delawareliberal--2020-01-30--General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 30, 2020

Although the bill hasn ’ t been introduced yet , legislation restoring the death penalty in Delaware is on its way .
It ’ s expected to be filed sometime during the break for Joint Finance Committee hearings .
Here ’ s yesterday ’ s Session Activity Report .
Aside to Nancy Willing : Both the Governor ’ s budget and a one-time supplemental budget have been introduced .
If my head stops throbbing , I ’ ll try to take a look .
But you ’ re really good at spotting skulduggery in these bills .
Let me know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the supplemental bill is likely to house some pet projects , you know , of the ‘ budget-smoothing ’ , one-time only kind .
Uh , Nancy ?
Never mind .
As of now there is no there there .
Just the bill title and the enactment clause .
The House and Senate are playing ping-pong with the landfill limitation bill .
Yet another Senate amendment was added yesterday .
The bill goes back to the House for the third and , hopefully final time .
Hopefully , they ’ ll work it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got a fairly weighty and lengthy House Agenda today .
Whether all the bills get worked today prior to the six-week break for budget hearings remains to be seen .
But there are some bills that I like .
HB 263 ( Bentz ) ‘ requires that individual , group , and State employee insurance plans cap the amount an individual must pay for insulin prescriptions at $ 100 a month and must include at least 1 formulation of insulin on the lowest tier of the drug formulary developed and maintained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Longhurst ) ‘ establishes the crimes of possession of an unfinished firearm frame or receiver with no serial number , possession of and manufacturing a covert or undetectable firearm , possession of and manufacturing an untraceable firearm , and manufacturing or distributing a firearm using a three-dimensional printer ’ .
Two R ’ s are sponsors on the bill : Rep. Michael Smith and Sen. Cathy Cloutier .
HB 285 ( Longhurst ) ‘ requires all public and charter schools which have students in grades 6-12 to provide free feminine hygiene products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by students who can have a menstrual cycle ’ , Those are three pretty good bills .
It will be interesting to see how many Second Amendment dead-enders oppose HB 277 .
As I ’ ve mentioned previously , I also support SB 96 ( McDowell ) , which ‘ Act creates the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust within the Department of Justice which will be separate from the other Divisions within the Department of Justice and have a Director who reports directly to the Chief Deputy Attorney General , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the other Divisions ’ .
The bill passed unanimously in the Senate , and I expect a similar result in the House .
I ’ ve already discussed the notable bills on today ’ s Senate Agenda .
I ’ m gon na take a 12-hour Mucinex and wander around in a fog all day…see you in six weeks after the JFC hearings .

Although the bill hasn’t been introduced yet, legislation restoring the death penalty in Delaware is on its way. It’s expected to be filed sometime during the break for Joint Finance Committee hearings.
Here’s yesterday’s Session Activity Report. Aside to Nancy Willing: Both the Governor’s budget and a one-time supplemental budget have been introduced. If my head stops throbbing, I’ll try to take a look. But you’re really good at spotting skulduggery in these bills. Let me know what you find. I think that the supplemental bill is likely to house some pet projects, you know, of the ‘budget-smoothing’, one-time only kind. Uh, Nancy? Never mind. As of now there is no there there. Just the bill title and the enactment clause.
The House and Senate are playing ping-pong with the landfill limitation bill. Yet another Senate amendment was added yesterday. The bill goes back to the House for the third and, hopefully final time. Hopefully, they’ll work it under suspension of rules today.
The Senate unanimously passed legislation sanctioning revenge porn.
We’ve got a fairly weighty and lengthy House Agenda today. Whether all the bills get worked today prior to the six-week break for budget hearings remains to be seen. But there are some bills that I like.
HB 263(Bentz) ‘requires that individual, group, and State employee insurance plans cap the amount an individual must pay for insulin prescriptions at $100 a month and must include at least 1 formulation of insulin on the lowest tier of the drug formulary developed and maintained by the carrier’.
HB 277(Longhurst) ‘establishes the crimes of possession of an unfinished firearm frame or receiver with no serial number, possession of and manufacturing a covert or undetectable firearm, possession of and manufacturing an untraceable firearm, and manufacturing or distributing a firearm using a three-dimensional printer’. Two R’s are sponsors on the bill: Rep. Michael Smith and Sen. Cathy Cloutier.
HB 285(Longhurst) ‘requires all public and charter schools which have students in grades 6-12 to provide free feminine hygiene products in 50% of the bathrooms used by students who can have a menstrual cycle’,
Those are three pretty good bills. It will be interesting to see how many Second Amendment dead-enders oppose HB 277.
As I’ve mentioned previously, I also support SB 96(McDowell), which ‘Act creates the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust within the Department of Justice which will be separate from the other Divisions within the Department of Justice and have a Director who reports directly to the Chief Deputy Attorney General, to avoid conflicts of interest with the work of the other Divisions’. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate, and I expect a similar result in the House.
I’ve already discussed the notable bills on today’s Senate Agenda.
I’m gonna take a 12-hour Mucinex and wander around in a fog all day…see you in six weeks after the JFC hearings.


delawareliberal--2020-01-30--DL Open Thread: Thurs., Jan. 30, 2020

DL Open Thread: Thurs., Jan. 30, 2020

Dershowitz Pushes Insane Justification In Trump ’ s Defense .
The President can do anything as long as they believe their reelection is in the public interest .
Not even the Rethugs could swallow this one .
The Bernie Campaign : Will It Emulate McGovern Or Trump ?
No , not Trump in the sense of his level of obnoxiousness , but as an outside insurgent .
The fact that I don ’ t know the answer is the only thing keeping me from jumping totally on board .
Former Biden Aide Sues Matt Meyer For Defamation Of Character Or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offense to the County Executive ’ s critique of the hinky Delaware Board Of Trade deal .
He claims that his reputation has been tarnished by Meyer ’ s critical remarks .
Y ’ know , I read the allegedly defamatory statements and I didn ’ t see Dennis Toner ’ s name anywhere .
I guess he ’ s talking ‘ defamation by association ’ , if that ’ s a thing .
Might I point out that , had Toner not filed this lawsuit , hardly anybody would have known of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the very beginning ?
I might , and I did .
Hey , I ’ ve got a bad cold , eyes burning , extensive coughing , the whole bit .
Sorry if this is less comprehensive than usual .
I ’ ll try to make up for it in the Post-Game/Pre-Game .
Restoration of the death penalty , anybody ?

Dershowitz Pushes Insane Justification In Trump’s Defense. The President can do anything as long as they believe their reelection is in the public interest. Not even the Rethugs could swallow this one.
The Bernie Campaign: Will It Emulate McGovern Or Trump? No, not Trump in the sense of his level of obnoxiousness, but as an outside insurgent. The fact that I don’t know the answer is the only thing keeping me from jumping totally on board.
Former Biden Aide Sues Matt Meyer For Defamation Of Character Or Something. Dennis Toner. He took offense to the County Executive’s critique of the hinky Delaware Board Of Trade deal. He claims that his reputation has been tarnished by Meyer’s critical remarks. Y’know, I read the allegedly defamatory statements and I didn’t see Dennis Toner’s name anywhere. I guess he’s talking ‘defamation by association’, if that’s a thing. Might I point out that, had Toner not filed this lawsuit, hardly anybody would have known of his involvement with this deal that stunk from the very beginning? I might, and I did.
Hey, I’ve got a bad cold, eyes burning, extensive coughing, the whole bit. Sorry if this is less comprehensive than usual.
I’ll try to make up for it in the Post-Game/Pre-Game. Restoration of the death penalty, anybody?


delawareliberal--2020-02-10--The Badger and the Coyote

The Badger and the Coyote

The Badger and the Coyote Yes , it sounds like one of Aesop ’ s fables , and it does crop up in Native American folklore , but it ’ s based on observed reality .
Though coyotes and badgers are each solitary predators , they will at times team up to hunt together .
There ’ s are even videos of them together .
The latest one shows them in a culvert in night-vision , but this one gives a better view of one these odd couples on the move .
This phenomenon , called mutualism by biologists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many years .
The coyote , fast and agile , excels at chasing prairie dogs , but they ’ re poor at digging .
Badgers can ’ t catch prairie dogs in the open , but once the rodents go to ground , badgers can dig them out .
The interesting thing is that the coyote and badger don ’ t share their kills , yet their teamwork nets more prey for both in the long run .
Another important point : They don ’ t cooperate all the time .
In winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has no need for the coyote ’ s skills , and coyotes will kill and eat badgers if they can find them .
But when there ’ s a benefit to both , they work together .
If you don ’ t see where I ’ m going with this , let me just say that while I despise the thought of either Mayo Pete or Mike Bloomberg as the Democratic nominee , I will dig out rodents for them when the time comes .

Yes, it sounds like one of Aesop’s fables, and it does crop up in Native American folklore, but it’s based on observed reality. Though coyotes and badgers are each solitary predators, they will at times team up to hunt together. There’s are even videos of them together. The latest one shows them in a culvert in night-vision, but this one gives a better view of one these odd couples on the move.
This phenomenon, called mutualism by biologists, has been observed in the field for many years. The coyote, fast and agile, excels at chasing prairie dogs, but they’re poor at digging. Badgers can’t catch prairie dogs in the open, but once the rodents go to ground, badgers can dig them out. The interesting thing is that the coyote and badger don’t share their kills, yet their teamwork nets more prey for both in the long run. Another important point: They don’t cooperate all the time. In winter, when rodents hibernate, the badger has no need for the coyote’s skills, and coyotes will kill and eat badgers if they can find them. But when there’s a benefit to both, they work together.
If you don’t see where I’m going with this, let me just say that while I despise the thought of either Mayo Pete or Mike Bloomberg as the Democratic nominee, I will dig out rodents for them when the time comes.


delawareliberal--2020-02-10--Song of the Day 1/20: John Prine, “Sweet Revenge”

I hate to repurpose one of my favorite songwriters , but this should be the theme song for the rest @ @ @ @ @ first , and with luck only , term as president .
I guess it ’ @ @ @ @ @ his friends are not dead or in jail — some are still awaiting sentencing .
@ @ @ @ @ scores a perfect 10 from all but the stingiest East German judge .

