Archive for March, 2011
Arrogance, Thy Name Is Wisconsin GOP
In defiance of a temporary restraining order, Wisconsin Reoublicans published the law restricting collective bargaining and are claiming the law goes into effect next week.
Ignite Wilmington Not Evil, Just Busy
Things fall through the cracks. It happens. We’re a busy people.
Nevertheless, I have to admit that I was pissed off when I read the speakers list for April 7th’s Ignite Wilmington. The “voting” conceit…
Comment Rescue: State Trooper Flat Out Lying to Claymont Man
I have a lot of slack for law enforcement. They have an exceedingly tough job, but as “Another Mike” points out, this Claymont basketball hoop drama is effed up in a score of ways. By now, you’ve heard of the removal of offending basketball hoops in Claymont and the family who would not give in […]
A Tale Of Two Republicans
Currently there are two posts on the blogoshere written by Delaware Republicans. Over at TommyWonk, Michael Stafford lays out why religious beliefs and science are compatible. He states, correctly, that in order to understand the Right’s anti-science stance one must understand that it’s rooted in religion – and not a particularly deep religion. As a […]
The Wilmington State of the City Tantrum
Last night, Mayor Jim Baker of Wilmington was scheduled to deliver his annual State of the City Address to the City Council and the public. As always, he had prepared remarks and started with an overview of the state of the city’s budget and his plan to deal with the budget shortfall. He pretty quickly abandoned those remarks to deliver an explosive tantrum at the Wilmington City Council, castigating them (and blaming them) for the increased tensions and difficulties in getting administration initiatives passed.
What’s Up With Indiana?
A prosecutor in Indiana was revealed to have sent an email to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker suggesting that he fake an assassination attempt.
Triangle: Remembering the Fire
That is the name of a HBO documentary about one of the worst factory disasters in American history. Today is the 100th anniversary of this tragedy. The New York Times has been running a series of articles all week on this tragedy. The Triangle Shirt Waist Factory was a sweatshop that employed hundreds of immigrant […]
The Delaware Racetrack Protection Racket
The effort to bring two new casinos (HB 40) to Delaware was voted down in the House Gaming & Parimutuels Committee on a 6-5 vote.
Should We Really Be Laughing At Michelle Bachmann?
I hate to be a killjoy, but the news that Michelle Bachmann is running for President is not good news for Democrats, or the country.
Here is how Kos covers it…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., March 24, 2011
Two major developments highlight this week’s action in Dover. On Tuesday, the civil unions bill was introduced, and has a very good chance for passage–if it gets out of committee in the Senate. I think it will. And, as UI posted this morning, the governor, legislative leaders, and representatives for state employees have tentatively approved […]
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