delawareliberal--2020-10-28--Song of the Day 10/28: The Moody Blues, “Go Now”

Song of the Day 10/28 : The Moody Blues , “ Go Now ” As the days until the election dwindle , I find this tune going through my head — the “ since you got ta go , you better go now ” part , not the “ I don ’ t want to see you go ” part .
This was the first big hit for the Moody Blues in their first incarnation , with Denny Laine fronting the band on guitar and vocals .
It reached No .
1 in the UK in January 1965 and debuted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it eventually reached No .
10 .
This promotional film is one of the earliest examples of a promotional music video ; its influence on Queen ’ s “ Bohemian Rhapsody ” video is obvious .
As is so often the case with hits , the Moody Blues were not the first to record the song .
That distinction went to Bessie Banks , whose vocal partner and ex-husband Larry Banks wrote it specifically for her , with an eye on breaking her nationally as a solo artist .
A demo reached Jerry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and released her single exactly a year before the Moodies , with Dee Dee Warwick and Cissy Houston on backing vocals .
The record only reached No .
40 in Cashbox , but as soon as Laine heard it , he told the band he wanted to cover the song .

As the days until the election dwindle, I find this tune going through my head — the “since you gotta go, you better go now” part, not the “I don’t want to see you go” part.
This was the first big hit for the Moody Blues in their first incarnation, with Denny Laine fronting the band on guitar and vocals. It reached No. 1 in the UK in January 1965 and debuted the next month in America, where it eventually reached No. 10. This promotional film is one of the earliest examples of a promotional music video; its influence on Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” video is obvious.
As is so often the case with hits, the Moody Blues were not the first to record the song. That distinction went to Bessie Banks, whose vocal partner and ex-husband Larry Banks wrote it specifically for her, with an eye on breaking her nationally as a solo artist. A demo reached Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, who produced and released her single exactly a year before the Moodies, with Dee Dee Warwick and Cissy Houston on backing vocals. The record only reached No. 40 in Cashbox, but as soon as Laine heard it, he told the band he wanted to cover the song.


delawareliberal--2020-10-28--DL Open Thread: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Biden And Obama Give Great Speeches .
Obama .
Biden .
I watched Biden ’ s Atlanta speech.No sign of ‘ low-energy Joe ’ .
It was a speech about reunification , and I loved it .
Trump ’ s Omaha Rally , OTOH… .
Elderly supporters left freezing for hours .
So much for clinching that one electoral vote .
Who Will Replace Kamala In Cali ?
If the D ’ s win the Presidency , the list of prospective candidates to replace her is long .
I think it should be Katie Porter , but it doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the choice .
Judge Orders Postal Service To Immediately Lift Collection And Delivery Limitations .
Good news , but how long before a Trump court reverses this decision ?
How Will Biden Address The Problems At The Border ?
It ’ s complicated .
Trump ’ s Philly Voter Suppression Chief .
He has a history of fighting to keep people , mostly minorities , from voting .
NCC Council Votes To Acquire Hotel To House The Homeless .
I support the idea , but the word ‘ boondoggle ’ comes to mind… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?

Biden And Obama Give Great Speeches. Obama. Biden. I watched Biden’s Atlanta speech.No sign of ‘low-energy Joe’. It was a speech about reunification, and I loved it.
Trump’s Omaha Rally, OTOH…. Elderly supporters left freezing for hours. So much for clinching that one electoral vote.
Who Will Replace Kamala In Cali? If the D’s win the Presidency, the list of prospective candidates to replace her is long. I think it should be Katie Porter, but it doesn’t look like she’ll be the choice.
Judge Orders Postal Service To Immediately Lift Collection And Delivery Limitations. Good news, but how long before a Trump court reverses this decision?
How Will Biden Address The Problems At The Border? It’s complicated.
Trump’s Philly Voter Suppression Chief. He has a history of fighting to keep people, mostly minorities, from voting.
NCC Council Votes To Acquire Hotel To House The Homeless. I support the idea, but the word ‘boondoggle’ comes to mind…
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-29--Cuckold Fetishist Jerry Falwell Jr. Sues Liberty University

You couldn ’ t make this shit up because it wouldn ’ t be believable .
Jerry Falwell Jr. , @ @ @ @ @ wife fuck the pool boy caused a wee bit of an image problem for the @ @ @ @ @ , is suing the school because , he claims — how ’ s his for @ @ @ @ @ his reputation by firing him .
“ Mr .
Falwell has suffered damage to his @ @ @ @ @ profession , humiliation , and anguish ; lost business opportunities ; and suffered other pecuniary @ @ @ @ @ alleges .
For context , it ’ s worth noting that Liberty U. gave Falwell @ @ @ @ @ to go away .
Given all that ’ s happened since the photo at the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s becoming clear that he wanted people to think that he wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ wife fucked the pool boy — he ’ s got a side piece , too @ @ @

You couldn’t make this shit up because it wouldn’t be believable. Jerry Falwell Jr., whose predilection for watching his wife fuck the pool boy caused a wee bit of an image problem for the pretend-Christian university his father founded, is suing the school because, he claims — how’s his for bloated cojones — it ruined his reputation by firing him.
“Mr. Falwell has suffered damage to his reputation, damage to his profession, humiliation, and anguish; lost business opportunities; and suffered other pecuniary damage,” his complaint alleges.
For context, it’s worth noting that Liberty U. gave Falwell a reported $10 million to go away.
Given all that’s happened since the photo at the left was released, it’s becoming clear that he wanted people to think that he wasn’t just jerking off while his wife fucked the pool boy — he’s got a side piece, too, see?


delawareliberal--2020-10-29--Song of the Day 10/29: Blind Faith, “Can’t Find My Way Home”

Song of the Day 10/29 : Blind Faith , “ Can ’ t Find My Way Home ” This one ’ s for all the poor saps at Trump ’ s Omaha rally the other night who got stranded miles from shelter in freezing temperatures when their buses didn ’ t show up .
Apparently , whoever ’ s writing this Reality Show From Hell is overly fond of ham-handed metaphors .
That ’ s the version that ’ s spawned a hundred covers , but it ’ s not the way Blind Faith played it live .
Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ band ’ s first public gig , in London ’ s Hyde Park in 1969 .
The band is tighter on this number than they were on most of that concert , perhaps a hint that Steve Winwood had already completed it before he joined forces with Eric Clapton .
As noted , the song has become something of a standard despite never being released as a single , let alone a hit .
If anything , it seems to have grown in popularity with performers in recent years — at least 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decade .
Here ’ s Chris Thile playing it , with vocals by Rachel Price of Lake Street Dive , on his radio show , “ Live From Here , ” in 2018 .

This one’s for all the poor saps at Trump’s Omaha rally the other night who got stranded miles from shelter in freezing temperatures when their buses didn’t show up. Apparently, whoever’s writing this Reality Show From Hell is overly fond of ham-handed metaphors.
That’s the version that’s spawned a hundred covers, but it’s not the way Blind Faith played it live. Here’s the proof, from the short-lived band’s first public gig, in London’s Hyde Park in 1969. The band is tighter on this number than they were on most of that concert, perhaps a hint that Steve Winwood had already completed it before he joined forces with Eric Clapton.
As noted, the song has become something of a standard despite never being released as a single, let alone a hit. If anything, it seems to have grown in popularity with performers in recent years — at least 20 covers have been recorded in the past decade. Here’s Chris Thile playing it, with vocals by Rachel Price of Lake Street Dive, on his radio show, “Live From Here,” in 2018.


delawareliberal--2020-10-29--DL Open Thread: Thursday, October 29, 2020

Wan na See What Your Least Favorite Delaware Rethugs Have Been Up To ?
Brilliant stuff from the Delaware Democratic Party .
Share with friends .
This has been fact-checked to death .
It ’ s all true .
Trump ’ s Four-Year War On Civil Servants .
Only autocrats do stuff like this .
How Trump Is Trying To Suppress The Vote In Pa .
He knows he can ’ t win with the voters , so he ’ s using every tool to reduce the number of voters .
He lost one , sorta , at the Supreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three justices want to interfere in state level elections .
This would be Bush v. Gore all the time .
The Court has been radicalized .
Fauci Was Right .
It ’ s Gon na Be Worse .
Masks are essential , should be mandatory .
The midwest needs ‘ mitigation ’ .
Omaha ’ s Rep .
Caught Paying Government Funds To Campaign Consultant .
Trump left his Omaha supporters out in the cold this week .
I suspect that Omaha will leave Trump and Bacon out in the cold come Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elect a Democrat in Florida ?
The story is bizarre , but the answer is ‘ maybe ’ .
How Trump ’ s Kids Are Looting The US Government .
Like father , like offspring .
What do you want to talk about ?

Wanna See What Your Least Favorite Delaware Rethugs Have Been Up To? Brilliant stuff from the Delaware Democratic Party. Share with friends. This has been fact-checked to death. It’s all true.
Trump’s Four-Year War On Civil Servants. Only autocrats do stuff like this.
How Trump Is Trying To Suppress The Vote In Pa. He knows he can’t win with the voters, so he’s using every tool to reduce the number of voters. He lost one, sorta, at the Supreme Court yesterday. However, at least three justices want to interfere in state level elections. This would be Bush v. Gore all the time. The Court has been radicalized.
Fauci Was Right. It’s Gonna Be Worse. Masks are essential, should be mandatory. The midwest needs ‘mitigation’.
Omaha’s Rep. Caught Paying Government Funds To Campaign Consultant. Trump left his Omaha supporters out in the cold this week. I suspect that Omaha will leave Trump and Bacon out in the cold come Tuesday. Could a QAnon third-party candidacy help elect a Democrat in Florida? The story is bizarre, but the answer is ‘maybe’.
How Trump’s Kids Are Looting The US Government. Like father, like offspring.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-30--Song of the Day 10/30: The Traveling Wilburys, “End of the Line”

Song of the Day 10/30 : The Traveling Wilburys , “ End of the Line ” This one ’ s for the Trump administration and the entire Republican Party , which is indeed facing the end of the line .
The Traveling Wilburys were rock history ’ s most peculiar supergroup — five middle-aged singer-songwriters , all but Tom Petty past their commercial peaks , combining their writing and singing talents just for the fun of it .
The project grew out of conversations between George Harrison and Jeff Lynne , who was producing his “ Cloud 9 ” album @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group , with each choosing his dream bandmate .
Harrison chose Dylan , Lynne picked Orbison ; both were at low points in their careers , so they weren ’ t that hard to sell on the idea .
Petty was roped in because Lynne was also producing his “ Full Moon Fever ” LP .
The name came from a phrase Harrison and Lynne used when they heard mistakes in the studio : “ We ’ ll bury it in the mix.
” The group ’ s first album was based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics , usually with one member bringing a framework for a song , with the others contributing lyrics and parts .
Rather amazingly , they all got along and spoke glowingly of their time hanging out together and recording the basic tracks .
Fun fact : They were all Monty Python fans , and Orbison used to crack up the band by reciting entire sketches in a convincing English accent .
Because everyone had his own career , the overdubbing process was piecework , and the band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Orbison embarked on tours of their own before the album was released .
That didn ’ t hamper sales — the LP went triple-platinum .
The supergroup didn ’ t last long — Orbison was dead of a December 1989 heart attack by the time the video for “ End of the Line , ” the band ’ s second single , was filmed ( his guitar , in a rocking chair , and his framed photo are shown during the verse he sings ) .
The second and last album , released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as the first , and Harrison , who acted as the band ’ s leader , let the project lapse .

