delawareliberal--2020-04-19--DL Open Thread: Sun., April 19, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sun., April 19, 2020

If An Unhinged President Gives An Unhinged Press Conference , Is It News To Show That The President Is Unhinged ?
I ’ m asking the journalists among us , and there are a few .
I think the answer is yes , but it should be buttressed with analysis by mental health professionals and discussion of what it means for the Presidency and the country .
I ’ m surprised I hear so little talk of the 25th Amendment .
I mean , I hate to criticize a president who has saved billions of lives , but there you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ctd .
US .
Global .
The latest carnage : 735,287 confirmed cases and 39,090 deaths in the US .
Trump Sends Masks To China .
Ill .
Governor Buys Masks From China .
Trump PO ’ d .
Needless to say , governors should not have to scour the world for overpriced masks while the president disavows any responsibility for getting the supplies .
What would Trump have Pritzker do since Trump has told governors that they ’ re on their own ?
How Seattle Turned A Soccer Match Into A Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to to cover up its malfeasance .
Great reporting from Pro Publica and the Seattle Times .
More Infections At Delaware Prisons .
At some point , Claire Dematteis ’ Nurse Ratched impression will wear thin–as thin as the protections she ’ s not providing .
General Assembly In Limbo .
I ’ m totally fine with this for now .
A good article from Matt Bittle on where we stand .
BTW , I subscribe to the Delaware State News .
It ’ s worth it .
What do you want to @ @ @

If An Unhinged President Gives An Unhinged Press Conference, Is It News To Show That The President Is Unhinged? I’m asking the journalists among us, and there are a few. I think the answer is yes, but it should be buttressed with analysis by mental health professionals and discussion of what it means for the Presidency and the country. I’m surprised I hear so little talk of the 25th Amendment. I mean, I hate to criticize a president who has saved billions of lives, but there you have it.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. US. Global. The latest carnage: 735,287 confirmed cases and 39,090 deaths in the US.
Trump Sends Masks To China. Ill. Governor Buys Masks From China. Trump PO’d. Needless to say, governors should not have to scour the world for overpriced masks while the president disavows any responsibility for getting the supplies. What would Trump have Pritzker do since Trump has told governors that they’re on their own?
How Seattle Turned A Soccer Match Into A Covid-19 Petri Dish…and the great lengths they went to to cover up its malfeasance. Great reporting from Pro Publica and the Seattle Times.
‘CEO’s Are America’s Real Moral Hazard’. Robert Reich speaks the truth–again.
More Infections At Delaware Prisons. At some point, Claire Dematteis’ Nurse Ratched impression will wear thin–as thin as the protections she’s not providing.
General Assembly In Limbo. I’m totally fine with this for now. A good article from Matt Bittle on where we stand. BTW, I subscribe to the Delaware State News. It’s worth it.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-20--Joe Biden’s China Campaign Ad is Garbage

I ’ m not sure what team Biden is going for here .
Other than possible trying to give Morning @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t see the point .
In Short : Joe would have been @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump rolled over .
Trump is a fucker who praised the Chinese .
PRAISED @ @ @ @ @ know that ?
Trump sucks ?
If you are a persuadable voter* , this ad @ @ @ @ @ are no persuadable voters .
Everyone knows Trump is great ( or horrible ) depending @ @ @ @ @ the reality spectrum .

I’m not sure what team Biden is going for here. Other than possible trying to give Morning Joe some Morning Wood, I don’t see the point.
In Short: Joe would have been on the phone with China. Trump rolled over. Trump is a fucker who praised the Chinese. PRAISED THEM!! Did you know that? Trump sucks?
If you are a persuadable voter*, this ad with persuade you.
*There are no persuadable voters. Everyone knows Trump is great (or horrible) depending on where you reside on the reality spectrum.


delawareliberal--2020-04-20--Song of the Day 4/20: Afroman, “Because I Got High”

