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NRA Addicted to Paranoia

Filed in National by on April 14, 2012 3 Comments
NRA Addicted to Paranoia

Let’s get one thing straight: the NRA hates HATES President Obama. If Obama even had a conceal and carry license and popped someone from holding up a liquor store, the NRA would still hate him. So, the NRA continues to beat the drum that President Obama – strike that – a black man is going […]

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Secret Service Whores It Up In Colombia

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Secret Service Whores It Up In Colombia

Some members of the advance team in Colombia were relieved of duty and returned to the United States due to accusations relating to “at least one agent having involvement with prostitutes in Cartagena”.

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Chase To Add 1,200 Jobs – How Many to Delaware Residents?

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Chase To Add 1,200 Jobs – How Many to Delaware Residents?

The story of corporations holding guns to the heads of states continues. Chase has promised to add 1,200 jobs in Wilmington and Newark in return for $10 million from Delaware. Truly, a nice gig if you can get it. Anywho, 1,200 “well paying” jobs is kind of cool, but how many of these jobs will […]

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Politico Explained In Two Tweets

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Politico Explained In Two Tweets

The following tweets from Roger Simon, chief political columnist of Politico, sure explains a lot.

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Yes, Please.

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Yes, Please.

Washington Times columnist calls for Paul Ryan to be Mitt Romney’s running mate.

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What Can’t Cory Booker Do?

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What Can’t Cory Booker Do?

Rescue woman from burning house. Check. Seriously, what’s next for the mayor of Newark, New Jersey? But while pundits think about what Booker will do next, let’s take a moment to enjoy this feel good story.

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Delaware’s Drought?

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Delaware’s Drought?

USA Today had an article this morning about the drought conditions facing most of the United States. But, let me direct you to phillyweather.net’s article earlier this week which is far better and, well, more local.

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Mr. Kim’s Wild Ride

Filed in International by on April 13, 2012 1 Comment
Mr. Kim’s Wild Ride

Oops. North Korea went ahead with its rocket launch, I guess in hopes of forcing the world’s hand or some other nonsense. Two big problems. First the rocket disintegrated after launch, and then came the condemnation from the world.

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Friday Open Thread [04.13.12]

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Friday Open Thread [04.13.12]

Friday the 13th Open Thread.

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What Will Today’s Faux Outrage Be?

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What Will Today’s Faux Outrage Be?

Yesterday, the US was a twitter about Hilary Rosen’s remarks. The day before, Rep. Allen West’s remarks. So, will today’s outrage be focused on the Catholic League or something said by some other dumb ass?

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Quote of the Day

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Quote of the Day

This is going to be the most moneyed election in the history of the United States. There is a sense of coming full circle, of forgetting our history — the reason we installed a system for financing campaigns that didn’t rely on corporate or wealthy money. – Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause (link)

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Markell Gets Kudos

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As far as governor popularity rating goes, Jack Markell has to be near the top of any list.

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Fired News Journal Reporter Responds

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Khristopher Brooks has a post up over at Huffington Post regarding his hiring and firing by The News Journal. Turns out getting fired by The News Journal may have been the best thing that ever happened to him.

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