Coalition Of The Bribed
The Republicans must be having a hard time building a real grassroots movement. Their anti-health care reform die in was a bust yesterday when only 60 people showed up and…
Another Dispatch From The GOP Brain Trust
Fox News has figured out how to sell the GOP jobs plan. Cut wages! Now, with its Republican-inspired “Where are the jobs?” campaign in full swing, Fox has gone “on…
Do You Need A Pick-Me-Up?
Do you need a pick-me-up? I know I do. I don't like spending time arguing with people who have the same goals. Watch this video (edited) of a confrontation between…
Tuesday Open Thread
It's Tuesday of the seemingly longest week of the year (the week before a 2 week vacation). Let's open this open thread. Please, if you get a chance, read this…
Busted!
Eugene Robinson digs up this gem: Sarah Palin is such a cold-eyed skeptic about the Copenhagen summit on climate change that it's no surprise she would call on President Obama…
Does Mike Castle Oppose The FDIC Too?
Last week the U.S. House passed an ambitious financial overhaul package. The vote count was 223-202, with some Blue Dogs voting with all Republicans (including Mike Castle) against the bill.…
Public Option And Medicare Buy-In Dropped
Reports are just coming in that there's a new "deal" on health care reform. President Lieberman wants only to give U.S. taxpayer money to big insurance companies but doesn't care…
Monday Open Thread
It's Monday so let's get started on our open thread. How's your holiday shopping going? Despite my doubts about the new fitness shoe craze, I bought some. I've been wearing…
Holiday Gifts That Give Back
I'm sure many of you have had the experience of trying to shop for the person who has everything (I know I do). Before you buy them yet another gadget…
Health Insurance Lobby Astroturfs Facebook Games
Millions of Facebook users spend their time as digital farmers, pirates or wise guys and the health insurance lobby has found a way to use these games to further their…
Weekend Open Thread
Only two more weekends until Christmas! Have you got your Christmas shopping finished? I'm definitely not finished. I think 'Bulo is not the only listaholic around here. I found this…
Carper Fights For His Base
Earlier this year Carper voted with the Republicans to block an amendment to allow Medicaid and Medicare to negotiate drug prices. It caused quite a stir because Carper railed against…
ACORN Scores A Victory
ACORN has scored a court victory, successfully arguing that Congress's defunding bill was a bill of attainder: A judge has put an injunction on Congress's ban on ACORN funding. U.S.…