Unstable Isotope

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

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Monday Open Thread

Filed in National by on December 20, 2010 40 Comments

The Monday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Call The Wahmbulance

Filed in National by on December 20, 2010 3 Comments
Call The Wahmbulance

Lindsey Graham said the Democrats are using the lame duck session to make Republicans look bad.

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Weekend Open Thread

Filed in National by on December 18, 2010 16 Comments

The weekend edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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DREAM Act/DADT Repeal Cloture Vote Soon

Filed in National by on December 18, 2010 76 Comments
DREAM Act/DADT Repeal Cloture Vote Soon

The cloture votes on the DREAM Act and the DADT Repeal should begin at around 10:30. Chris Coons is presiding over the Senate right now.

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Friday Open Thread

Filed in National by on December 17, 2010 10 Comments

The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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After All The Huffing And Puffing Tax Cut Bill Passes

Filed in National by on December 17, 2010 1 Comment

The tax cut deal passed the U.S. House last night after some drama. It now goes to Obama for signing.

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2nd Fundraising Appeal – Delaware Right To Marry

Filed in National by on December 17, 2010 1 Comment
2nd Fundraising Appeal – Delaware Right To Marry

Delaware Right To Marry PAC is fundraising to do a poll on marriage equality in Delaware.

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Thursday Open Thread

Filed in National by on December 16, 2010 8 Comments
Thursday Open Thread

The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Thermometers – They Lie

Filed in National by on December 16, 2010 4 Comments

An internal memo from Fox News shows how the news organization was ordered to say that climate change data is in doubt.

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Reward Good Behavior – DADT Repeal Passes House

Filed in National by on December 15, 2010 13 Comments

The standalone DADT repeal bill passed a House vote today 250-175. Mike Castle was one of 15 GOP representatives to vote yes.

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Wednesday Open Thread

Filed in National by on December 15, 2010 8 Comments

The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Filed in National by on December 14, 2010 8 Comments

The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Goodbye Richard Holbrooke And Thank You

Filed in International, National by on December 14, 2010 6 Comments

Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, who negotiated the Dayton Peace Accords, died yesterday at the age of 69. His last words were “You’ve got to stop this war in Afghanistan.”

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