They Deserve A Vote

President Obama ended his SOTU speech last night by calling on Congress to at least vote on the proposals made to try to rein in some of this country's gun violence. It was, in my opinion, perhaps the finest moment of this speech -- reminding us of the price of a violent society, honoring recent victims of gun violence and making the GOP actually participate in a standing ovation for gun control. One article I read today noted that the repetition of "They deserve a vote" wasn't in the prepared remarks -- prepared or no, President Obama delivered a little bit of church yesterday and walked away with a great rallying cry:

I John Sigler, being a clown and having no irony sensors….

The least serious person in Delaware politics, a guy who couldn't sign up one single decent statewide candidate, projects his unseriousness on the President.
"It's that time of the year again -- when President Obama pretends he's concerned about the weak economy and the soaring national debt. But the citizens of Delaware have heard enough State of the Union addresses from President Obama to know the truth: he's not serious. He's not serious about creating jobs. He's not serious about deficit reduction. He's not serious about spending reform.
The doofus tumbles ass backwards into a truth here. He, John Sigler, is sick of hearing the President. He has heard enough. But he is antsy because he knows that he is going to hear a lot more. Mainly because his party is full of nut bags who think sobbing is a legitimate argument, and stamping their feet is evidence. He hasn't quite made the connection between the GOP's lack of seriousness and their electoral misfortunes, but you can tell he is groping his way toward the truth.

Customers With More Money = Good For Business

The Chamber of Commerce, and most elected officials from either party don't get it. Raising the minimum wage makes good economic sense, and it makes good political sense. No matter. "OMGZ! Think of the billionaires!! Won't anyone think of the billionaires!!?!?!" You can almost see the wheels turning in John Boehner's head.

SOTU Reaction Open Thread [2.13.14]

Here's one from Booman, whom I agree with almost completely:
Obama's vision isn't binary. Our government is made up of citizens. Our citizens form governments, large and small, to get things done for each other. If our governments can't help us, then we cannot help ourselves. Obama's vision is diametrically opposed to Reaganism precisely because it isn't binary.

Wednesday Daily Delawhere [2.13.13]

In front of the Talleyville Fire Company on Concord Pike is a historic mile marker, dating back to the 1810s when the Concord Pike was chartered. The marker indicates that there are 4 more miles to Wilmington.