Tuesday Open Thread [12.11.12]

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"In the immediate wake of the election, Republicans felt so stunned -- in no small part because they had deluded themselves into expecting victory -- that it seemed momentarily possible that the party's long march to the right may halt or even reverse. But the future of the party is already taking shape, and that future will be, in some form or fashion, a conservative reaction against the Republican leadership that has sold them out. The smarter Republicans have already shaken off the trauma of electoral defeat and begun positioning themselves to capitalize."

The All Time, Mostly Indisputable, Top 4 Christmas Covers

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4. "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" - U2 (1987) There are tons of great covers on that '87 fundraiser for the Special Olympics, but this one really holds up. Phil Spector meets U2 - what's not to like? 3. "The Little Drummer Boy" - David Bowie and Bing Crosby (1977) The banter is crazy 1970's TV special writing, but the beauty of version rescues an otherwise insipid song. Come inside for the final 2....

CHANGE OF LOCATION – DL’s Holiday Extravaganza

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Did you know that area establishments book up early on December weekends? Who knew? I'm really sorry about this change of plan, and I take full responsibility for the mix up. We are moving the Extravaganza to Timothy's on the Riverfront. Same date, same time.

In keeping with tradition, please bring food for the Food Bank of Delaware. We will be collecting the goodies and necessities and then delivering them the Food Bank. Let’s make someone’s season bright!

Date: Friday, December 14th

Place: Timothy's (Riverfront)

Time: 7:00p.m.

In addition to being wrong about everything,

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...Republicans have to be the most gullible suckers to ever walk the face of the earth.
According to FEC data released December 6, Dick Morris' Super PAC for America paid conservative news outlet Newsmax Media roughly $1.7 million for "fundraising" in October and November. A significant portion of the super PAC's money likely went to renting Morris' own email list, which is operated by Newsmax Media. A Media Matters review found that in the month before the election, Morris sent at least 21 emails to his mailing list featuring fundraising pitches that were "paid for by Super PAC for America." Super PAC also "paid for" at least 25 emails to Newsmax.com's main email list during the same period.
Separating gullible GOP dupes from their money was taken to new heights this year.

Privatizing the Port of Wilmington

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If you've been following the NJ over the past few weeks, they've done a couple of stories on work that Diamond State Corporation (the entity that runs the port for taxpayers) and DEDO have been doing to try to privatize (or get a private partner -- not so sure of the difference between the two) the operations of the Port of Wilmington. Much of this discussion is being held outside of the public eye, something that should concern every taxpayer. Without public scrutiny or input, Diamond State has hired a management/financial consultant, put out a solicitation, received responses, shortlisted two potential investors (one a local group, the other not) and made a selection -- Kinder Morgan.

Dear Middle Class America,

CONFIDENTIAL Dear Sirs and Madam, Good day and compliments. This letter will definitely come to you as a huge surprise, but I implore you to take the time to go through it carefully as the decision you make will go off a long way to determine the future of your economy, and the continued existence of the entire members of my family. ...

Sunday Open Thread [12.9.12]

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"Hello Manny. I ran for president. I lost." -- Mitt Romney talking to boxer Manny Pacquiao in his dressing room before a fight last night. Pacquiao, who has expressed interest in running for office in the Philippines, was knocked out in the 6th round. Reverse Midas Touch for Mittens? Here is his reaction shot: That is the reaction I imagined he had on November 6.