Vermont Yankee Should Be a Cautionary Tale For Nuclear Energy Enthusiasts

Vermont Yankee Should Be a Cautionary Tale For Nuclear Energy Enthusiasts


I'm not such a party-line progressive that I can't see some sliver of merit in researching safe nuclear power generation. Who knows, perhaps Steve Jobs will tackle that and clean coal and we'll be energy independent in our lifetimes. Yet I live far too close to a nuclear power plant that excels at regular breakdowns ... (17 Responses)

Join Us at Free Range Talk

Join Us at Free Range Talk

29 November 2009 | 2:34 pm

by hardybear

We’re rolling out the welcome mat! We’d like to invite you to join Free Range Talk ...

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John Murtha 1932 – 2010

John Murtha 1932 – 2010

08 February 2010 | 5:14 pm

by kellygrrrl

Today marks the unexpected passing of Rep. John Murtha. Regardless of his position and voting record on abortion rights and other social issues, his contribution to the nation in leading the Democrats to stand up against the Iraq War is worthy of respect and appreciation

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Deep Need to Have a Laugh?  SNL Does Rahm and Tooter

Deep Need to Have a Laugh? SNL Does Rahm and Tooter

08 February 2010 | 12:09 pm

by hardybear

The Rahm to Palin even-tempered apology, and other new SNL treats.

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Daily Question:  Cure for Headaches?

Daily Question: Cure for Headaches?

08 February 2010 | 7:43 am

by MontanaHome

How do you handle headaches?

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The Liberal Balance Beam of Disenchantment

The Liberal Balance Beam of Disenchantment

06 February 2010 | 2:42 pm

by hardybear

In the Spotlight, a clever yet curt piece in today's New York Times. Charles Blow skillfully ...

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Weekend Question:  Tea Party Convention?

Weekend Question: Tea Party Convention?

06 February 2010 | 11:06 am

by MontanaHome

Tea Partying.

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Where is the Love?

Where is the Love?

06 February 2010 | 11:03 am

by EspritDeVoltaire

The astroturf aspect rears its ugly head. Tea Party Movement Does Not Move Social Media There is a strange phenomenon afoot in this country. The rumblings of an establishment of a “Tea Party” party can be heard growing louder and louder. The National Tea Party, a first-time convention for the group has attracted 600 delegates to Nashville, [...]

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Super Sunday Picks (spoiler: WHO DAT!)

Super Sunday Picks (spoiler: WHO DAT!)

06 February 2010 | 1:58 am

by 305Rider

On Sunday night at 7 the event that has become an unofficial American holiday will finally kick off. I’m talking about, of course, Super Bowl XLIV. This game will feature the NFC Champion New Orleans Saints, who are making their first appearance, & the AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts, who are making their fourth appearance. Now normally the rule [...]

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Friday Night Music  ♬ ♪

Friday Night Music ♬ ♪

05 February 2010 | 5:44 pm

by hardybear

Friday Night Music is here, take load off!

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Bravo Senator Al Franken!!!

Bravo Senator Al Franken!!!

05 February 2010 | 5:03 pm

by kellygrrrl

When last we checked in our Senate Superhero, Al Franken, he was working hard to protect the rights of rape and assault victims. Now for some more impressive action from Super Al.

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Virtual Nepotism, Todd Palin, One Powerful First Dude

Virtual Nepotism, Todd Palin, One Powerful First Dude

05 February 2010 | 3:54 pm

by borderorder

Okay, Sarah isn't a pope and Todd isn't her nephew and she didn't actually give him a job, but ...

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A Work In Progress, Building Green

A Work In Progress, Building Green

05 February 2010 | 2:19 pm

by borderorder

"This is not the end, this is just the beginning."

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