Archive for August 26th, 2010

PDD Announces Primary Endorsements

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The Progressive Democrats for Delaware have announced their slate of endorsed candidates for the September 14th primary.  There are some surprises: Richard Korn – Auditor Rep. Helene Keeley – State Rep. – 3rd District James Maravelias – State Rep. – 27th District For the State Treasurer race they have deemed both candidates (Velda Jones-Potter and Chip […]

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Thursday’s Asshat of the Day

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While I could award this to the Potters for their lousy handling of contract-gate and the ethical questions it has raised, enough is being said about it on another thread. So, in preparation for this weekend’s public teabagging event on the National Mall, today’s winner is Glenn Beck.  Not for organizing his rally to self-aggrandizement, […]

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Local Poet/Blogger Addresses the Islamic Community Center

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My friend, Douglas Morea, is a local pet and blogger over at The Broken Turtle.  His latest post is on the relationship of Islam to the culture of America.  Check it out and give ’em some blog love.

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More Terrorizing Of Muslims

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Looks like this is the path we’re on… NEW YORK — In the latest in a spate of anti-Muslim incidents over the last two days, an intoxicated man entered a mosque in Queens on Wednesday evening and proceeded to urinate on prayer rugs, New York police officials said. The man, identified as Omar Rivera, reportedly […]

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Thursday Open Thread

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The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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The News Journal Exposes Local Politicians

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Today’s News Journal reveals that Velda Jones-Potter has a city contract as well as her State Treasurer job. An editorial also comes out in favor of abolishing the New Castle County Sheriff position.

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Former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman Comes Out

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Former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman has come out as gay and is supporting the fight for marriage equality.

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