Archive for January, 2011
I Really Tried To Ignore Douthat’s Column
You’re probably destined to write a post about something you go to bed thinking about. Here’s what kept me up last night: In every era, there’s been a tragic contrast between the burden of unwanted pregnancies and the burden of infertility. But this gap used to be bridged by adoption far more frequently than it […]
In Which We Find the NJ Editorial Page Becoming !@#$% My Dad Says
Take a look at some of the serial Conventional Wisdom atrocities from the curmudgeons at the NJ Editorial Board.
Delaware GOP Establishment Blames O’Donnell
The Delaware GOP establishment found a sympathetic ear to vent about Christine O’Donnell at David Frum’s blog. The DE GOP is both right and wrong in their analysis.
January 12th! Save The Date!
Republicans have chosen the date to repeal Health Care. Republican leaders in the new House say they’ll hold a vote next week to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The announcement of the Jan. 12 vote by the No. 2 House Republican, Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor, sets the stage for a showdown with the […]
“Our Economy is in Danger”
The Teapublicans are in charge of the House of Representatives which really only points out that Americans have a shorter attention span than Floyd from True Romance.
Wilmington Cutbacks of Police and Firefighters
Since September or so, there has been an ongoing drama in the City of Wilmington over a $5M budget shortfall and extensive budget cuts that have included the layoff of police officers and firefighters. There is a great deal about this story that is pretty dysfunctional (including how revenues suddenly went very soft shortly after the City’s budget was approved), but these first responders own some part of this dysfunction.
The Constitution Stunt
The new Republican House has already decided that it’s first stunt is to read the Constitution out loud. The Republicans want to convince us that they are the one, true party of the Constitution. I agree with Greg Sargent’s take – that we should use this as an opportunity to talk about the Constitution instead […]
LNV: How Many Guns Do You Own?
Late Night Video: Apparently how many guns one owns is a prerequisite to become chairperson of the Teapublican Party.
Evening Read for Monday Night
Cozy up to your laptop or iPad and enjoy Monday night’s interesting reads which include comedian Patton Oswalt, writer Paul Theroux and a look at Kayne West’s stunning new album.
Want a Better Informed Public? Start by Not Using Fox and MSNBC in the Same Sentence
via TVNewser, we find media executive Larry Kramer opining that it is Fox News and MSNBC that are major contributors to a less informed but more opinionated public.
Hang Up and Drive
Yesterday, Delaware began enforcing it’s ban on hand-held cell phones while operating a motor vehicle. Have you or anyone you know gotten a ticket yet?
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