I hate to repurpose one of my favorite songwriters, but this should be the theme song for the rest of Donald Trump’s first, and with luck only, term as president. I guess it’s true that all of his friends are not dead or in jail — some are still awaiting sentencing.
Lyrically, the first verse scores a perfect 10 from all but the stingiest East German judge.


delawareliberal--2020-02-10--What Had Happened Was…

What Had Happened Was…

DL is back online .
The DL hosting provider shut us down because the site was using up too many @ @ @ @ @ environment .
We suspect that it was due to a new plugin that was installed @ @ @ @ @ the authors .
Unbeknownst to us , the plugin caused a bunch of alarms for @ @ @ @ @ , they simply disabled the site and took days ( 5 to be specific ) @ @ @ @ @ administrator to make the requested changes to optimize it .
When they finally did , @ @ @ @ @ about an hour .
Then it took an additional 48 hours to re-enable the site @ @ @ @ @ be re-examining our hosting provider relationship over the next few weeks and hopefully we can @ @ @ @ @ the future .
I should note that this is the longest that the site has @ @ @ @ @ s founding 14 or so years ago .
Thanks for sticking with us .

DL is back online. The DL hosting provider shut us down because the site was using up too many resources on their shared server environment. We suspect that it was due to a new plugin that was installed to make life easier for the authors. Unbeknownst to us, the plugin caused a bunch of alarms for the hosting provider. Inexplicably, they simply disabled the site and took days (5 to be specific) to re-enable it for an administrator to make the requested changes to optimize it. When they finally did, the changes were implemented in about an hour. Then it took an additional 48 hours to re-enable the site for everyone.
We will be re-examining our hosting provider relationship over the next few weeks and hopefully we can avoid outages like this in the future.
I should note that this is the longest that the site has been down since it’s founding 14 or so years ago. Thanks for sticking with us.


delawareliberal--2020-02-03--Killing “socialists” now constitutional under new rules

Killing “ socialists ” now constitutional under new rules Seems like some people are getting the message from the week ’ s events : A Billings Republican legislator said Saturday he believes the U.S. Constitution calls for the shooting or jailing of those who identify as socialists .
State Rep. Rodney Garcia , from House District 52 on the South Side , first made a statement in the form of an unprompted question at a state party gathering in Helena Friday meant to kick off election season and offer training for party members and candidates .
On Saturday , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So actually in the Constitution of the United States ( if ) they are found guilty of being a socialist member you either go to prison or are shot , ” Garcia said .
Garcia could not to point to where in the Constitution it says socialists could be shot or jailed .
Asked to clarify if he thought it was fair to shoot or jail a socialist , including those who live in Montana , Garcia said yes .
“ They ’ re enemies of the free state , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do with our enemies in war ?
In Vietnam , ( Afghanistan ) , all those .
What did we do ?
” Asked if that was an appropriate response to his opponent from the last election cycle , Garcia said “ according to the Constitution , I ’ m telling you.
” I ’ m sure the Dersh would be available to argue that his new theory that if the President does it in service of ratfucking elections it ’ s not illegal extends to state legislative backbenchers .

Seems like some people are getting the message from the week’s events:
A Billings Republican legislator said Saturday he believes the U.S. Constitution calls for the shooting or jailing of those who identify as socialists. State Rep. Rodney Garcia, from House District 52 on the South Side, first made a statement in the form of an unprompted question at a state party gathering in Helena Friday meant to kick off election season and offer training for party members and candidates. […]
On Saturday, a reporter asked Garcia to clarify his remarks. “So actually in the Constitution of the United States (if) they are found guilty of being a socialist member you either go to prison or are shot,” Garcia said. Garcia could not to point to where in the Constitution it says socialists could be shot or jailed. Asked to clarify if he thought it was fair to shoot or jail a socialist, including those who live in Montana, Garcia said yes. “They’re enemies of the free state,” Garcia said. “What do we do with our enemies in war? In Vietnam, (Afghanistan), all those. What did we do?” Asked if that was an appropriate response to his opponent from the last election cycle, Garcia said “according to the Constitution, I’m telling you.”
I’m sure the Dersh would be available to argue that his new theory that if the President does it in service of ratfucking elections it’s not illegal extends to state legislative backbenchers.


delawareliberal--2020-02-02--DL Open Thread: Sun., Feb. 2, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sun., Feb. 2, 2020

The Coverup Continues .
In a midnight court filing , Justice Department claims unredacted e-mails protected by executive privilege .
@ @ @ @ @ Regime Change ’ Policy In Iran Will Likely Yield .
Short answer : Not what @ @ @ @ @ Murkowski Blames , Wait For It , Elizabeth Warren For Murkowski ’ s Craven Votes @ @ @ @ @ that horseshit ?
Rhetorical question .
Trump Returns To Unjustified Attacks On Immigrants .
This @ @ @ @ @ from African countries .
I ’ ll say it .
Trump ’ s Republican Party @ @ @ @ @ movement since Hitler in Germany .
A would-be dictator has been completely unfettered to do @ @ @ @ @ stealing a second election .
Robert Reich : Democrats Failed To Fix A Rigged System @ @ @ @ @ .
I think it ’ s also why we must nominate a progressive .
What @ @ @ @ @ about ?

The Coverup Continues. In a midnight court filing, Justice Department claims unredacted e-mails protected by executive privilege.
What Trump’s ‘Regime Change’ Policy In Iran Will Likely Yield. Short answer: Not what Trump says he wants.
Murkowski Blames, Wait For It, Elizabeth Warren For Murkowski’s Craven Votes. How does CNN swallow that horseshit? Rhetorical question.
Trump Returns To Unjustified Attacks On Immigrants. This time, mostly black immigrants from African countries. I’ll say it. Trump’s Republican Party is the most dangerous political movement since Hitler in Germany. A would-be dictator has been completely unfettered to do what he wants. Including stealing a second election.
Robert Reich: Democrats Failed To Fix A Rigged System. Today’s must-read. I think it’s also why we must nominate a progressive.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-02-02--Don’t Worry – Sanders Iowa Numbers Are a Media Trap

The bad news is that Sanders will do “ WORSE THAT EXPECTED ” .
The media will push that narrative @ @ @ @ @ news is that unlike Howard Dean , Sanders hasn ’ t made Iowa an “ @ @ @ @ @ the nomination .
It broke my heart when Dean underwent his media lynching after Iowa @ @ @ @ @ anti-Iraq war stance that would have dismantled GWB .
Sanders is not putting his head @ @ @ @ @ is staying in and when it is Sander ’ s vs Biden in the home @ @ @ @ @ Delaware .

The bad news is that Sanders will do “WORSE THAT EXPECTED”. The media will push that narrative – hard.
The good news is that unlike Howard Dean, Sanders hasn’t made Iowa an “all in” contest for the nomination. It broke my heart when Dean underwent his media lynching after Iowa. Dean had in unequivocal anti-Iraq war stance that would have dismantled GWB.
Sanders is not putting his head in the noose. He is staying in and when it is Sander’s vs Biden in the home stretch… cover your eyes, Delaware.


delawareliberal--2020-02-01--Song of the Day 2/1: Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul, “Fallin'”

Song of the Day 2/1 : Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul , “ Fallin ' ” This one is @ @ @ @ @ Congratulations , fellas .
As the chorus of this one-off collaboration goes , you played @ @ @ @ @ , that phrase was already in circulation when this was recorded in 1993 .
( @ @ @ @ @ ’ 90s are officially back , the phrase is once again in circulation thanks to @ @ @ @ @ hip-hop trio and the best power pop band of the ’ 90s were brought together @ @ @ @ @ soundtrack of “ Judgement Night , ” a film I never even heard of at @ @ @ @ @ of which was notable because every track was a collaboration between a hip-hop group and @ @ @ @ @ This one has just the mocking tone appropriate for a political party that just threw @ @ @ @ @ missed the water .

This one is for the Senate Republicans. Congratulations, fellas. As the chorus of this one-off collaboration goes, you played yourself.
Thanks to Ice-T, that phrase was already in circulation when this was recorded in 1993. (In a sign that the ’90s are officially back, the phrase is once again in circulation thanks to DJ Khalid.) The hip-hop trio and the best power pop band of the ’90s were brought together for a song for the soundtrack of “Judgement Night,” a film I never even heard of at the time but the soundtrack of which was notable because every track was a collaboration between a hip-hop group and an indie rock band. This one has just the mocking tone appropriate for a political party that just threw itself off a bridge and missed the water.


delawareliberal--2020-02-01--DL Open Thread: Sat., Feb. 1, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sat., Feb. 1, 2020

A Clear-Eyed Look At The Cornavirus .
SARS was worse , the flu is worse .
Just have to wait until the post-panic stage .
Big Chain Pharmacies Place Patients And Pharmacists At Risk .
I have reason to believe that every word of this is true .
Every legislator should read this and then do something about it .
Not to mention , every state AG .
Rethug Senators All-In With Trump .
Romney was the only R to buck the trend .
Collins was granted dispensation due to her electoral predicament .
We ’ re really not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s OK , though–Chris Coons will still reach across the aisle on behalf of corporate crooks with deep pockets .
Life goes on .
Will The Impeachment Cover-Up Backfire ?
I think it will .
It ’ s not like there aren ’ t a whole lot more skeletons rattling around Le Grand Orange ‘ s closet .
‘ An Oligarch Bought His Way Into The 2020 Race ’ .
‘ Why is nobody taking about it ’ , indeed .
He may actually be able to buy up so much ad time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yep .
Carney ’ s Proposed New School In Wilmington Has Greedy Bastards Lining Up To Complain .
Nobody has been more critical of this governor than I have .
Well , maybe that ’ s not true , but stay with me here .
I , for one , will stand with him if he finally stands up to these bastards .
I think this school would be a boon to public education in Wilmington .
Will he , or can he , stand firm against the ‘ what about me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk about ?