Song of the Day 4/20 : Afroman , “ Because I Got High ” Afroman ( real name : Joseph Foreman ) wasn ’ t exactly advocating marijuana use with his 2001 hit .
The lyrics , a string of bad decisions , started with a real-life incident .
“ I woke up real ambitious — and then my buddy , who I ain ’ t seen in a long time , came by .
I told him , ‘ Man , you got ta go.
’ He was like , ‘ Well , let ’ s just blow one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So we got to smoking , laughing and talking .
Had a great time but didn ’ t do nothin ’ .
And then it hit me .
‘ I was gon na clean my room until I got high.
’ And then I was thinking about other stuff that happened because I got high on different occasions.
” Foreman said he finished the song in about five minutes .
The song ’ s hit potential wasn ’ t immediately obvious .
“ Some of my immediate friends were like , ‘ Yo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the garage , drinking beer , but this ain ’ t gon na fly . '
” Turns out it was funny to everyone else , too , which made it a viral hit .
A college tour led to lots of downloads on Napster , then wide circulation after Howard Stern featured it on his radio show .
It eventually reached No .
25 on Billboard ’ s Hot 100 and was used in “ Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back , ” leading to this Kevin Smith-directed video .
Afroman rerecorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weedmaps in 2014 with new pro-legalization lyrics .

Happy 4/20! I hope everyone Zooms their celebrations.
Afroman (real name: Joseph Foreman) wasn’t exactly advocating marijuana use with his 2001 hit. The lyrics, a string of bad decisions, started with a real-life incident.
“I woke up real ambitious — and then my buddy, who I ain’t seen in a long time, came by. I told him, ‘Man, you gotta go.’ He was like, ‘Well, let’s just blow one right quick.’ ‘OK!’ So we got to smoking, laughing and talking. Had a great time but didn’t do nothin’. And then it hit me. ‘I was gonna clean my room until I got high.’ And then I was thinking about other stuff that happened because I got high on different occasions.” Foreman said he finished the song in about five minutes.
The song’s hit potential wasn’t immediately obvious. “Some of my immediate friends were like, ‘Yo, this is funny for us in the garage, drinking beer, but this ain’t gonna fly.'” Turns out it was funny to everyone else, too, which made it a viral hit. A college tour led to lots of downloads on Napster, then wide circulation after Howard Stern featured it on his radio show. It eventually reached No. 25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and was used in “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” leading to this Kevin Smith-directed video.
Afroman rerecorded the song in conjunction with NORML and Weedmaps in 2014 with new pro-legalization lyrics.


delawareliberal--2020-04-20--DL Open Thread: Monday, April 20, 2020

DL Open Thread: Monday, April 20, 2020

Trump ’ s Plan A And Plan B : Either Way , You Lose .
One great point among many others : Workers at meat processing plants are expendable since they ’ re not part of Trump ’ s America .
A must-read .
These Antibody Tests Are Not Operative .
Well , that sucks .
Stoopid Rethuglican Governor Coronavirus Tricks .
Iowa Governor Won ’ t Even Close Infected Meatpacking Plants .
Fla .
Governor Reopens Beaches .
One official in Florida says it best : DeSantis , BTW , has been withholding vital information from Florida residents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gentlemen…Your Testing Czar .
Brett Giroir was forced out of his job at Texas A & M because he was “ “ more interested in promoting yourself ” than getting the job done .
That ’ s a pandemic in this Administration .
Actually , the article is , pardon the expression , fair and balanced .
It ’ s not all bad and it ’ s not all good .
Quality journalism .
Trump-Supporting RWNJ ’ s Challenge Nurses At Denver Hospital .
They truly are the ‘ horribles ’ .
Reveling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other words , Trump ’ s base .
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
The latest carnage : 759,786 confirmed cases , and 40,683 confirmed deaths in the US .
Smithfield Executive Says It Out Loud : Our Workers Are Expendable .
This company deserves extinction .
Here ’ s the quote that illustrates the point perfectly : In a statement published on the Smithfield Foods website , Chief Executive Kenneth Sullivan struck a defiant tone .
“ We have a stark choice as a nation : we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even in the face of COVID-19 , ” wrote Sullivan .
The current push to temporarily close plants for cleaning , he added , “ is pushing our country perilously close to the edge in terms of our meat supply.
” In other words , let ’ em die so that you can eat bacon .
I love bacon , but not that much .
Which reminds me : Just how safe are Delaware ’ s chicken plants , and just how diligent will Delaware be in protecting the workers at those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite Coronavirus Threat .
Commerce over lives in Texas .
Yep , another Pro Publica collaboration , this time with the Texas Tribune .
As someone who surfs the best sites every day , I strongly encourage contributions to Pro Publica , Mother Jones , The Guardian , Reuters , and whatever other great journalistic organizations that you like .
Congress ’ Secret Oversight Weapon On Coronavirus Spending .
The Government Accounting Office is funded , armed , and already bird-dogging the spending .
Hey , might as well end on a rare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk about ?

