Archive for March, 2011

Pity The Rich

Filed in National by Unstable Isotope on March 16, 2011 • 20 Comments

A new survey found that almost half of millionaires don’t think they’re wealthy and need at least $7.5M for true comfort.

Two Deep Nuclear Thoughts

Filed in National by jason330 on March 16, 2011 • 7 Comments

I have a nuclear reactor in my back yard. If the Japanese can’t design a safe nuclear reactor, can anybody?

Update on Sussex County GOP

Filed in Delaware by MJ on March 15, 2011 • 23 Comments

It seems that the Ron Sams resignation is music to the ears of the teabaggers. But these folks aren’t done. Last week, Cape School Board member and 9/12 “Patriot” Sandi Minard, published a letter calling Sams a liar concerning the need to move the February and March meetings of the Sussex GOP. Our friends at […]

Sheriff Jeff Wants to Be Supercop

Filed in Delaware by MJ on March 15, 2011 • 22 Comments

Today was the day that Sussex County Sheriff Jeff “Supercop” Christopher (Teabag-Sussex) made his initial presentation to the County Council. Prior to this morning’s meeting, Supercop had never spoken to the Council, although he has accused them in emails to the 9/12 “Patriots” of blocking his agenda. I knew the day would start off well […]

Tuesday Open Thread

Filed in National by Unstable Isotope on March 15, 2011 • 10 Comments

The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Filed in Delaware by El Somnambulo on March 15, 2011 • 52 Comments

They’re ba-a-a-ck, and so am I. The Delaware General Assembly reconvenes this afternoon in Legislative Hall, and they are primed for a run of about a month or so before the Easter break. Two topics will dominate talk in the Hall during that time–money and redistricting. I fully expect all four caucuses to discuss both […]

Wisconsin Update

Filed in National by Unstable Isotope on March 15, 2011 • 13 Comments

A new poll in Wisconsin show that Democrats have a good chance at re-taking the state Senate majority. State Democrats have said that they already have 45% of the signatures they need for recall elections.

Sussex County GOP Chair Resigns

Filed in Delaware by MJ on March 14, 2011 • 8 Comments

Sussex County GOP Chair Ron Sams has resigned. Sussex County Republican Chairman Ron Sams announced during a meeting of the party’s executive committee tonight he was resigning in May. Elbert Collins, of Laurel, whose wife works on the election committee, was at the meeting where the announcement was made. “Ron simply gave a speech, indicated […]

Save the Working Class Rally

Filed in Delaware by cassandra_m on March 14, 2011 • 5 Comments

This event happens TOMORROW – The rally is being held to support the working class in Delaware, the blue collar people who build the cars, repair the homes and who plow our roads.

Guest Post: Delaware’s Education Insight Project (Part 1: What Is It?)

Filed in Delaware by liberalgeek on March 14, 2011 • 33 Comments

The following is a guest post by Mike Oboryshko. Mike is a Red Clay parent and a friend of mine and of this blog. Last Friday, a pair of RFPs were awarded to develop some major new technologies for Delaware schools, as part of Delaware’s Education Insight Project. This project was outlined in Delaware’s Race […]