This one’s for the Trump administration and the entire Republican Party, which is indeed facing the end of the line.
The Traveling Wilburys were rock history’s most peculiar supergroup — five middle-aged singer-songwriters, all but Tom Petty past their commercial peaks, combining their writing and singing talents just for the fun of it. The project grew out of conversations between George Harrison and Jeff Lynne, who was producing his “Cloud 9” album in 1988. They fantasized about forming a group, with each choosing his dream bandmate. Harrison chose Dylan, Lynne picked Orbison; both were at low points in their careers, so they weren’t that hard to sell on the idea. Petty was roped in because Lynne was also producing his “Full Moon Fever” LP. The name came from a phrase Harrison and Lynne used when they heard mistakes in the studio: “We’ll bury it in the mix.”
The group’s first album was based on jam sessions at the Los Angeles home of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, usually with one member bringing a framework for a song, with the others contributing lyrics and parts. Rather amazingly, they all got along and spoke glowingly of their time hanging out together and recording the basic tracks. Fun fact: They were all Monty Python fans, and Orbison used to crack up the band by reciting entire sketches in a convincing English accent.
Because everyone had his own career, the overdubbing process was piecework, and the band couldn’t tour because Dylan and Orbison embarked on tours of their own before the album was released. That didn’t hamper sales — the LP went triple-platinum.
The supergroup didn’t last long — Orbison was dead of a December 1989 heart attack by the time the video for “End of the Line,” the band’s second single, was filmed (his guitar, in a rocking chair, and his framed photo are shown during the verse he sings). The second and last album, released in 1990, didn’t sell as well as the first, and Harrison, who acted as the band’s leader, let the project lapse.


delawareliberal--2020-10-30--El Somnambulo Predicts Some Of ‘Em For You:  State House

El Somnambulo Predicts Some Of ‘ Em For You : State House Let me start with a race that isn ’ t competitive , because I ’ ve got a point to make : Rep. District 12 : Krista Griffith ( D-Incumbent ) vs. Jeff Cragg ( R ) .
Every two years , the Brandywine Hundred R ’ s open a campaign office in Branmar 3 , just off Marsh Road .
Over the past few cycles , the number of officials and candidates who have run their campaigns out of this headquarters has dwindled .
Last cycle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weiner all bit the electoral dust .
Meaning , what once was the Brandywine Hundred HQ is now the Cathy Cloutier HQ .
No other R campaign signs are even in the windows there .
My point ?
Oh , yes .
Two years ago , Griffith edged out the last Republican State Rep. in Brandywine Hundred .
I have dropped some lit in Griffith ’ s district where it overlaps Kyle Evans Gay ’ s district .
I have literally , not figuratively , seen no sign of a Cragg campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Chris Kenny ’ s blood .
Cragg probably isn ’ t even getting a discount on groceries .
For people like me who grew up in Brandywine Hundred , this would have been impossible to anticipate .
Once Cloutier goes down , Brandywine Hundred will be all ours .
OK , now to the competitive races : RD 9 : Kevin Hensley ( R-Incumbent ) vs. Debra Harrington ( D ) .
When you look at the significant influx of new residents , the strong D edge among the newcomers , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this would seem to be a no-brainer flip .
Not to mention , Debbie Harrington is by far the best challenger Hensley has had .
However , as Jason pointed out , Hensley is in deep with the Homeowners Associations , meaning working with the residents in new developments .
And , there has always been something about that district that skews less in the D ’ s favor than the registration numbers would suggest .
Hensley remains popular , and I think he wins , say 52-48 .
However , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be swept away .
RD 21 : Mike Ramone ( R-Incumbent ) vs. Stephanie Barry ( D ) .
It ain ’ t over until you drive the stake through Dracula ’ s heart .
Ramone ’ s a scumbag .
Always has been .
Will stop at nothing to get reelected .
Has raised and spent significantly more money than his opponent .
The registration figures have been relatively stable , with a net gain of about 310 more D ’ s since 2018 .
Ramone won by about 400 votes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3000 more registered D ’ s than R ’ s , Ramone long ago reached his vote ceiling , and , with Biden and Trump at the top of the respective tickets , and with Barry having had an additional two years to campaign , I think she wins .
Call it 53-47 .
RD 22 : Mike Smith ( R-Incumbent ) vs. LuAnn D ’ Agostino ( D ) .
Mike Smith deserves to win , he should win , and he probably will win .
D ’ Agostino has raised a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paltry considering all the D elected officials out there .
Smith has raised quite a bit , although I have two observations from his finance reports : How is it that Charlie Copeland has contributed $ 1200 to his campaign ?
Isn ’ t the limit $ 600 ?
Plus , I notice that turncoat Renee Taschner has contributed to Smith .
Is she still calling herself a Democrat ?
But , I digress .
If D ’ Agostino wins , then there will have been a blue tsunami unlike any we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t recall a D candidate coming on our blog to challenge our readers to come up with better ideas for her campaign than she had herself .
Smith has been a solid representative , at least by Republican standards , and I think he will withstand this D challenge .
Next time might not be so easy .
54-46 Smith .
That ’ s all I can come up with .
Anybody see another race as competitive ?
I ’ d be happy to write it up if you do .

Let me start with a race that isn’t competitive, because I’ve got a point to make:
Rep. District 12: Krista Griffith (D-Incumbent) vs. Jeff Cragg (R). Every two years, the Brandywine Hundred R’s open a campaign office in Branmar 3, just off Marsh Road. Over the past few cycles, the number of officials and candidates who have run their campaigns out of this headquarters has dwindled. Last cycle, Greg Lavelle, Debra Hudson and Bob Weiner all bit the electoral dust. Meaning, what once was the Brandywine Hundred HQ is now the Cathy Cloutier HQ. No other R campaign signs are even in the windows there. My point? Oh, yes. Two years ago, Griffith edged out the last Republican State Rep. in Brandywine Hundred. I have dropped some lit in Griffith’s district where it overlaps Kyle Evans Gay’s district. I have literally, not figuratively, seen no sign of a Cragg campaign. Guess his candidacy was too rich even for Chris Kenny’s blood. Cragg probably isn’t even getting a discount on groceries. For people like me who grew up in Brandywine Hundred, this would have been impossible to anticipate. Once Cloutier goes down, Brandywine Hundred will be all ours.
OK, now to the competitive races:
RD 9: Kevin Hensley (R-Incumbent) vs. Debra Harrington (D). When you look at the significant influx of new residents, the strong D edge among the newcomers, and Biden at the top of the ticket, this would seem to be a no-brainer flip. Not to mention, Debbie Harrington is by far the best challenger Hensley has had. However, as Jason pointed out, Hensley is in deep with the Homeowners Associations, meaning working with the residents in new developments. And, there has always been something about that district that skews less in the D’s favor than the registration numbers would suggest. Hensley remains popular, and I think he wins, say 52-48. However, in a blue tsunami, he could well be swept away.
RD 21: Mike Ramone (R-Incumbent) vs. Stephanie Barry (D). It ain’t over until you drive the stake through Dracula’s heart. Ramone’s a scumbag. Always has been. Will stop at nothing to get reelected. Has raised and spent significantly more money than his opponent. The registration figures have been relatively stable, with a net gain of about 310 more D’s since 2018. Ramone won by about 400 votes in 2018. Still, there are over 3000 more registered D’s than R’s, Ramone long ago reached his vote ceiling, and, with Biden and Trump at the top of the respective tickets, and with Barry having had an additional two years to campaign, I think she wins. Call it 53-47.
RD 22: Mike Smith (R-Incumbent) vs. LuAnn D’Agostino (D). Mike Smith deserves to win, he should win, and he probably will win. D’Agostino has raised a pretty paltry sum of money, surprisingly paltry considering all the D elected officials out there. Smith has raised quite a bit, although I have two observations from his finance reports: How is it that Charlie Copeland has contributed $1200 to his campaign? Isn’t the limit $600? Plus, I notice that turncoat Renee Taschner has contributed to Smith. Is she still calling herself a Democrat? But, I digress. If D’Agostino wins, then there will have been a blue tsunami unlike any we’ve seen before. I can’t recall a D candidate coming on our blog to challenge our readers to come up with better ideas for her campaign than she had herself. Smith has been a solid representative, at least by Republican standards, and I think he will withstand this D challenge. Next time might not be so easy. 54-46 Smith.
That’s all I can come up with. Anybody see another race as competitive? I’d be happy to write it up if you do.


delawareliberal--2020-10-30--DL Open Thread: Friday, Oct. 30, 2020

DL Open Thread: Friday, Oct. 30, 2020

Bernie Wants Labor .
Elizabeth Wants Treasury .
I ’ m all for it .
Except–not only would D ’ s have to navigate ensuring D replacements for the two , but where would the progressive leadership come from in the Senate ?
However , they could both promote progressive policies more effectively in the Cabinet than in the Administration .
The banks , in particular , fear Warren .
I say go for it .
Trump To Spend Election Night In White House .
Cancels plans to have a big gala at his Washington hotel .
Cue Bobby Vinton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Escape Sanctions .
Lax enforcement is not just for Delaware , it ’ s everywhere .
It ’ s a disgrace .
Trump Rallies Not Safe For Attendees ’ Health .
First it was thousands of Omaha attendees left out in the cold .
Yesterday , Tampa MAGAts were fainting in the heat .
Texas Vote Totals Astronomical .
I ’ ve got this feeling that Texas will turn blue .
There ’ s no way that pollsters can accurately gauge that degree of voter involvement .
Texans have almost equaled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alone .
Not just the early voting total , the entire 2016 voting total .
Abolish Sheriffs .
They have less oversight than police , and many are closely aligned with the far right .
We all remember the ‘ constitutional sheriffs ’ movement , don ’ t we ?
It hasn ’ t gone anywhere .
Trump ’ s Conflict-Of-Interest With Turkey .
Where Obama and Biden said no , Trump said yes .
Rethug Court Sets Stage To Toss Out Minnesota Votes .
For no justifiable reason .
NY AG Prepares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reverse .
If AOC doesn ’ t make the run , I ’ d love to see Letitia James challenge Schumer .
A Few Sparks In Carney-Murray Debate .
Murray has a point : When it comes to the Corrections Department debacle , the buck should stop with the governor .
In fairness , Carney brought in Claire DeMatteis .
What do you want to talk about ?