Trump’s Plan A And Plan B: Either Way, You Lose. One great point among many others: Workers at meat processing plants are expendable since they’re not part of Trump’s America. A must-read.
These Antibody Tests Are Not Operative. Well, that sucks.
Stoopid Rethuglican Governor Coronavirus Tricks. Iowa Governor Won’t Even Close Infected Meatpacking Plants. Fla. Governor Reopens Beaches. One official in Florida says it best:
“When a person doesn’t believe in science, they do dumb things,” Lake Worth Beach City Commissioner Omari Hardy tweeted. “When a person in power doesn’t believe in science, they do dumb things that hurt the public. This move is so dumb that I had to make sure it wasn’t fake news. You guys, it isn’t fake news.”
DeSantis, BTW, has been withholding vital information from Florida residents. Gee, I wonder why…
Ladeez And Gentlemen…Your Testing Czar. Brett Giroir was forced out of his job at Texas A & M because he was ““more interested in promoting yourself” than getting the job done. That’s a pandemic in this Administration. Actually, the article is, pardon the expression, fair and balanced. It’s not all bad and it’s not all good. Quality journalism.
Trump-Supporting RWNJ’s Challenge Nurses At Denver Hospital. They truly are the ‘horribles’. Reveling in irresponsibility at every turn. In other words, Trump’s base.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 759,786 confirmed cases, and 40,683 confirmed deaths in the US.
Smithfield Executive Says It Out Loud: Our Workers Are Expendable. This company deserves extinction. Here’s the quote that illustrates the point perfectly:
In a statement published on the Smithfield Foods website, Chief Executive Kenneth Sullivan struck a defiant tone. “We have a stark choice as a nation: we are either going to produce food or not, even in the face of COVID-19,” wrote Sullivan. The current push to temporarily close plants for cleaning, he added, “is pushing our country perilously close to the edge in terms of our meat supply.”
In other words, let ’em die so that you can eat bacon. I love bacon, but not that much.
Which reminds me: Just how safe are Delaware’s chicken plants, and just how diligent will Delaware be in protecting the workers at those plants?
Houston Livestock Show Went On Despite Coronavirus Threat. Commerce over lives in Texas. Yep, another Pro Publica collaboration, this time with the Texas Tribune. As someone who surfs the best sites every day, I strongly encourage contributions to Pro Publica, Mother Jones, The Guardian, Reuters, and whatever other great journalistic organizations that you like.
Congress’ Secret Oversight Weapon On Coronavirus Spending. The Government Accounting Office is funded, armed, and already bird-dogging the spending. Hey, might as well end on a rare positive note.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-21--“Are we at the beginning of the beginning or the end of the end of this thing?”

“ Are we at the beginning of the beginning or the end of the end of this thing ?
” @ @ @ @ @ from a Republican who said that we were near the end of the economic strife @ @ @ @ @ .
The end ?
I put us much closer to the beginning .
Some laid @ @ @ @ @ in the pipeline coming in .
The billions spent to keep “ small businesses ” @ @ @ @ @ by large chain operators .
Even if the virus has leveled off , I see @ @ @ @ @ economic misery before we get to the end of the middle .

I was shocked to hear from a Republican who said that we were near the end of the economic strife caused by the Covid19 pandemic. The end?
I put us much closer to the beginning. Some laid off people stiff have paychecks in the pipeline coming in. The billions spent to keep “small businesses” afloat has been sucked up by large chain operators. Even if the virus has leveled off, I see at least 6 moths of economic misery before we get to the end of the middle.
Am I being pessimistic?


delawareliberal--2020-04-21--Song of the Day 4/21: Lucinda Williams, “Man Without a Soul”

Song of the Day 4/21 : Lucinda Williams , “ Man Without a Soul ” Lucinda Williams has a new @ @ @ @ @ Better Angels , ” coming out this week , and its lead track doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ Though it doesn ’ t mention him by name , there ’ s no question @ @ @ @ @ a Soul ” is .
“ We ’ re living in unprecedented times , ” @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve never had a person like this in the White House before .
@ @ @ @ @ all the fallout from that ― and it pisses you off .
People are pissed @ @ @ @ @ ” She also tackles depression in “ Big Black Train.
” “ The big black @ @ @ @ @ kind of thing .
That one ’ s really been affecting .
It makes me @ @ @ @ @ sing it , ” she said .

