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  • Happy Origin Day!

    Number of comments: 5
    One hundred fifty years ago today Charles Darwin’s On The Origin of Species was published. It is arguably the most important scientific work ever published. It was the product of painstaking scientific observation. Darwin was not only a scientist’s scientist, he was a great writer and populizer of science. It’s [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:23pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Chris Matthews Corners a Bishop

    Number of comments: 11
    And the Bishop he corners is Bishop Tobin -- the one who denied Communion to Patrick Kennedy. Matthews clearly feels strongly about this here -- watch this 11 minute segment [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 2:00pm EST
    by cassandra_m

  • Tuesday Open Thread

    Number of comments: 14
    It’s Tuesday, but it’s really like Thursday because of the short work week. You know you want it – your daily open thread. So what’s up? I think I’ve figured out why Republicans are having trouble figuring out this deficit thing. They aren’t so hot at math: Reporting on the latest Fox [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 12:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • More Troops For Afghanistan

    Number of comments: 15
    Some early reports are saying that Obama will announce that he’s sending 34,000 additional troops to Afghanistan. Barack Obama is expected to send 34,000 more US troops to Afghanistan when he unveils his long-awaited strategy for the Afghan conflict next Tuesday, US media reports said today. The Politico website said the US [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:59am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Sanford Faces Ethics Violations

    Number of comments: 10
    Everyone’s favorite Appalachian Trail hiker is not out of hot water yet. South Carolina’s State Ethics Board has released a report, charging Sanford with 37 separate violations: The civil charges, which carry a maximum $74,000 in fines, stem from a three-month investigation by the state ethics commission and could be [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:00am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Late Night Video — WTF Blanket

    Number of comments: 1
    This is definitely NSFW, folks -- but is certainly timely before everyone really ramps up their Christmas shopping: [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 10:00pm EST
    by cassandra_m

  • The RNC Purity Test

    Number of comments: 15
    The RNC is trying to make the purity purges official by adopting a resolution on 10 principles Republican candidates must agree with in order to receive funding from the RNC (this is serious, apparently): THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Republican National Committee identifies ten (10) key public policy positions [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 4:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Bulo’s 2009 Top 10 MVPs (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause)

    Number of comments: 15
    I am El Somnambulo, and I am a listaholic. 2009, IMHO, was a great year for Delaware progressives, maybe the best ever. Both equal rights for same sex couples and open government legislation were signed into law. A governor with a progressive vision began to make his mark on the [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:45pm EST
    by El Somnambulo

  • Another Clown To Enter The Clown Car

    Number of comments: 12
    Lou Dobbs for President 2012! [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Monday Open Thread

    Number of comments: 15
    I have a definite case of the Mondays. I had to waste an hour this morning going back home after I got to work because I left my computer at home. Aaaarghhh! I hope your Monday is going better than mine is so far. Anyway, let’s discuss whatever’s on your mind. This [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 12:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Fiscal Scolds

    Number of comments: 6
    I’m really sick of all the fiscal scolds who say that the U.S. can’t pay for health care for its citizens. We can’t afford not to, but almost all the current fiscal scolds cheered when Bush pushed through unfunded tax cuts and unfunded wars: When the Bush tax cuts sunset at [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:00am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Glenn Beck’s 100 Year Plan

    Number of comments: 13
    Glenn Beck is crazy like a Fox: - I have begun meeting with some of the best minds in the country that believe in limited government, maximum freedom and the values of our Founders. I am developing a 100 year plan. I know that the bipartisan corruption in Washington that has [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:00am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Sarah’s Peeps

    Number of comments: 10
    Do you remember when Democrats were accused of joining a cult of personality and thinking that Obama was the Messiah?  M’kay then. [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 12:59am EST
    by liberalgeek

  • PSA Press Release: Lake is Exonerated

    Number of comments: 4
    Nancy Willing sent me this press release sent out by Frank Murphy today: The Board of the Peoples Settlement Association today announced that Keith Lake, its Executive Director of 16 years, has been cleared of all allegations of misconduct. After a special investigation lasting more than one year, the State Auditor [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:42pm EST
    by liberalgeek

