Archive for March, 2012

Does George Zimmerman Look “Bloody And Battered?

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Ever since the press started reporting on Zimmerman’s injuries I fully expected to see pictures of a bloody nose, a bleeding gash on the back of his head that his attorney said should have required stitches. I expected to see George Zimmerman looking like he was beaten up.

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., March 29, 2012

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Speaker Gilligan said that lobbying reform legislation will pass this session, and I’m sure he’s right. After all, yesterday’s announcement of lobbyist reform was so important that Governor Markell’s own Brian Selander was rolled out to tout this press release:

Dover, DE – A bill that would dramatically expand disclosure requirements for lobbyists was introduced today with broad bipartisan support. Governor Jack Markell joined Senate President Pro Tempore Tony DeLuca, House Speaker Bob Gilligan and legislators to introduce Senate Bill 185. (Bill hasn’t officially been introduced, will probably be introduced today.)

“How can you tell who’s working to influence the bills that could become the laws that will affect your life? The problem is, in many cases right now, you can’t, because state disclosure laws simply haven’t kept up. This proposal helps solve that problem, bringing needed light to the process,” Markell said. “As a Delawarean, you shouldn’t have to be in the lobby of Legislative Hall or in the offices of a state agency to know who’s trying to shape a law that matters to you. This bill would make that information more available.”

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Thursday Daily Delawhere [3.29.12]

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Thursday Daily Delawhere [3.29.12]

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The Constitutional Sheriff Theory

Filed in Delaware by on March 28, 2012 8 Comments

If you want to dive into the deep end of crazy, click through to The CSPOA. There you will learn that County Sheriffs are the highest law keeping authority “in the land” by reading letters like this one…

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The New Kato Kaelin

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Do you remember Kato Kaelin, the “friend” of OJ Simpson who supposedly witnessed “strange movements” by OJ that poked holes in his alibi? In the end, he was pretty much exposed as a publicity-seeking media whore who tried to make money off his connection to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldberg.

Now we have Joe Oliver, the self-proclaimed “close friend” of George Zimmerman, the murderer of Trayvon Martin.

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Wednesday Open Thread [3.28.12]

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69 percent want out of Afghanistan now.

The new low represents the crossing of a certain psychological and cultural threshold. It means the Afghanistan war is now at least as unpopular as the Iraq war was at the height of public ire. In fact, by some measures, the war to beat the Taliban — the guys who gave safe harbor to the 9/11 terrorists — is now more unpopular than the one to get rid of Saddam and his alleged stockpiles of WMDs.

Mr. President, speed up that timetable.

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This is How Overturning Citizens’ United Starts

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States and towns all over the US are taking to their legislatures and city councils to call for the repeal of Citizens’ United — to remove the corporate personhood fiction and to prioritize the voices of non-Corporate Americans in the political process:

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 28, 2012

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In dramatic fashion, the House passed the first leg of a constitutional amendment which eliminates the five-year waiting period for voting privileges for eligible felons who have completed their sentences. The bill first fell one vote shy of passage (28 votes needed as it requires a 2/3 majority). However, the roll call was rescinded, and Rep. Debbie Hudson switched her vote from ‘no’ to ‘yes’, giving the bill the 28th and deciding vote. Democrats voting No: The ‘Law-Abiding’ John Atkins and ‘Lumpy’ Carson. R’s voting Yes: Don Blakey, Debbie Hudson, Greg Lavelle, and Mike Ramone. A tip of my sombrero to them. And to sponsor Helene Keeley. It’s on to the Senate, where I think it has an excellent chance to pass.

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Wednesday Daily Delawhere [3.28.12]

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Wednesday Daily Delawhere [3.28.12]

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John Maynard Keynes über alles

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Keynes always wins in the end. “The primaries have been great for the economy. Dimwitted billionaires are dumping money they don’t need into the campaigns of people who can’t win, providing much-needed jobs for ad-writers, poll-takers and yard-sign manufacturers.”

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Has Anyone Seen Short’s or Simpson’s Huevos?

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It appears that Rep. Danny Short and Sen. Gary Simpson have misplaced their manhood. Yes, they have become eunuchs. WGMD is reporting that Short and Simpson have asked that the hearing on HB 290, which would clarify the duties of sheriffs in Delaware, be canceled tomorrow.

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BREAKING: Lead Investigator In Trayvon Martin Case Wanted Zimmerman Charged With Manslaughter On Night Of The Shooting

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The lead homicide investigator in the shooting of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin recommended that neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman be charged with manslaughter the night of the shooting, multiple sources told ABC News.

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Headline of the Day – “Romney Campaign Defends Car Elevator At Calif. Mansion”

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Whenever I need a little pick me up, the GOP’s horrible Presidential candidate always comes through. Here is the story that goes with the headline.

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