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Delaware Blogosphere: School Board Edition

Filed in National by on May 6, 2012 12 Comments

If you haven’t been reading Kilroy, Transparent Christina, Delaware Libertarian, Does Experience Count, and The Mind of Mr. Matthews allow me to link to some of their posts so you can get up to speed.

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Updated: More Drama In School Board Elections

Filed in Delaware, National by on May 2, 2012 23 Comments

Can we just skip all this and move these elections to November?  Pretty please?

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Detroit Students Fight For Their Education – State They Aren’t Dollar Signs

Filed in National by on May 1, 2012 2 Comments

Out of the mouths of babes. On hearing that the schools emergency manager would use his unilateral authority to close nearby Southwest High School, a couple of hundred kids last week walked out of Detroit’s Western High (Mark Maynard’s got video). The students were suspended, so instead, on Friday they started a “Freedom School” across […]

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School Board Elections Are Political

Filed in Delaware, National by on April 30, 2012 27 Comments

I haven’t really commented on the upcoming School Board elections, mainly because I can’t wrap my head around what’s going on.  With all the attention on these races – phone polls, money, PACs – I keep feeling I’m missing something – Big.  What is going on?  What’s on the line?  And why the hell is […]

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Republican Don Pridemore: Try To Remember The Things You Love About Your Husband While He’s Hitting You

Filed in National by on April 30, 2012 7 Comments
Republican Don Pridemore: Try To Remember The Things You Love About Your Husband While He’s Hitting You

Wisconsin Republican lawmaker says that domestic abuse should not be a reason for divorce.

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Last Call! Liberally Drinking Tonight!

Filed in National by on April 24, 2012 13 Comments

Looking forward to seeing everyone! When:  Tuesday, April 24th (Republican Primary Night!) Where:  Timothy’s on the Wilmington Riverfront When: 7:00 p.m. We will be in the bar area and I’ll make up a sign!

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3rd Reminder: Mark Your Calendar! Liberally Drinking!

Filed in National by on April 23, 2012 32 Comments
3rd Reminder: Mark Your Calendar! Liberally Drinking!

In case you haven’t heard.  Here’s your 3rd reminder: Since we’re not officially a Drinking Liberally group I have to mix up the title.  Anyway… it’s past time we got together!  For those interested in joining us for a drink… When:  Tuesday, April 24th (Republican Primary Night!) Where:  Timothy’s on the Wilmington Riverfront When: 7:00 […]

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Men Don’t Like Being Called “Creepy”

Filed in National by on April 23, 2012 29 Comments

Though the word may be occasionally used unfairly (for example, to describe a physically unattractive guy’s genuinely respectful attempt at striking up a conversation), “creepy” serves a vital function.

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Red Clay School Board Candidate, Kenny Rivera, Responds To My Questions

Filed in Delaware by on April 16, 2012 13 Comments

Kenny Rivera is the second of two candidates (Other candidate post here) to reply to my questions concerning the upcoming Red Clay School Board Election. Kenny Rivera’s answers to my questions: Why are you running for school board, and what are the top three things you’d like to accomplish during your term? My reasons for […]

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Delaware Libertarian Blog Is Back

Filed in Delaware by on April 16, 2012 18 Comments

Let’s welcome back Steve Newton and Delaware Libertarian… Again!  😉

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Newly Released Affidavit In Zimmerman Case

Filed in National by on April 13, 2012 9 Comments

First, the last paragraph of the affidavit reads: The facts mentioned in this Affidavit are not a complete recitation of all the pertinent facts and evidence in this case but only are presented for determination of Probable Cause for Second Degree Murder. Moving beyond that disclaimer and promise of more evidence, it sure looks like […]

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In Arizona All Women Are Pregnant Before They’re, Well… Pregnant

Filed in National by on April 13, 2012 7 Comments
In Arizona All Women Are Pregnant Before They’re, Well… Pregnant

I get that Republicans don’t understand biology, but this is nuts. Life starts earliest in Arizona, which now defines gestational age as beginning on the first day of a woman’s last period, rather than at fertilization. In practice, that means the state has banned abortions after about 18 weeks (20 weeks from the last menstruation) […]

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Red Clay School Board Candidate, Joanne Johansen, Replies To My Questions

Filed in National by on April 13, 2012 3 Comments

Joanne Johansen is the first of two candidates to reply to my questions concerning the upcoming Red Clay School Board Election.  I have received an email from a second candidate promising an answer shortly. Joanne Johansen’s answers to my questions: Why are you running for the school board, and what are the top three things […]

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