Unstable Isotope
Opinionated chemist, troublemaker, blogger on national and Delaware politics.
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Republicans Try To Deny Good Jobs Report
There was finally a good jobs report this month, showing a gain of 162,000 jobs in the month of March. It’s the best jobs report in 3 years, giving further evidence of the beginning of a recovery. Republicans tried to get in front of the good news by denying it’s good news: The RNC immediately […]
Good Friday Open Thread
Welcome to Good Friday on this beautiful spring day. While most of you are slaving away at work, I’m going to be enjoying a day at the spa (my Christmas present). So I hope you’re having fun! So, what’s on your mind besides intense jealousy? It’s time for an open thread. Obama visited Maine yesterday […]
NRO Investigates Black Unemployment
The NRO decided to do an online symposium on black unemployment after one of their economists wrote an article which concluded that discrimination could play a role in the higher unemployment numbers. In response, NRO hosted an online “symposium” for “some economics and civil-rights analysts to share their thoughts on the topic.” Their conclusion was […]
Sean Hannity Praises Terrorism
Sean Hannity let a little accidental truth slip in. HANNITY: See, can I add one thing? I think we won the debate. DREIER: We did win the debate. HANNITY: When you think about the vast majorities that they have in Congress and they had to bribe, backroom deals, corruption, that’s all because the tea party […]
April Fool’s Day Open Thread
It’s the first day of April and that means it’s time for April Fool’s Day. April Fool’s is becoming a bit of an internet holiday, so be careful what you read over the internets. I’ve already read that Google is changing its name to Topeka and that the journals Science and Nature are combining to […]
Fox’s Newest Media Star
Sarah Palin’s new Fox show is having a spectacular flame-out before she’s even begun her first show. Her show was supposed to feature inspirational stories of Americans and is called “Real American Stories.” Rapper LL Cool J hit back at reports Tuesday that seemed to imply a one-on-one sitdown with conservative media darling Sarah Palin, […]
A Historical Perspective On Health Care Reform
The DCCC released a web ad that puts a historical perspective on the health care reform legislation. The video traces health care reform from Teddy Roosevelt to Barack Obama. It’s great!
Wednesday Open Thread
It’s Wednesday and it’s time for an open thread. Do you have any burning thoughts you want to share with the rest of us? Put your thoughts, non sequitors and links below. This thread is open! There’s not too much I can add to this story of a Hutaree wedding: Isn’t it romantic? Weddings always […]
John Kerry Boosts Chris Coons
I think we’ve all been a little disappointed since Chris Coons announced his Senate run but hasn’t been very visible. There’s some increasing evidence that his campaign is starting the ramp up, and he just got a big boost from John Kerry. John Kerry’s PAC announced his “Final Four,” four Senate seats that he says […]
He Knows Why The Caged Bird Sings
I think I know how Glenn Beck chooses his guest hosts. Beck picks someone more nutty than he is so that he sounds sane by comparison. Case in point, guest host Doc Thompson: On Glenn Beck’s radio show this morning, guest-host Doc Thompson explained his belief that he, as a white person, is a victim […]
Tuesday Open Thread
Welcome to Tuesday on another dreary day. I keep hearing rumors that the end of the week will be nice and sunny. Bring it on! What’s on your mind today? Share it in our daily open thread. I’m not so sure that Republican donors should be that outraged at the RNC’s expenses. Scamming their followers […]
A Little Perspective, Please
I don’t know how closely you’ve been following the developments in the pedophilia scandal surrounding the Catholic Church lately. He’s facing charges that he not only ignored the problem, but also personally intervened to stop the canonical trial of a Wisconsin priest accused of molesting 200 deaf boys. Obviously the pope is under a lot […]
Monday Open Thread
Welcome to a dreary Monday open thread. What can we do to brighten your day? Perhaps an open thread will work? For some reason, CBS invited lunatic Rep. Michele Bachmann on Face the Nation and she was as fact-free as ever. Bachmann, who is by most measures stark raving mad, didn’t disappoint. Given the national […]
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