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GOP Will Campaign On Repealing Health Care Reform

By pandora March 1, 20103 Comments

Let's put aside the fact that as of now there's nothing to repeal and consider what the Republicans, according to Senator Alexander, are going to be campaigning for. denying coverage…

Monday Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope March 1, 201026 Comments

Welcome to March! It's finally starting to feel like spring is coming. The temperature's warming up, the sun stays out longer and my daffodils have started peaking up from the…

“Religious” Leaflet Handed To Woman And Girls Just Asking For It

By pandora March 1, 201017 Comments

This sort of stuff makes my blood boil. BRISTOL, Va. – Nineteen-year-old Keshia Canter handed three burgers, fries and milkshakes to a car-load of Tuesday afternoon customers at the Hi-Lo…

Move Over Tea Party, Welcome To The Coffee Party

By Unstable Isotope March 1, 20104 Comments

A new movement has started to counter the Tea Party movement - it's called the the Coffee Party movement. MISSION: The Coffee Party Movement gives voice to Americans who want…

Frank Rich On The Tea Party Movement

By Unstable Isotope February 28, 20106 Comments

New York Times op-ed writer Frank Rich takes a look at the Tea Party movement and the GOP embrace of it: No one knows what history will make of the…

Weekend Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope February 27, 201019 Comments

Well I have to say that last snowstorm was a bit of a dud, but I'm not complaining. It's nice not to be stuck inside for a couple of days.…

Weekend Foodie Post — 50 Things Every Foodie Should Try

By cassandra_m February 27, 201026 Comments

This was talked about on A Chef's Table this morning, talking to the author Pim Techamuanvivit who has a new book called Foodie Handbook: The Almost Definitive Guide To Gastronomy.

DE GOP Abuse of Legislative Perks

By cassandra_m February 27, 201059 Comments

That is the topic of a good piece of reporting by Ginger Gibson in this morning's News Journal, providing some detail how how the GOP spent their budgets to support themselves when they were in control of the House. This report has the feel of a tip of the iceberg -- as in there is likely more there to look at.

About that Slavery Apology…..

By Delaware Dem February 26, 201035 Comments

When I wrote the other day that I thought it might be a distraction for the General Assembly to pass a resolution apologizing for Delaware's role in the horrid disgusting…

Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Sizzling Bacon Rap

By cassandra_m February 26, 20102 Comments

A Bacon Rap song? Everything else in th world is being made of bacon, but some people have too much time on their hands here:

New Senate Poll Gives Castle A 18 Point Lead (Updated)

By Unstable Isotope February 26, 201016 Comments

Coons has obviously increased his name recognition, but still lags behind. This race will be an uphill battle for Coons and I think he can win, but he needs to start generating some excitement. I think that excitement starts with the grassroots Democrats.

Friday Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope February 26, 201035 Comments

Welcome to Friday. If you've noticed that I haven't been around so much, it's because I'm absolutely swamped at work. It looks like you kept yourself entertained without me. So…

Paterson Ends Gubernatorial Campaign

By Unstable Isotope February 26, 20105 Comments

The New York Times bombshell on Paterson's possible intervention to cover up domestic violence by an aide has convinced Paterson to end his campaign: Less than 48 hours after the…