Wednesday Open Thread [12.14.11]

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"If Governor Perry, a self-proclaimed Christian, is really interested in channeling the cares and concerns of Jesus, he might consider saying a word about poverty and injustice, which seemed to have concerned Jesus even more than gays in the military. Sometimes the worst advertisements for Christianity are its adherents."

Castle’s Signature Achievement is a “Waste.” Castle Agrees.

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Mike Castle likes coins. He likes coins so much that he has sponsored various pieces of legislation regarding coins. The state quarter thing, that was Castle. Coins celebrating the national parks, that was Castle. The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005? Castle's idea. An idea so popular and wanted with and by the people that 1.4 billion coins are sitting in the Federal Reserve's valuts due to lack of demand.

Christine O’Donnell to Endorse Tonight.

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The most prized endorsement in the history of mankind will be announced tonight, according to an email from the Friends of Christine O'Donnell (she has friends?). I am sure you cannot wait another moment. Will she side with the vile and toxic Ann Coulter and stick with Romney? Will she jump on the Gingrich bandwagon? Will she stay true to her anti-sex anti-gay anti-masturbation and anti-reason principles and endorse the frothy mix that is Rick Santorum?

Senator Coons blasts republicans over Cordray filibuster and general assholishness

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In refreshingly honest and direct language, Senator Chris Coons blasted the GOP for blocking the appointment of Richard Cordray, President Obama's pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. In an interview on the liberal leaning Bill Press show, Coons stated, "I think he should have been confirmed and again it is just part of a theme here. Filibuster, filibuster filibuster. We can't even get to a vote on important nominations." Coons called into the interview this morning while commuting to Washington on Amtrak.

Tuesday Open Thread [12.13.11]

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Republicans are truly amazing in that they just cannot help themselves. If they found a candidate who was half way likeable, half way competent, and who sounded populist tones (kind of like Sarah Palin but with a brain), they might win this election going away. Instead, they have as their choice two unlikeable monsters who are filthy rich and are racing to see which one can make life on easy street more easy.

‘Bulo’s 2011 Top 10 MVPs (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause)

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2011 was a mixed year for progressivism in Delaware. We saw tremendous strides on social issues, especially equal rights for all Delawareans. We also saw the ongoing embrace between prominent D elected officials and the Billionaires on the Hill, to the detriment of the other 99%. We saw the emergence of the 'We Are the 99%' movement via OWS which, nationally was the best thing to happen for the progressive cause since 1964. We saw ongoing corruption, inbreeding and cronyism in the Delaware General Assembly. We saw the first legitimate attempts to challenge the rot at the core of the Delaware Way.

Don’t Forget: MVP List Unveiled at 10 A. M. Today

To be released simultaneously here at Delaware Liberal and on the Al Mascitti Show on WDEL 1150-Newsradio. Followed by 2 hours of MVP talk on Al’s show. Why don’tcha click onto DL and follow along as we discuss the picks, the omissions, and the concept of ‘blogging as performance art’? What do I mean by that? All will be answered beginning at 10 this morning. For those new here, MVP is my annual Top 1o list of those who contributed the Most to the Progressive Cause in Delaware. Past winners were Karen Peterson and Christine O’Donnell. Who will it be this year?