1 day ago by Greg

Most of you have heard of NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard). Having worked in the environmental field for over 25 years, I have run into a few. It is not unusual for a NIMBY to gleefully point to another community to put their; incinerator, recycling station, halfway house, bank, nucular (I know) power s ...

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1 day ago by T

This is the finest example of Ted Kennedy's education system. Forty-six (46) "you know's" spoken in a five minute interview. Return of Camelot Just A Dream?

Sma' Talk Wi' T - smalltalkwitht.blogspot.com · 13 references

1 day ago by Charlie Trainer

So a friend (???) emailed me on Facebook to find out “what LAWN I stole the Baby Jesus from?” that was featured in my Christmas Decorations (“ Buon Natale 08”) Well I guess the honest answer is: my parents lawn. But let me explain. Do you want to know how GAY I was as a child?? For my 12th Birthday ...

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2 days ago by DCblogger

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has an article about Kennedy's effort to form a "concensus" on health care, filled with fluffy quotes from special interest lobbyists. Special attention is given to the role of John McDonough, who is described as a former law maker and head of Health Care For All. So ...

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2 days ago by Aaron Leitko

Truth be told, this Page Six Magazine item that ran back in November probably isn’t going to forever alter your perceptions of DC social cliques. Billed as “An Insider’s Guide to Washington”, the article lumps the entire local population into NW-centric groups of journalists, lobbyists, politicos, a ...

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2 days ago by Candleman

Uncle Jay’s word for the week is CONFIDUNCE, or the lack thereof.

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3 days ago by Bill Sobel

Ok…I admit it…I have my favorites…people who are close friends, advisors and people who I trust..both personally and professionally and the feeling (I hope) is mutual. I don’t need to name them…just check my blog on a regular basis and you will notice I use terms like “my good friend,” “my dear frie ...

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4 days ago by The Sisyphus Files

In this political climate, whether it comes from George W. Bush, The Big Three, Barack Obama, Rod Blagojevich, Eliot Spitzer, William “The Refrigerator” Jefferson, or Caroline Kennedy, the utter contempt displayed for decorum, for rules, for respect for the voter has been appalling. Years ago, New Y ...

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6 days ago by Attila

1. Thank goodness Hanukkah is over. Seven pounds of latkes? 2. Princess Caroline speaks a lot like Uncle Ted. Another version. 3. If even half of this is true, that's one great father who's one tough mutha. 4. Carjack-ee to carjacker: " I'm gonna blow your balls off!" (Warning: turn down sound befor ...

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6 days ago by redhatrob

That’s the claim made in The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister: Three Who Changed the World by John O’Sullivan. Published in 2006, I’ve had it in my to-read stack for too long and I overlooked it too often. Its a delightful read. Sullivan is an excellent writer, clear, to-the-point, and wi ...

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