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Republicans Lose Another One

Filed in Delaware by on May 19, 2009 29 Comments

Kilroy is now a Democrat.  Gird your loins… and your spell-checker! Humor aside, here’s another example of Republicans losing a moderate voice.  Kilroy’s own words… Dear Maria Evans what the hell should I do? Is the party so fractured that I must decide to remain a Republicans or not? It kinds of sucks that people […]

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The Conservative Male Animal Is A Dodo Bird

Filed in National by on May 19, 2009 18 Comments
The Conservative Male Animal Is A Dodo Bird

A book written for men by a man who has no clue about women. h/t Pandagon What ever happened to American manhood? Dear Fellow Conservative: Today’s weak and pusillanimous Nanny State is anything but hospitable to true manhood. And that’s why we need real men more than ever. But our society today offers no clear […]

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Why Don’t I Watch The View?

Filed in National by on May 18, 2009 10 Comments

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTuEFQG4Yj4[/youtube] I know they get painted as fluff, but I remember them asking the tough questions during the 2008 Presidential campaign.

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The Cost Of Being Poor

Filed in National by on May 18, 2009 24 Comments

As a city resident I have a corner store several blocks from my home.  While it has a steady flow of pedestrian traffic it isn’t located in the best of neighborhoods.  But that’s not why I don’t pop in for a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread.  I don’t patronize the store because […]

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Quote Of The Day

Filed in National by on May 17, 2009 7 Comments

But one of the things I’ve actually been encouraged by—and I learned during the campaign—was the American people, I think, not only have a toleration but also a hunger for explanation and complexity, and a willingness to acknowledge hard problems. I think one of the biggest mistakes that is made in Washington is this notion […]

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It’s All About Competition Until They Have To Actually, You Know, Compete

Filed in National by on May 17, 2009 13 Comments

When It comes to health Insurance… health insurance companies have no incentive to offer a good product at a fair price.  Not only do they see nothing wrong in peddling crap, they want us to defend and protect their right to peddle crap.  How they wrap gouging in the American Flag while screaming socialism escapes […]

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Rush Takes The “Obama Is Deliberately Destroying The Economy” Talking Point To New Lows

Filed in National by on May 14, 2009 20 Comments

Not that he’ll be called out for this by Republicans (Sheesh, except for Smitty): “The [economic] deterioration reflects lower tax revenues and higher costs for bank failures, unemployment benefits and food stamps. But in the Oval Office of the White House none of this is a problem. This is the objective. The objective is unemployment. […]

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School Board Elections By The Numbers

Filed in Delaware by on May 14, 2009 70 Comments

First let’s look at the total number of voters per district.  Please keep in mind that some elections featured multiple races, so don’t add the numbers together.  For instance, a total of 2,163 people voted in Red Clay. Brandywine:  1,030 Red Clay:  District C – 2,163  and District E – 2,163 Appoquinimink:  579 Christina:  District […]

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Obviously Words Matter

Filed in National by on May 13, 2009 8 Comments

There’s been a lot of talk over taking people at their word, and when it comes to words no one is better at hijacking them then Conservatives.  Patriot springs to mind, as does family values, life, Judeo-Christian laws, regiment, battle, defense of marriage, and take back America.  Let’s just say when I stumble on a […]

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Have You Voted in the School Board Elections Yet?

Filed in Delaware by on May 12, 2009 6 Comments

If not, you have until 8 pm.  Now, turn off MSNBC and go VOTE!

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UPDATED: Vote Today! Kim Williams and Eric Randolph for Red Clay School Board

Filed in Delaware by on May 12, 2009 1 Comment

School Board Elections are POLLS OPEN until 8PM.  No need to be a registered voter.   ………………………………………………………………………………………… I was going to write a post about why Kim Williams and Eric Randolph deserve every Red Clay residents’ support, but then someone went ahead and did it for me. Please go read Mike Matthews’ post, and then […]

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Conservatives Win!

Filed in National by on May 12, 2009 8 Comments

It’s official.  Cheney kicks Colin Powell to the curb, while Steele exposes the truth about the base. Cheney first: Asked about recent verbal broadsides between Limbaugh and Powell, Cheney said: “If I had to choose in terms of being a Republican, I’d go with Rush Limbaugh. My take on it was Colin had already left […]

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UPDATED: SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS TOMORROW!

Filed in Delaware by on May 11, 2009 23 Comments

Whether you have children or not, you must VOTE.  School Boards effect a lot more than what happens inside a classroom.  Decisions they make can also effect your property values and the quality of life in your community. For the past several days we have posted the responses we’ve received from school board candidates who […]

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