Number of comments: 6 Of course, taking on the "Overregulation" mantra in the wake of Valero closing is largely about an opportunity to push another piece of ideology -- one not especially connected to reality. Given that plant's problems, exemptions and fairly weak enforcement it isn't as though the State hasn't been bending over [...]
Number of comments: 15 Now this pdf letter lacks and real official markings, but it is being circulated as an official invite. And now you are asking yourself why a Senator belonging to the Democratic caucus is an Honored Guest or a Sponsor or Host for a fundraiser for a Republican candidate for Treasurer, [...]
Number of comments: 1 Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy. Doesn't that sound good? I'm seriously rethinking my own Thanksgiving turkey preparation (fresh turkey, honey brine, stuffed with fresh herbs and roasted on the grill) for this one featuring bacon. [...]
Number of comments: 3 Many of us went to the Jefferson Jackson Dinner this week to see President Bill Clinton and to see what political rumors we could pick up -- but we also went thinking that we'd have one of those rare chances to hang with RSmitty and Mrs. RSmitty. Why? Because we' [...]
Number of comments: 14 From WDEL -- Mr. Cullis is a Hockessin republican that no one has heard of apparently. From WDEL's video -- he was not happy with Castle's vote on cap and trade, but he is making the "independent voice" noises which bears alot of watching. [...]
Number of comments: 1 This excellent commercial is from the SEIU in conjunction with the Foundation for Patientsβ Rights, and started broadcasting in Delaware markets last night: [...]
These are so great, these dogs hardly know what to do with themselves when they see their soldier owners after months of separation -- but make sure you have a box of kleenex around: [...]
Number of comments: 15 This is an interesting article -- one that details Protack's long-time losing streak and continues the tradition of local Republican Party officials running away from him or trying not to acknowledge his existence. If this is the candidate that NCCo Chair Fleming ends up with that is not an especially [...]
Number of comments: 3 Barbie has been around for a very long time and I suppose that every product needs to be refreshed periodically, but totally upping the ante so that you completely blow by all of the crazy narratives little girls are sold by their Barbies to get them to think that being [...]
Number of comments: 2 Everyone is invited to a special Coal Country movie screening being co-hosted by Harmony on the Hill at Wilmington Friends Meeting and the Delaware Chapter of the Sierra Club. The movie sneak preview (about 40 mins of the whole movie, I understand) and discussion is at Wilmington Friends Meeting at [...]
Oh yes! And it's funny, to boot. Amazing to think of how much time this guy must have spent practicing this with the dog, but he also provides the key to why people can or can't dance -- practice!' [...]
Number of comments: 5 Rep. George Miller from CA commenting on the Republican amendment to the Health Care bill:
ps. Does Rep.Miller remind you of anyone local? [...]
Number of comments: 12 Just take a look at this compilation of the bullying behavior by House Republicans while the House Democratic Woman's Caucus tries to speak on the benefits to women in the Health Care bill: [...]
Number of comments: 1 And in many ways, the rush to accommodate FOX Noise is right at the center of how journalists are undermining their own authority and respect. [...]
Number of comments: 3 The beloved children's TV show, Sesame Street has its 40th Anniversary this month and they have been rerunning episodes and skits to celebrate that event. After this piece aired, wingnuts got their whine on,complaining that PBS was specifically trying to brainwash the kids: [...]
Number of comments: 15 Well, at first it was an outline. Then John Boehner got really mad after it was released and people made fun of him again with the outlines.Β So now they’ve finished their homework (pdf), now take a good look at Boehnercare:
No national exchange
No mandates for employers or for individuals
Insurance companies [...]
Number of comments: 13 This weekend's dramatic turn of events up in NY-23 means that the teabaggers bagged a real scalp from the establishment Republicans and no matter the outcome, the Republican Party (at least the part that is serious about governing) has a real problem on its hands. The media will be repeating [...]
Number of comments: 4 Sunday's NJ gave us another one of those missives that seems to be designed to communicate that he is on top of the issues, but, if you look closely, is basically a whole lot of weak handwaving that tries to hide his real work. They key bit here is this: [...]
Number of comments: 1 This looks like a really great event from the PDDs. Details are from the PDD announcement:
Lecture and Q&A by Prof. Matt Kerbel, author of "Netroots, Online Progressives and the Transformation of American Politics". [...]
Number of comments: 15 So next Tuesday there are multiple off-year elections that people are watching. We're launching this thread early so you can spend the weekend debating and working out your selections of the outcomes of Tuesday's races. On Monday AM we'll put up another thread where you can make your FINAL predictions [...]
Number of comments: 3 This video is from a TV show called The State. Never heard of it. But this is a funny skit and I’m looking for Smitty to step up and confess how much of his own life looks like this: [...]
Number of comments: 15 This week, The Daily Beast is featuring the Top 11 Scariest Horror Movies of All Time as selected by the total film geek Martin Scorsese. What is cool about this list is that they also provide some clips of each of the movies Scorsese has selected. [...]
Number of comments: 15 The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was signed by President Obama in a White House ceremony today. This new law is an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill, which will be signed in a separate event to day. This long needed law (and one promised [...]
Number of comments: 15 Bacon Slab Cake, that is. Just when you think this bacon thing can't get any weirder, her comes someone to actually make a cake that looks like it:' [...]
Number of comments: 11 It is so much fun watching this guy -- he is remarkably good at turning the wingnut rhetoric back at them with devastating results. This time he quizzes one of his cohorts Rep. Broun from GA on the law and the Constitution and makes it pretty clear that for all [...]
Yep, this is brilliant -- the Two Dudes in their bathrobes return to dis the WaPo for their seriously cheap contest looking for a new web pundit: [...]
Number of comments: 1 So I'm still catching up on the news and watched President Obama speak at a fundraiser in San Francisco. Definitely a red meat speech -- as much as he actually does that -- but it is a great speech specifically calling out the Party of No:' [...]
Number of comments: 15 ...with help from Progressive Democrats of Delaware and Delaware Liberal contributors. The writer here also runs the Blue Progressive PAC and was looking for some input from the locals on John Carney's progressive cred. You can see the full blog post over at Down With Tyranny here. The key [...]
Number of comments: 15 The so-called Dean of the Washington Press Corps turns his attentions to Delaware this AM, with a column that discusses his thoughts about the possible upcoming race between Mike Castle and Beau Biden for Senate. It is a rare thing for the Villagers to turn their attentions to us, and [...]
Number of comments: 5 I am always in awe of how astute Jon Stewart and his writers are. This is an astonishingly good takedown of the entire cable culture -- the focus on providing programming and information, bu not necessarily on providing any context (fact-checking, esp) for that information. Indulging themselves in the He [...]
Number of comments: 8 Senator Ted Kaufman is one of the co-sponsors of a bill introduced into the full Senate this week (it was voted out of the Judiciary Committee back in July) that would finally take on the incredible disparities in sentencing for those who are convicted of possession of either drug. [...]
Number of comments: 15 Just one word — Doughnutburger. Doughnutburger with Bacon. Have mercy.
On The Other Hand!
This is road-trip worthy — the Week o’ Bacon at 3 Bar and Grill in Arlington, VA. Awesome — Bacon Crusted Mahi Mahi (wish I knew what bacon powder was) and the dessert! Bacon-stuffed waffles with maple bacon [...]
Number of comments: 15 Biden and Castle are statistically tied in the latest poll of the premier Senate race of 2010. Carney is up big against all possible Republicans. [...]
