Archive for March 4th, 2009
They say an Elephant has a long memory.
Apparently not. From People For The American Way: In a letter released [Monday], all 41 Senate Republicans threatened to filibuster President Obama’s judicial nominees unless they were given veto power over judges from their states. The letter also demanded that President Obama renominate ultra-conservative Bush nominees like Peter Keisler, Glen Conrad and Paul Diamond. […] […]
Civics: A Parent’s Responsibility
It has always been unbelievable to me that there could be seniors in high school who do not have a basic understanding of the governmental institutions, about the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, about the roles of Congress and the President. Indeed, the lack of that knowledge is dangerous to the preservation of our Republic, […]
The Best Gift for All.
I am amused, like Pandora, at the whole “Republican Minority Leader Rush Limbaugh” episode. It occurs to me that it is a win-win for everyone involved. Politico is reporting that longtime Democratic strategists Stanley Greenberg and James Carville polled public opinion concerning the Great Rotund Republican last fall, “and learned their longtime tormentor was deeply […]
I’m Sorry, Who Are Republicans Blaming For Keeping This Circus Alive?
I really would like to stop writing about this, (Okay, I’m lying!) but how can I when Rush won’t shut up! Now he’s challenging President Obama to a debate! But I have an idea. If these guys are so impressed with themselves, and if they are so sure of their correctness, why doesn’t President Obama […]
Talking Point Smackdown — MagLev Edition
This comes via Steve Benen who points us to this delightful bit of business when columnist Dick Spotswood met with Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R) from California: – Met with Republican Rep. Mary Bono Mack from Riverside County’s Coachella Valley. While a social moderate, Sonny Bono’s widow is a solid conservative. Talked to her about […]
R. I. P. John Cephas
El Somnambulo has just received word that the great Piedmont guitar picker and folklorist Bowling Green John Cephas passed away today. The duo of Cephas & Wiggins enthralled and educated audiences all over the world. Cephas also was a leading light in the arts community. He served on the National Council of the Traditional Arts, […]
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Big Pharma
Another Bushite attempt to place the interests of the pharmaceutical industry ahead of the rights of consumers has been shot down by the Supreme Court. In the case of Wyeth v. Levine: The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of a woman who had her arm amputated after an improper injection of an antinausea […]
Busy Friday Morning?
I am planning on attending the SEU meeting on Friday morning. Who is with me? 9:00-10:30AM U of D Perkins Student Center Kirkwood Room They will be discussing the Fiscal Agent RFP and getting an update on the Contract Administrator negotiations. Plus it is fun to see who gets kicked out and who gets to […]
AAUW Book Sale Begins Tomorrow
One of the fantastic things about living in Delaware is the annual AAUW Used Book Sale that takes place at the Concord Mall. The used book sale begins tomorrow, March 5th, runs until Sunday, March 8th. If you are a book lover and you’ve never had the opportunity to go, do so, you will not […]
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