Archive for May, 2011

While the Media Sleeps, A New Jersey High School Student Steps In To Fact Check Michele Bachmann

“Rep. Bachmann, the frequent inability you have shown to accurately and factually present even the most basic information about the United States led me to submit the follow challenge, pitting my public education against your advanced legal education: I, Amy Myers, do hereby challenge Representative Michele Bachmann to a Public Forum Debate and/or Fact Test on The Constitution of the United States, United States History and United States Civics.”

14May2011 | jason330 | 8 comments | Continued

We Don’t Need No Stinking Ethics Commission!

NCCo County Executive Paul Clark wants us to believe that cutting back on the County’s Ethics Commission budget is somehow good fiscal responsibility. When in fact — and certainly given his own “ethics” history — it is utterly irresponsible to cut back the ability of this Commission to watch over the doings and interactions of individuals in County government.

14May2011 | cassandra_m | 7 comments | Continued

Disney Trademarks the Phrase “Seal Team 6″

It is good to know that “clothing, footwear, headwear, toys, games and ‘entertainment and education services,’ among other things will be safe from terrorists who hate us for our freedoms.

14May2011 | jason330 | 4 comments | Continued

Late Night Video — Immigrants for Sale

Here is a video from Brave New Foundation, but their point here about the private prison business is larger than immigrants — the entire War on Drugs business feeds this industry as well.

13May2011 | cassandra_m | 2 comments | Continued

Osama’s Porn Stash

The government revealed today that a “fairly extensive” collection of pornography was found in Osama Bin Laden’s compound.

13May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 17 comments | Continued

Friday Open Thread

The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

13May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 10 comments | Continued

Sarah Palin Knows Rap

Sarah Palin isn’t just taking potshots at the president, no siree. She’s a big rap fan, she loves “Rapper’s Delight.”

13May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 23 comments | Continued

Sexytime With Republicans – Ensign & Gingrich Edition

The Senate ethics report on John Ensign and an old article about Newt Gingrich show what awful pieces of crap they are. Some of the quotes are kind of racy, so don’t click if you’re really sensitive. Yes, I’ve thrown up in my mouth a bit writing about this.

13May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 1 comment | Continued

Tax The Oil Companies. Yes, it is that simple.

Showing a little spine growth, The Senate Dems have released this video:

12May2011 | jason330 | 11 comments | Continued

Scott Bloch, Chutzpa is Thy Name

A few years ago, I wrote about Scott Bloch, the former head of the Office of Special Counsel under the Bush administration. The OSC was set up to protect Federal government whistleblowers, investigate prohibited personnel practices, and prosecute violations of the Hatch Act. When Bloch was appointed, one of the first things he did [...]

12May2011 | MJ | 6 comments | Continued

Parental Notification Of Abortion Is Not Comparable To Ear Piercing

Let’s deal with my title first. Just because a minor can’t get their ears pierced without parental notification doesn’t make it the bar we should set our standards. Perhaps making a minor wait until they are 18 to pierce their ears is silly. If you disagree with me on that point, fine. The law, as [...]

12May2011 | pandora | 86 comments | Continued

Thursday Open Thread

The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

12May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 1 comment | Continued

Who Will The Republicans Run Against Tom Carper? (and who cares?)

The DP thread on this got 71 comments, so I guess there is some interest in the topic. I’m not sure why. The Rollins fiasco has burned the DE GOP’s bridges to rich vanity candidates, so crazy vanity candidates are all that’s left.
Ayotte?
Protack?
Some other tomato can pretending to be a [...]

12May2011 | jason330 | 17 comments | Continued

All Drama, No KIDS

That’s how I characterized the recent brouhahas of the Christina School Board with their RTT fiascos in correspondence with Pandora.

Now we have the next act of the Christina School District All Drama, no KIDS extravaganza as Councilman Jea Street weighs in to call for the State to take over the District.

12May2011 | cassandra_m | 5 comments | Continued

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 12, 2011

First, in case you missed it, the highlight. Enjoy:
Quite simply, the single most inspiring speech I’ve ever heard delivered by a Delaware governor. I admit I had tears in my eyes watching it.
Second, some breaking news/sourced rumor: Looks like Dori Connor has drawn the short straw in Senate redistricting, and will either have to challenge [...]

12May2011 | El Somnambulo | 6 comments | Continued

Whoa — Actual Fact Checking

The tide is turning: news services are doing actual fact-checking on claims by John Boehner.

12May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 13 comments | Continued

Newtmentum!

Newt Gingrich officially announces he’s running for president. Note to Republicans: please don’t nominate Newt, we’re scared of him!

12May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 12 comments | Continued

News-Journal Reports Final Passage of Medical Marijuana Law

This just breaking from Dover.
And sources say Markell will sign it.

11May2011 | El Somnambulo | 7 comments | Continued

Wednesday Open Thread

The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

11May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 2 comments | Continued

Florida – The 2nd Amendment Negates The 1st Amendment

Florida passed a law to forbid pediatricians from asking parents whether they keep guns in the house.

11May2011 | Unstable Isotope | 17 comments | Continued

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., May 11, 2011

Gotta move quickly today. On Al’s show at 10 am, WDEL-1150 on your AM dial.
Here’s the entire Session Activity Report from Tuesday. Lotsa stuff going on.
Legislation abolishing ‘fusion’ candidacies passed the Senate and is on its way to the Governor’s office. The bill would allow only members of a political party to seek that party’s [...]

11May2011 | El Somnambulo | 47 comments | Continued