Archive for December, 2010

Christmas Eve Traditions

Filed in National by on December 24, 2010 4 Comments

The house is ready for the big family dinner tomorrow, through no effort on my part. My contribution, so far, as picking up the standing rib roast from Bachetti Bros yesterday. [Seven bones! It is now dry aging in the fridge. If ever there was a plutocratic, over the top, trust fund looking standing rib roast, this is it.]

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First in Filibusters

Filed in National by on December 24, 2010 3 Comments
First in Filibusters

Republicans are first in obstructionism.

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Kids in Need of Desks

Filed in National by on December 24, 2010 0 Comments
Kids in Need of Desks

$24 picks up one child off the floor. $48 buys a desk seating two kids. $720 furnishes a class of 30.

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Meconi Gets Gig in New Castle County Gov’t

Filed in National by on December 24, 2010 26 Comments
Meconi Gets Gig in New Castle County Gov’t

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me; fool me three times, call it the Delaware Way.

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Dr. Liberal, Will I Ever Get a Pony?

Filed in National by on December 24, 2010 11 Comments
Dr. Liberal, Will I Ever Get a Pony?

Dear Dr. Liberal:

I am 35 years old and a neophyte to politics. Myself and a handful of others are upset that President Obama hasn’t given me the pony he promised. Please tell me the truth, will I ever get a pony?

Signed,

Virgin Politico

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Because I Can…

Filed in Delaware by on December 23, 2010 3 Comments
Because I Can…

What’s the point of having a blog if you can’t take personal advantage…

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Tornoe’s Toon: A Michael Vick Christmas

Filed in Sports by on December 23, 2010 0 Comments
Tornoe’s Toon: A Michael Vick Christmas

When his probation ends in 2012, is it puppy time for the Eagle’s QB?

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What Being a Liberal Is About

Filed in National by on December 23, 2010 3 Comments
What Being a Liberal Is About

Hunger is not sexy and being a liberal means more than bitching about Obama.

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Thursday Open Thread

Filed in National by on December 23, 2010 11 Comments

The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Mr. Carney Goes To Washington

Filed in Delaware, National by on December 23, 2010 4 Comments
Mr. Carney Goes To Washington

Good things happen for those who wait. Sadly, Delaware had to wait 18 years for Mike Castle to be forcibly retired.

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We R Who We R

Filed in National by on December 23, 2010 11 Comments
We R Who We R

Census data is out and that means reapportionment. But does it help or hinder the Republicans in 2012

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Victory In The War On Christmas

Filed in National by on December 23, 2010 5 Comments

Pew found that given the choice between “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” most people didn’t care which greeting they got. Don’t they know that “Happy Holidays” makes the baby Jesus cry?

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A Message from the President of the United States

Filed in National by on December 22, 2010 27 Comments
A Message from the President of the United States

A very special message to those on the fringe of the left-wing who are upset that they haven’t gotten their pony yet.

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