A Clear-Eyed Look At The Cornavirus. SARS was worse, the flu is worse. Just have to wait until the post-panic stage.
Big Chain Pharmacies Place Patients And Pharmacists At Risk. I have reason to believe that every word of this is true. Every legislator should read this and then do something about it. Not to mention, every state AG.
Rethug Senators All-In With Trump. Romney was the only R to buck the trend. Collins was granted dispensation due to her electoral predicament. We’re really not a democratic republic any more. It’s OK, though–Chris Coons will still reach across the aisle on behalf of corporate crooks with deep pockets. Life goes on.
Will The Impeachment Cover-Up Backfire? I think it will. It’s not like there aren’t a whole lot more skeletons rattling around Le Grand Orange‘s closet.
‘An Oligarch Bought His Way Into The 2020 Race’. ‘Why is nobody taking about it’, indeed. He may actually be able to buy up so much ad time as to preclude other candidates from advertising.
Yep. Carney’s Proposed New School In Wilmington Has Greedy Bastards Lining Up To Complain. Nobody has been more critical of this governor than I have. Well, maybe that’s not true, but stay with me here. I, for one, will stand with him if he finally stands up to these bastards. I think this school would be a boon to public education in Wilmington. Will he, or can he, stand firm against the ‘what about me’ chorus?
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-01-31--Fuck You Coons, you useless fuck

Fuck You Coons, you useless fuck

Now is not the time for Coons to talk about what nice people his fellow Republican Senators are .
All @ @ @ @ @ collegiality with Republicans at the notorious Alfalfa club has come to nothing .
The other @ @ @ @ @ all corrupt assholes and they have been blowing up The Norms for years .
It @ @ @ @ @ the Coons to go on Morning Joe tell THE AMERICAN PEOPLE just what fucking creeps @ @ @ @ @

Now is not the time for Coons to talk about what nice people his fellow Republican Senators are. All of his witty banter and collegiality with Republicans at the notorious Alfalfa club has come to nothing.
The other side of the aisle are all corrupt assholes and they have been blowing up The Norms for years. It is well past time for the Coons to go on Morning Joe tell THE AMERICAN PEOPLE just what fucking creeps his Republican buddies are.


delawareliberal--2020-01-31--Highlands Bunker – E52 – One Year Special

For our 52nd episode , Wilmington Metropolitan Urban League president and former mayoral candidate Eugene Young joins RE Vanella in @ @ @ @ @ his background , the lessons everyone needs to learn , and the difficulties of Delaware @ @

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delawareliberal--2020-01-31--Song of the Day 1/31: Randy Newman, “Guilty”

The most quietly devastating song on Randy Newman ’ s misunderstood album “ Rednecks ” reveals its protagonist in a @ @ @ @ @ self-loathing that goes a long way to explaining his , and by extension the South @ @ @ @ @ the Northerners who look down on them .
I thought it would be appropriate for @ @ @ @ @ have essentially conceded Trump ’ s , and their own , guilt .
The first @ @ @ @ @ which predates the rest of the album , was actually by Bonnie Raitt , who @ @ @ @ @ Takin ’ My Time ” in 1973 , the year before “ Rednecks ” came @ @

The most quietly devastating song on Randy Newman’s misunderstood album “Rednecks” reveals its protagonist in a moment of drunken self-awareness and self-loathing that goes a long way to explaining his, and by extension the South’s, resentment of the Northerners who look down on them. I thought it would be appropriate for today, given that Republicans have essentially conceded Trump’s, and their own, guilt.
The first recording of the song, which predates the rest of the album, was actually by Bonnie Raitt, who released her version on “Takin’ My Time” in 1973, the year before “Rednecks” came out.


delawareliberal--2020-01-31--DL Open Thread: Fri., Jan. 31, 2020

DL Open Thread: Fri., Jan. 31, 2020

Today is a day that will live in obloquy : Britain ’ s last day in the European Union and @ @ @ @ @ by the U.S. Senate .
Don ’ t get mad , get even .
The @ @ @ @ @ world , even as airlines cancel flights to and from China .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ of anti-vaxxers who purposely expose their kids to the virus at coronavirus parties .
John @ @ @ @ @ Maryland , reminded people he was running for the Democratic nomination for president by dropping @ @ @ @ @ The 200,000-member postal workers ’ union has endorsed Bernie Sanders for president .
Snail-mailers unite @ @ @ @ @ has taken the most close-up pictures of the sun ’ s surface ever .
Turns @ @ @ @ @ like a closeup of Trump ’ s skin .
With Democrats still lacking a clear @ @ @ @ @ , a historian takes a look back at the history of brokered conventions .
Spoiler @ @ @ @ @ out well or badly , depending on who the party poobahs pick .

Today is a day that will live in obloquy: Britain’s last day in the European Union and Donald Trump’s exoneration by the U.S. Senate. Don’t get mad, get even.
The coronavirus is spreading around the world, even as airlines cancel flights to and from China. I’m looking forward to the stories of anti-vaxxers who purposely expose their kids to the virus at coronavirus parties.
John Delaney, an ex-congressman from Maryland, reminded people he was running for the Democratic nomination for president by dropping out of the race.
The 200,000-member postal workers’ union has endorsed Bernie Sanders for president. Snail-mailers unite!
The Inouye space telescope has taken the most close-up pictures of the sun’s surface ever. Turns out it looks a lot like a closeup of Trump’s skin.
With Democrats still lacking a clear choice for the presidential nomination, a historian takes a look back at the history of brokered conventions. Spoiler alert: They can turn out well or badly, depending on who the party poobahs pick.


delawareliberal--2020-02-11--Song of the Day 2/11: Alive and Kicking, “Tighter, Tighter”

Song of the Day 2/11 : Alive and Kicking , “ Tighter , Tighter ” I have no idea why this song popped into my head the other day , because I don ’ t think I ’ ve heard it in years .
Obscure even for a one-hit wonder , Alive and Kicking , later stylized to Alive N Kickin ’ , was a Brooklyn six-piece band signed to Roulette Records , the mob front label that was also home to Tommy James .
James heard the band and liked their sound , so he wanted to give them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Crystal Blue Persuasion.
” But when label honcho Morris Levy heard the tune , he told James no dice — that was a hit , and he , um , persuaded James to record it himself .
So James wrote this one to fulfill his promise to the band and personally produced it , backing vocalists Sandy Toder and Pepe Cardona with a subdued horn and fuzzed-out guitar .
It reached No .
7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970 .
When two follow-up singles failed to chart , the band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1976 and played into the ’ 80s but never released another record .
James recorded the song himself in 1976 and released it as a single , but by then tastes had changed , and James turned it into a power ballad .
It failed to chart .

I have no idea why this song popped into my head the other day, because I don’t think I’ve heard it in years.
Obscure even for a one-hit wonder, Alive and Kicking, later stylized to Alive N Kickin’, was a Brooklyn six-piece band signed to Roulette Records, the mob front label that was also home to Tommy James. James heard the band and liked their sound, so he wanted to give them a song — one that later became “Crystal Blue Persuasion.” But when label honcho Morris Levy heard the tune, he told James no dice — that was a hit, and he, um, persuaded James to record it himself. So James wrote this one to fulfill his promise to the band and personally produced it, backing vocalists Sandy Toder and Pepe Cardona with a subdued horn and fuzzed-out guitar. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. When two follow-up singles failed to chart, the band broke up in 1971. They reunited in 1976 and played into the ’80s but never released another record.
James recorded the song himself in 1976 and released it as a single, but by then tastes had changed, and James turned it into a power ballad. It failed to chart.


delawareliberal--2020-02-11--DL Open Thread: Tues., Feb. 11, 2020

DL Open Thread: Tues., Feb. 11, 2020

Now where was I ?
Oh , yes… Biden Campaign Sliding Towards Oblivion…Towards Oblivion…Towards Oblivion .
I can ’ t help but wonder whether candidacies like those of Cory Booker and Kamala Harris would have survived if not for the aura of inevitability surrounding Biden .
He will end up as one of the worst serial candidates for President in history .
I , for one , will shed no tears at the demise of this embarrassment of a campaign .
I thought his campaign would have died months ago .
However , once the votes began to be counted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , finito .
Those ‘ Headaches ’ Are Brain Injuries .
Remember how Trump bragged that the Iranian reprisal for the assassination of Soleimani resulted in only a ‘ few headaches ’ ?
The truth is much worse .
More than 100 brain injuries to US troops .
And counting .
‘ Pro-Choice Terrorism ’ ?
A ‘ thing ’ that exists only in the mind of the FBI Director .
Never mind that that there is not a single recorded incident of pro-choice terrorism , but a whole bunch of little lies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this criminal presidency .
Border Patrol Retirees : “ Where Did We Go Wrong ?
” .
A fascinating reflection on the growth , both in size and corruption , of the Border Patrol .
Could Coronavirus ‘ Infect 60 % Of Global Population If Unchecked ’ ?
One public health epidemiologist says it could .
Many Accidents Waiting To Happen .
Current plans for the new Transit Center at the Wilmington AMTRAK Station seem unnecessarily dangerous .
Quick , somebody wake up the Governor !
University Of Delaware : Elitist , Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a long line of arrogant UD presidents toes the company line .
The General Assembly could curtail that cash spigotif they chose to do so .
I think they should .
What do you want to talk about ?

Now where was I? Oh, yes…
Biden Campaign Sliding Towards Oblivion…Towards Oblivion…Towards Oblivion. I can’t help but wonder whether candidacies like those of Cory Booker and Kamala Harris would have survived if not for the aura of inevitability surrounding Biden. He will end up as one of the worst serial candidates for President in history. I, for one, will shed no tears at the demise of this embarrassment of a campaign. I thought his campaign would have died months ago. However, once the votes began to be counted, his candidacy was done, over, finito.
Those ‘Headaches’ Are Brain Injuries. Remember how Trump bragged that the Iranian reprisal for the assassination of Soleimani resulted in only a ‘few headaches’? The truth is much worse. More than 100 brain injuries to US troops. And counting.
‘Pro-Choice Terrorism’? A ‘thing’ that exists only in the mind of the FBI Director. Never mind that that there is not a single recorded incident of pro-choice terrorism, but a whole bunch of little lies play into the Big Lie that underlies this criminal presidency.
Border Patrol Retirees: “Where Did We Go Wrong?”. A fascinating reflection on the growth, both in size and corruption, of the Border Patrol.
Could Coronavirus ‘Infect 60% Of Global Population If Unchecked’? One public health epidemiologist says it could.
Many Accidents Waiting To Happen. Current plans for the new Transit Center at the Wilmington AMTRAK Station seem unnecessarily dangerous. Quick, somebody wake up the Governor!
University Of Delaware: Elitist, Not Elite. Yet another arrogant UD President in a long line of arrogant UD presidents toes the company line. The General Assembly could curtail that cash spigotif they chose to do so. I think they should.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-02-12--Song of the Day 2/12: The Guess Who, “Share the Land”

Song of the Day 2/12 : The Guess Who , “ Share the Land ” Not even Bernie Sanders goes @ @ @ @ @ for redistribution of land — it took a bunch of Canadian hayseeds from the plains @ @ @ @ @ .
Burton Cummings , grossly underappreciated as both a singer and a songwriter , wrote @ @ @ @ @ Bachman left the band in 1970 .
Its communal , back-to-nature message was anachronistic by @ @ @ @ @ ’ s gospel-inspired harmonies and Cummings ’ impassioned vamping on the outro made it memorable @ @ @ @ @ 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 , and I understand it ’ s still popular @ @ @ @