  • He Was FOR Tough Environmental Regulation Before He Was Against Tough Environmental Regulation

    Number of comments: 6
    Of course, taking on the "Overregulation" mantra in the wake of Valero closing is largely about an opportunity to push another piece of ideology -- one not especially connected to reality. Given that plant's problems, exemptions and fairly weak enforcement it isn't as though the State hasn't been bending over [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:48pm EST
    by cassandra_m

  • Catholic Church Purging Its Ranks of Infidels

    Number of comments: 15
    Beginning, of course, with  U. S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island. It seems Infidel Kennedy supports abortion rights. A moral institution like the Catholic Church simply cannot countenance such disagreement with the Infallible Ex-Nazi Pope. Maybe the Church will next bar those using contraception. Which will leave the pedophile priests, [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:40am EST
    by El Somnambulo

  • Weekend Foodie Thread

    Number of comments: 9
    Ciao!  Let’s talk pasta.  Being Italian pasta always fell under the quick, throw together meal.  I never realized,  until I started serving these dishes to my friends, that most people just opened a jar of sauce and dumped it on noodles.  *shudder*  (FYI, pasta should be added to the sauce [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:20am EST
    by pandora

  • In Remembrance

    Number of comments: 15
    Today in 1963 one of the great presidents of the United States was struck down. [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:00am EST
    by nemski

  • Tea Party: The Movie

    Number of comments: 6
    There is a new documentary coming out – it’s called Tea Party: The Documentary Film. Apparently it’s serious and not a parody (though it’s difficult to tell). Here’s the trailer: Seriously guys – the second American revolution? Two protests in Washington, D.C. does not a revolution make, even if you’ve got [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 9:02am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • First Health Care Reform Vote Tonight

    Number of comments: 15
    Tonight is the first vote for the health care reform bill. This vote is only to put proceed to debate the bill. All Democrats have announced they will vote to bring the bill up for a debate. Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln just announced her support for bringing the health care reform [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 4:33pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • The Mississippi Health Care Stomp

    Number of comments: 15
    You hear that sucking sound? Yeah, that’s state of Mississippi. Gov. Haley Barbour was on Hardball the other day and commented how he thinks states would do a better job at health care than the federal government. Digby over at Hullaballo points out that Mississippi ranks 51st out of the [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:41pm EST
    by nemski

  • Sometimes Size Doesn’t Matter

    Number of comments: 2
    Matthew Yglesias has a great look at the size of bills on Capitol HIll and disingenuousness of Republicans who complain about a bill’s length. The bill is long in part because it’s a complicated bill with lots of words in it. But part of the issue is that bills are printed [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:16am EST
    by nemski

  • Conservative Senators Love Mike Castle

    Number of comments: 2
    Anyone who thinks Mike Castle would be some kind of moderate thorn in the side of the conservative GOP Senate minority leadership is fooling themselves. Among those senators who reported giving to Castle in October were Thad Cochran (Miss.), whose Senate Victory Fund PAC gave $10,000; Orrin G. Hatch (Utah), whose [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:00am EST
    by xstryker

  • Comment Rescue: Kowalko Slams Copeland on Valero.

    Number of comments: 15
    This deserves its own post: From John Kowalko: Ladies and gentlemen, You have the advantage of witnessing the final morphing of Charlie Copeland into a Rick Jensen of the blogosphere. Charlie has taken no verifiable facts, added a dose of false accusations, sprinkled in some blame without regard to any sense of honesty, [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 6:48pm EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • Is Sen. Venables An “Honored Guest” At A Fundraiser for Colin Bonini?

    Number of comments: 15
    Now this pdf letter lacks and real official markings, but it is being circulated as an official invite. And now you are asking yourself why a Senator belonging to the Democratic caucus is an Honored Guest or a Sponsor or Host for a fundraiser for a Republican candidate for Treasurer, [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 4:58pm EST
    by cassandra_m

  • Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Thanksgiving Bacon!

