Archive for 2010

9500 Liberty At Theater N

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9500 Liberty At Theater N

Looking for something interesting to do on Friday night?  Check this out.  (Co-hosted by Delaware Tomorrow’s Michael Stafford) A key part of the national conversation over immigration reform and Arizona’s S.B. 1070 is coming to Delaware this weekend. I am honored to be co-hosting a screening of the documentary film 9500 Liberty at Wilmington’s Theater N on […]

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Thursday Open Thread

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The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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This Is A Joke Right?

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Human Events magazine sent an advertisement for a book that purports to “exposes the truth about the South, slavery and states’ rights.”

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Who’s Running – County Edition

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In anticipation of the July 13 filing deadline, we’re looking to see what county races are being contested.

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Getting Better with Age

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Getting Better with Age

Sometimes people do get better with age while others getting older ain’t much fun. Look at Melville whose Moby Dick was published when he was 32 and that was about it. Or on the flip side, look at Clint Eastwood who has directed several masterpieces after  the age of 60. Timothy Eagan, a political writer, […]

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Blogging the House: The Final Chapter

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House is back in session. I’m starting this at 7:45 p.m. and will continue until I and/or the wine hold out. House is considering SB 228(McDowell). Gerald Pepper of the Insurance Commissioner’s office is testifying. D. Short is asking questions. Uh-oh, given his choice between KWS and Gene Reed, floor manager Gerald Brady has asked […]

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Castle Votes YES On Financial Reform

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Castle Votes YES On Financial Reform

Flip-floppin’ Republican voted yes on the Financial Reform bill. The bill passed the House 237-192.

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The Delaware Poker Beat #2 – Seasoned “Twoplustwo” Grinders Enjoying De Park’s Fish

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The Delaware Poker Beat #2 – Seasoned “Twoplustwo” Grinders Enjoying De Park’s Fish

Re: Delaware Park Poker Room News Played Sunday for about 5 hours (12-5pm) and there were 6 tables going and got seated within 10 mins. Got the feel of Harrah’s in the card room and there were plenty of TV’s to catch about anything you wanted to watch. I luckily got seated at a action […]

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Wednesday Open Thread

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The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

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This’ll be quicker than I’d like. Going to work early so that I can take in the live feed of the last night of session later. Plus, my internet is zotzing in and out, courtesy of the criminals at Comcast. You can’t spell ‘bandwidth’ without ‘bandit’. The Budget Bill passed the Senate Wednesday, 16 Yes, […]

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Final Appeal – 2Q Fundraising

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Today is the 2nd quarter deadline for giving to candidates. Help make Congress progressive!

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A Blog Post About Nothing

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A Blog Post About Nothing

Remember a few days ago when the FBI caught a ring of Russian spies. I’m sure Fox News was all a twitter over it. Actually, according to espionage journalist Davie Wise, it was much ado about nothing. And how many secrets from the White House, the Pentagon or the C.I.A. could a Russian spy living […]

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God Works In Mysterious Ways

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Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle believes that abortion should be illegal in all circumstances because “God has a plan.”

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