Unstable Isotope

Opinionated chemist, troublemaker, blogger on national and Delaware politics.

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Criminal Organization Releases Planned Parenthood Video

Filed in National by on February 2, 2011 12 Comments

Live Action, who claims to be an anti-abortion group but admitted to running a prostitution ring to at least 12 Planned Parenthood workers, released a video yesterday,

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Tuesday Open Thread

Filed in National by on February 1, 2011 9 Comments

The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Delaware’s Budget Mess

Filed in National by on February 1, 2011 10 Comments

Today’s News Journal takes a look at the hard part of the budget – reducing pension and Medicaid costs.

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The Remarkable Events In Egypt

Filed in International by on February 1, 2011 24 Comments

It’s been one week since mass protests have started in Egypt. What’s the latest?

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Monday Open Thread

Filed in National by on January 31, 2011 18 Comments

The Monday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Fox Geezer Syndrome

Filed in National by on January 31, 2011 16 Comments

“Fox Geezer Syndrome” – the phenomenon of older people relying on Fox News as their news source and being perpetually pissed off.

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Weekend Open Thread

Filed in National by on January 29, 2011 8 Comments

The weekend edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Ayn Rand, The Perfect Teabagger

Filed in National by on January 29, 2011 7 Comments

No one represents the Tea Party more than the founder of objectivism, Ayn Rand. I’m sure you’re not shocked or surprised that Ayn Rand relied on Social Security and Medicare.

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Friday Open Thread

Filed in National by on January 28, 2011 5 Comments

The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Senate Reform Ends With A Whimper

Filed in National by on January 28, 2011 3 Comments

The Senate passed something they called “reform” which will do little to reign in abuse of Senate rules by Republicans.

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First Look At The Governor’s Budget Proposal

Filed in National by on January 28, 2011 43 Comments

A first look at the Governor’s proposed 2011 budget.

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Egypt

Filed in International by on January 28, 2011 31 Comments

Reports today are that unrest in Egypt is growing. Yesterday Egypt cut off internet access in an attempt to making it more difficult for protests to organize. Protests are occurring despite this.

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Rahm Emmanuel Back On Chicago Ballot

Filed in National by on January 27, 2011 14 Comments

Rahm Emmanuel is back on the Chicago mayor’s race ballot.

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