    Number of comments: 1
    Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy. Doesn't that sound good? I'm seriously rethinking my own Thanksgiving turkey preparation (fresh turkey, honey brine, stuffed with fresh herbs and roasted on the grill) for this one featuring bacon. [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 3:00pm EST
    by cassandra_m

  • Mindnumbing Quote of the Day

    Number of comments: 6
    "So what if Sarah Palin didn't write this book? Even God used early scribes to write the Bible," - Moe Lang, a commenter on Amazon.com.' [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:33pm EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • Valero

    Number of comments: 15
    Valero closed today due to capitalism in action. The owners of Valero were losing money in operating the plant because demand for gas was low. Thus, by closing the plant, they hope to squeeze supply so as to make gas prices rise. And when gas prices do rise, we hear [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:04pm EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • Friday Open Thread

    Number of comments: 15
    It’s Friday! It’s the day you’ve been waiting all week to arrive. Not only is it Friday but it’s also open thread time. It’s almost too much excitement! All I can say about this is that David Vitter should be target #1 for national Democrats in the Senate. This is absolutely [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 12:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • McCain Vulnerable For Senate Re-election

    Number of comments: 3
    Just over one year ago, John McCain was the Republican nominee for president. Today he is vulnerable in his home state’s senate primary: Rasmussen Reports finds Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) clinging to a two-point lead over a possible challenger, former Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.). Chris Simcox, the leader of the anti-illegal [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:00am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Parents

    Number of comments: 15
    “Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne Cheney, welcomed their seventh grandchild, Sarah Lynne Cheney, Wednesday, November 18, 2009. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz and was born at 8:17 A.M. at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. Her parents are the Cheney’s daughter Mary and her partner, Heather [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 10:29am EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • November Cattle Call

    Number of comments: 9
    The statewide fields are starting to take shape for 2010. [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 10:11am EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • An Assault On Traditional Divorce

    Number of comments: 4
    Social conservatives have been make dire predictions about how same sex marriage will ruin traditional marriage if it’s allowed. So, what’s happening in Massachusetts, where same sex marriage has been allowed for 5 years? Actually, the “experiment” has been running in Massachusetts for fully 1/2 decade now. Over three years ago [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 9:00am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Moments of Rationality

    Number of comments: 6
    Coburn is shot down and Huckabee sounds downright respectful of the President. Is this a new trend of rationality on the part of the GOP, or is it just insincere political maneuvering. [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:24am EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • An End To An Era

    Number of comments: 6
    After 25 years, Oprah Winfrey is ending her talk show: This afternoon, Tim Bennett, president of Winfrey’s Harpo production house, announced that the media mogul will step off the “Oprah” set in September 2011. He said Winfrey will confirm the news on Friday’s edition of her show. “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:38pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Scott Spencer’s “Silly” Altruism

    Number of comments: 15
    Scott Spencer, a Democratic candidate for the open Congressional seat, is donating 10% of his campaign fundraising to the Food Bank of Delaware, and he is challenging all other statewide candidates to do the same, whether it be to the Food Bank of Delaware or another charity of their choosing. [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:46pm EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • What a Wuss! Giuliani Decides Against Run for Guv

    Number of comments: 3
    Mr. Verb Noun 9-One-One has decided that the one thing he fears more than terrorists is–losing. The New York Times reports that Bernie Kerik’s best bud will not run for Governor.  Why?: It was not clear what prompted the decision, but the prospect of potentially facing Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, who [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:49pm EST
    by El Somnambulo

  • Neoconservatives rail against Eritrean dictator Isaias Afewerki

    Number of comments: 1
    Hah, just kidding. Neocons don’t even know where Eritrea is. Afewerki announced in May 2008 that elections would be postponed for “three or four decades” or longer because they “polarize society.” All forms of media are controlled by the government. At least 10 local journalists remain in prison since their arrests [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:07pm EST
    by xstryker

  • Prison Health Care-Does Anyone Really Think This’ll Work?

