Andy and David discuss O'Malley's speech
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Comments
Will this blog ever evolve into soemthing more than an O'Malley cheering section?
I heard lots of praise but no criticism. What there anything you didn't like about the speech or the plans proposed?
Posted by: Waiting for the Sun 2 Set | January 30, 2009 9:17 AM
You guys crack me up.
David, you need a tie.
And never, ever forget how you jumped on Gov. Ehrlich in his first 100 days.
Not that I am a Governor Ehrlich fan, I just wanted fair and balanced coverage.
I won't, I have an e-mail to prove how bias you were when he tried to right a left leaning ship.
Now the ship is sinking and Gov. O'Malley's only solution is to beg Obama for money.
This is lower than low. This is shameful leadership. This video is too little, too late, but I'm guessing it makes you feel good.
Feelings come and go. Problems only get solved by thinkers.
Posted by: Carole | January 30, 2009 10:27 AM