Some science guy (James Fowler in PS: Political Science and Politics) checked it out.

Stephen Colbert, the host of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, claims that politicians who appear on his show will become more popular and are more likely to win elections. Although online discussions cite anecdotal evidence in support of his claim, it has never been scrutinized scientifically. In this article I use “facts” (sorry, Stephen) provided by the Federal Election Commission to create a matched control group of candidates who have never appeared on The Colbert Report. I then compare the personal campaign donations they receive to those received by candidates who have appeared on the program’s segment “Better Know a District.” The results show that Democratic candidates who appear on the Report receive a statistically significant “Colbert bump” in campaign donations, raising 44% more money in a 30-day period after appearing on the show. However, there is no evidence of a similar boost for Republicans. These results constitute the first scientific evidence of Stephen Colbert’s influence on political campaigns.

(h/t crooked timber)

There was some talk that the General Assembly might vote on House Concurrent Resolution 38 earlier instead of later.

40 NASA Workers On Same Floor Diagnosed With Cancer

(h/t kos)

People have to get into Carper’s face on his bank loving bullshit.

Activists push Carper on mortgage bills

An activist group is pushing Senator Carper to support legislation that would help people facing foreclosure on their homes.

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, is protesting outside Carper’s Wilmington office.

ACORN organizer Darlene Battle says she sees how the foreclosure crisis is affecting people in Delaware.Audio Here

A spokeswoman for Carper says he does want to bring relief to homeowners facing crisis, and that he supports House legislation currently before the Senate.

Correction: A spokeswoman for Carper says he does want to bring relief to homeowners facing crisis, butthat he wants to support banks more.

You suck.  I’m not sure you know that though.  Did you know that Guns N Roses broke up like 20 years ago. Were you aware they stood up like 24000 Philly fans and haven’t been back since?  Are you aware that there is more music out there than Led Zeppelin, ACDC, GnR, Metallica, U2 and Nirvana?  I’m not so sure you do.  In an effort to save you some money on DJ’s salary.  I would like to take a stab at creating your playlist in perpetuity (sp?)  I pledge to play the following songs at least 3 times a day. 

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I must admit I’m very confused on this one.  The Mrs. Hotviti and I through the miracle of a turkey baster concieved a cyborg.  Amazing, I know.  But here is the issue.  I’m not sure what religion to get the little bastard baptized with.

Soooooo, I was thinking I just take the thing around to different churches and cover all my bases?  I was going to work my way through all the religions alphabetically so as not to offend anyone by choosing them first.  I’m not sure if one baptism cancels out the other too? Does anyone know how God views that one?  Do two Protestant type religions cancel a Catholic one?  How about a Greek Orthodox? 

Dang man so much to consider….

Christian when Convenient.

I plan on putting a man hanging from a waterboard above my alter.  My alter will be made of money of course.  I will drink the blood of the innocent dead children of war at about 1/2 way through the ceremony.  Also I plan on reading the gospel of George backwards so as not to confuse my members.  All Baptisms will be performed on the third Thursday proceeding a full moon.  Baptism will consist of 1 cup of crude oil and gun powder.   All women will enter on their knees and continue to walk on their knees for the entire hour.  If a man gets tired he may rest his feet upon the womans shoulders for comfort.  (I call this the mary magdallen technique)

This church of convienience will welcome any other ideas you can come up with.  It’s a work in progress like so many religions. 

On second thought, since this is all about convenience.  I’m not sure what day I will have mass.  I can’t really have mass on Sunday’s during football season.  Screw the summer, it’s time to sleep and get the yard done in the morning.  The winter is too damn cold to button up the freaking kids too.

So, I plan on having one mass a year.  I mean most Catholics only go once a year, so hell, I like that idea.  The woman on knees thing stays though. 

Liberal Geek’s interview with Rob Carver got picked up by a blog covering the Dem convention.

ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s campaign committee today announced that Delaware Congressman Michael Castle will serve as chairman of Senator McCain’s Incontinent Old Men for McCain Committee.As chairman, Congressman Castle will provide guidance and leadership to Senator McCain’s campaign on issues related to old men and incontinence.

“At a time when our country is facing significant challenges across the globe, it is imperative that our nation is led by a tested, experienced, and principled leader, who understands the needs of the incontinent” said Congressman Castle “Senator John McCain is that leader and I am honored to serve as Chairman of this committee.”