Friday Daily Delawhere [11.4.11]
Elizabeth Warren Called “Socialist Whore” By Tea Party Supporter
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
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]
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
Mike Vincent apparently told Vance that the Council will hold no hearings until Vance returns.
Old Man’s War
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.
Ladies, It’s All In Our Head
According to NRO's John Derbyshire, sexual harassment doesn't exist.
This Is Not The Way To Discipline Your Child
The 23-year-old daughter of a Texas family law judge says that she feels some regret about posting online video of her father violently beating her with a belt several years ago but that she hopes it forces him to get help.
Come check out my cartoons on Friday at Film Bros. in Wilmington
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that I'll be displaying some of my cartoons at Film Bros. as part of the November Art Loop. The reception is 5:30…
Phillips Update
Sussex County Councilman VancePhillips has undergone surgery on his fractured spine, and has limited feeling and movement in his legs, according to a statement from Sussex County spokesman Chip Guy. He apparently shattered the T12 vertebra when he crashed his ultralite aircraft in Virginia. Phillips is in fair condition and is expected to remain in the hospital for at least another week. Further rehabilitation might be necessary, but can be performed closer to home.
Wednesday Open Thread [11.2.11]
The early primary and caucus dates seem to be set. Click through for the dates with my thoughts on who will win.
Delaware Cattle Call, Fall Edition [2012]
Next week and over the course of the next month, we are going to be highlighting each Representative District and Senate District, to find out about the new districts (since most if not all of the districts have undergone some changes, from minor to major), about which Representatives and Senators are calling it quits in 2012, which are safe, and which are in trouble. One of the reasons we are doing this is because of the seemingly inability of the Republican Party to act like a political party in the state of Delaware. With no candidates or even prospective candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Insurance Commissioner and Senator, 2012 is looking disastrous for the state GOP and boring for the rest of us.