Unstable Isotope
Opinionated chemist, troublemaker, blogger on national and Delaware politics.
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The Ensign Plot Thickens
I figured the John Ensign affair scandal was just your regular, run-of-the-mill adultery scandal. Apparently it’s a lot more complicated than that. At one time, Ensign employed the woman, her husband and her son at the same time. Ensign also got a job for the woman’s husband with a campaign contributor. Now there are two […]
Don’t Call Me Liz!
This is a funny, yet bizarre segment from Countdown last night. Congressman Jim McDermott’s staffer really, really objects to being called Liz in an email exchange. The re-enactment is hilarious! Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Even The Cato Institute Laughs At Republicans
I love the title of this post “If You Call Obama ‘Socialist’ Then the House GOP Is 99% Socialist.” As I note in a recent New York Post op-ed Republicans are fond of implying that President Obama is a big-spending socialist. But the House GOP recently offered a spending cut plan that was able to […]
Racist Staffer “Reprimanded,” Keeps Job
Do you remember Sherri Goforth, the aide to Tennessee state senator Diane Black? She’s the aide who sent out an email with a picture of all the presidents that depicted Obama as only eyeballs (’cause he’s dark, you know, har har).Well, Senator Black has responded to the calls for firing Goforth by sending a sternly […]
Obama Announces New Regulatory Plan
Yesterday the Obama administration released its plan for new regulations of the banking and finance industry. The President’s plan will: Require that all financial firms that pose a significant risk to the financial system at large are subjected to strong consolidated supervision and regulation Increase market discipline and transparency to make our markets strong enough […]
Dispatch From An Alternate Reality #3
Republicans have really taken the solidarity with the people of Iran a little too far. From the #twitter fail files: Rep. John Culberson (R-TX) tweeted: Good to see Iranian people move mountains w social media, shining sunlight on their repressive govt – Texans support their bid for freedom Oppressed minorities include House Repubs: We are […]
Ambushing the Ambushers
Adam Green from OpenLeft.com tries to talk to Faux News producer Griff Jenkins at an ACORN event. They brought their own red carpet? LOL! Breaking news from Fox, bloggers are media, pass it on.
Late Night Educational Video
This is another video from the TED series. This one is from science writer Mary Roach, and it’s called “10 Things You Didn’t Know About Orgasm.” I would characterize this one as NSFW, but quite amusing.
Senator Adams Hospitalized
We’re getting word that Sen. Thurman Adams has been hospitalized. I have no further information at this time. Although, we at this blog have had disagreements with Senator Adams, we wish him a quick and complete recovery.
Some Statistics on Health Care
I found these statistics in this great diary at Daily Kos. Mitch McConnell compared our health care system with Great Britain, Canada and New Zealand. Below is how we stack up against these 3 countries, all of which have some form of universal health care. First, let’s look at per capita health care spending in […]
Oh, The Hypocrisy
Republican Senator John Ensign of Nevadahas acknowledged having an extra-marital affair. Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) has acknowledged an extramarital affair with a campaign staffer in a statement released by his office. “I deeply regret and am very sorry for my actions,” said Ensign. He is expected to announce the affair at a press conference at […]
Open Thread: Racism Edition
All I can say about these links is OMG WTF. From the South Carolina GOP, a Facebook update comparing Michelle Obama to an ape. Rusty DePass, a prominent South Carolina Republican activist, is now apologizing for making a racist joke about Michelle Obama, and taken down the Facebook page where he made it — though […]
Late Night Educational Video
This is a video by a behavioral economist about how people make decisions. Hint: it’s not always rational.
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