Bernie Wants Labor. Elizabeth Wants Treasury. I’m all for it. Except–not only would D’s have to navigate ensuring D replacements for the two, but where would the progressive leadership come from in the Senate? However, they could both promote progressive policies more effectively in the Cabinet than in the Administration. The banks, in particular, fear Warren. I say go for it.
Trump To Spend Election Night In White House. Cancels plans to have a big gala at his Washington hotel. Cue Bobby Vinton:
Nursing Homes Continue To Kill Residents, Escape Sanctions. Lax enforcement is not just for Delaware, it’s everywhere. It’s a disgrace.
Trump Rallies Not Safe For Attendees’ Health. First it was thousands of Omaha attendees left out in the cold. Yesterday, Tampa MAGAts were fainting in the heat.
Texas Vote Totals Astronomical. I’ve got this feeling that Texas will turn blue. There’s no way that pollsters can accurately gauge that degree of voter involvement. Texans have almost equaled the entire total for 2016 in early voting alone. Not just the early voting total, the entire 2016 voting total.
Abolish Sheriffs. They have less oversight than police, and many are closely aligned with the far right. We all remember the ‘constitutional sheriffs’ movement, don’t we? It hasn’t gone anywhere.
Trump’s Conflict-Of-Interest With Turkey. Where Obama and Biden said no, Trump said yes.
Rethug Court Sets Stage To Toss Out Minnesota Votes. For no justifiable reason.
NY AG Prepares List Of Trump Actions For Biden To Reverse. If AOC doesn’t make the run, I’d love to see Letitia James challenge Schumer.
A Few Sparks In Carney-Murray Debate. Murray has a point: When it comes to the Corrections Department debacle, the buck should stop with the governor. In fairness, Carney brought in Claire DeMatteis.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-30--Angry Simpletons of America Unite!

Angry Simpletons of America Unite!

There is no sub-text in this election .
If you can still vote for Trump in view of everything we @ @ @ @ @ real dummy .
It is hard for me to imagine there are enough angry , @ @ @ @ @ make this close , but I guess there are plenty of them .

There is no sub-text in this election. If you can still vote for Trump in view of everything we know, you are a real dummy. It is hard for me to imagine there are enough angry, gullible doofuses in America to make this close, but I guess there are plenty of them.


delawareliberal--2020-10-31--If you want to like Kyle Evans Gay more than you already do, listen to this

If you want to like Kyle Evans Gay more than you already do , listen to this State Senate candidate @ @ @ @ @ in the virtual bunker to talk about how her background affects her views of the @ @ @ @ @ importance of actually accomplishing things in Dover , and why she know longer supports Cathy @ @ @ @ @ football .
I also enjoyed this one in which a group of former Jess Scarane @ @ @ @ @ virtual bunker to talk about the new Delaware DSA , their experiences and lessons from @ @ @ @ @ the importance of organizing all the time .

State Senate candidate Kyle Evans Gay joins Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about how her background affects her views of the criminal justice system, the importance of actually accomplishing things in Dover, and why she know longer supports Cathy Cloutier. But first, football.
I also enjoyed this one in which a group of former Jess Scarane organizers join Rob in the virtual bunker to talk about the new Delaware DSA, their experiences and lessons from the Scarane campaign, and the importance of organizing all the time.


delawareliberal--2020-10-31--Song of the Day 10/31: Al Kooper and Stephen Stills, “Season of the Witch”

Song of the Day 10/31 : Al Kooper and Stephen Stills , “ Season of the Witch ” Donovan wrote and recorded this song in 1966 , after guitarist John Renbourn of Pentangle showed him how to play a D9 chord at a house party .
People who were there say the Scottish folkie then spent seven hours playing around with it , and “ Season of the Witch ” was written soon after .
It was considered one of the first “ psychedelic ” songs , and quickly became a popular tune to cover because its simple two-chord structure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It had already been recorded by a half-dozen artists when Al Kooper turned to it out of desperation .
The Super Session LP was recorded in Los Angeles over two days in 1968 .
Al Kooper , who had just been booted from the rock-with-horns group he founded , Blood , Sweat & Tears , wanted to create a jazz-style in-studio jam record with guitarist Mike Bloomfield , who had just left the Electric Flag .
They taped what turned into Side 1 of the album on the first day , but Bloomfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show up for the second day ’ s session .
Kooper , who had already paid for the studio time , put out calls to several LA-based guitarists ; the only one who was available was Stephen Stills , who was free because Buffalo Springfield had broken up and he wasn ’ t yet committed to Crosby , Stills and Nash .
Stills was a versatile player , but blues-rock wasn ’ t his forte and there was no time to rehearse anything , so they stuck to familiar tunes .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vocals by Kooper , turned out to be the standout track .
The LP became important in rock music history by kicking off a trend of “ super group ” recordings .
The song was frequently covered for a few years — Led Zeppelin never recorded it though they played it before every concert during sound checks — but it fell out of favor by the mid- ’ 70s .
A resurgence occurred in the ’ 90s , and it has turned up regularly since then .
Richard Thompson cut a searing version @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV show “ Crossing Jordan.
” Just last year Lana Del Rey recorded a louche version for the soundtrack to the movie “ Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark .
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Donovan wrote and recorded this song in 1966, after guitarist John Renbourn of Pentangle showed him how to play a D9 chord at a house party. People who were there say the Irish Scottish folkie then spent seven hours playing around with it, and “Season of the Witch” was written soon after.
It was considered one of the first “psychedelic” songs, and quickly became a popular tune to cover because its simple two-chord structure allowed for plenty of free-form jamming. It had already been recorded by a half-dozen artists when Al Kooper turned to it out of desperation.
The Super Session LP was recorded in Los Angeles over two days in 1968. Al Kooper, who had just been booted from the rock-with-horns group he founded, Blood, Sweat & Tears, wanted to create a jazz-style in-studio jam record with guitarist Mike Bloomfield, who had just left the Electric Flag. They taped what turned into Side 1 of the album on the first day, but Bloomfield, mercurial to a fault, failed to show up for the second day’s session. Kooper, who had already paid for the studio time, put out calls to several LA-based guitarists; the only one who was available was Stephen Stills, who was free because Buffalo Springfield had broken up and he wasn’t yet committed to Crosby, Stills and Nash. Stills was a versatile player, but blues-rock wasn’t his forte and there was no time to rehearse anything, so they stuck to familiar tunes. “Season of the Witch,” with vocals by Kooper, turned out to be the standout track. The LP became important in rock music history by kicking off a trend of “super group” recordings.
The song was frequently covered for a few years — Led Zeppelin never recorded it though they played it before every concert during sound checks — but it fell out of favor by the mid-’70s. A resurgence occurred in the ’90s, and it has turned up regularly since then.
Richard Thompson cut a searing version in 2003 for the soundtrack of the TV show “Crossing Jordan.”
Just last year Lana Del Rey recorded a louche version for the soundtrack to the movie “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.”


delawareliberal--2020-10-31--Which Delaware Statewide candidate is going to post the biggest win vs their entirely execrable DEGO

Which Delaware Statewide candidate is going to post the biggest win vs their entirely execrable DEGOP opponent? (Part 2)

Which Delaware Statewide candidate is going to post the biggest win vs their entirely execrable DEGOP opponent ?
( Part @ @ @ @ @ due to a lack of polling on these non-competitive races .
But if Delaware voters @ @ @ @ @ beatdown on every DEGOP statewide candidate , I sincerely hope we can dispense with all @ @ @ @ @ to the wingnuts in a misguided attempt to appear “ bi-partisan ”

Surprisingly, 538 has Coons beating LBR’s winning margin.
Coons – 64.2%
Biden – 62.1%
LBR – 60.4%
This is probably due to a lack of polling on these non-competitive races.
But if Delaware voters do put such a lopsided beatdown on every DEGOP statewide candidate, I sincerely hope we can dispense with all the Coonsian bowing and scraping to the wingnuts in a misguided attempt to appear “bi-partisan”


delawareliberal--2020-10-31--DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 31, 2020

Largest One-Day Total Of Coronavirus Cases Ever In US .
It didn ’ t disappear , the heat didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s worse than ever .
Nobody can wish it away .
Nobody can @ @ @ @ @ Aim To Stop Counting Of Ballots .
The courts just might help them .
I @ @ @ @ @ , there has been historic voter suppression this year , and it ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ the game .
Postmaster General Should Be In Jail .
They ’ re deliberately holding @ @ @ @ @ This judge is having none of it .
Trump Goes After Doctors And Nurses .
@ @ @ @ @ base .
How Would Biden Unwind DOJ ’ s Political Prosecutions ?
Major cleaning-up after @ @ @ @ @ you want to talk about ?

Largest One-Day Total Of Coronavirus Cases Ever In US. It didn’t disappear, the heat didn’t kill it, and it’s worse than ever. Nobody can wish it away. Nobody can pretend it away.
Rethugs Aim To Stop Counting Of Ballots. The courts just might help them. I’ve said it before, there has been historic voter suppression this year, and it’s the only thing keeping Trump in the game.
Postmaster General Should Be In Jail. They’re deliberately holding ballots at mail centers. This judge is having none of it.
Trump Goes After Doctors And Nurses. That’ll expand his base.
How Would Biden Unwind DOJ’s Political Prosecutions? Major cleaning-up after the elephants.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-11-01--DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 1, 2020

The Consequences Of Trump ’ s Serial Dishonesty .
Distrust in government could be long-lasting .
How Many People Have @ @ @ @ @ Infected ?
According to a Stanford study , at least 30,000 infections and 700 deaths @ @ @ @ @ through September 12 .
Natural selection , anybody ?
Rethugs Could Invalidate 120,000 Votes In @ @ @ @ @ , no less .
A Rethug judge is considering the case .
Trump Thugs Ambush @ @ @ @ @ Trump tweets his support .
NC Deputies Pepper-Spray Peaceful Demonstrators .
Sheriffs are criminals .
@ @ @ @ @ extent to which Rethugs are suppressing the vote are unprecedented , at least since the @ @ @ @ @ Act .
How Serial Fetishist Jerry Falwell Jr. Held On To Liberty U .
He @ @ @ @ @ .
Read it–you ’ ll thank me .
Trump Jr .
In 2024 ?
Someone @ @ @ @ @ mantle .
Of course , demographics are not his/their friend .
What do you want @ @ @ @

The Consequences Of Trump’s Serial Dishonesty. Distrust in government could be long-lasting.
How Many People Have The Trump Rallies Killed And Infected? According to a Stanford study, at least 30,000 infections and 700 deaths. That’s only through September 12. Natural selection, anybody?
Rethugs Could Invalidate 120,000 Votes In Texas. After the fact, no less. A Rethug judge is considering the case. Trump Thugs Ambush Biden/Harris Bus In Texas. Trump tweets his support. NC Deputies Pepper-Spray Peaceful Demonstrators. Sheriffs are criminals. Not to mention, the extent to which Rethugs are suppressing the vote is unprecedented, at least since the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
How Serial Fetishist Jerry Falwell Jr. Held On To Liberty U. He employed every Trumpian tactic imaginable. Read it–you’ll thank me.
Trump Jr. In 2024? Someone has to carry the Trump mantle. Of course, demographics are not his/their friend.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-11-01--Maybe the new squad in Dover will take up my old, new idea?