Not even Bernie Sanders goes so far as to call for redistribution of land — it took a bunch of Canadian hayseeds from the plains of Manitoba to do that. Burton Cummings, grossly underappreciated as both a singer and a songwriter, wrote this around the time Randy Bachman left the band in 1970. Its communal, back-to-nature message was anachronistic by then, but the tune’s gospel-inspired harmonies and Cummings’ impassioned vamping on the outro made it memorable. It reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and I understand it’s still popular with the kidz.
Here’s a version with better audio.


delawareliberal--2020-02-12--DL Open Thread: Weds., Feb. 12, 2020

DL Open Thread: Weds., Feb. 12, 2020

Nevada : More Of The Same For Biden ?
Captain Obvious Sez : The trend is not his friend .
Just look at that poll .
You know what Biden did ?
He used up all the oxygen in the room , which led to the demise of some worthy candidacies .
Booker , Castro , Harris , even Inslee .
Once the voting started , it was clear that this was at best a nostalgia tour , with his legendarily bad campaign team reunited for one last electoral burial , this time behind a candidate devoid of energy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be giving away copies of ‘ Promise Me Dad ’ .
He still has a bit of a firewall in South Carolina , but his lead has been melting away there as well .
Prosecutors Quit As Trump/Barr Intervene In Political Cases–Including Roger Stone And Michael Flynn .
Criminals unleashed in broad daylight while the criminal conspiracy that is the Rethuglican Party collectively shrugs .
Only a matter of time before the pardons start flowing .
Georgia On My Mind .
The political demographics of this state are changing for the better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the voting rolls .
The Sleeper State Of The Year .
Cut ‘ n save .
The Obscene Profits Of Big Oil .
An almost incomprehensible ( to me , anyway ) $ 2 trillion since 1990 while hiding the disastrous effects of their rapaciousness from the public .
Jane Brady In High Dudgeon .
When your Party has exploited racial resentment since 1964 , there ’ s not much you can do other than go after a legislator who ( rightfully ) disses Presidential Medal Of Honor recipient Rush Limbaugh for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s no Feminazi .
What do you want to talk about ?

Nevada: More Of The Same For Biden? Captain Obvious Sez: The trend is not his friend. Just look at that poll. You know what Biden did? He used up all the oxygen in the room, which led to the demise of some worthy candidacies. Booker, Castro, Harris, even Inslee. Once the voting started, it was clear that this was at best a nostalgia tour, with his legendarily bad campaign team reunited for one last electoral burial, this time behind a candidate devoid of energy. Look at the bright side: Amazon will be giving away copies of ‘Promise Me Dad’. He still has a bit of a firewall in South Carolina, but his lead has been melting away there as well.
Prosecutors Quit As Trump/Barr Intervene In Political Cases–Including Roger Stone And Michael Flynn. Criminals unleashed in broad daylight while the criminal conspiracy that is the Rethuglican Party collectively shrugs. Only a matter of time before the pardons start flowing.
Georgia On My Mind. The political demographics of this state are changing for the better even faster than Rethugs can throw people off the voting rolls. The Sleeper State Of The Year. Cut ‘n save.
The Obscene Profits Of Big Oil. An almost incomprehensible (to me, anyway) $2 trillion since 1990 while hiding the disastrous effects of their rapaciousness from the public.
Jane Brady In High Dudgeon. When your Party has exploited racial resentment since 1964, there’s not much you can do other than go after a legislator who (rightfully) disses Presidential Medal Of Honor recipient Rush Limbaugh for his racism. Hey, Jane’s no Feminazi.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-02-13--The Dems could nominate Karl Marx and win

The Dems could nominate Karl Marx and win The pants-pissers and professional Democratic worry worts are getting paid big money @ @ @ @ @ a close election coming up .
There isn ’ t .
Trump has been fucking @ @ @ @ @ mean EVERYONE outside of his Nazi-party rallies knows it .
Don ’ t listen to @ @ @ @ @ you .
Trump is done .
Sure , we still need to work hard and @ @ @ @ @ ticket Dems , but I ’ m so not worried about the eventual Democrat nominee @ @ @ @ @ recall that I am always right about these things .

The pants-pissers and professional Democratic worry worts are getting paid big money to act like there is a close election coming up. There isn’t. Trump has been fucking horrible and everyone and I mean EVERYONE outside of his Nazi-party rallies knows it. Don’t listen to people being paid to frighten you. Trump is done.
Sure, we still need to work hard and elect a bunch of down ticket Dems, but I’m so not worried about the eventual Democrat nominee winning. Also, please recall that I am always right about these things.


delawareliberal--2020-02-13--Coons’ Prayer Breakfast – The most important thing ever!

Coons ’ Prayer Breakfast – The most important thing ever !
We were going to boost this post on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ possible audience knew that kissing Trump ’ s ass at the prayer breakfast was more @ @ @ @ @ present at the Barr confirmation vote .
Facebook rejected it .
So give Coons & @ @ @ @ @ to this post , liking it and sharing it .
Also , like our FB @ @ @

We were going to boost this post on Facebook to make sure the widest possible audience knew that kissing Trump’s ass at the prayer breakfast was more important to Coons than being present at the Barr confirmation vote.
Facebook rejected it. So give Coons & Zuckerberg the finger by going to this post, liking it and sharing it. Also, like our FB page. www.facebook.com/DelawarelLiberal


delawareliberal--2020-02-13--Working Families Party Announces Endorsement  Slate in State & Local Delaware Races

Awesome to see The Working Families Party investing in Delaware down ballot races .
It isn ’ t an election , it is a movement .
Wilmington , Del .
— Today , the Working Families Party announced its first state & local endorsements in Delaware for the 2020 election cycle comes as the progressive third-party sets its sights on bringing the progressive movement to Delaware .
The WFP has endorsed Madinah Wilson-Anton ( District 26 ) and Larry Lambert ( District 7 ) for the Delaware State House , and in Wilmington , they are supporting Coby Owens for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Working Families Party candidates have upset entrenched political machines from Connecticut to New Mexico , and now that movement is coming to Delaware , ” said Maurice Mitchell , National Director of the Working Families Party .
“ We support candidates who will fight for a bold progressive agenda , a $ 15 minimum wage , ending mass incarceration , and getting big money out of politics .
It ’ s going to be a new day in Delaware.
” This year , the Working Families Party is committed to building the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Delaware , and electing leaders ready to build an economy that works for the many , not the few .
The WFP has played a critical role in winning a $ 15 minimum wage in states and cities across the country , including Connecticut , New Jersey , New York , Maryland , and Denver , with active campaigns in Rhode Island and New Mexico .
The Working Families Party is a grassroots political party that recruits , trains , and elects the next generation of progressive leaders to office .
Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the first third-party candidate in Philadelphia ’ s history .
Her victory was a capstone for an incredible progressive winning streak for the WFP in local elections across America .
“ I ’ m thrilled to have the WFP endorsement , said Madinah Wilson-Anton , candidate for Delaware State House , District 26 .
“ As a young , working , black woman – I appreciate the work WFP has done for my community and look forward to making positive changes here at home.
” “ It is my honor to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is only through solidarity that we can hope to achieve basic dignities like a living wage and a clean environment , said Larry Lambert , candidate for Delaware State House , District 7 .
“ Together , I hope we make a difference in Delaware and throughout the nation.
” “ I am honored to be endorsed by the Working Families Party .
As we work to address root issues and societal inequities , it is essential for diverse communities to be represented , said Coby Owens , candidate for Wilmington City Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Families Party has been a leading force for change across the nation .
Together , I look forward to bringing sustainable and tangible change to Wilmington.
” In 2019 , the WFP helped elect longtime tenants organizer and progressive champion Jumaane Williams as Public Advocate in New York City , swelled the ranks of Chicago city council progressive caucus , made history in Philadelphia by electing Kendra Brooks , helped make Stephen Mason the first Black mayor of Cedar Hill , Texas , helped insurgent Latinx LGBTQ social worker Candi CdeBaca oust a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and elected other council members from Morgantown , W.Va. , to Phoenix , Ariz .
In 2018 the WFP ended Republican control of the New York State Senate and helped flip the Colorado state senate , and elected progressive champions in state legislatures around the country .

Awesome to see The Working Families Party investing in Delaware down ballot races. It isn’t an election, it is a movement.
Wilmington, Del. — Today, the Working Families Party announced its first state & local endorsements in Delaware for the 2020 election cycle comes as the progressive third-party sets its sights on bringing the progressive movement to Delaware. The WFP has endorsed Madinah Wilson-Anton (District 26) and Larry Lambert (District 7) for the Delaware State House, and in Wilmington, they are supporting Coby Owens for the City Council, District 1.
“Working Families Party candidates have upset entrenched political machines from Connecticut to New Mexico, and now that movement is coming to Delaware,” said Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party. “We support candidates who will fight for a bold progressive agenda, a $15 minimum wage, ending mass incarceration, and getting big money out of politics. It’s going to be a new day in Delaware.”
This year, the Working Families Party is committed to building the movement towards a $15 minimum wage in Delaware, and electing leaders ready to build an economy that works for the many, not the few. The WFP has played a critical role in winning a $15 minimum wage in states and cities across the country, including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Denver, with active campaigns in Rhode Island and New Mexico.
The Working Families Party is a grassroots political party that recruits, trains, and elects the next generation of progressive leaders to office. Most recently, the WFP elected Kendra Brooks as the first third-party candidate in Philadelphia’s history. Her victory was a capstone for an incredible progressive winning streak for the WFP in local elections across America.
“I’m thrilled to have the WFP endorsement, said Madinah Wilson-Anton, candidate for Delaware State House, District 26. “As a young, working, black woman – I appreciate the work WFP has done for my community and look forward to making positive changes here at home.”
“It is my honor to be a Working Families Party candidate. It is only through solidarity that we can hope to achieve basic dignities like a living wage and a clean environment, said Larry Lambert, candidate for Delaware State House, District 7. “Together, I hope we make a difference in Delaware and throughout the nation.”
“I am honored to be endorsed by the Working Families Party. As we work to address root issues and societal inequities, it is essential for diverse communities to be represented, said Coby Owens, candidate for Wilmington City Council, District 1. “The Working Families Party has been a leading force for change across the nation. Together, I look forward to bringing sustainable and tangible change to Wilmington.”
In 2019, the WFP helped elect longtime tenants organizer and progressive champion Jumaane Williams as Public Advocate in New York City, swelled the ranks of Chicago city council progressive caucus, made history in Philadelphia by electing Kendra Brooks, helped make Stephen Mason the first Black mayor of Cedar Hill, Texas, helped insurgent Latinx LGBTQ social worker Candi CdeBaca oust a longtime incumbent on the Denver City Council, and elected other council members from Morgantown, W.Va., to Phoenix, Ariz. In 2018 the WFP ended Republican control of the New York State Senate and helped flip the Colorado state senate, and elected progressive champions in state legislatures around the country.


