It's Joe Wilson's Habit
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Apparently, Joe Wilson makes it a habit to label truths he doesn't like lies. On C-SPAN, Talk of War Gets Awfully Belligerent Facts can be such difficult things. Donate to Wilson's Democratic opponent here: Rob Miller for Congress Because revenge really is the best revenge. .. read more..
Pastor Asks God to Give President Brain Cancer
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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It Really Is This Simple
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Simple question, simple answer. CNN / Opinion Research Corporation 8/28-31/09; 1,010 adults, 3% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews (CNN release) Now thinking specifically about the health insurance plans available to most Americans, would you favor or oppose creating a public health ins.. .. read more..
Playing Citizen for Big Blue
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Last month, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, asked permission to raise its rates by up to 49%. The "non-profit" health insurance company, headquartered in Wilkes Barre, recently attracted a policyholder suit for accruing a "surplus" of over $400,000,000.00 -- while increasing premiums. That .. .. read more..
On Getting Fooled Again
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Witnessing the spectacle of the town halls and the irrational anger towards the reform of health insurance, I was more often left shaking my head in disbelief. "They" didn't get it, "they" were spouting absurd arguments which bore no relation to reality. There was something familiar in all of this. .. .. read more..
Soon
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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Happy Second of July!!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
It is July 2, which means it is time for my annual tilt against the History you learnt. This may be news to those of you not history majors (or my children, who had to listen to the story every year for the last couple of decades)-- but, the Continental Congress did NOT declare independence on the F.. .. read more..
Pennsylvania Senate Proposing to Eliminate ALL Funding for Legal Services
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Pennsylvania Senate introduced SB 850 as their proposed 2009-2010 state budget on Friday, May 1st. That legislation is poised to be voted on, and adopted, by the Senate tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th. SB 850 eliminates all state funding (all $3,172,000 of the state's appropriation) for civil legal.. .. read more..
A Big Fat Slob is Cleaning His Room
Thursday, January 29, 2009
and going on a diet . . . . be seeing you. .. read more..
Two Luzerne County Judges Going to Jail
Monday, January 26, 2009
Local developer Mericle, attorney Powell figure in judicial corruption case .. read more..
An Inaugural Address for Our Time
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
For many reasons, including the encouragement of the man himself, the ghost of Lincoln hovers above the Mall today. There is a certain visceral satisfaction to seeing today as the fulfillment of that arc of History. But more frequently coming to my mind as I anticipate today's spectacle, is another.. .. read more..
Yes. We. Did.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I expected it. For months, I've been sparking bar argument and encouraging GOTV workers with confident assertions of an electoral landslide for Barack Obama. When Pennsylvania was called for Barack, I opened the champagne, assuring the room that it was Game Over. When Oh. went for O., I wanted to ki.. .. read more..
Waddau Lookin At?
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Here's a few things to look for tonight. 7pm -- polls close in Indiana, Virgina, and Georgia, among others. If Obama wins Virgina, turn off the TV because there is no reasonable scenario for McCain to get to 270 without Virgina. McCain can win Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and still not get to 27.. .. read more..
First Returns Favor Obama
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The very first returns are in and the news is not good for John McCain. The traditional Republican strongholds of Dixville Notch and Hart's Location in New Hampshire opened their polls shortly after midnight. With 100% of the voters casting their ballots, the result is a landslide win for Barack Oba.. .. read more..
It's the Turnout, Stupid
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
A source inside the Pennsylvania Obama GOTV organization recently told me that their internals put the spread in the Commonwealth at under 3 points. {The latest SurveyUSA poll of PA LV, concluded yesterday, puts Obama up 52-43%, with only 1% undecided.) Think the election is going to be decided by t.. .. read more..
The Experience Canard
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Audacity of Desperation campaign has long featured slams against Senator Obama's purported lack of experience. Putting aside for the moment how General Powell expertly turned the experience issue against the McCain/Palin ticket, a reality-based examination of the facts shows Obama with more expe.. .. read more..
I'm Voting Republican
Monday, September 29, 2008
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The Audacity of Desperation
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
From the smell of the nascent General Election campaign, the Rove-inspired Repugs are trotting out the old reliables -- fear, personal attack, and deflection by deception. I suspect that this "Audacity of Desperation" (to coin a phrase) may become another irregular series here. On of the latest is a.. .. read more..
In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776
Thursday, July 3, 2008
During the summer of 1776, in New York Harbor, British reinforcements began to arrive. Eventually, the fleet would number 400 ships, containing 32,000 British and German troops -- at the time, the largest invasion force the world had ever seen. Their mission was to join with the approximately 10,000.. .. read more..
Happy Independence Day!! (No, I am not too early)
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
It is July 2, which means it is time for our annual tilt against the History you learnt. This may be news to those of you not history majors (or my children, who had to listen to the story every year for the last 20+) -- but, the Continental Congress did NOT declare independence on the Fourth of Ju.. .. read more..
Who said THAT?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
An irregular new feature, wherein our lazy ass capitalizes on the sound work of others . . . . Fearguth, one of my oldest pals on the internets, observes that "FISA" spelt backwards is "as if" and, it seems, that he's none too crazy about Obama. That funny Liam kid goes Mitch Albom ten times better,.. .. read more..
Okay,Here's the Deal
Thursday, June 26, 2008
While not exactly working with a clean bill of health, it is not dirty either -- let's call it a tad smudgy. But I miss the grumpy souls who stumble in and out of this place and need to make a determined effort to get back in the old swing. Thanks to those two guys who check in every now and then . .. .. read more..
This is for You, Mormon
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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Hillary Wins The Racist Vote
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Earlier this week, Bill Clinton blamed Obama for playing the race card before he denied saying that Obama played the race card. Well, Bill Clinton may have played the race card before he didn't play the race card. But, his wife trumped the hand by winning the Pennsylvania Racist vote on Tuesday. Th.. .. read more..
Hillary: "The Tide is Turning"
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Hope she's got a good boat, because I think the tide has turned: Pennsylvania Polls 11/5/07 -- Clinton 48% Obama 15% 12/3/07 -- Clinton 43% Obama 15% 01/14/08 -- Clinton 40% Obama 20% 02/18/08 -- Clinton 44% Obama 32% 03/31/08 -- Clinton 47% Obama 42% 04/22/08 -- Clinton 54% Obama 46% (with 76% repo.. .. read more..