Maybe the new squad in Dover will take up my old , new idea ?
Most people don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ act of putting money in a savings account .
But we do love to play @ @ @ @ @ if you combine the two , creating a new kind of savings account with a @ @ @ @ @ Legislature , Let ’ s seriously look at a “ no lose lottery ” also @ @ @ @ @ savings accounts ” ( PLSA ) .
TBH – Rather than creating a savings account @ @ @ @ @ I prefer creating a lottery with a savings component .
But that is just implementation @ @

Most people don’t enjoy the simple, boring act of putting money in a savings account. But we do love to play the lottery. So what if you combine the two, creating a new kind of savings account with a lottery payout?
Hey new Legislature, Let’s seriously look at a “no lose lottery” also known as “Prize linked savings accounts” (PLSA).
TBH – Rather than creating a savings account with a lottery payout, I prefer creating a lottery with a savings component. But that is just implementation details.


delawareliberal--2020-11-01--‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes For October 2020

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes For October 2020

Which Delaware Statewide candidate is going to post the biggest win vs their entirely execrable DEGOP opponent ?

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delawareliberal--2020-11-01--Song of the Day 11/1: Lindsey Buckingham, “Countdown”

The first time he left Rock ’ s Longest Running Soap Opera , in 1987 , it took Lindsey Buckingham @ @ @ @ @ a solo album .
“ Out of the Cradle ” was actually his third solo @ @ @ @ @ still been in Fleetwood Mac when he did the first two , and what was @ @ @ @ @ turned into the band ’ s “ Tango in the Night ” LP .
The @ @ @ @ @ ’ s best solo LP , and it ’ s solo in the true sense @ @ @ @ @ the instruments himself .
It came out in 1992 , the year grunge took over @ @ @ @ @ like a cannonball .
This tune , like the rest of the album co-written and @ @ @ @ @ captures the quintessential Buckingham sound — crisp , keening guitars surrounding a hummable hook , @ @ @ @ @ in the outro solo .

The first time he left Rock’s Longest Running Soap Opera, in 1987, it took Lindsey Buckingham five years to put together a solo album. “Out of the Cradle” was actually his third solo album, but he had still been in Fleetwood Mac when he did the first two, and what was supposed to be his third turned into the band’s “Tango in the Night” LP. The resulting album is considered Buckingham’s best solo LP, and it’s solo in the true sense — he played almost all the instruments himself. It came out in 1992, the year grunge took over the airwaves, and sank like a cannonball.
This tune, like the rest of the album co-written and co-produced with Richard Dashut, captures the quintessential Buckingham sound — crisp, keening guitars surrounding a hummable hook, with a little finger-picking flash in the outro solo.


delawareliberal--2020-11-02--Song of the Day 11/2: Rare Earth, “Get Ready”

Rare Earth earned its footnote in rock history as Motown ’ s first successful white act , but naturally the band , founded in Detroit in 1961 as the Sunliners , scored its first and biggest hit with a song of impeccable soul pedigree .
Written by Smokey Robinson , “ Get Ready ” was recorded by the Temptations in 1966 , when it reached No .
1 on the R & B singles chart but only No .
29 on the Hot 100 ( the poor chart performance led Berry Gordy to replace Robinson as the Temps ’ producer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robinson gave the lead vocal to Eddie Kendricks , whose falsetto didn ’ t quite match the muscularity of the music .
In 1970 , Motown released the first album by Rare Earth , signed with an eye on the rock market .
The band , led by drummer and lead singer Pete Rivera ( born Peter Hoorelbeke ) , had played it for years in concert , extending it with solos to nearly 22 minutes .
In that form it took up all of side two of their debut LP , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who wanted a smoke break .
And nobody on Earth , rare or otherwise , thinks those crowd noises weren ’ t dubbed in .
But the big mahoffs at Motown didn ’ t see it as a single .
They gave in to the band ’ s insistence only after a first single flopped , and good thing they did — slashed to a tight 2:45 , the song hit No .
4 on the Hot 100 and went gold , which in those days meant “ sold a million copies.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the power it needs , and makes me wish Levi Stubbs had gotten a crack at it .
The song is a standard for R & B acts , but other rock bands occasionally give it a go .
The Proclaimers , the Scottish band fronted by twins and most famous for “ 500 Miles , ” contributed a cover to the “ Dumb and Dumber ” soundtrack in 1994 .
Al Kooper gave the song a more interesting treatment on his 2005 LP “ Black Coffee.
” This won ’ t embed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s worth the copy-and-paste to give it a listen .

Rare Earth earned its footnote in rock history as Motown’s first successful white act, but naturally the band, founded in Detroit in 1961 as the Sunliners, scored its first and biggest hit with a song of impeccable soul pedigree. Written by Smokey Robinson, “Get Ready” was recorded by the Temptations in 1966, when it reached No. 1 on the R&B singles chart but only No. 29 on the Hot 100 (the poor chart performance led Berry Gordy to replace Robinson as the Temps’ producer in favor of Norman Whitfield). Robinson gave the lead vocal to Eddie Kendricks, whose falsetto didn’t quite match the muscularity of the music.
In 1970, Motown released the first album by Rare Earth, signed with an eye on the rock market. The band, led by drummer and lead singer Pete Rivera (born Peter Hoorelbeke), had played it for years in concert, extending it with solos to nearly 22 minutes. In that form it took up all of side two of their debut LP, which later made it popular with FM DJs who wanted a smoke break. And nobody on Earth, rare or otherwise, thinks those crowd noises weren’t dubbed in.
But the big mahoffs at Motown didn’t see it as a single. They gave in to the band’s insistence only after a first single flopped, and good thing they did — slashed to a tight 2:45, the song hit No. 4 on the Hot 100 and went gold, which in those days meant “sold a million copies.” Rivera’s delivery gives the song the power it needs, and makes me wish Levi Stubbs had gotten a crack at it.
The song is a standard for R&B acts, but other rock bands occasionally give it a go. The Proclaimers, the Scottish band fronted by twins and most famous for “500 Miles,” contributed a cover to the “Dumb and Dumber” soundtrack in 1994.
Al Kooper gave the song a more interesting treatment on his 2005 LP “Black Coffee.” This won’t embed for some reason, but it’s worth the copy-and-paste to give it a listen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx3RWngz0FA


delawareliberal--2020-11-02--What (else) is on the ballot?

What (else) is on the ballot?

What ( else ) is on the ballot ?
Whatever happens America will be a will be a very different country on Wednesday .
Top of the TicketBiden needs to win in PA , or Florida , or Georgia or North Carolina .
Trump needs to win in PA , and Florida , and Georgia and North Carolina .
I ’ m not counting unhatched chickens but it doesn ’ t feel like 2016 to me .
Senate control : Dems need to net +four seats .
Arizona , Colorado , Maine and North Carolina all look good .
Iowa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Georgia all look tight .
.
State legislatures : .
It is a census year , so winners will re-draw congressional districts .
Democrats control 19 legislatures and Republicans control 29 , with Minnesota split and Nebraska nonpartisan .
Democrats hope to take full control in Arizona , Minnesota and North Carolina , and to win partial control in Iowa , Pennsylvania , Michigan and Texas .
( Daily Kos has a detailed breakdown . )
The House : .
Democrats are heavily favorited to retain control and maybe expand their 35-seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – I ’ ll be pulling for Jeff Van Drew to get his ass kicked .
Economics : Several states will consider ballot initiatives intended to reduce economic inequality , including : a measure to establish a $ 15 minimum wage in Florida ; a step toward a more progressive income tax in Illinois ; higher taxes on the affluent in Arizona ; and an increase in property taxes on businesses in California .
Women ’ s Health Care : In Colorado .
Voters will decide whether to ban abortions after 22 weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already have such laws , but Colorado would become arguably the most liberal state to adopt one .
Puerto Rico statehood : American citizens in the territory will vote in a non-binding initiative to signal whether they want the island to become a state .
If it passes , a future Congress is more likely to add two new states — Puerto Rico and Washington , D.C. Justice Democrats : They ’ ve endorsed five House candidates trying to win election for the first time .
Perhaps the most intriguing : Kara Eastman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swing district in Nebraska .
The ability of Uber and Lyft to take advantage of employees : .
“ Gig economy ” companies are backing an initiative that would allow them to continue paying their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees , saying it ’ s vital to the business model .
Many labor unions oppose the measure , saying it would prevent drivers from earning a living wage .
Ranked-choice voting : Voters in Alaska , Massachusetts and a handful of cities will decide whether to adopt ranked-choice voting , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without undermining a major-party candidate .
Currently , only Maine uses the system statewide .
Marijuana/Shroom Legalization : Arizona , Mississippi , Montana , New Jersey and South Dakota will consider versions of marijuana legalization , while Oregon and Washington , D.C. , will vote on whether to ease restrictions on mushrooms .

