Archive for November 3rd, 2011

Elizabeth Warren Called “Socialist Whore” By Tea Party Supporter

Filed in National by pandora on November 3, 2011 • 2 Comments

Speaking in a packed VFW hall, Warren went on to address his question about her association with Occupy Wall Street. “I’ve been protesting what’s been going on on Wall Street for a very long time,” she said, but added that the movement has its own independent agenda and will proceed along its own course.

Update: Markell Administration Approves Partial Permit for Occupy DE

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on November 3, 2011 • 65 Comments

DNREC has apparently informed the Occupy Delaware applicants that the permit would be authorized for protests on Saturday and Sunday at Fletcher Brown Park during park hours. However, the permit could not be authorized for the weekends as there is a day care center right next to the park and the children use the park during the day for their outdoor activities. However, the letter that DNREC sent made clear “we would be pleased to work with Occupy Delaware to identify other parks at which a longer term permit could be issued.”

Thursday Open Thread [11.3.11]

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on November 3, 2011 • 3 Comments

Gallup finds that Americans widely support President Obama’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of the year, with 75% approving. That includes the vast majority of Democrats and independents. Republicans are split.

Comment Rescue: Sussex Co. Gov’t to Shut Down until Phillips recovers

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on November 3, 2011 • 15 Comments

Mike Vincent apparently told Vance that the Council will hold no hearings until Vance returns.

Old Man’s War

Filed in National by pandora on November 3, 2011 • 7 Comments

Four Georgia men who belonged to a “fringe militia group” were arrested by FBI agents on Tuesday and charged with plotting an attack against U.S. citizens and federal employees using the biological toxin ricin.