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Thermometers – They Lie

By Unstable Isotope December 16, 20104 Comments

An internal memo from Fox News shows how the news organization was ordered to say that climate change data is in doubt.

Reward Good Behavior – DADT Repeal Passes House

By Unstable Isotope December 15, 201013 Comments

The standalone DADT repeal bill passed a House vote today 250-175. Mike Castle was one of 15 GOP representatives to vote yes.

Republicans Really, Really Want To Shut Down The Government

By pandora December 15, 20106 Comments

Via TPM: Republican and Democratic leaders are now engaged in a brinksmanship that could result in a temporary shutdown of the federal government. After the election, Republicans voted among themselves…

Wednesday Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope December 15, 20108 Comments

The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

An Interesting Poll

By pandora December 15, 20105 Comments

Steve Benen breaks it down, but here is what stands out to me: Elsewhere in the poll, Americans said they are concerned about the deficit, but when asked about nine…

Gun Bubble Pops: Firearms Industry Laments America’s Nutjobs Less Pants Wetting

By jason330 December 14, 20108 Comments

The right wing-driven gun bubble has burst. Basically, there was a feeding frenzy after Obama was elected, and paranoid white men around the country had to buy some bigger and louder phallic symbols to stave off anxieties caused by the scary new President.

Breaking: DeLuca Wins Pro-Tem Vote

By El Somnambulo December 14, 201029 Comments

With the bare minimum of 11. Only one R votes for him--Colin Bonini.

Tuesday Open Thread

By Unstable Isotope December 14, 20108 Comments

The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

DADT On The Move

By pandora December 14, 20102 Comments

Via Greg Sargent: This was uncertain as late as this morning. But just now, in a briefing with reporters, Steny Hoyer confirmed it: House Dems will indeed introduce a stand…

Goodbye Richard Holbrooke And Thank You

By Unstable Isotope December 14, 20106 Comments

Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, who negotiated the Dayton Peace Accords, died yesterday at the age of 69. His last words were "You've got to stop this war in Afghanistan."

Don’t Forget! DL’s Annual War On Christmas Party!

By pandora December 14, 201023 Comments

It's that time of year again! Please join us at Timothy's on the Riverfront for our annual War on Christmas Party! Date: Thursday, December 16th Time: 7pm Place: Timothy's on…

Nancy Reagan Unveils Saint Ronny Stamp

By jason330 December 13, 20106 Comments

Nothing much to say, except....

Mike Castle’s “Washed Up Losers” Committee Steals Logo As First Official Act

By jason330 December 13, 20103 Comments

So everyone knows about this washed up losers group that Mike Castle is chairing right? Well, you may not know that the first official act of the group was to…