Whatever happens America will be a will be a very different country on Wednesday.
Top of the TicketBiden needs to win in PA, or Florida, or Georgia or North Carolina. Trump needs to win in PA, and Florida, and Georgia and North Carolina. I’m not counting unhatched chickens but it doesn’t feel like 2016 to me.
Senate control: Dems need to net +four seats. Arizona, Colorado, Maine and North Carolina all look good. Iowa, Montana, South Carolina and two in Georgia all look tight. .
State legislatures:. It is a census year, so winners will re-draw congressional districts. Democrats control 19 legislatures and Republicans control 29, with Minnesota split and Nebraska nonpartisan. Democrats hope to take full control in Arizona, Minnesota and North Carolina, and to win partial control in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Texas. (Daily Kos has a detailed breakdown.)
The House:. Democrats are heavily favorited to retain control and maybe expand their 35-seat margin. Having watched south jersey commercials – I’ll be pulling for Jeff Van Drew to get his ass kicked.
Economics: Several states will consider ballot initiatives intended to reduce economic inequality, including: a measure to establish a $15 minimum wage in Florida; a step toward a more progressive income tax in Illinois; higher taxes on the affluent in Arizona; and an increase in property taxes on businesses in California.
Women’s Health Care: In Colorado. Voters will decide whether to ban abortions after 22 weeks of gestational age. Many red states already have such laws, but Colorado would become arguably the most liberal state to adopt one.
Puerto Rico statehood: American citizens in the territory will vote in a non-binding initiative to signal whether they want the island to become a state. If it passes, a future Congress is more likely to add two new states — Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
Justice Democrats: They’ve endorsed five House candidates trying to win election for the first time. Perhaps the most intriguing: Kara Eastman, who’s running in a swing district in Nebraska.
The ability of Uber and Lyft to take advantage of employees:. “Gig economy” companies are backing an initiative that would allow them to continue paying their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, saying it’s vital to the business model. Many labor unions oppose the measure, saying it would prevent drivers from earning a living wage.
Ranked-choice voting: Voters in Alaska, Massachusetts and a handful of cities will decide whether to adopt ranked-choice voting, which makes it easier to vote third party without undermining a major-party candidate. Currently, only Maine uses the system statewide.
Marijuana/Shroom Legalization: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota will consider versions of marijuana legalization, while Oregon and Washington, D.C., will vote on whether to ease restrictions on mushrooms.
Via/NYT


delawareliberal--2020-11-02--DL Open Thread: Monday, November 2, 2020

How Trump Plans To Declare ‘ Victory ’ On Election Night .
What , you didn ’ t think he @ @ @ @ @ ?
How Trump Plans To Declare That Election Was ‘ Stolen ’ .
Somehow , @ @ @ @ @ ’ t real votes .
But they are , and they favor D ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
Betcha THEY didn ’ t get pepper-sprayed .
Like , say , the peaceful @ @ @ @ @ Feds To Wall Off White House From Public .
I can ’ t imagine more @ @ @ @ @ To Outrace Covid On Campaign Trail .
Fails .
Sometimes , the most obvious factor @ @ @ @ @ What do you want to talk about ?

How Trump Plans To Declare ‘Victory’ On Election Night. What, you didn’t think he’d plan for that?
Relax. Canada’s AI Bot ‘Polly’ Predicts…
How Trump Plans To Declare That Election Was ‘Stolen’. Somehow, votes counted after midnight aren’t real votes. But they are, and they favor D’s.
Trump MAGAts Snarl Traffic. Betcha THEY didn’t get pepper-sprayed. Like, say, the peaceful marchers in North Carolina.
Feds To Wall Off White House From Public. I can’t imagine more apt symbolism.
Trump Tries To Outrace Covid On Campaign Trail. Fails. Sometimes, the most obvious factor becomes the only factor.
How Trump ‘Supercharged’ Russia’s Disinformation Playbook. A must-read.
What do you want to talk about?


Rounding the Coroner

With with 231K dead Americans , that Trump has any kind of shot of winning ANY states goes to show @ @ @ @ @ shithole country we ’ ve become .
Digging out of the Trump disaster is going @ @ @ @

With with 231K dead Americans, that Trump has any kind of shot of winning ANY states goes to show what a truly fucked up shithole country we’ve become.
Digging out of the Trump disaster is going to take decades.


delawareliberal--2020-11-03--What Are You Seeing Out There?

What Are You Seeing Out There?


delawareliberal--2020-11-05--DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 5, 2020

NYC Cops Do What NYC Cops Do .
Go after protesters .
Fuck Mayor DiBlasio .
He ’ s done nothing to go after the criminals-in-blue .
US Covid Cases Top 100,000 For First Time .
Even if Biden wins , we presumably have to wait for his Inauguration to do anything about it .
Oregon will be the first state in the country to decriminalize the personal possession of all drugs , including heroin and cocaine .
Oregonians passed Ballot Measure 110 , also known as the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative , with 59 percent of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far-reaching of numerous successful drug-related measures on ballots nationwide , including the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey , Arizona , Montana , and South Dakota .
Every one of these victories constitutes a long overdue challenge to the racist , carceral logic of drug criminalization .
Oregonians have taken a historic step in recognizing that if a carceral approach to drug use is harmful , it is harmful regardless of the drug in question .
This is as good a time as any to ridicule Carney and the Cops for fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Consider them ridiculed .
It ’ s so fucking pointless .
Guess Who Got The Government Contract To Build The Fortified Wall At The White House ?
BTW , another $ 1 mill in taxpayers ’ $ $ ’ s down the drain .
Cali Nixes Ending Cash Bail .
But not for the reason you might think .
Bill Barr Approves Armed Federal Agents In Ballot-Counting Centers .
You know , to stop ‘ voter fraud ’ .
What do you want to talk about ?

NYC Cops Do What NYC Cops Do. Go after protesters. Fuck Mayor DiBlasio. He’s done nothing to go after the criminals-in-blue.
US Covid Cases Top 100,000 For First Time. Even if Biden wins, we presumably have to wait for his Inauguration to do anything about it.
Oregon Passes Sweeping Drug Decriminalization Bill:
Oregon will be the first state in the country to decriminalize the personal possession of all drugs, including heroin and cocaine. Oregonians passed Ballot Measure 110, also known as the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative, with 59 percent of the vote; it’s the most far-reaching of numerous successful drug-related measures on ballots nationwide, including the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana, and South Dakota. Every one of these victories constitutes a long overdue challenge to the racist, carceral logic of drug criminalization. Oregonians have taken a historic step in recognizing that if a carceral approach to drug use is harmful, it is harmful regardless of the drug in question.
This is as good a time as any to ridicule Carney and the Cops for fighting the legalization of recreational marijuana in Delaware. Consider them ridiculed. It’s so fucking pointless.
Guess Who Got The Government Contract To Build The Fortified Wall At The White House? BTW, another $1 mill in taxpayers’ $$’s down the drain.
Cali Nixes Ending Cash Bail. But not for the reason you might think.
Bill Barr Approves Armed Federal Agents In Ballot-Counting Centers. You know, to stop ‘voter fraud’.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-11-05--That’s not how that works.

That’s not how that works.

That ’ s not how that works .
A theme of Republicanism is a showy , prideful ignorance about how @ @ @ @ @ , mass shootings , climate change , social security , on and on .
.
@ @ @ @ @ Trump , but it has always been there .

A theme of Republicanism is a showy, prideful ignorance about how things actually work. Elections, mass shootings, climate change, social security, on and on. .
It is more pronounced under Trump, but it has always been there.


delawareliberal--2020-11-04--Song of the Day 11/4: Alice Cooper, “Elected”

This one is for all the people who were elected yesterday , a list that does not yet include a president .
Though the song appeared Alice Cooper ’ s 1973 ’ s “ Billion Dollar Babies ” LP , it was released as a single the autumn before , in time for the 1972 presidential election .
It didn ’ t make much of a dent in the election — Nixon carried 49 states — or on the charts , where it topped out at No .
26 .
The album fared much better , topping the charts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was the highest-grossing ever at the time .
Alice Cooper ( the name of the band as well as its front man ) had always put on elaborate stage shows , and this one featured effects and a stage role for magician James Randi , later to be known as professional skeptic The Amazing Randi , who died last month at 92 .
But it was also the turning point that made clear the band ’ s reputation for shock was campy , not scary .
It was easy to see that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , “ How could we , this band that two years ago was living in the Chambers Brothers ’ basement in Watts , be the Number One band in the world , with people throwing money at us ?
” The answer : By softening up .
You can hear the difference between the successful version of the band and its original sound , because “ Elected ” is actually a reworking of the band ’ s first-ever single , “ Reflected , ” from its 1969 LP “ Pretties for You.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the garage rock they started with and the glam rock they adopted in the early-to-mid ’ 70s .

This one is for all the people who were elected yesterday, a list that does not yet include a president.
Though the song appeared Alice Cooper’s 1973’s “Billion Dollar Babies” LP, it was released as a single the autumn before, in time for the 1972 presidential election. It didn’t make much of a dent in the election — Nixon carried 49 states — or on the charts, where it topped out at No. 26.
The album fared much better, topping the charts and launching the band on a national tour that was the highest-grossing ever at the time. Alice Cooper (the name of the band as well as its front man) had always put on elaborate stage shows, and this one featured effects and a stage role for magician James Randi, later to be known as professional skeptic The Amazing Randi, who died last month at 92.
But it was also the turning point that made clear the band’s reputation for shock was campy, not scary. It was easy to see that success changed them. As Cooper put it, “How could we, this band that two years ago was living in the Chambers Brothers’ basement in Watts, be the Number One band in the world, with people throwing money at us?” The answer: By softening up.
You can hear the difference between the successful version of the band and its original sound, because “Elected” is actually a reworking of the band’s first-ever single, “Reflected,” from its 1969 LP “Pretties for You.” It’s the difference between the garage rock they started with and the glam rock they adopted in the early-to-mid ’70s.


delawareliberal--2020-11-04--Gaming Out The Delaware State Senate’s Leadership Contest

OK , kids , this should be fascinating .
According to Matt Bittle at the Delaware State News , the Senate Democrats are expected to choose their leadership team sometime this week .
There are 14 D senators .
We know that the ethically-bankrupt Nicole Poore wants to be Pro-Tem , and we know that the progressive members of the caucus want–someone else .
We don ’ t know who the someone else could be .
I ’ d like to see it be Dave Sokola , who is calm and respected , but word on the street is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the position .
C ’ mon , Dave , step up !
So , let ’ s try to see which senators will be in which camp .
I have a better handle on the progressive side , and they will have a strong degree of unity .
I think they are as follows : That ’ s , you got it , 7 out of 14 .
On the side of Nicole ( No Longer ) Poore : A caveat : I ’ m more certain of those in the progressive camp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Who knows , maybe Darius will realize that he could ( should ) face a primary from a progressive and fall in line .
First time for everything .
You would also think that Tizzy would be a ‘ lock ’ for the progressive side , but she has been less predictable than many of her supporters might have hoped .
I don ’ t think that the Thurman Adams ploy of threatening to take it to the floor where the Rethugs could participate is in play this time .
We no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senators .
This is more than just an exercise .
The Senate leadership will determine whether , for example , the bills that Dave McBride and Nicole Poore buried stay buried .
The leadership will also determine whether progressive legislation will get a fair hearing this term .
I think that House leadership may remain the same , with someone taking the place of Larry Mitchell on the team .
The name of Melissa Minor-Brown has surfaced for that position .
What are any of you hearing ?

