Archive for 2010
Utah IRS Building Evacuated
I hope this is a hoax and not something worse: Hazardous materials crews were on the scene Monday at the IRS building in Farr West, Utah, where two people were removed on stretchers and several others were undergoing decontamination showers. The FBI released no information about the incident at the facility in Farr West, near […]
Umm… About That Bill Senator Bunning Said “Tough Sh*t” To…
Not only did he put 2000 Federal Transportation workers out of work, but he triggered a 21 percent cut in Medicare fees to doctors. Political gridlock in the Senate triggered a 21 percent cut in Medicare fees to doctors Monday, as the American Medical Association warned of a “meltdown” for seniors and the Obama administration […]
School Board Deadline This Friday
Have you ever screamed at a News Journal or State News article about education? Have you been trying to tell people for years about what is wrong with education in this state, county or district? Do you believe that the public education system in this state is a right and should work for our children?
You may be interested in filing as a candidate for the school board elections. But hurry, the deadline is this Friday.
GOP Will Campaign On Repealing Health Care Reform
Let’s put aside the fact that as of now there’s nothing to repeal and consider what the Republicans, according to Senator Alexander, are going to be campaigning for. denying coverage for pre-existing conditions rescissions annual or lifetime caps I think every Republican should campaign on repealing HCR. Looks like a winning strategy.
Monday Open Thread
Welcome to March! It’s finally starting to feel like spring is coming. The temperature’s warming up, the sun stays out longer and my daffodils have started peaking up from the ground. Are you ready for an open thread? I am! Blanche Lincoln, probably the Senate’s most endangered Democrat, is getting a primary challenge. Lincoln is […]
“Religious” Leaflet Handed To Woman And Girls Just Asking For It
This sort of stuff makes my blood boil. BRISTOL, Va. – Nineteen-year-old Keshia Canter handed three burgers, fries and milkshakes to a car-load of Tuesday afternoon customers at the Hi-Lo Burger’s drive-though window. A lady sitting in the backseat leaned forward, between the two men in front, and handed her a leaflet: “Women & Girls” […]
Move Over Tea Party, Welcome To The Coffee Party
A new movement has started to counter the Tea Party movement – it’s called the the Coffee Party movement. MISSION: The Coffee Party Movement gives voice to Americans who want to see cooperation in government. We recognize that the federal government is not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, […]
Frank Rich On The Tea Party Movement
New York Times op-ed writer Frank Rich takes a look at the Tea Party movement and the GOP embrace of it: No one knows what history will make of the present — least of all journalists, who can at best write history’s sloppy first draft. But if I were to place an incautious bet on […]
Weekend Open Thread
Well I have to say that last snowstorm was a bit of a dud, but I’m not complaining. It’s nice not to be stuck inside for a couple of days. I have to add, I’m really, really ready for spring to arrive. This story just makes me sad: Last week, the South Dakota House of […]
Weekend Foodie Post — 50 Things Every Foodie Should Try
This was talked about on A Chef’s Table this morning, talking to the author Pim Techamuanvivit who has a new book called Foodie Handbook: The Almost Definitive Guide To Gastronomy.
DE GOP Abuse of Legislative Perks
That is the topic of a good piece of reporting by Ginger Gibson in this morning’s News Journal, providing some detail how how the GOP spent their budgets to support themselves when they were in control of the House. This report has the feel of a tip of the iceberg — as in there is likely more there to look at.
About that Slavery Apology…..
When I wrote the other day that I thought it might be a distraction for the General Assembly to pass a resolution apologizing for Delaware’s role in the horrid disgusting dehumanizing bigoted evil institution of slavery, I did say the undeniable racism of certain leading conservative and Republican Party officials and of certain elements of […]
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