Archive for November, 2010

The GOP Has Boxed Itself In With Spending Hypocrisy

Filed in National by on November 24, 2010 10 Comments

GOP senators are already fighting about subsidies because some far right senators think they’re supposed to actually live up to their own rhetoric.

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The People Have Spoken

Filed in National by on November 24, 2010 7 Comments
The People Have Spoken

A new poll shows that a majority of Americans want anti-health care reform legislators to turn down their government health care plan.

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Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything

Filed in National by on November 23, 2010 101 Comments
Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything

Well, Chanukah starts next Wednesday at sundown, so I thought the email with this gift information was just in time. NOT! Here’s the text from the email: With the holiday season quickly approaching, there’s no better time to visit the GOP Store and find truly unique and inspiring gifts for all the commonsense conservative Republicans […]

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Tuesday Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 23, 2010 34 Comments

The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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How Erik Schramm Elected Tim Sheldon NCC Council President

Filed in National by on November 23, 2010 29 Comments

No, he didn’t do anything underhanded, far from it. In fact, by doing the exact opposite, by making this hurried process as democratic as possible, the New Castle County Democratic chair ensured Sheldon’s election. Here’s how. Despite the few disaffected D’s who envision everything (with at least some merit) as one big conspiracy, Schramm, Daniello, […]

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Today’s Moment Of Absurdity

Filed in International by on November 23, 2010 4 Comments

The most important story you’ll ever read about a magnetic penis.

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North Korea Fires On South Korea

Filed in International by on November 23, 2010 13 Comments

North Korea shelled a South Korean island, killing at least two South Korean soldiers and wounding soldiers and civilians.

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And The Nominee Is…

Filed in National by on November 22, 2010 18 Comments

County Council member Tim Sheldon was selected as the Democratic nominee for New Castle County Council President.

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Monday’s Asshats of the Day

Filed in National by on November 22, 2010 1 Comment

Numerous winners today, so I’ll get right to it. First winner, that lard ass of a NJ governor Chris Christie, for demanding that the Delaware River and Bay Authority stop letting employees and retirees get free tolls if they use EZ Pass when crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Only problem is, DRBA doesn’t have such […]

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You Know That Thing About Stones And Glass Houses?

Filed in National by on November 22, 2010 5 Comments
You Know That Thing About Stones And Glass Houses?

An influential Congressional report that accused climate scientists of sloppy statistics had large plagiarized portions. Oopsie!

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Tornoe’s Toon: Rooting for Michael Vick

Filed in Sports by on November 22, 2010 7 Comments
Tornoe’s Toon: Rooting for Michael Vick

Michael Vick is having a remarkable season for the Eagles. It doesn’t mean it isn’t tough to cheer for him…

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Monday Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 22, 2010 16 Comments

The Monday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Reminder: Democratic Convention Tonight

Filed in National by on November 22, 2010 5 Comments

The special convention to select the Democratic candidate for New Castle County Council President is tonight at 7 PM at William Penn High School.

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