OK, kids, this should be fascinating. According to Matt Bittle at the Delaware State News, the Senate Democrats are expected to choose their leadership team sometime this week. There are 14 D senators. We know that the ethically-bankrupt Nicole Poore wants to be Pro-Tem, and we know that the progressive members of the caucus want–someone else. We don’t know who the someone else could be. I’d like to see it be Dave Sokola, who is calm and respected, but word on the street is that he’s not inclined to seek the position. C’mon, Dave, step up!
So, let’s try to see which senators will be in which camp. I have a better handle on the progressive side, and they will have a strong degree of unity. I think they are as follows:
Sarah McBride
Laura Sturgeon
Kyle Evans Gay
Dave Sokola
Marie Pinkney
Bryan Townsend
Spiros Mantzavinos (probable)
That’s, you got it, 7 out of 14.
On the side of Nicole (No Longer) Poore:
Darius Brown
Jack Walsh
Stephanie Hansen
Nicole Poore
Bruce Ennis
Trey Paradee.
On the fence:
Tizzy Lockman.
A caveat: I’m more certain of those in the progressive camp than those in Poore’s camp. Who knows, maybe Darius will realize that he could (should) face a primary from a progressive and fall in line. First time for everything. You would also think that Tizzy would be a ‘lock’ for the progressive side, but she has been less predictable than many of her supporters might have hoped.
I don’t think that the Thurman Adams ploy of threatening to take it to the floor where the Rethugs could participate is in play this time. We no longer have that cadre of downstate D senators.
This is more than just an exercise. The Senate leadership will determine whether, for example, the bills that Dave McBride and Nicole Poore buried stay buried. The leadership will also determine whether progressive legislation will get a fair hearing this term.
I think that House leadership may remain the same, with someone taking the place of Larry Mitchell on the team. The name of Melissa Minor-Brown has surfaced for that position.
What are any of you hearing?


Well…?

Voters did some good here in Delaware .
There is that .
Congratulations to Sarah , Kyle , Spiros , @ @ @ @ @ , Krista , Madinah & Eric .
We are a better state this morning .
@ @ @ @ @ but fell short .
Thank you .
Not winning is sad , but not trying @ @ @ @ @ myself to believe that Biden ’ s unity message could break through America ’ s @ @ @ @ @ So much for that .
Biden can still win , but he ’ ll win @ @ @ @ @ wrecked by stupidity and greed .
Huzzah !

Voters did some good here in Delaware. There is that. Congratulations to Sarah, Kyle, Spiros, Marie, Larry, Rae, Krista, Madinah & Eric. We are a better state this morning. To others that worked hard but fell short. Thank you. Not winning is sad, but not trying is tragic.
Nationally…I allowed myself to believe that Biden’s unity message could break through America’s carapace of willful ignorance. So much for that. Biden can still win, but he’ll win the Presidency of a country wrecked by stupidity and greed. Huzzah!


delawareliberal--2020-11-04--Delaware Elects First-ever Transgender State Senator

Delaware elected the nation ’ s first-ever transgender state senator Tuesday night when LGBT activist Sarah McBride won a senate @ @ @ @ @ McBridge won her race with about three-fourths of the vote in Delaware ’ s first @ @ @ @ @ to Politico , 30-year-old McBride is set to become the nation ’ s most senior @ @ @ @ @ transgender .
McBride thanked her supporters Tuesday , writing on Twitter “ I hope tonight @ @ @ @ @ our democracy is big enough for them , too.
” She said it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ work ” on policies that will “ make a difference ” for working Delaware families @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
Via Forbes , but just about every media outlet you care @ @ @ @ @ .

Delaware elected the nation’s first-ever transgender state senator Tuesday night when LGBT activist Sarah McBride won a senate seat in a landslide.
McBridge won her race with about three-fourths of the vote in Delaware’s first state senate district.
According to Politico, 30-year-old McBride is set to become the nation’s most senior elected official who is openly transgender.
McBride thanked her supporters Tuesday, writing on Twitter “I hope tonight shows an LGBTQ kid that our democracy is big enough for them, too.”
She said it’s time to “get to work” on policies that will “make a difference” for working Delaware families as the state faces down the coronavirus pandemic.
Via Forbes, but just about every media outlet you care to mention has run this.


delawareliberal--2020-11-03--Your All-Purpose DL DELAWARE Election Day Results Thread

Please limit this thread to comments and reports on the Delaware results only .
Although…I suspect that as people perhaps @ @ @ @ @ with the election results , mistakes could happen .
No harm , no foul .
@ @ @ @ @ well after 9 pm before we got any Delaware primary results in September .
When @ @ @ @ @ though , we got a lot of ’ em in a hurry .

Please limit this thread to comments and reports on the Delaware results only.
Although…I suspect that as people perhaps imbibe a little bit along with the election results, mistakes could happen. No harm, no foul.
BTW, it took until well after 9 pm before we got any Delaware primary results in September. When we got ’em, though, we got a lot of ’em in a hurry.


delawareliberal--2020-11-03--Your All-Purpose DL NATIONAL Election Results Thread


delawareliberal--2020-11-03--Song of the Day 11/3: The Chambers Brothers, “Time Has Come Today”

Song of the Day 11/3 : The Chambers Brothers , “ Time Has Come Today ” How much more cowbell could a song have ?
None .
None more cowbell .
The Chambers Brothers were unlikely pioneers of what became known as psychedelic soul , first recording this trippy classic in 1966 .
Just a year earlier they had performed at the Newport Folk Festival , at the invitation of Pete Seeger himself — as a gospel group .
They went secular in a big way , and by adding a white drummer became one of the first interracial bands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ written by guitarists Willie and Joe Chambers , in 1966 , but it ’ s not quite the song you remember from AM radio .
This version opens with a squealing electronic harpsichord , and George ’ s vocals don ’ t have the crazed energy of later recordings .
The single failed to chart , but the band hit the road , where they turned the song into an extended jam .
By 1967 the music scene was awash in Sgt .
Pepper-influenced psychedelia , and what had been ahead of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in line with popular taste .
The band re-recorded the song , this time as an 11-minute-plus lysergic freak-out , for their “ Time Has Come ” LP .
Stop me if you ’ ve heard this before — record company execs didn ’ t see its potential as a single , instead going with a more upbeat song that couldn ’ t crack the charts .
When they finally released an edited version of “ Time ” it climbed to No .
11 , where it stayed for five weeks .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concert , as in this German TV broadcast of a 1969 concert at the Fillmore East .
Covers abound , but the best is from the Ramones , who recorded it for their 1983 LP “ Subterranean Jungle.
” Fun fact : The band had just fired drummer Marky Ramone , so they recruited Billy Rogers , who had played with Johnny Thunders , for the session .
By the time this video was filmed Richie Ramone had signed on , so he ’ s the drummer you see .

How much more cowbell could a song have? None. None more cowbell.
The Chambers Brothers were unlikely pioneers of what became known as psychedelic soul, first recording this trippy classic in 1966. Just a year earlier they had performed at the Newport Folk Festival, at the invitation of Pete Seeger himself — as a gospel group. They went secular in a big way, and by adding a white drummer became one of the first interracial bands. They released “Time,” written by guitarists Willie and Joe Chambers, in 1966, but it’s not quite the song you remember from AM radio. This version opens with a squealing electronic harpsichord, and George’s vocals don’t have the crazed energy of later recordings.
The single failed to chart, but the band hit the road, where they turned the song into an extended jam. By 1967 the music scene was awash in Sgt. Pepper-influenced psychedelia, and what had been ahead of its time a year earlier was now right in line with popular taste. The band re-recorded the song, this time as an 11-minute-plus lysergic freak-out, for their “Time Has Come” LP.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before — record company execs didn’t see its potential as a single, instead going with a more upbeat song that couldn’t crack the charts. When they finally released an edited version of “Time” it climbed to No. 11, where it stayed for five weeks.
The band kept playing the long version in concert, as in this German TV broadcast of a 1969 concert at the Fillmore East.
Covers abound, but the best is from the Ramones, who recorded it for their 1983 LP “Subterranean Jungle.” Fun fact: The band had just fired drummer Marky Ramone, so they recruited Billy Rogers, who had played with Johnny Thunders, for the session. By the time this video was filmed Richie Ramone had signed on, so he’s the drummer you see.


delawareliberal--2020-11-03--DL Open Thread 11/3/20, Election Day

DL Open Thread 11/3/20, Election Day

The concept of “ election day ” might be on its way out .
More than 97 million votes were cast before polls opened today , about 67 % of the entire 2016 total .
The fate of the nation will be decided by how many more votes are out there .
Drive-thru votes in Houston are safe for now , as a lawsuit seeking to ban 127,000 of them was tossed by a federal judge in Texas .
Trump ’ s future looks grim should he , as expected , lose the election .
Not only are New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bank is reportedly eager to dump its most famous client should he lose .
Junior brownshirt Kyle Rittenhouse was ordered held on $ 2 million bail in the shooting deaths of two protesters in Kenosha , Wisc .
Any guesses how long it takes the wingnutosphere to raise the scratch ?
Authorities in New Jersey and New York are considering pressing charges against leaders of Trump caravans that stopped traffic on major highways in recent days .
Trump has no chance of winning either state , but if Jesus didn ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have invented pickup trucks .

