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Archive for July, 2009

Meet Crazy Eileen, The Delaware Birther

by @ Sunday, July 26th, 2009. Filed under Barack Obama, Obama Derangement Syndrome, Politics

Last week, this video of a woman ranting at Delaware Congressman Mike Castle about Barack Obama’s birth certificate became fodder for bloggers and cable talking heads for most of the week:

Today, the Wilmington Delaware News Journal reveals that the woman in question is someone very familiar to Delaware-area radio listeners:
When a woman in a red [...]

Reminder To D.C. Stargazers: One More Chance To See Endeavour/ISS Flyover

by @ Sunday, July 26th, 2009. Filed under Science, Space Exploration, Washington DC

As I noted yesterday, the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station have been in an orbit this weekend that makes them visible from the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C area.
At least in our area of Prince William County, last night’s viewing opportunity was a bust thanks to storms that rolled in right before sundown, but [...]

Why Is Ken Cuccinelli Facebook Friends With Birther Lawyer Orly Taitz ?

Apparently, brither lawyer/dentist/real estate agent Orly Taitz recently began paying more attention to her Facebook account and it’s resulted in some interesting relationships.
First as Orly points out at her own blog, she is now Facebook friends with Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack:

Now, Orly seems to be taking this as some sign that Bono agrees with her [...]

Chart Of The Day

by @ Sunday, July 26th, 2009. Filed under Humor, Politics, Sarah Palin

Updated to include the right chart. That’s the last time I rely on an embed link from funny chart dot com.
H/T: Donklephant

Cylon Development Project Status Update

by @ Sunday, July 26th, 2009. Filed under Science, Technology

Some scientists are expressing concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence:
A robot that can open doors and find electrical outlets to recharge itself. Computer viruses that no one can stop. Predator drones, which, though still controlled remotely by humans, come close to a machine that can kill autonomously.
Impressed and alarmed by advances in artificial [...]

Quote Of The Day: Sarah-Cuda Edition

by @ Sunday, July 26th, 2009. Filed under Politics, Sarah Palin

Even Sarah Palin’s father can’t figure out what the heck she’s doing:
In a brief interview before the governor addressed the crowd, Chuck Heath, Palin’s father, said he didn’t know what was next for his daughter.
“I wish I knew,” Heath said. “I have no idea, honest.”
Noting that he had just spent several days with her on [...]

McDonnell v. Deeds, Round One

Yesterday, Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds squared off in their first debate yesterday:
HOT SPRINGS, Va., July 25 — National Democratic policies on energy, labor and the economy and Virginia’s mounting transportation needs emerged as defining issues in the race for governor Saturday as the dynamics of the campaign began to take shape during the first [...]

Rasmussen: Obama’s Press Conference Backfired

by @ Sunday, July 26th, 2009. Filed under Barack Obama, Politics

As I noted on Friday, President Obama’s approval numbers hit a milestone in the sense that they dipped below 50% for the first time.
Over the past two days, it’s become clear that at least part of the reason for that downfall may be the Wednesday press conference that turned more into a discussion of a [...]

David Letterman Bids Farewell To Sarah Palin

by @ Saturday, July 25th, 2009. Filed under Humor, Politics, Sarah Palin

Something tells me it isn’t really goodbye, and that Dave will have Sarah Palin to kick around for quite some time.

CBO Deals Another Blow To ObamaCare

by @ Saturday, July 25th, 2009. Filed under Barack Obama, Health Care Reform, Politics

The Congressional Budget Office has dealt another blow to the White House’s health care reform plan:
For the second time this month, congressional budget analysts have dealt a blow to the Democrat’s health reform efforts, this time by saying a plan touted by the White House as crucial to paying for the bill would actually save [...]

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