delawareliberal--2020-02-13--Highlands Bunker – E53 – Misusing the Rat

Ed Note : I don ’ t pay as much attention to New Castle County politics as I should .
@ @ @ @ @ based on… nothing ( ? )
Is that general favorability unfounded ?
Yes .
I @ @ @ @ @ Is it wrong ?
I don ’ t know .
Maybe let me know in @ @ @ @ @ Matt Meyer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about to talk about housing and @ @ @ @ @ running against an incumbent , and some of the controversy around the Delaware Board of @ @ @ @ @ on the DBOT

Ed Note: I don’t pay as much attention to New Castle County politics as I should. I kinda like Matt Meyer based on… nothing(?) Is that general favorability unfounded? Yes. I just said it was. Is it wrong? I don’t know. Maybe let me know in the comments.
County Executive Matt Meyer joins Rob in the bunker to talk about to talk about housing and homelessness, the challenges of running against an incumbent, and some of the controversy around the Delaware Board of Trade. Show Notes: Matt Meyer’s campaign site
Some background on the DBOT
Info on Meyer being sued


delawareliberal--2020-02-13--Song of the Day 2/13: Ray Stevens, “Mr. Businessman”

Ray Stevens is best known for his prodigious output of comic songs , a few of which were actually worth @ @ @ @ @ had a big hit with “ Everything Is Beautiful , ” which is as treacly @ @ @ @ @ to ensure his place in the pantheon of uncool , he built his own theater @ @ @ @ @ at the height of that town ’ s country music mania .
But the same @ @ @ @ @ that made Stevens so square also led him to record one of the most scathing @ @ @ @ @ out of the ’ 60s .
It was quite a departure from “ Ahab the @ @ @ @ @ ” and only made it up to No .
22 in Billboard , but it @ @ @ @ @ air time .
Here he is performing it live for the BBC .

Ray Stevens is best known for his prodigious output of comic songs, a few of which were actually worth a chuckle. He also had a big hit with “Everything Is Beautiful,” which is as treacly as it sounds, and to ensure his place in the pantheon of uncool, he built his own theater in Bronson, Mo., at the height of that town’s country music mania.
But the same Christian faith and all-American values that made Stevens so square also led him to record one of the most scathing condemnations of materialism to come out of the ’60s. It was quite a departure from “Ahab the Arab” and “Guitarzan” and only made it up to No. 22 in Billboard, but it got Stevens lots of TV air time. Here he is performing it live for the BBC.


delawareliberal--2020-02-13--DL Open Thread: Thurs., Feb. 13, 2020

DL Open Thread: Thurs., Feb. 13, 2020

Rethugs Do Nothing , Say Nothing , To Limit Trump ’ s Dictatorial Reach .
The criminal conspiracy that is the Rethuglican Party continues unabated .
Tennessee Rep. Rails Against Tampon Hoarders .
Opposes a three-day sales tax break on feminine hygiene products b/c users might hoard them .
And what ?
Sell ’ em on E-Bay ?
I can ’ t even… Bloomberg : End To Redlining Destroyed Economy .
I know , I know , I might end up voting for him too .
But he ’ s a plutocrat , and will always be a plutocrat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
Some black legislators see him as the practical alternative .
While he may well be , can we at least hear from the guy instead of merely basking in the glow of his professionally-crafted ads ?
What if he bombs in his first debate ?
Then what ?
The Globalization Backlash .
When globalization fails billions of people , a backlash inevitably follows .
An interesting think-piece .
Bernie : The Campaign Is The Message .
He ’ s the frontrunner and , when you read something like this , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the frontrunner .
And , yes , even win .
Jane Brady : Go Fuck Yourself .
Let ’ s get this straight .
For over 50 years , the Rethuglican Party has exploited racial resentment as its ticket to electoral success .
Jane Brady did so as Attorney General–pushing mandatory drug sentencing laws that were intended to , and succeeded in , incarcerating tens of thousands of minorities , most for the simple ‘ crime ’ of possession .
She joined forces with the most racist Delaware legislators–Tom Sharp , Jim Vaughn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after him ) , and Wayne Smith , to browbeat legislators into passing this draconian legislation .
In other words , she belongs under those same white Klan hoods in the cartoon that offended her ( Spoiler Alert : It didn ’ t really offend her ) every bit as much as Rush Limbaugh does .
She , Limbaugh and most national Republicans built their careers on the backs of those who were victimized by their , wait for it , ilk .
Delaware ’ s Rethuglican Party deserves her .
What do @ @ @ @ @ @

Rethugs Do Nothing, Say Nothing, To Limit Trump’s Dictatorial Reach. The criminal conspiracy that is the Rethuglican Party continues unabated.
Tennessee Rep. Rails Against Tampon Hoarders. Opposes a three-day sales tax break on feminine hygiene products b/c users might hoard them. And what? Sell ’em on E-Bay? I can’t even…
Bloomberg: End To Redlining Destroyed Economy. I know, I know, I might end up voting for him too. But he’s a plutocrat, and will always be a plutocrat. Just not as bad a plutocrat as Trump. Some black legislators see him as the practical alternative. While he may well be, can we at least hear from the guy instead of merely basking in the glow of his professionally-crafted ads? What if he bombs in his first debate? Then what?
The Globalization Backlash. When globalization fails billions of people, a backlash inevitably follows. An interesting think-piece.
Bernie: The Campaign Is The Message. He’s the frontrunner and, when you read something like this, you can understand why he could well remain the frontrunner. And, yes, even win.
Jane Brady: Go Fuck Yourself. Let’s get this straight. For over 50 years, the Rethuglican Party has exploited racial resentment as its ticket to electoral success. Jane Brady did so as Attorney General–pushing mandatory drug sentencing laws that were intended to, and succeeded in, incarcerating tens of thousands of minorities, most for the simple ‘crime’ of possession. She joined forces with the most racist Delaware legislators–Tom Sharp, Jim Vaughn (who appropriately has a prison named after him), and Wayne Smith, to browbeat legislators into passing this draconian legislation. In other words, she belongs under those same white Klan hoods in the cartoon that offended her (Spoiler Alert: It didn’t really offend her) every bit as much as Rush Limbaugh does. She, Limbaugh and most national Republicans built their careers on the backs of those who were victimized by their, wait for it, ilk. Delaware’s Rethuglican Party deserves her.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-02-14--Delaware Political (More Or Less) Weekly:  From Whenever I Posted The Last One Thru Feb. 13

Delaware Political ( More Or Less ) Weekly : From Whenever I Posted The Last One Thru Feb. 13 1 .
Meet The WFP/Leftward Delaware Stalwarts .
If you care about supporting progressive candidates and you haven ’ t already RSVP ’ d to this event , I suggest you do so ASAP .
I ’ m especially excited to meet Marie Pinkney and Debbie Harrington as I ’ ve never previously had the pleasure .
Not to mention , I always like to talk to Larry Lambert , who has a legit chance to win the D primary in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m psyched for this !
2 .
Sarah McBride Gets An Opponent Of Sorts .
Former IPOD member Steve Washington has migrated to the Republican Party and will face the Juggernaut That Is Sarah McBride .
His reasons for running as an R are , well , you decide for yourself : Ho-kay .
Can ’ t imagine why that ’ s the case .
BTW , he garnered 7 % of the vote when he ran as an independent against Mayor Mike before he was Mayor Mike .
He ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and sits on the state Board of Parole .
He teaches special education full time at Talley Middle School in the Brandywine School District and is a deacon at Mount Zion Greater Harvest Ministries in Wilmington.
’ In other words , his background doesn ’ t suck .
It ’ s just that he has yet to articulate anything approaching a rationale for his candidacy .
He talks vaguely about ‘ the family ’ and that ’ s it .
3 .
Mea Culpa-I ’ ve Understated Spiros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Word from D ’ s who I respect is that he is running on true Democratic principles including a strong minimum wage increase .
He also has no reason to to support the current leadership–especially Nicole Poore .
Word on the street is that she is trying to sabotage the candidacy of anyone who would run against Delcollo .
Explain to me again why she ’ s in leadership ?
Wouldn ’ t hurt for Spiros to upload a website sooner rather than later though…we ’ ll link to it .
4 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even the supposedly most ‘ reasonable ’ of Rethugs resorts to innuendo to smear their opponents .
Take Mike Smith .
Please .
Allow me to replay the following exchange from the annals of DL : Faithful Skeptic : Where ’ s the take-down of D ’ Agostino for the fact that she went to Eastern University , hasn ’ t posted a portrait on her website , doesn ’ t tell her age , shows no visible means of support , and .
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whatever ?
I mean , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gives certain contributors here the willies .
Luann D ’ Agostino : Good morning Faithful .
Sorry to hear about your willies .
Regardless of your intentions , everyone should have a voice and I am happy to address your concerns .
You viewed my website while it was still under construction – pictures were added within a few days and additional pictures and content are coming soon – https : //www.electluann.com .
I am 53 years old , a fact which could have been easily ascertained with basic math from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have no need to hide my age and believe I am the stronger candidate because of my life experience .
After receiving my Associates Degree and while working full-time at HP , I chose to attend Eastern University because at the time they were the only college in the area offering an accelerated BA program for working adults .
Online courses were not an option in 1990 .
Always willing to answer questions at luann @ electluann.com .
So , what Smith ’ s troll did was to try to plant the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D ’ Agostino ’ s candidacy .
They did just enough oppo research to raise questions in a portentous manner , only to have them blown to smithereens by , um , facts .
Has Monsignor Lavelle-stink all over it .
Me ?
I was doubtful of her candidacy at first .
I ’ m all in now .
5 .
Eric Levin Files For SD 5 Primary .
I like Eric .
I especially appreciated that he took one for the team when he ran against Greg Lavelle back when the Monsignor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces a daunting task in that Kyle Evans Gay has raised so much money .
We will see , however , whether that money translates into connecting with the voters .
Arden Town Assembly chair Jeff Politis has also said he is running , but that ’ s pretty much been the extent of his campaign so far .
I for one , think this primary may be good for the winner of it .
There are close to 5000 more registered D ’ s than R ’ s in the district now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s is the key to beating Cathy Cloutier , who can ’ t win without extraordinary support from D ’ s .
6 .
Filings .
Here are all the filings since Jan. 23 , the date of my last ‘ weekly ’ feature : Rep. Jeffrey Spiegelman ( R-11th District ) ; Rep. Larry Mitchell ( D-13th RD ) ; Rep. Michael Ramone ( R-21st RD ) ; Craig Pugh ( R-28th RD , he will attempt to give the 28th District a ‘ Lumpectomy ’ ) ; Cheryl Precourt ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fanatic who ran against Andria Bennett last time ) ; Rep. Charles Postles ( R-33rd RD ) ; NCC Councilman John Cartier ( D-8th CD ) ; Wilmington Council President Hanifa Shabazz ( D ) ; Bregatta Fields , ( Candidate-Wilmington Council District 5 , I could find out nothing about this candidate , do you have anything to share ? )
; Ian Smith , ( Candidate-Wilmington District Council 6 ) .
Got ta say , while I know little about Ian Smith , I ’ m pretty damned impressed with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He could be a keeper .
That ’ s all I ’ ve got .
What ’ d I miss , and whaddayathink ?