The concept of “election day” might be on its way out. More than 97 million votes were cast before polls opened today, about 67% of the entire 2016 total. The fate of the nation will be decided by how many more votes are out there.
Drive-thru votes in Houston are safe for now, as a lawsuit seeking to ban 127,000 of them was tossed by a federal judge in Texas.
Trump’s future looks grim should he, as expected, lose the election. Not only are New York prosecutors slavering at the thought, Deutsche Bank is reportedly eager to dump its most famous client should he lose.
Junior brownshirt Kyle Rittenhouse was ordered held on $2 million bail in the shooting deaths of two protesters in Kenosha, Wisc. Any guesses how long it takes the wingnutosphere to raise the scratch?
Authorities in New Jersey and New York are considering pressing charges against leaders of Trump caravans that stopped traffic on major highways in recent days. Trump has no chance of winning either state, but if Jesus didn’t want people to be dicks he wouldn’t have invented pickup trucks.


delawareliberal--2020-11-05--Song of the Day 11/5: Stephen Bishop, “On and On”

Song of the Day 11/5 : Stephen Bishop , “ On and On ” How long will the vote counting last ?
It just goes on and on… Try to relax with a little yacht rock .
Back in 1976 , when the mellow music of Southern California was known , oxymoronically , as soft rock , Stephen Bishop released his debut album , “ Careless , ” and what would remain his biggest hit .
“ On and On ” climbed to only No .
11 on the Billboard 100 and No .
2 on what was then called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) chart , but it stayed on the charts for nearly seven months , making it the No .
30 single in the year ’ s final tally .
BTW , kids , here he looks like a 1976 Know Your LA Hipsters poster .
Bishop had been working as a songwriter for years before landing his recording contract ; Art Garfunkel lobbied for him after using two of Bishop ’ s tunes on his “ Breakaway ” LP .
Unfortunately for Bishop , the Dark Days of Disco harshed soft rock ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went a decade without a new album .
He turned instead to film work , often making cameo appearances in addition to contributing to the soundtrack .
His most notable movie turn was , again , his first , in a famous scene from 1978 ’ s “ Animal House.
” His throwback-folkie look is so different even people who knew him from his music didn ’ t recognize him .
BTW , he still has the smashed guitar .

How long will the vote counting last? It just goes on and on…
Try to relax with a little yacht rock. Back in 1976, when the mellow music of Southern California was known, oxymoronically, as soft rock, Stephen Bishop released his debut album, “Careless,” and what would remain his biggest hit. “On and On” climbed to only No. 11 on the Billboard 100 and No. 2 on what was then called the Easy Listening (now Adult Contemporary) chart, but it stayed on the charts for nearly seven months, making it the No. 30 single in the year’s final tally. BTW, kids, here he looks like a 1976 Know Your LA Hipsters poster.
Bishop had been working as a songwriter for years before landing his recording contract; Art Garfunkel lobbied for him after using two of Bishop’s tunes on his “Breakaway” LP. Unfortunately for Bishop, the Dark Days of Disco harshed soft rock’s mellow, and after 1980 he went a decade without a new album. He turned instead to film work, often making cameo appearances in addition to contributing to the soundtrack. His most notable movie turn was, again, his first, in a famous scene from 1978’s “Animal House.” His throwback-folkie look is so different even people who knew him from his music didn’t recognize him. BTW, he still has the smashed guitar.


delawareliberal--2020-11-06--Next Generation of Progressive Leadership Takes Over DE Senate

Next Generation of Progressive Leadership Takes Over DE Senate Delaware Senate Democrats selected new leadership ahead of the 151st General @ @ @ @ @ Caucus chose Sen. Dave Sokola as President Pro Tempore , Sen. Bryan Townsend as Senate @ @ @ @ @ “ Tizzy ” Lockman as Senate Majority Whip .
The new legislative session will begin @ @ @ @ @ .
Nobody needs Democrats who actively frustrate the expressed will of the voters .
When @ @ @ @ @ expect progress , not excuses .


delawareliberal--2020-11-06--Song of the Day 11/6: Chumbawumba, “Drip, Drip, Drip”

Those mail-in ballots just keep trickling in .
It must feel like water torture to Twitler .
This song was @ @ @ @ @ made Chumbawumba a one-hit wonder , “ Tubthumping , ” released in 1997 .
That @ @ @ @ @ 6 in the Hot 100 , a major feat by then for any rock track @ @ @ @ @ ’ s sales to 3.7 million in the U.S. “ Drip , Drip , Drip @ @ @ @ @ final single from the album , typifies the departure from the band ’ s aggressive @ @ @ @ @ that made the album a commercial breakthrough .
It didn ’ t work as a @ @ @ @ @ to make the charts .
Chumbawumba officially disbanded in 2012 , “ with neither a @ @ @ @ @ a reunion.
” So far they ’ ve been true to their word .

Those mail-in ballots just keep trickling in. It must feel like water torture to Twitler.
This song was on the same album that made Chumbawumba a one-hit wonder, “Tubthumping,” released in 1997. That eponymous single hit No. 6 in the Hot 100, a major feat by then for any rock track, and drove the LP’s sales to 3.7 million in the U.S. “Drip, Drip, Drip,” the third and final single from the album, typifies the departure from the band’s aggressive punk attitude and confrontational lyrics that made the album a commercial breakthrough. It didn’t work as a single, though, failing to make the charts.
Chumbawumba officially disbanded in 2012, “with neither a whimper, a bang or a reunion.” So far they’ve been true to their word.


delawareliberal--2020-11-06--DL Open Thread:  Friday, November 6, 2020

Kushner Company Moves To Evict Low-Income Residents .
What , you thought he ’ d see the light ?
Trump Thugs Plot To Attack Ballot Counting Center In Philly .
Also in Detroit and elsewhere .
Taking their marching orders from the President .
Why Cunningham Lost North Carolina .
He basically went into hiding after the ‘ sexting ’ scandal surfaced .
The Battle For The Senate Turns To Georgia .
I think the pundits are underestimating D chances here .
Trumpism without Trump doesn ’ t galvanize the voters .
Check out the 2018 election results for precedent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The word ‘ socialist ’ should never be used again , according to centrist drones .
Right .
Nothing galvanizes the voters more than centrist drones .
How Delaware ’ s Progressive Legislators May Work With John Carney .
Tell me again , why is Carney so unalterably opposed to legalizing pot ?
Is it just the cops pissing in his ear , or is it something ingrained in him from his early days ?
I honestly don ’ t know .
Speaking of the cops , it ’ s time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the cops ’ practice of just stealing stuff from people who have been pulled over .
THIS is why cops don ’ t want pot legalized–they will have lost a pretext to just steal stuff .
What do you want to talk about ?

Kushner Company Moves To Evict Low-Income Residents. What, you thought he’d see the light?
Trump Thugs Plot To Attack Ballot Counting Center In Philly. Also in Detroit and elsewhere. Taking their marching orders from the President.
Why Cunningham Lost North Carolina. He basically went into hiding after the ‘sexting’ scandal surfaced.
The Battle For The Senate Turns To Georgia. I think the pundits are underestimating D chances here. Trumpism without Trump doesn’t galvanize the voters. Check out the 2018 election results for precedent.
Progressive Initiatives Pass In Conservative States. Progressive policies are popular.
Centrist D’s Blast Progressives. The word ‘socialist’ should never be used again, according to centrist drones. Right. Nothing galvanizes the voters more than centrist drones.
How Delaware’s Progressive Legislators May Work With John Carney. Tell me again, why is Carney so unalterably opposed to legalizing pot? Is it just the cops pissing in his ear, or is it something ingrained in him from his early days? I honestly don’t know. Speaking of the cops, it’s time for the General Assembly to put an end to the cops’ practice of just stealing stuff from people who have been pulled over. THIS is why cops don’t want pot legalized–they will have lost a pretext to just steal stuff.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-11-07--Why is the Return to Shitty Leadership in the DE House Acceptable?

Why is the Return to Shitty Leadership in the DE House Acceptable ?
In a year when we got new @ @ @ @ @ and had historic wins for progressives in the house – we accept the same shitty @ @ @ @ @ .
Why ?
I ’ m seriously asking .
Why is Pete Schwartzkopf the Speaker @ @ @ @ @

In a year when we got new leadership in the Senate, and had historic wins for progressives in the house – we accept the same shitty, cops in house leadership. Why?
I’m seriously asking. Why is Pete Schwartzkopf the Speaker of the Delaware House?


delawareliberal--2020-11-07--Biden Delays Announcement in Misguided Attempt to Build Legitimacy Among Republicans

Biden Delays Announcement in Misguided Attempt to Build Legitimacy Among Republicans I get it .
But delaying is misguided because @ @ @ @ @ among Republicans .
All the “ we need to work together ” malarky is great @ @ @ @ @ c ’ mon… We all know Republicans are irredeemable .
Cue the fireworks , claim @ @ @ @ @ and move forward .

I get it. But delaying is misguided because he will never gain legitimacy among Republicans.
All the “we need to work together” malarky is great for the pundits, but c’mon… We all know Republicans are irredeemable. Cue the fireworks, claim your mandate, Joe, and move forward.


delawareliberal--2020-11-07--Song of the Day 11/7: Bob Camp (as Stinky Wizzleteats), “Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy”

Song of the Day 11/7 : Bob Camp ( as Stinky Wizzleteats ) , “ Happy , Happy , Joy @ @ @ @ @ Democrats are going to gather in crowds to cheer Joe Biden — amid a pandemic @ @ @ @ @ wish they would all sing and dance to appropriately gleeful but simpleminded music .
This @ @ @ @ @ The song first appeared in the sixth episode of the first season of “ Ren @ @ @ @ @ devotedly inappropriate cartoon that debuted on Nickelodeon in 1991 and warped many a Millennial mind @ @ @ @ @ the manic energy of the guy who delivered Delco for Biden , Gritty .

If ecstatic Democrats are going to gather in crowds to cheer Joe Biden — amid a pandemic, please remember — I wish they would all sing and dance to appropriately gleeful but simpleminded music. This tune, for example.
The song first appeared in the sixth episode of the first season of “Ren and Stimpy,” the devotedly inappropriate cartoon that debuted on Nickelodeon in 1991 and warped many a Millennial mind. It captures some of the manic energy of the guy who delivered Delco for Biden, Gritty.


delawareliberal--2020-11-07--Joe Biden Declared President-Elect!!

Joe Biden Declared President-Elect!!

Which Delaware Statewide candidate is going to post the biggest win vs their entirely execrable DEGOP opponent ?

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delawareliberal--2020-11-07--So Maybe Hillary Wasn’t the Problem

So Maybe Hillary Wasn’t the Problem

So Maybe Hillary Wasn ’ t the Problem It is time to reassess the supposed unique weakness of Hillary Clinton as a candidate .
She shouldn ’ t have been nominated , some contend , because she had been demonized by right-wing media for 30 years .
She wasn ’ t “ likable ” enough .
She turned off conservative women .
She triggered people ’ s inherent misogyny .
I ’ m sure there are other widely believed tropes I ’ m overlooking , but you get the point .
Biden ran essentially the same race she did — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lots of ads that amounted to “ do you really want a lout like Trump ?
” — and flipped barely any votes in the process .
Winning Wisconsin by 20,000 instead of losing it by 20,000 is statistically insignificant ; we might have seen just as much variation if we had re-run the 2016 election again a week later .
Hell , this time around more white women , more Blacks and more Latinos voted for Trump than last time .
The conclusion is obvious : Hillary wasn ’ t a uniquely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bare 50 % some of the time — is the result for any Democrat who insists on running on some kuymbaya bullshit about how “ we ’ re all Americans , ” and “ we ’ re better than this , ” but that misreading of the public will is not unique to Hillary .
Or maybe we just have a fucked-up electorate , which is the biggest drawback of democracy .