Lucinda Williams has a new album, “Good Souls Better Angels,” coming out this week, and its lead track doesn’t pull any punches. Though it doesn’t mention him by name, there’s no question who the “Man Without a Soul” is.
“We’re living in unprecedented times,” Williams told HuffPo. “We’ve never had a person like this in the White House before. And I mean, just all the fallout from that ― and it pisses you off. People are pissed off and angry, frustrated.”
She also tackles depression in “Big Black Train.” “The big black cloud of depression, that kind of thing. That one’s really been affecting. It makes me almost cry every time I sing it,” she said.


delawareliberal--2020-04-21--DL Open Thread: Tues., April 21, 2020

DL Open Thread: Tues., April 21, 2020

Trump Seeks To Ban Immigrants Under Cover Of Covid-19 .
Trump ’ s replaying his hits seeking to earn the nostalgia vote in November .
Most of the impacted immigrants already have family in the US .
Stoopid Rethug Governor COVID-19 Tricks .
Liberty over life .
Georgia , South Carolina , and Tennessee .
Look for a new spike in 3-4 weeks .
It ’ s inevitable .
Atlantans are not impressed with Kemp ’ s plan to reopen .
BTW , how do you maintain social distancing in a tattoo parlor ?
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 787,960 confirmed cases and 42,364 deaths in the US .
That ’ s another 1700 deaths over the past 24 hours .
How Ruth ’ s Chris Steak House Grabbed Small Business Millions .
The JP Morgans of the world taking care of its largest customers while mom-and-pop businesses get screwed .
Who could have imagined that tasking the huge corporate banks with disbursing these funds would go so wrong ?
Yep , Milwaukee Voters Test Positive For Coronavirus .
Tell me again how Rethugs can call themselves the pro-life party ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Force Rife With Conflicts-Of-Interest .
He ’ s only in it for the money .
Great reporting from Mother Jones .
A must-read .
‘ Another Nail In An Almost-Closed Coffin ’ .
Administration officials say that , if Trump doesn ’ t solve the testing problem , and soon , he ’ s toast .
Corporate America Seeks Protection From Lawsuits .
Will Corporadems Roll Over For Them ?
Chris , Chris ?
Delaware Revenues Plummet , Will Impact Budget .
Time to make the wealthy pay their fair share .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never gon na happen .
Here ’ s an idea : a one-time 5 % wealth tax on Delaware ’ s wealthiest 5 % .
What do you want to talk about ?

Trump Seeks To Ban Immigrants Under Cover Of Covid-19. Trump’s replaying his hits seeking to earn the nostalgia vote in November. Most of the impacted immigrants already have family in the US.
Stoopid Rethug Governor COVID-19 Tricks. Liberty over life. Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Look for a new spike in 3-4 weeks. It’s inevitable. Atlantans are not impressed with Kemp’s plan to reopen. BTW, how do you maintain social distancing in a tattoo parlor?
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 787,960 confirmed cases and 42,364 deaths in the US. That’s another 1700 deaths over the past 24 hours.
How Ruth’s Chris Steak House Grabbed Small Business Millions. The JP Morgans of the world taking care of its largest customers while mom-and-pop businesses get screwed. Who could have imagined that tasking the huge corporate banks with disbursing these funds would go so wrong?
Yep, Milwaukee Voters Test Positive For Coronavirus. Tell me again how Rethugs can call themselves the pro-life party?
Kushner’s So-Called Shadow Coronavirus Task Force Rife With Conflicts-Of-Interest. He’s only in it for the money. Great reporting from Mother Jones. A must-read.
‘Another Nail In An Almost-Closed Coffin’. Administration officials say that, if Trump doesn’t solve the testing problem, and soon, he’s toast.
Corporate America Seeks Protection From Lawsuits. Will Corporadems Roll Over For Them? Chris, Chris?
Delaware Revenues Plummet, Will Impact Budget. Time to make the wealthy pay their fair share. If not now, then it’s never gonna happen. Here’s an idea: a one-time 5% wealth tax on Delaware’s wealthiest 5%.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-22--Song of the Day 4/22: Neil Finn, “Heroes”