    Number of comments: 10
    Delaware’s Department of Correction is under Federal court order to fix a broken prison health care system. The alleged wonders of privatization have once again been exposed for what they are–private profit at taxpayers’ (and consumers’) expense. The proposed solution? Break down the large failed bureaucracy into ten smaller bureaucracies, according [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 2:26pm EST
    by El Somnambulo

  • Which Religion Is This?

    Number of comments: 2
    I’m glad that Republicans are treating the health care debate with the seriousness that it deserves: Republicans have vowed to fight the legislation at every turn, saying it represents a dangerous expansion in the role of government that would increase taxes and insurance costs for millions of people. “It’s going to [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 1:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Thursday Open Thread

    Number of comments: 14
    It’s open thread time – time to talk about whatever you like. Feel free to drop links in the comments or just comment on the weather. Nothing is off-topic! Here’s something to talk about, Joe Biden talked to Jon Stewart on Tuesday. Part 1 The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 12:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Senate Health Care Reform Bill Unveiled

    Number of comments: 10
    Last night the Harry Reid unveiled the Senate health care reform bill, called The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The whole bill can be read here (warning PDF) and a 2-page summary can be read at this link (PDF). The CBO score for the bill was released yesterday, the bill [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 9:00am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • NY-23: Fighting The Forces Of Evil

    Number of comments: 15
    Everyone thought the drama of the NY-23 special election was over after Doug Hoffman conceded the race and Bill Owens was sworn in. Bill Owens even got to vote for health care reform. However, an election recanvass found that Hoffman’s votes were dramatically undercounted in one counting, cutting Owen’s lead [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:00am EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Texans Living In Sin?

    Number of comments: 7
    This is too funny. Barbara Ann Radnofsky, a Houston lawyer and Democratic candidate for attorney general, says that a 22-word clause in a 2005 constitutional amendment designed to ban gay marriages erroneously endangers the legal status of all marriages in the state. The amendment, approved by the Legislature and overwhelmingly ratified by [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:03pm EST
    by pandora

  • Could Someone Please Make Her Stop Talking?

    Number of comments: 8
    Sarah Palin is not only an idiot, she’s a dangerous idiot with absolutely no control, or thought, over what spews from her mouth. I believe that the Jewish settlements should be allowed to be expanded upon, because that population of Israel is, is going to grow. More and more Jewish people [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 3:32pm EST
    by pandora

  • Question of the Day

    Number of comments: 1
    How is it that it will take 'decades' for history to judge the success or failure of the Bush administration yet we know already that the Obama administration is a failure?"" [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:34pm EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • Wednesday Open Thread

    Number of comments: 15
    Is it only Wednesday? It already seems like this week has been too long. It’s open thread time, what’s catching your interest today? I found this amusing – progressive activists crashed an organizing phone for the Teaparty Movement and conservative bloggers. Personally I think the progressive activists are lying, Sarah Palin [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:00pm EST
    by Unstable Isotope

  • Sarah Palin Is Unfit To Be President Because…

    Number of comments: 11
    She’s incapable of representing all Americans. On Hannity last night, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she’s “all for” profiling Muslims if it saves “innocent American lives.” I’m really sick of this sort of talk.  It’s beyond disgusting.  Frankly, it’s un-American – and I’m not one to use that term lightly.  It [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 11:00am EST
    by pandora

  • It is time to do away with the Old Testament.

    Number of comments: 15
    Let his days be few. Let another take his office. Let his children be fatherless Let his wife be a widow. [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:53am EST
    by Delaware Dem

  • When You Think It Can’t Get Uglier…

    Number of comments: 3
    Someone writes this in under 60 words: It’s no fault of the president that he has no natural instinct or blood impulse for what the America of “the 57 states” is about. He was sired by a Kenyan father, born to a mother attracted to men of the Third World and [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:30am EST
    by pandora
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