It is time to reassess the supposed unique weakness of Hillary Clinton as a candidate.
She shouldn’t have been nominated, some contend, because she had been demonized by right-wing media for 30 years. She wasn’t “likable” enough. She turned off conservative women. She triggered people’s inherent misogyny. I’m sure there are other widely believed tropes I’m overlooking, but you get the point.
Biden ran essentially the same race she did — lots of position papers nobody read, lots of ads that amounted to “do you really want a lout like Trump?” — and flipped barely any votes in the process. Winning Wisconsin by 20,000 instead of losing it by 20,000 is statistically insignificant; we might have seen just as much variation if we had re-run the 2016 election again a week later. Hell, this time around more white women, more Blacks and more Latinos voted for Trump than last time.
The conclusion is obvious: Hillary wasn’t a uniquely bad candidate. Perhaps this — a bare 50% some of the time — is the result for any Democrat who insists on running on some kuymbaya bullshit about how “we’re all Americans,” and “we’re better than this,” but that misreading of the public will is not unique to Hillary.
Or maybe we just have a fucked-up electorate, which is the biggest drawback of democracy.


delawareliberal--2020-11-07--DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 7, 2020

The Election Isn ’ t Close .
Biden has over a 4 million vote edge .
The Electoral College has to go .
All it does is hold open the very real possibility that we will be ruled by presidents who were swamped in the popular vote .
Take the last 4 years .
Please .
Stacey Abrams-Unsung Hero No More .
Sometimes you win by losing .
I hope she runs for Governor again in 2022 .
Trump ’ s Legal Fund $ $ ’ s To Retire His Campaign Debt Instead .
Hey , if the mouthbreathers want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds , let ’ em .
Meadows , Four Other WH Staffers , Test Positive For Covid .
Gee , I wonder whether they ’ ll wear masks once they are no longer in the public eye .
Special Counsel Investigating Trump Hatch Act Violations .
Yes , the violations were blatant , and in plain sight .
Will anything happen ?
Unlikely .
Will Trump Target The GOP Next ?
Go for it .
Did Trump Break The Republican Party ?
‘ This is something out of the Pinochet regime.
’ Lincoln @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Might as well go back to the entertainer/glib propagandist profile .
Biden Taps Tough Wall Street Regulator To Develop Plans For Financial Industry Oversight .
The wheels of the Biden Administration are beginning to grind .
Carney Cabinet Changes .
Looks like Cerron Cade is being groomed for something .
Good .
I like him .
What do you want to talk about ?

The Election Isn’t Close. Biden has over a 4 million vote edge. The Electoral College has to go. All it does is hold open the very real possibility that we will be ruled by presidents who were swamped in the popular vote. Take the last 4 years. Please.
Stacey Abrams-Unsung Hero No More. Sometimes you win by losing. I hope she runs for Governor again in 2022.
Trump’s Legal Fund $$’s To Retire His Campaign Debt Instead. Hey, if the mouthbreathers want to dig into their chawin’ tobacco funds, let ’em.
Meadows, Four Other WH Staffers, Test Positive For Covid. Gee, I wonder whether they’ll wear masks once they are no longer in the public eye.
Special Counsel Investigating Trump Hatch Act Violations. Yes, the violations were blatant, and in plain sight. Will anything happen? Unlikely.
Will Trump Target The GOP Next? Go for it.
Did Trump Break The Republican Party? ‘This is something out of the Pinochet regime.’
Lincoln Project: Tucker Carlson 2024 Frontrunner? Might as well go back to the entertainer/glib propagandist profile.
Biden Taps Tough Wall Street Regulator To Develop Plans For Financial Industry Oversight. The wheels of the Biden Administration are beginning to grind.
Carney Cabinet Changes. Looks like Cerron Cade is being groomed for something. Good. I like him.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-11-08--President-Elect Biden Addresses the Nation and World on a Great Night for Wilmington

President-Elect Biden Addresses the Nation and World on a Great Night for Wilmington There will be time enough for examining the new political terrain in Delaware , but for now I ’ m just going to relax and enjoy the moment .
We watched the speeches and fireworks/drones from the Outlets parking lot .
It was wonderful .
Wilmington looked awesome .
The vibe was great .
Folks , the people of this nation have spoken .
They have delivered us a clear victory .
A convincing victory .
A victory for we , the people .
We won with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential ticket in the history of the nation : 74 million .
Well , I must admit it surprised me .
Tonight , we are seeing all over this nation , all cities and all parts of the country , indeed across the world , an outpouring of joy , of hope , renewed faith in tomorrow to bring a better day .
And I ’ m humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me .
I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide , but unify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states and blue states , only sees the United States .

There will be time enough for examining the new political terrain in Delaware, but for now I’m just going to relax and enjoy the moment.
We watched the speeches and fireworks/drones from the Outlets parking lot. It was wonderful. Wilmington looked awesome. The vibe was great.


delawareliberal--2020-11-08--Song of the Day 11/8: The Four Seasons, “Walk Like a Man”

Song of the Day 11/8 : The Four Seasons , “ Walk Like a Man ” I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ true , but I heard the Trump campaign tried to get these guys to perform @ @ @ @ @ press conference .
They didn ’ t show because they went to the Four Seasons @ @ @ @ @ , too , the song describes something else Trump can ’ t do .
Like @ @ @ @ @ s string of hits , it was written by producer Bob Crewe and pianist Bob @ @ @ @ @ 1963 it became the third to reach No .
1 .
It was recorded under @ @ @ @ @ broke out on the floor above the studio , but Crewe didn ’ t pull @ @ @ @ @ , despite water seeping through the ceiling , until the fire company broke down the @ @ @ @ @

I don’t know if it’s true, but I heard the Trump campaign tried to get these guys to perform at that infamous Northeast Philly press conference. They didn’t show because they went to the Four Seasons hotel by mistake. Also, too, the song describes something else Trump can’t do.
Like most of the group’s string of hits, it was written by producer Bob Crewe and pianist Bob Gaudio, and in March 1963 it became the third to reach No. 1. It was recorded under difficult circumstances — a fire broke out on the floor above the studio, but Crewe didn’t pull the plug on the session, despite water seeping through the ceiling, until the fire company broke down the locked door with axes.


delawareliberal--2020-11-08--DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 8, 2020

Who Are The Favorites For Biden ’ s Cabinet ?
I don ’ t think Biden should hesitate on the more ‘ controversial ’ choices .
( A ) They ’ re not controversial .
( B ) I don ’ t think R senators will unify against these picks .
Rethugs may have the long knives out for Susan Rice b/c ‘ Benghazi ’ .
Biden To Sign Several Executive Orders To Undo Some Of Trump ’ s Worst Actions .
Back in the Paris Accords , back in the WHO , repeal of the Muslim travel ban , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to citizenship .
Next , he needs to get kids out of cages and help reunite them with their families .
He also plans to reverse the rollback of some 100 or so environmental and climate regulations that Obama had imposed and that Trump had nixed .
A Day Unlike No Other In Delaware History .
Who did those fireworks ?
A wonderful , cathartic day .
It ’ s amazing how much Trump has almost shrunk from my consciousness .
Joy overtakes the country .
Trump ’ s Undoing .
A blow-by-blow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Four Seasons Total Landscaping Company .
A footnote that deserves to be enshrined in political history .
They really did hold a press conference there .
Wedged between an adult book store and a crematorium .
Yep , it was supposed to have been at the hotel , but the hotel wouldn ’ t have them .
A more perfect coda to a losing campaign , I can not imagine .
Faux News Headed For A Reckoning ?
There is a family squabble , and perhaps some Federal scrutiny , in its future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For More Police Accountability .
A very important development you may have missed .
What do you want to talk about ?

Who Are The Favorites For Biden’s Cabinet? I don’t think Biden should hesitate on the more ‘controversial’ choices. (A) They’re not controversial. (B) I don’t think R senators will unify against these picks. Rethugs may have the long knives out for Susan Rice b/c ‘Benghazi’.
Biden To Sign Several Executive Orders To Undo Some Of Trump’s Worst Actions. Back in the Paris Accords, back in the WHO, repeal of the Muslim travel ban, and restoration of the dreamers’ path to citizenship. Next, he needs to get kids out of cages and help reunite them with their families. He also plans to reverse the rollback of some 100 or so environmental and climate regulations that Obama had imposed and that Trump had nixed.
A Day Unlike No Other In Delaware History. Who did those fireworks? A wonderful, cathartic day. It’s amazing how much Trump has almost shrunk from my consciousness. Joy overtakes the country.
Trump’s Undoing. A blow-by-blow report of the Trump campaign.
The Four Seasons Total Landscaping Company. A footnote that deserves to be enshrined in political history. They really did hold a press conference there. Wedged between an adult book store and a crematorium. Yep, it was supposed to have been at the hotel, but the hotel wouldn’t have them. A more perfect coda to a losing campaign, I cannot imagine.
Faux News Headed For A Reckoning? There is a family squabble, and perhaps some Federal scrutiny, in its future.
19 Out Of 20 Cities Vote For More Police Accountability. A very important development you may have missed.
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delawareliberal--2020-11-09--Song of the Day 11/9: The Kinks, “Do It Again”

Song of the Day 11/9 : The Kinks , “ Do It Again ” Republicans who still can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ got flushed have floated the idea that we should hold another election .
Sure , @ @ @ @ @ years .
Meanwhile , Democrats are gearing up to do it again in Georgia , @ @ @ @ @ elections for Senate seats would give them control of the Senate .
The song was @ @ @ @ @ Kinks ’ 1984 LP “ Word of Mouth , ” so , as a 1980s @ @ @ @ @ a video to go with it .
It didn ’ t help all that much @ @ @ @ @ throwback to their classic ’ 60s sound , “ Do It Again ” peaked at @ @ @ @ @ Hot 100 .

h/t RE Vanella
Republicans who still can’t accept that their turd emperor got flushed have floated the idea that we should hold another election. Sure, fellas, just wait four years. Meanwhile, Democrats are gearing up to do it again in Georgia, because winning the two run-off elections for Senate seats would give them control of the Senate.
The song was the first single from the Kinks’ 1984 LP “Word of Mouth,” so, as a 1980s single, it naturally has a video to go with it. It didn’t help all that much — despite sounding like a throwback to their classic ’60s sound, “Do It Again” peaked at No. 41 on the Hot 100.