Archive for May, 2011

Osama’s Porn Stash

Filed in International by on May 13, 2011 17 Comments

The government revealed today that a “fairly extensive” collection of pornography was found in Osama Bin Laden’s compound.

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Friday Open Thread

Filed in National by on May 13, 2011 10 Comments

The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Sarah Palin Knows Rap

Filed in National by on May 13, 2011 23 Comments

Sarah Palin isn’t just taking potshots at the president, no siree. She’s a big rap fan, she loves “Rapper’s Delight.”

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Sexytime With Republicans – Ensign & Gingrich Edition

Filed in National by on May 13, 2011 1 Comment

The Senate ethics report on John Ensign and an old article about Newt Gingrich show what awful pieces of crap they are. Some of the quotes are kind of racy, so don’t click if you’re really sensitive. Yes, I’ve thrown up in my mouth a bit writing about this.

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Tax The Oil Companies. Yes, it is that simple.

Filed in National by on May 12, 2011 11 Comments

Showing a little spine growth, The Senate Dems have released this video:

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Scott Bloch, Chutzpa is Thy Name

Filed in National by on May 12, 2011 6 Comments

A few years ago, I wrote about Scott Bloch, the former head of the Office of Special Counsel under the Bush administration. The OSC was set up to protect Federal government whistleblowers, investigate prohibited personnel practices, and prosecute violations of the Hatch Act. When Bloch was appointed, one of the first things he did was […]

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Parental Notification Of Abortion Is Not Comparable To Ear Piercing

Filed in Delaware by on May 12, 2011 86 Comments

Let’s deal with my title first.  Just because a minor can’t get their ears pierced without parental notification doesn’t make it the bar we should set our standards.  Perhaps making a minor wait until they are 18 to pierce their ears is silly.  If you disagree with me on that point, fine.  The law, as […]

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Thursday Open Thread

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The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Who Will The Republicans Run Against Tom Carper? (and who cares?)

Filed in National by on May 12, 2011 17 Comments

The DP thread on this got 71 comments, so I guess there is some interest in the topic. I’m not sure why. The Rollins fiasco has burned the DE GOP’s bridges to rich vanity candidates, so crazy vanity candidates are all that’s left. Ayotte? Protack? Some other tomato can pretending to be a candidate? I […]

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All Drama, No KIDS

Filed in National by on May 12, 2011 5 Comments

That’s how I characterized the recent brouhahas of the Christina School Board with their RTT fiascos in correspondence with Pandora.

Now we have the next act of the Christina School District All Drama, no KIDS extravaganza as Councilman Jea Street weighs in to call for the State to take over the District.

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 12, 2011

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First, in case you missed it, the highlight. Enjoy: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMHwEj7xFec&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Quite simply, the single most inspiring speech I’ve ever heard delivered by a Delaware governor. I admit I had tears in my eyes watching it. Second, some breaking news/sourced rumor: Looks like Dori Connor has drawn the short straw in Senate redistricting, and will either […]

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Whoa — Actual Fact Checking

Filed in National by on May 12, 2011 13 Comments

The tide is turning: news services are doing actual fact-checking on claims by John Boehner.

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Newtmentum!

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Newt Gingrich officially announces he’s running for president. Note to Republicans: please don’t nominate Newt, we’re scared of him!

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