1. Meet The WFP/Leftward Delaware Stalwarts. If you care about supporting progressive candidates and you haven’t already RSVP’d to this event, I suggest you do so ASAP. I’m especially excited to meet Marie Pinkney and Debbie Harrington as I’ve never previously had the pleasure. Not to mention, I always like to talk to Larry Lambert, who has a legit chance to win the D primary in RD 7, my home district. I’m psyched for this!
2. Sarah McBride Gets An Opponent Of Sorts. Former IPOD member Steve Washington has migrated to the Republican Party and will face the Juggernaut That Is Sarah McBride. His reasons for running as an R are, well, you decide for yourself:
“From speaking to a couple of Democrats, I was hearing that I’m being taken as a joke,” he said.
Ho-kay. Can’t imagine why that’s the case. BTW, he garnered 7% of the vote when he ran as an independent against Mayor Mike before he was Mayor Mike. He ‘is the executive secretary of the Wilmington Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and sits on the state Board of Parole. He teaches special education full time at Talley Middle School in the Brandywine School District and is a deacon at Mount Zion Greater Harvest Ministries in Wilmington.’ In other words, his background doesn’t suck. It’s just that he has yet to articulate anything approaching a rationale for his candidacy. He talks vaguely about ‘the family’ and that’s it.
3. Mea Culpa-I’ve Understated Spiros Mantzavinos’ Chances In SD 7. Word from D’s who I respect is that he is running on true Democratic principles including a strong minimum wage increase. He also has no reason to to support the current leadership–especially Nicole Poore. Word on the street is that she is trying to sabotage the candidacy of anyone who would run against Delcollo. Explain to me again why she’s in leadership? Wouldn’t hurt for Spiros to upload a website sooner rather than later though…we’ll link to it.
4. Mike Smith: Curb Your Rethug Trolls. Even the supposedly most ‘reasonable’ of Rethugs resorts to innuendo to smear their opponents. Take Mike Smith. Please. Allow me to replay the following exchange from the annals of DL:
Faithful Skeptic: Where’s the take-down of D’Agostino for the fact that she went to Eastern University, hasn’t posted a portrait on her website, doesn’t tell her age, shows no visible means of support, and . . . whatever? I mean, she may actually belong to a Christian congregation. Gives certain contributors here the willies. Luann D’Agostino: Good morning Faithful. Sorry to hear about your willies. Regardless of your intentions, everyone should have a voice and I am happy to address your concerns. You viewed my website while it was still under construction – pictures were added within a few days and additional pictures and content are coming soon – https://www.electluann.com. I am 53 years old, a fact which could have been easily ascertained with basic math from the facts and dates on my website. I have no need to hide my age and believe I am the stronger candidate because of my life experience. After receiving my Associates Degree and while working full-time at HP, I chose to attend Eastern University because at the time they were the only college in the area offering an accelerated BA program for working adults. Online courses were not an option in 1990. Always willing to answer questions at luann@electluann.com.
So, what Smith’s troll did was to try to plant the seeds of doubt with Democratic voters about D’Agostino’s candidacy. They did just enough oppo research to raise questions in a portentous manner, only to have them blown to smithereens by, um, facts. Has Monsignor Lavelle-stink all over it. Me? I was doubtful of her candidacy at first. I’m all in now.
5. Eric Levin Files For SD 5 Primary. I like Eric. I especially appreciated that he took one for the team when he ran against Greg Lavelle back when the Monsignor was still a State Rep. He faces a daunting task in that Kyle Evans Gay has raised so much money. We will see, however, whether that money translates into connecting with the voters. Arden Town Assembly chair Jeff Politis has also said he is running, but that’s pretty much been the extent of his campaign so far. I for one, think this primary may be good for the winner of it. There are close to 5000 more registered D’s than R’s in the district now, and direct appeals to those D’s is the key to beating Cathy Cloutier, who can’t win without extraordinary support from D’s.
6. Filings. Here are all the filings since Jan. 23, the date of my last ‘weekly’ feature: Rep. Jeffrey Spiegelman (R-11th District); Rep. Larry Mitchell (D-13th RD); Rep. Michael Ramone (R-21st RD); Craig Pugh (R-28th RD, he will attempt to give the 28th District a ‘Lumpectomy’); Cheryl Precourt (R-32nd RD, the same religious anti-abortion fanatic who ran against Andria Bennett last time); Rep. Charles Postles (R-33rd RD); NCC Councilman John Cartier (D-8th CD); Wilmington Council President Hanifa Shabazz (D); Bregatta Fields, (Candidate-Wilmington Council District 5, I could find out nothing about this candidate, do you have anything to share?); Ian Smith, (Candidate-Wilmington District Council 6). Gotta say, while I know little about Ian Smith, I’m pretty damned impressed with his background. Worth checking out his website. He could be a keeper.
That’s all I’ve got. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?


delawareliberal--2020-02-14--Song of the Day 2/14: David Peel and the Lower East Side, “Up Against the Wall”

Song of the Day 2/14 : David Peel and the Lower East Side , “ Up Against the Wall ” Today ’ s tune is in honor of Mike Bloomberg ’ s policing policy which , considering this song was recorded in 1968 , shows that mini-Mike wasn ’ t an innovator but a reactionary .
Of course , Bloomberg ’ s retro policy was hardly shocking to its victims .
When David Peel ( born David Rosario ) returned to New York City after two years in the Army , he took up busking in Washington Square , singing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his resulting mistrust of the city ’ s police force in a style that can only be classified as punk-folk .
His first LP , “ Have a Marijuana , ” recorded live in the park , contained this rant , which I can report was a popular choice for playing in the back of the bus on school field trips back in the day .
The album didn ’ t sell , but Peel ’ s career skyrocketed in 1971 when John Lennon and Yoko Ono saw him performing in the park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They got out , joined the audience and subsequently backed his musical efforts .
Lennon , who was under surveillance by the FBI , surely appreciated the anti-police state tenor of many of Peel ’ s songs , such as “ Here Comes a Cop.
” Peel , who took his stage name from a 1960s rumor that smoking banana peels would get you high , recorded many LPs and never stopped performing in New York ’ s public spaces , so naturally he serenaded the Occupy Walls Street protesters in Zuccotti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a heart attack in 2017 .

Today’s tune is in honor of Mike Bloomberg’s policing policy which, considering this song was recorded in 1968, shows that mini-Mike wasn’t an innovator but a reactionary.
Of course, Bloomberg’s retro policy was hardly shocking to its victims. When David Peel (born David Rosario) returned to New York City after two years in the Army, he took up busking in Washington Square, singing mostly about his love of marijuana and his resulting mistrust of the city’s police force in a style that can only be classified as punk-folk. His first LP, “Have a Marijuana,” recorded live in the park, contained this rant, which I can report was a popular choice for playing in the back of the bus on school field trips back in the day.
The album didn’t sell, but Peel’s career skyrocketed in 1971 when John Lennon and Yoko Ono saw him performing in the park while passing by in their Rolls Royce. They got out, joined the audience and subsequently backed his musical efforts. Lennon, who was under surveillance by the FBI, surely appreciated the anti-police state tenor of many of Peel’s songs, such as “Here Comes a Cop.”
Peel, who took his stage name from a 1960s rumor that smoking banana peels would get you high, recorded many LPs and never stopped performing in New York’s public spaces, so naturally he serenaded the Occupy Walls Street protesters in Zuccotti Park in 2011. He died of a heart attack in 2017.


delawareliberal--2020-02-14--DL Open Thread: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

DL Open Thread: Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

Yep , if you haven ’ t done so already , you can join the Parade Of The Desparate Men , now forming at a florist or grocery store near you .
I ’ ll be in line early somewhere myself… The Trump-Barr Tiff .
Translation : ‘ I ’ m trying to destroy the Justice Department as we know it .
If you ’ d just stop tweeting , I could complete the total gutting now under way ’ .
DNC Was Deeply Involved In Developing Disastrous App For Iowa Caucuses .
Meaning that DNC Chair Perez is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m looking for , lying , when he lays this debacle at the feet of the Iowa Democratic Chair , who has already resigned .
Bloomberg : Taxing The Rich ‘ A Problem ’ .
No , this isn ’ t something exhumed from decades ago .
We ’ re talking 2018 .
How the hell is he gon na offload all of this plutocratic baggage when he emerges on a debate stage ?
I can understand how the idea of a Bloomberg candidacy has appeal , but the reality of what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bridge too far for Democratic primary voters .
Yes , even moderate Democratic primary voters .
BTW , how long before Markell endorses him ?
Answer : The day after the final implosion of the Biden candidacy .
Meet Jim Biden .
Biden ’ s younger brother .
A ne ’ er-do-well .
Big brother Joe has always been there to help young Jim escape financial depredation by working his own network of connected business pals and/or just happening to show up at events that Jimmy is hosting .
I ’ m sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-story .
Joe ’ s history of engaging in just these sorts of dealings on behalf of family members is longstanding and unethical , just as it has been for members of the DuPont family like the Copelands .
Today ’ s must-read .
The Trouble With Anti-Populism .
Why ‘ champions of civility ’ keep losing .
McGuiness Pushes For Audit Of UD Books .
It ’ s as simple as this .
Every June 30 , the University Of Delaware loads up its figurative Armored Car with tens of millions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , UD has been able to avoid state oversight of how it spends these dollars , all while pushing state students off to other institutions rather than using those dollars to educate those students .
Now , whether the Kramedas Keystone Kops are kapable of konducting such an audit is an open question .
But the taxpayers ( and prospective in-state students ) deserve answers .
General Assembly : The ball ’ s in your court .
D Legislators Looking To Kill Live-Streaming ?
Spare me the ‘ cost ’ argument .
Enabling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee meetings is in the public interest , pure and simple .
And it ’ s really not that expensive .
The ‘ fear ’ that caucus meetings might inadvertently be streamed is , as John Flaherty points out , a ‘ red herring ’ .
There is simply no justifiable argument for opposing this initiative .
I ’ m with the R ’ s on this one .
What do you want to talk about ?

