Archive for April, 2008

QOD

Filed in National by on April 22, 2008 8 Comments

Is melting down my led filled flag pin worse than burning a flag?

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Will PA even matter?

Filed in Uncategorized by on April 22, 2008 14 Comments

Okay, if Obama wins the primary is over. Having said that I have trouble envisioning another game-ending scenario. Having lived through Iowa, Super Tuesday, the Chesapeake Primary, etc, I have no reason to believe that today will be any different. What I do know is that if Hillary wins – like I think she will […]

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Hmmm, me thinks this could be a problem for McSame

Filed in Uncategorized by on April 22, 2008 7 Comments

In Arizona, Mr. McCain has helped Mr. Diamond with matters as small as forwarding a complaint in a regulatory skirmish over the endangered pygmy owl, and as large as introducing legislation remapping public lands. In 1991 and 1994, Mr. McCain sponsored two laws sought by Mr. Diamond that resulted in providing him millions of dollars […]

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sigh…N.J. lawmakers pushing wind farms

Filed in National by on April 22, 2008 10 Comments

TRENTON — Lawmakers joined with environmentalists Monday to call on New Jersey to be the first state to build offshore wind farms that provide enough energy to power more than 450,000 homes per year. On the eve of of Earth Day, the group endorsed an initiative to create 1,750 megawatts of energy by 2020 through […]

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How Greedy is Pepco Holdings ?

Filed in National by on April 22, 2008 0 Comments

I just heard a Shell Oil Co. economist on the radio saying that by 2050 the demand for all forms of energy will probably have doubled. That means DP&L, Conectiv and all of the Pepco companies are going to be making lots of money for a long time. But Pepco holding does not want to […]

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McDowell’s Latest Money Grab On Tomorrow’s Agenda

Filed in National by on April 21, 2008 6 Comments

SB 228 is on tomorrow’s legislative agenda. SB 228 is the direct descendant of McDowell’s egregious SB 235. It puts an unaccountable board in charge of the millions that are expected to be coming to the state by way of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) It is McDowell’s most recent attempt to use is […]

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Troll Management

Filed in Uncategorized by on April 21, 2008 14 Comments

From time to time, we bloggers are challenged.  We are confronted with the Internet equivalent of a vandal, or an abuser.  It is at these times that we are forced to decide where the right to free speech is abridged.  Now I am not talking about Dave Burris banning Mike Protack (or his router, for […]

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Mike Castle Considers New Conjunction for House Race Against Karen Hartley-Nagle

Filed in National by on April 21, 2008 0 Comments

Mike Castle has confirmed that he is considering a significant linguistic change to highlight his reputation as a “maverick” and attempt to close the “vitality” gap between himself and his challenger in the upcoming house race. “‘However’ has been great to me and I’m going to miss it, however, it is time to move on.” […]

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Bob Barr To Run As Libertarian

Filed in National by on April 21, 2008 13 Comments

I guess the rumors are true. This is good news for Ron Paul fans and Democrats.

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OH MY GOD! HOW LOW WILL SHE GO…

Filed in Uncategorized by on April 21, 2008 35 Comments

New Hillary Ad Shows Bin Laden, Asks: “Who Do You Think Has What It Takes?” By Greg Sargent – April 21, 2008, 11:19AM Hillary’s up with a new, last minute spot in Pennsylvania designed to swing the late-breaking undecideds — and it includes a brief appearance by none other than Osama Bin Laden. Though there’s […]

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SuperDelegate Carper Gives Himself an “out” to Vote For Clinton

Filed in National by on April 21, 2008 13 Comments

Today’s News Journal cracked me up. “As a neighbor to Pennsylvania, that result will not be lost on me.” he said. “If Barack end up winning there and runs the table on other state primaries, that’s going to have, I think, a strong impact on a number of super delegates.” So if Clinton wins in […]

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UPDATED: Bethany Hall Long To Win Steve Amick’s SD 10 Seat

Filed in National by on April 21, 2008 54 Comments

UPDATE: EL Sonambulo has the skinny in the comments. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is an easy Dem pick-up. BHL is a determined campaigner and a shrewd electoral tactician so I know she has done her homework on this and then some. Amick had it easy in 2004 and only polled 55%. Today, the 10th district (map), like […]

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If you haven’t read this…you really should

Filed in Uncategorized by on April 21, 2008 3 Comments

Hidden behind that appearance of objectivity, though, is a Pentagon information apparatus that has used those analysts in a campaign to generate favorable news coverage of the administration’s wartime performance, an examination by The New York Times has found. The effort, which began with the buildup to the Iraq war and continues to this day, […]

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