Unstable Isotope

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

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Tuesday Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 16, 2010 33 Comments

The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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The Hypocrisy, It Burns

Filed in National by on November 16, 2010 9 Comments

Anti-“Obamacare” newly-elected GOP Congressman Andy Harris threw a tantrum because his government-sponsored healthcare didn’t kick in until Feb. 1. He demanded a government option to cover the gap.

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Monday Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 15, 2010 27 Comments

The Monday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Delaware GOP Civil War – Do They Get It Yet?

Filed in Delaware by on November 15, 2010 9 Comments

The Delaware GOP civil war is on full display in today’s News Journal. Do they understand their problem yet?

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All The Cool Kids Are Playing

Filed in National by on November 15, 2010 30 Comments

The New York Times has a tool to look at the effect of various proposals to reduce the deficit.

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Weekend Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 13, 2010 3 Comments
Weekend Open Thread

The weekend edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Not Even Original Dreck

Filed in National by on November 13, 2010 10 Comments

Many passages of George W. Bush’s new memoir were lifted from other books and articles. He even includes stories of events where he wasn’t present and passes them off as his own memories.

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Friday Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 12, 2010 10 Comments

The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Congress Is Out Of Excuses On DADT

Filed in National by on November 12, 2010 16 Comments

The results of the Pentagon study on the repeal of DADT found that >70% of the military supports the repeal.

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Democrats To Hold Scary, Secret Meeting

Filed in National by on November 12, 2010 20 Comments

WDEL characterizes the Democratic convention to select the nominee for New Castle County Council President as secretive.

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Thursday Open Thread

Filed in National by on November 11, 2010 13 Comments

The Thursday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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The Catfood Commission Issues Its Preliminary Report

Filed in National by on November 11, 2010 5 Comments

The Deficit Commission co-chairs issue their preliminary report and prove “Catfood Commission” is the proper nickname for the committee. They recommend stealing our Social Security to give huge tax breaks to the rich and corporations, while making veterans pay more for healthcare.

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She Won’t Go Away

Filed in Delaware by on November 11, 2010 15 Comments

Christine O’Donnell won’t go away. Now she’s says she’s open to running again.

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