Yep, if you haven’t done so already, you can join the Parade Of The Desparate Men, now forming at a florist or grocery store near you. I’ll be in line early somewhere myself…
The Trump-Barr Tiff. Translation: ‘I’m trying to destroy the Justice Department as we know it. If you’d just stop tweeting, I could complete the total gutting now under way’.
DNC Was Deeply Involved In Developing Disastrous App For Iowa Caucuses. Meaning that DNC Chair Perez is, what’s the word I’m looking for, lying, when he lays this debacle at the feet of the Iowa Democratic Chair, who has already resigned.
Bloomberg: Taxing The Rich ‘A Problem’. No, this isn’t something exhumed from decades ago. We’re talking 2018. How the hell is he gonna offload all of this plutocratic baggage when he emerges on a debate stage? I can understand how the idea of a Bloomberg candidacy has appeal, but the reality of what he stands for may prove to be a bridge too far for Democratic primary voters. Yes, even moderate Democratic primary voters. BTW, how long before Markell endorses him? Answer: The day after the final implosion of the Biden candidacy.
Meet Jim Biden. Biden’s younger brother. A ne’er-do-well. Big brother Joe has always been there to help young Jim escape financial depredation by working his own network of connected business pals and/or just happening to show up at events that Jimmy is hosting. I’m sorry, but Hunter Biden is not a non-story. Joe’s history of engaging in just these sorts of dealings on behalf of family members is longstanding and unethical, just as it has been for members of the DuPont family like the Copelands. Today’s must-read.
The Trouble With Anti-Populism. Why ‘champions of civility’ keep losing.
McGuiness Pushes For Audit Of UD Books. It’s as simple as this. Every June 30, the University Of Delaware loads up its figurative Armored Car with tens of millions in state dollars. For like, forever, UD has been able to avoid state oversight of how it spends these dollars, all while pushing state students off to other institutions rather than using those dollars to educate those students. Now, whether the Kramedas Keystone Kops are kapable of konducting such an audit is an open question. But the taxpayers (and prospective in-state students) deserve answers. General Assembly: The ball’s in your court.
D Legislators Looking To Kill Live-Streaming? Spare me the ‘cost’ argument. Enabling the live-streaming of both legislative sessions and committee meetings is in the public interest, pure and simple. And it’s really not that expensive. The ‘fear’ that caucus meetings might inadvertently be streamed is, as John Flaherty points out, a ‘red herring’. There is simply no justifiable argument for opposing this initiative. I’m with the R’s on this one.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-02-16--Nate Silver’s data says Dems have two choices:  Bernie or Complete Chaos

Nate Silver ’ s data says Dems have two choices : Bernie or Complete Chaos 1,529 delegates .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ is projected to have on June 6th after the US Virgin Islands holds its primary @ @ @ @ @ Convention begins 37 days later on Monday , July 13 .
1,990 delegates are required @ @ @ @ @ Sanders will be the only one anywhere near that number .
So if Democrats want @ @ @ @ @ a unified party gong into the fall election everyone running who is not Bernie Sanders @ @ @ @ @ and support the eventual nominee .
Either that or you are working for Putin .
@ @ @ @ @ .

1,529 delegates. That’s how many delegates Sanders is projected to have on June 6th after the US Virgin Islands holds its primary. The 2020 Democratic National Convention begins 37 days later on Monday, July 13.
1,990 delegates are required to obtain a majority and Sanders will be the only one anywhere near that number. So if Democrats want to beat Trump and have a unified party gong into the fall election everyone running who is not Bernie Sanders needs to drop out now and support the eventual nominee.
Either that or you are working for Putin. Be practical, support Bernie.


delawareliberal--2020-02-16--Highlands Bunker – E54 – Street PAR

Highlands Bunker – E54 – Street PAR

Ed Note : Did you know that African American students from bad neighborhoods intentionally do poorly in school because they @ @ @ @ @ be seen “ acting white ” around their peers ?
Well , if you ( @ @ @ @ @ knew that shit , you ( like me ) have been taken in by some @ @ @ @ @ like wildfire because it clicks snuggly with our internalized American anti-black racism .
This is @ @ @ @ @ Yasser Payne .
Also , Highlands Bunker is the shit , and you should consider @ @ @

Ed Note: Did you know that African American students from bad neighborhoods intentionally do poorly in school because they don’t want to be seen “acting white” around their peers? Well, if you (like me) thought you knew that shit, you (like me) have been taken in by some racist bullshit academics that spread like wildfire because it clicks snuggly with our internalized American anti-black racism. This is a fascinating conversation with Dr Yasser Payne. Also, Highlands Bunker is the shit, and you should consider a patronage.


delawareliberal--2020-02-16--Song of the Day 2/16: Strawbs, “Benedictus”

The lyrics make this sound like a religious song , and in a way it is , but it didn ’ t spring from any Christian tradition .
Strawbs got together in England in 1964 as the Strawberry Hill Boys , playing bluegrass music .
The group ’ s music and personnel evolved over the years , with singer/guitarist Dave Cousins the constant presence , and by the ’ 70s the band had electrified and was writing folk-rock that bordered on prog , especially after keyboardist Rick Wakeman was hired .
After two albums Wakeman started chafing at his limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cousins , unsure of his next move , consulted the Chinese oracle I Ching .
For those unfamiliar , the I Ching , or Book of Changes , is an ancient Chinese divination text that followers turn to for counsel .
The answer Cousins received was , “ Humble must he constant be , where the paths of wisdom lead , distant is the shadow of the setting sun , ” which he incorporated into the first verse of the song .
One interesting note on the instrumentation : What sounds like an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually a dulcimer played through a fuzzbox , a remnant of the band ’ s folk roots .
Cousins still tours with two versions of the band , one electric , one acoustic .

The lyrics make this sound like a religious song, and in a way it is, but it didn’t spring from any Christian tradition. Strawbs got together in England in 1964 as the Strawberry Hill Boys, playing bluegrass music. The group’s music and personnel evolved over the years, with singer/guitarist Dave Cousins the constant presence, and by the ’70s the band had electrified and was writing folk-rock that bordered on prog, especially after keyboardist Rick Wakeman was hired.
After two albums Wakeman started chafing at his limited role and left to join Yes. Cousins, unsure of his next move, consulted the Chinese oracle I Ching. For those unfamiliar, the I Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient Chinese divination text that followers turn to for counsel. The answer Cousins received was, “Humble must he constant be, where the paths of wisdom lead, distant is the shadow of the setting sun,” which he incorporated into the first verse of the song.
One interesting note on the instrumentation: What sounds like an electric guitar solo on the break is actually a dulcimer played through a fuzzbox, a remnant of the band’s folk roots. Cousins still tours with two versions of the band, one electric, one acoustic.


delawareliberal--2020-02-16--Why is Joe Biden so bad at running for President?

Why is Joe Biden so bad at running for President ?
I ’ m seriously asking .
Does anyone have @ @ @ @ @ Biden is so terrible at winning the Democratic Party ’ s nominating contest ?
I @ @ @ @ @ much thought , but my gut tells me that he is aloof , too impressed @ @ @ @ @ too dismissive of his own weaknesses .

I’m seriously asking. Does anyone have any insights as to why Biden is so terrible at winning the Democratic Party’s nominating contest?
I haven’t given it much thought, but my gut tells me that he is aloof, too impressed with his own strengths and too dismissive of his own weaknesses.


delawareliberal--2020-02-16--DL Open Thread: Sun., Feb. 16, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sun., Feb. 16, 2020

Barr Drives Top Corruption Prosecutor Out Of DOJ .
Pack the courts , emasculate the Department of Justice .
Sounds like a monarchy to me .
Bloomberg Hiring Spree Robbing Local Campaigns Of Their Top Operatives .
OK , I ’ m to the point where I think that what ’ s best for the D ’ s is for both Biden and Bloomberg to flame out ASAP .
‘ Splatometer ’ Reveals Huge Decline In Insect Population .
Contrary to what you might think , this is very bad for , um , Earth .
How Private Equity Firms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This tale of one small grocery chain explains how these private equity firms basically wring all the capital out of a business and put it into their own pockets .
Then they exit the shells if companies that they have destroyed .
Seven Questions For Michael Bloomberg .
I honestly don ’ t think that Bloomberg is gon na last as a candidate .
Once people hear from him as opposed to his ads , his fate will be that of the dog food company whose ads won awards , but went belly-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Dogs couldn ’ t stand their food.
’ What do you want to talk about ?

Barr Drives Top Corruption Prosecutor Out Of DOJ. Pack the courts, emasculate the Department of Justice. Sounds like a monarchy to me.
Bloomberg Hiring Spree Robbing Local Campaigns Of Their Top Operatives. OK, I’m to the point where I think that what’s best for the D’s is for both Biden and Bloomberg to flame out ASAP.
‘Splatometer’ Reveals Huge Decline In Insect Population. Contrary to what you might think, this is very bad for, um, Earth.
How Private Equity Firms Destroy Companies. And destroys lives. This tale of one small grocery chain explains how these private equity firms basically wring all the capital out of a business and put it into their own pockets. Then they exit the shells if companies that they have destroyed.
Seven Questions For Michael Bloomberg. I honestly don’t think that Bloomberg is gonna last as a candidate. Once people hear from him as opposed to his ads, his fate will be that of the dog food company whose ads won awards, but went belly-up. Why did it go belly-up? ‘Dogs couldn’t stand their food.’
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-02-16--Coons’ Lit is Pure Bullshit

Coons’ Lit is Pure Bullshit

Just take a look at this nonsense .
Suddenly Coons is a “ progressive ” with a track record of @ @ @ @ @ to get things done .
Honestly… who ?
When ?
Please , Coons , be @ @ @ @ @ buddy that has broken with Trump .
One

Just take a look at this nonsense. Suddenly Coons is a “progressive” with a track record of “bringing people together” to get things done. Honestly… who? When? Please, Coons, be specific. Name one Republican buddy that has broken with Trump. One


delawareliberal--2020-02-15--Oh Yeah?  You want a piece of me on how much Coons sucks?  Really? Come at me, Bro.

Oh Yeah ?
You want a piece of me on how much Coons sucks ?
Really ?
Come at me @ @ @ @ @ Coons shill wants to take me on about Coons making the National Prayer Breakfast a @ @ @ @ @ against the confirmation of Bill Barr in Committee .
Here is Coon ’ s from @ @ @ @ @ stick it up your ass you dumb ass Coons staffer .
WASHINGTON – U.S .
@ @ @ @ @ . )
, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee , released the following statement @ @ @ @ @ support President Trump ’ s nominee for Attorney General , William Barr .
Coons is @ @ @ @ @ today and will vote by proxy .

