Archive for May, 2010
Maine GOP Members Redecorate A Classroom
The Maine GOP has been in the news more than usual lately. Maine is generally known for its progressive politics and moderate Republicans but no longer. GOP activists managed to replace the Maine GOP platform with a fringe platform that outlawed atheism and one-world government. They also redecorated a middle school classroom because they didn’t […]
She Plays Softball…You Know What I Mean ;-)
Cable news talking heads discuss Elena Kagan’s and sexual orientation, based on a picture of her playing softball. Yeah, I don’t get it either.
Don’t Count Your Chickens…
Harry Reid as the Comeback Kid? A Republican civil war and some rather, well, fowl comments about health care might just be giving Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid a fresh chance at reelection this fall. For months Reid (D-NV) has seemed like a goner as each one of his potential GOP rivals held solid leads […]
Where There’s A Good Bill To Weaken, Tom Carper Is There
Tom Carper has introduced an amendment to the Financial Reform bill to pre-empt tougher state laws to weaker federal standards.
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 13, 2010
Once again, a truncated Post-Game Wrap-Up as committee reports won’t be read into the record until the beginning of session today. FWIW, here’s the complete incomplete Session Activity Report from yesterday. If something strikes your fancy, let us know. Nothing struck my fancy, however. But, never fear, legislative junkies. There’s more than enough intriguing legislation […]
Ron Williams Deigns To Notice Local Democratic Races
Ron Williams – what there’s a primary for Sheriff?
DE-AL GOP Primary: Urquhart Plays The Jamaica Card
GOP DE-AL candidate Glenn Urquhart attacks front runner Michelle Rollins for her ties to Jamaica.
What Does the Oil Spill in the Gulf Look Like?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ91G3e0OBQ[/youtube] Or this footage of an ROV capping a part of the riser: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH4I1a5vg3w[/youtube] h/t HuffPo
Tea Party Takes Over the Maine GOP
One of the continuing stories/themes these days is just what effect, short-term and long-term, the Tea Party movement will have on American politics in general, and the Republican Party specifically. Mock it all you want (please, mock it…it’s fun!), but the Tea Party is a real force right now. For proof, look no farther (further?) […]
Episode 2 of C’mon Delaware
Jason330 and Donviti have created their latest podcast. Just like U2’s album, Pop, it is over-engineered and over-produced. Nonetheless, it is available here for your enjoyment. The words that Jason used to describe this episode are: Michael Castle, Secret word, puff knuckle, RSmitty, Donviti = asshole, not haters, Stroke, Jet Magazine, Gandolf, Anson Williams, Vasectomy, […]
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