June 2009 – Page 2 – Delaware Liberal

End of the 2Q Fundraising

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20095 Comments

Today, June 30, is the end of the 2nd quarter and the last day to give for donations to appear in the 2Q fundraising reports (federal candidates). I know it's…

State of Delaware/Walgreen’s: Can This Marriage Be Saved?

By El Somnambulo June 30, 200911 Comments

It can and it should. In fact, there is no earthly reason why this war of words should have escalated this far. First, allow the Beast Who Slumbers to stipulate…

QOD

By Donviti June 30, 20095 Comments

During my long drives to work I have time to think about things because I don't have my Sirius satellite and have to listen to regular radio and all the…

Donviti honest thought for the day

By Donviti June 30, 200910 Comments

Look, I know that Obama said what he said about DOMA. I also know that he has been President for about 6 months now. He has had to deal with…

What to Expect From Delaware Liberal Tonight

By liberalgeek June 30, 20097 Comments

This is the last day of the legislative session in Dover. Unstable Isotope and I (at a minimum) will be in attendance and passing along reports. Many of our reports…

Health Care Monopolies

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20092 Comments

The next time you hear the anti-reform forces talking about competition, think of this report. But the notion that most American consumers enjoy anything like a competitive marketplace for health…

WTF Jack ?

By jason330 June 30, 20099 Comments

The “companies” that I think can afford revenue increases in these terrible economic times are the richest 1500 incorporated in De. (minimal stock-asset value of $660 million). An additional $5,000…

Iraq Sovereignty Day

By Unstable Isotope June 30, 20094 Comments

This is a day a lot of people have been waiting for: U.S. troops are beginning a pull-out of Iraq. Iraqi forces assume formal control of Baghdad and other cities…

Happy Half Way Day

By Donviti June 30, 20091 Comment

Half way through the year. Already we have had record Unemployment, record bank closings, record lows in the DOW, record foreclosures, record interest rates, record Executive pay, record (fill in…

Late Night Oddity: Billy Mays

By nemski June 29, 20093 Comments

As much as I laughed at his TV pitchman persona, this commercial shows him to be a true professional.

WTF John?

By jason330 June 29, 200942 Comments

8:23-HB 212, raises tax on beer 2 cents a can, 15-cent increase on wine, increase on spirits as well, expected to raise over $4 mill this year. (snip) Roll call:…

House Working Revenue Bills Now

By El Somnambulo June 29, 20099 Comments

8:15 pm-They unanimously passed HB 268 creating a tax amnesty program that is projected to raise $10 mill w/o raising taxes. More as it breaks. 8:20-HB 21o, raising the licensing…

Conference Board Predicts Economic Recovery

By Unstable Isotope June 29, 20098 Comments

The Conference Board has released its report on economic indicators. The report is signaling that recovery from the recession is about to begin or is in its beginning stages. The…