Archive for November 30th, 2010

Pre-Chanukah Asshats of the Day

Filed in National by on November 30, 2010 5 Comments

So I’m sitting here chilling to some Celia Cruz (Azucar!) and thought, hey, I haven’t honored anyone lately with an asshat award. And today we have two winners. Our first winner is Eugene Delgaudio, a Republican representing Sterling on the Loudoun County (VA) Board of Supervisors. I think we all read about Pandora’s experience with […]

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Wealth Is Created When the Rich Steal Things Fair and Square

Filed in National by on November 30, 2010 29 Comments

I cut & paste this directly from Gawker, because two minutes from now it will not seem like snarky satire anymore. You’ve got have lightning fast satire reflexes these days.

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An Observation

Filed in International, National by on November 30, 2010 9 Comments

Still not back in the politics mode, so… While away on vacation I noticed something.  The under 25 crowd isn’t tatooed.  Their parents were tatooed, as were those over 30.  Seems like this fad is fading.  Unfortunately, tatoos aren’t like skinny jeans – or a Hannah Montana tee shirt – that can be tossed in […]

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Tuesday Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 30, 2010 40 Comments

The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Net Neutrality At Risk

Filed in National by on November 30, 2010 7 Comments

Comcast and Netflix are in a dispute about fees for streaming video. Could this be the issue that brings attention to net neutrality?

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30 Media Heroes

Filed in National by on November 30, 2010 6 Comments

Having some fun with the Salon Hack 30 list, Greg Mitchell over at The Nation challenged his readers to create the 30 Media Heroes list.

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The Special Election Is January 13, They’re Sure This Time

Filed in Delaware by on November 30, 2010 6 Comments

The special election for New Castle County Council President will be held on Thursday, January 13.

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