was a plutocratic, over the top, trust fund looking standing rib roast, this is it.]

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First in Filibusters

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First in Filibusters

Republicans are first in obstructionism.

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Kids in Need of Desks

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Kids in Need of Desks

$24 picks up one child off the floor. $48 buys a desk seating two kids. $720 furnishes a class of 30.

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Meconi Gets Gig in New Castle County Gov’t

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Meconi Gets Gig in New Castle County Gov’t

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me; fool me three times, call it the Delaware Way.

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Dr. Liberal, Will I Ever Get a Pony?

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Dr. Liberal, Will I Ever Get a Pony?

Dear Dr. Liberal:

I am 35 years old and a neophyte to politics. Myself and a handful of others are upset that President Obama hasn’t given me the pony he promised. Please tell me the truth, will I ever get a pony?

Signed,

Virgin Politico

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