Some fucking Coons shill wants to take me on about Coons making the National Prayer Breakfast a higher priority item than vote against the confirmation of Bill Barr in Committee. Here is Coon’s from his fucking web-site, so stick it up your ass you dumb ass Coons staffer.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on his decision not to support President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, William Barr. Coons is co-chairing the National Prayer Breakfast today and will vote by proxy.
Do your fucking job, Coons.


delawareliberal--2020-02-15--Song of the Day 2/15: The Proclaimers, “Cap in Hand”

Song of the Day 2/15 : The Proclaimers , “ Cap in Hand ” Brexit has revived talk of Scottish independence , a topic that always reminds me of this song in which Scottish twins Charlie and Craig Reid proclaimed their support for cutting ties with England .
They wrote this more than 30 years ago and still perform it today .
I saw the band on its first American tour in 1989 , and this was the song in the set that stood out for its intense delivery .
They weren ’ t just singing “ I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule our land ” because it flows nicely .
They meant it .
Scottish nationalism even affected their decision to sing in their native accents .
“ It was a conscious thing , ” Craig Reid said , “ because we were singing about where we live , our experiences and it just felt stupid to sing in an English or American accent.
” Of course , the Proclaimers are famous for “ 500 Miles , ” which has taken on a life of its own since it was used in the film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — five years after it appeared on their 1988 LP “ Sunshine on Leith , ” which also included “ Cap in Hand.
” When “ 500 Miles ” was re-released to take advantage of the movie it reached No .
8 in Billboard , the band ’ s only American chart appearance .
“ Cap in Hand ” was released as a single in 2014 , when it reached No .
62 on the UK charts .

Brexit has revived talk of Scottish independence, a topic that always reminds me of this song in which Scottish twins Charlie and Craig Reid proclaimed their support for cutting ties with England. They wrote this more than 30 years ago and still perform it today.
I saw the band on its first American tour in 1989, and this was the song in the set that stood out for its intense delivery. They weren’t just singing “I can’t understand why we let someone else rule our land” because it flows nicely. They meant it. Scottish nationalism even affected their decision to sing in their native accents. “It was a conscious thing,” Craig Reid said, “because we were singing about where we live, our experiences and it just felt stupid to sing in an English or American accent.”
Of course, the Proclaimers are famous for “500 Miles,” which has taken on a life of its own since it was used in the film “Benny and Joon” in 1993 — five years after it appeared on their 1988 LP “Sunshine on Leith,” which also included “Cap in Hand.” When “500 Miles” was re-released to take advantage of the movie it reached No. 8 in Billboard, the band’s only American chart appearance. “Cap in Hand” was released as a single in 2014, when it reached No. 62 on the UK charts.


delawareliberal--2020-02-15--DL Open Thread: Sat., Feb. 15, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sat., Feb. 15, 2020

Andrew McCabe Will Not Be Prosecuted .
After two years of a rogue president dragging him through Hell .
Donald Trump–Pretending To Be A Born-Again Christian .
His Pastor/Enablers aren ’ t fooled .
It ’ s just a big lie they have to spread to their respective flocks of sheeple .
Bush-Appointed Judge Blast White House ’ s ‘ Banana Republic ’ Interference .
This helps until we completely lose the Judiciary to Moscow Mitch ’ s machinations .
Joe Biden : Still Full Of Shit On His Youthful Civil Rights Activism .
I remember that , as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go to the Rialto b/c it was segregated .
But , I digress .
Biden has been falsely proclaiming his civil rights activism for , wait while I do the math , almost 60 years now .
It ’ s a lie .
His dad was a car salesman , right ?
Coupe To AG ’ s Office .
State Police Chief McQueen to be nominated for Homeland Security Secretary .
Me , I ’ d much rather have a black state police chief stay as head of the state police .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ check on officers ’ basest instincts .
Trump ’ s Billion Dollar Disinformation Campaign .
This is what we ’ re dealing with .
Today ’ s must-read .
What do you want to talk about ?

Andrew McCabe Will Not Be Prosecuted. After two years of a rogue president dragging him through Hell.
Donald Trump–Pretending To Be A Born-Again Christian. His Pastor/Enablers aren’t fooled. It’s just a big lie they have to spread to their respective flocks of sheeple.
Bush-Appointed Judge Blast White House’s ‘Banana Republic’ Interference. This helps until we completely lose the Judiciary to Moscow Mitch’s machinations.
Joe Biden: Still Full Of Shit On His Youthful Civil Rights Activism. I remember that, as a kid, I wasn’t allowed to go to the Rialto b/c it was segregated. But, I digress. Biden has been falsely proclaiming his civil rights activism for, wait while I do the math, almost 60 years now. It’s a lie. His dad was a car salesman, right?
Coupe To AG’s Office. State Police Chief McQueen to be nominated for Homeland Security Secretary. Me, I’d much rather have a black state police chief stay as head of the state police. You know, as some sort of check on officers’ basest instincts.
Trump’s Billion Dollar Disinformation Campaign. This is what we’re dealing with. Today’s must-read.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-02-17--Coons’ Alfalfa Club Buddy Won an Award

Coons’ Alfalfa Club Buddy Won an Award

In a towering act of sycophantry , the National Association of Manufacturers announced Friday that it will be giving Ivanka @ @ @ @ @ first ever Alexander Hamilton Award for “ extraordinary support of manufacturing in America.
” The @ @ @ @ @ that “ no one ” — no one !
— has ever “ provided singular @ @ @ @ @ commitment to modern manufacturing in America ” like she has .
…In September , Ivanka @ @ @ @ @ Institute announced an expansion of a skills training and apprenticeship program created by Toyota Motor @ @ @ @ @ this constituted leadership and commitment to an industry like mankind has never seen .

In a towering act of sycophantry, the National Association of Manufacturers announced Friday that it will be giving Ivanka Trump the organization’s first ever Alexander Hamilton Award for “extraordinary support of manufacturing in America.” The organization made the outrageous claim that “no one” — no one! — has ever “provided singular leadership and shown an unwavering commitment to modern manufacturing in America” like she has.
…In September, Ivanka and NAM’s Manufacturing Institute announced an expansion of a skills training and apprenticeship program created by Toyota Motor North America. Apparently, this constituted leadership and commitment to an industry like mankind has never seen.


delawareliberal--2020-02-17--Coons put praying with Trump above literally everything

Coons put praying with Trump above literally everything I ’ ve often said that Coons put the National Prayer Breakfast @ @ @ @ @ concerns .
I honestly had no idea how right I was .
This is the @ @ @ @ @ thing I think I ’ ve ever read .
If you can , try to @ @ @ @ @ out just how important praying with Trump is to Coons .
I know you are @ @ @ @ @ ’ m speaking directly to you right now .
You like proof-texting in order to @ @ @ @ @ check out what Jesus actually says about prayer your fetish .
It is one you @ @ @ @ @ have long since ignored .
Give it a read .
Pray on it .
See @ @ @ @ @ mania for public displays of piety .

I’ve often said that Coons put the National Prayer Breakfast above all other responsibilities and concerns. I honestly had no idea how right I was.
This is the most self-aggrandizing, cloyingly pious thing I think I’ve ever read.
If you can, try to read it all to find out just how important praying with Trump is to Coons.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Coons,
I know you are reading this, so I’m speaking directly to you right now. You like proof-texting in order to excuse your behavior, so check out what Jesus actually says about prayer your fetish.
Mathew 6:5
That verse is one you probably encountered at Yale and have long since ignored. Give it a read. Pray on it. See if it squares with your mania for public displays of piety.


delawareliberal--2020-02-17--Song of the Day 2/17: The Presidents of the United States of America, “Volcano”

Song of the Day 2/17 : The Presidents of the United States of America , “ Volcano ” Hey , @ @ @ @ @ , so who better to play at the party ?
PUSA , like virtually all @ @ @ @ @ made a splash with its debut in 1995 , then quickly faded from view .
@ @ @ @ @ album , released the next year , were more structured than their earlier shambolic singles @ @ @ @ @ “ Lump ” ) , and by the next year the record company was cashing @ @ @ @ @ hits releases .
PUSA disbanded in 2015 , but they left behind this one power-pop @ @ @ @ @ , “ II.
” I don ’ t know what happened to the plan to @ @ @ @ @ .
They chose it for their live late-night TV shot with Conan O ’ Brien @ @ @ @ @ Max Weinberg sitting in for the group ’ s ailing drummer .

Hey, it’s Presidents Day, so who better to play at the party? PUSA, like virtually all ’90s alt-rock bands, made a splash with its debut in 1995, then quickly faded from view. The songs on their second album, released the next year, were more structured than their earlier shambolic singles (“Peaches,” “Lump”), and by the next year the record company was cashing in with rarities and greatest hits releases. PUSA disbanded in 2015, but they left behind this one power-pop gem from their second album, “II.”
I don’t know what happened to the plan to release this as a single. They chose it for their live late-night TV shot with Conan O’Brien in early 1997, with Max Weinberg sitting in for the group’s ailing drummer.


delawareliberal--2020-02-17--Vote Jess Scarane Sept 15th – You hold all the power

Vote Jess Scarane Sept 15th – You hold all the power Mitch McConnell and Chris Coons want you to feel @ @ @ @ @ to think that your vote is useless and your voice is meaningless .
Coons and @ @ @ @ @ that a government that works for the people instead of corporations is “ impractical.
” @ @ @ @ @ wrong .
Your primary day vote for Jess Scarane is everything this year and your @ @ @ @ @ the country when you eliminate Chris Coons from the seat he has squandered in the @ @ @ @ @ a vote .
You say in who represents you in the US Senate .
You @ @ @ @ @ with and feet to march with .
Coons and McConnell want to take away your @ @ @ @ @ .
Don ’ t let them .

Mitch McConnell and Chris Coons want you to feel powerless. They want you to think that your vote is useless and your voice is meaningless.
Coons and McConnell want you to think that a government that works for the people instead of corporations is “impractical.” They could not be more wrong.
Your primary day vote for Jess Scarane is everything this year and your voice can go booming across the country when you eliminate Chris Coons from the seat he has squandered in the US Senate.
You have a vote. You say in who represents you in the US Senate. You have a voice to yell with and feet to march with. Coons and McConnell want to take away your will to use those things. Don’t let them.
Vote Jess Scarane September 15th