Archive for 2010
TARP Bailouts Make a Profit.
All the taxpayer money spent to bailout the banks has been repaid, and based on the interest we were charging them, we are making a profit (or a surplus) of at least $23 billion.
Competence over Soundbites: Our Meeting with State Treasurer Jones-Potter
Last evening, Nemski, Cassandra and I met with State Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter. I am sure my colleagues will offer their opinions of the meeting as well, but I wanted to offer my take. I was impressed with her, and also the simplicity of her message. LiberalGeek has met Chip Flowers and is impressed with him and his plan to remake the Treasurer’s office. It looks like the primary for the Democratic nomination features two able and bright candidates with two different visions of the office and what it can and should do.
Beyond Parody
So Soccer, or European or Global Football (as opposed to American football), is now apparently an super duper evil horrible destructive LIBERAL socialist plot to take over America, except of course we liberals have already taken over America, what with our devious democratic elections and what not, so of course now Soccer is an super duper evil horrible destructive LIBERAL socialist plot to destroy America.
No, this is not from the Onion.
I Guess Christine O’Donnell Is Still Running
Hey, whadda you know, Christine O’Donnell is still running for Senate.
Keith Olbermann Interviews Alvin Greene
Keith Olbermann interviews South Carolina Senate candidate Alvin Greene (D-Crazytown).
This Week’s C’mon Delaware
Check it out! Donviti: Is Tom Carper a Blue Dog? What is Delaware’s reputation nationally? Is “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” the bomb? Will the Flyers win tonight? Will USA soccer kick ass in South Africa and if so will that ruin soccer (aka football)? Jason: Yes, Sh*tty, Yes, Prolly, No and Yes. Can’t f*cking […]
Boehner Sides With BP Over American Taxpayers
John Boehner said in a press conference that the government and taxpayers should be responsible for paying for the BP oil spill cleanup.
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 10, 2010
Following yesterday’s session, Big Brother will have an even tighter hold on your wallet. You’ll now pay $110 instead of $75 for a red light violation caught on camera, courtesy of HB 189(Mitchell). The bill passed the Senate and heads to the Governor. And, in the spirit of creeping Big Brotherism, don’t refer to these […]
Coons Previews His Strategy
The strategy outlined by Chris Coons for Hotline On Call involves contrasting Castle’s moderate image with his party-line Republican votes.
Kowalko Takes on Delmarva About Smart Meters
Next Wednesday, John Kowalko’s House Energy Committee will conduct a hearing to investigate the cost structure being used by Delmarva Power to install “smart meters” in homes in Delaware. In Delaware, the cost of installing these are borne by the ratepayer, whereas in other states, Delmarva picks up the cost. According to the press release, […]
What’s Up In South Carolina?
More on bizarro Democratic Senate candidate Alvin Greene, an unemployed veteran who lives with his parents.
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