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FYI: Conservatives feel Obama is doing AWESOME Job

By Donviti March 17, 200911 Comments

I know this because the Dow is UP today, so at least by 1:30 this afternoon, Obama is doing a great job.

Intuitions and How We Rationalize Cheating

By nemski March 17, 2009

A few weeks ago, I shared a post of behavioral economist Dan Ariely called, "Irrational Behavior". In the video below, Ariely talks about re-examining our intuitions about our beliefs with…

Breaking: ‘Climate Prosperity’ Leader Nominated to Head DNREC

By El Somnambulo March 17, 200917 Comments

It appears that Gov. Markell was really serious about bringing a new approach to DNREC. Here's the press release: Markell Nominates Climate Prosperity Leader to Head DNREC Advocates praise bold…

QOD

By Donviti March 17, 200925 Comments

So if you didn't read my post the other day called "waiting" then you might not know where this question of the day is coming from. It is a two…

Did Obama Administration Screw Up on AIG?

By El Somnambulo March 17, 200922 Comments

8-ball sez, "Signs Point to Yes." In a NYTimes article(read the whole thing, it's excellent), it appears that lots of people were aware that a significant round of bonuses were…

Will Republican Leaders Listen To Republicans

By pandora March 17, 20095 Comments

Greg Sargent points out the trend. Republicans aren't happy with their Republican leaders. The approval rating of GOP leaders among Republicans has plummeted 12 points in a month, down from…

Up With Absolutes.

By Delaware Dem March 17, 200914 Comments

At risk of starting up this conversation again, I do have address two issues from Le Affair de Liz Allen. So, I made the rounds and read Mike Matthews' opinion…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

By Delaware Dem March 17, 20093 Comments

Late Night Oddity: Dem Phones

By nemski March 16, 2009

What a great combination of old and new media commenting on new media and social networks. Cool indeed.

The Bacon Watch

By nemski March 16, 20096 Comments

Those of you who use a watch and love bacon are in for a treat, the Bacon Watch.

Ho Hum, More Crazy Steele Talk

By pandora March 16, 200912 Comments

Steele channels Beck in his latest wacky word play. (Emphasis mine) "I love this battle because what I see right now is leading to the ultimate political Armageddon between conservatism…

Health Care and The Economy Go Hand In Hand

By pandora March 16, 20097 Comments

I've been saying this for years, but maybe hearing it from Business Roundtable will add credibility to my liberal opinion. Let's look at the findings (emphasis mine). Lead Health Care…

Municipal Funding of Solar Panels

By cassandra_m March 16, 20094 Comments

Now this is innovative and interesting thinking: The goal behind municipal financing is to eliminate perhaps the largest disincentive to installing solar power systems: the enormous initial cost. Although private…