Archive for September, 2011

Al Gore on Obama

“Instead of relying on science, President Obama appears to have bowed to pressure from polluters who did not want to bear the cost of implementing new restrictions on their harmful pollution—even though economists have shown that the US economy would benefit from the job creating investments associated with implementing the new technology.”

8Sep2011 | nemski | 3 comments | Continued

Survey Says . . .

What percentage of Tea Baggers believe that discrimination against whites is as big a problem as discrimination against minority groups?

8Sep2011 | nemski | 2 comments | Continued

Out with the Whigs

The Republican debate last night highlighted the chasm that is splitting the party.

8Sep2011 | nemski | Comments Off | Continued

Republicans Cheer for 234 Executions

Republicans have no shame.

8Sep2011 | nemski | 11 comments | Continued

Republican Debate Open Thread

Have at it.

7Sep2011 | pandora | 22 comments | Continued

Wednesday Open Thread

Hey, when was the last time you heard a union President accurately quoted in the media?
I can’t remember a union President ever being accurately quoted. Prior to this week, I can’t recall a union President being accurately or inaccurately quoted in the media. It’s as if unions don’t exists in [...]

7Sep2011 | jason330 | 2 comments | Continued

You want a voice in Progressive politics?

Tonight, at the regular monthly meeting of the Progressive Democrats for Delaware (PDD), the PDD will also form its’ 2012 Endorsement Subcommittee from its membership and begin discussions on requirements for political endorsements by PDD. The PDD is a grassroots Liberal action group pledged to support a wide range of progressive legislation and candidates [...]

7Sep2011 | Delaware Dem | 12 comments | Continued

Republican Turncoat

A GOP operative leaves the cult and spills the beans.

7Sep2011 | nemski | 6 comments | Continued

Celia Cohen Attends DEGOP Fundraisers So You Don’t Have To

Celia writes with the ennui of someone who has lived through a golden age. She no doubt feels that at this point in her career, she should be breathlessly reporting on the temples being dedicated to the Gods who walked among us; DuPont, Roth, Castle, Carper. She basically comes out and says it:

7Sep2011 | jason330 | 11 comments | Continued

Belated Tuesday Open Thread & Theory

I said that I wasn’t going to write about the President, but I have this theory about President Obama.

6Sep2011 | jason330 | 5 comments | Continued

Numb3rs: In Real Life

Taken straight out of Hollywood, a California police department is using software to predict when and where crime will occur.

6Sep2011 | nemski | 10 comments | Continued

Understanding Taxes

Raises are good for you even if they push you into a higher tax bracket.

6Sep2011 | nemski | 6 comments | Continued

What Rift with Obama Supporters

“Four more years! Four more years!”

6Sep2011 | nemski | 17 comments | Continued

GOP Money Men are Down To Two

With the GOP horse race seemingly between Romney and Dick Perry, the Republican establishment is in a quandary.

6Sep2011 | nemski | 13 comments | Continued

Democrats Could Learn Something From Bernie Sanders

Today, Sanders announced that he will introduce legislation that would strengthen Social Security without cutting benefits to any of its beneficiaries. Sanders’ legislation would eliminate the income cap that currently exists in the payroll tax that does not tax income above $106,800:

5Sep2011 | jason330 | 46 comments | Continued

Evolution – Fact or Fiction

Well, it’s that time of year when beauty pageant contestants, excuse me, scholarship contestants, take the stage to model evening gowns, bathing suits, and show their knowledge of world subjects.
Here is a video of this year’s Miss USA contestants talking about evolution.
Personally, I like the second video much better.
Have a great Labor Day weekend. [...]

3Sep2011 | MJ | 2 comments | Continued