In case you hadn ’ t noticed , the interwebs are awash in musicians performing home concerts , generally alone @ @ @ @ @ piano .
I ’ ve caught several of them , but this one stands out @ @ @ @ @ Finn ’ s choice of a song that can be interpreted as a tribute to @ @ @ @ @ to work through this pandemic , but for his adoption of the bed-head look that @ @ @ @ @ during social isolation .
My favorite part is Finn ’ s smile to the camera @ @ @ @

In case you hadn’t noticed, the interwebs are awash in musicians performing home concerts, generally alone with an acoustic guitar or piano. I’ve caught several of them, but this one stands out — not just for Neil Finn’s choice of a song that can be interpreted as a tribute to all those people who have to work through this pandemic, but for his adoption of the bed-head look that’s all the rage during social isolation. My favorite part is Finn’s smile to the camera at the end.


delawareliberal--2020-04-22--Who Are Your Takeout Shoutouts?

Who Are Your Takeout Shoutouts?

Who Are Your Takeout Shoutouts ?
I feel that supporting your fave restaurants that are now providing takeout is a @ @ @ @ @ great food while supporting your favorite local eateries .
So , where are you getting @ @ @ @ @ in Brandywine Hundred .
We ’ ve had great food from both Culinaria and the @ @ @ @ @ businesses with wonderful staff .
Everybody ’ s a winner in relationships like these .
@ @ @ @ @ .
Hey , everybody ’ s got to eat .

I feel that supporting your fave restaurants that are now providing takeout is a mitzvah. You can enjoy great food while supporting your favorite local eateries. So, where are you getting your takeout?
We live in Brandywine Hundred. We’ve had great food from both Culinaria and the Corner Bistro. Both locally-owned businesses with wonderful staff.
Everybody’s a winner in relationships like these.
Give us your takeout shoutouts. Hey, everybody’s got to eat.


delawareliberal--2020-04-22--DL Open Thread: Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Trump Hotel Seeks Breaks From Trump Administration .
You got ta love this ‘ just treat us like everybody else ’ bleat from Eric Trump .
The only reason that hotel was ever a cash cow is b/c Trump is President and expects everybody to stay there , or he ’ ll screw them .
This article perfectly illustrates the hazards associated with deep-sixing the Emoluments Clause .
It ’ s not just the Feds .
It ’ s Trump ’ s favorite money-laundering financial institution Deutsche Bank as well from whom he ’ s seeking relief .
Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee .
Approved unanimously by a committee that includes Tom Cotton and John Cornyn .
The Latest Trump Villain : Harvard .
Never mind the facts , the meme is what ’ s important .
The money , which is going to a shitload of schools , is to provide financial aid to needy students .
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
The latest carnage : 825,306 confirmed cases , and 45,075 deaths in the US .
Stoopid Rethuglican Coronavirus Tricks .
Missouri AG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Georgia governor faces withering criticism for ‘ reopening ’ state .
The order is even more hazardous than you might think : Even noted Trump proctologist Lindsey Graham expresses ‘ concern ’ that Georgia is opening too soon .
Of course , that ’ s b/c Georgia is South Carolina ’ s neighbor .
Otherwise , he ’ d have no objections .
BTW , here ’ s one very plausible reason why Gov .
Kemp is doing this : If there ’ s no state order calling for businesses to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can no longer claim that their unemployment is involuntary , even if it would be utter idiocy for them to return to work .
A hairdresser or a massage therapist can not maintain social distance .
But they can certainly file for relief … unless the law says they can work .
Not banks .
Not software firms .
Not factories .
Not schools .
It is no coincidence that the businesses on this list are staffed by relatively poor people .
Because that ’ s who he wants off the unemployment rolls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re mostly black people , or Asian , and poor , and an acceptable political loss for a Republican governor .
Senior Citizens No Longer Support Trump ’ s Handling Of Coronavirus Crisis .
Among other things he oozes , Ol ’ Joe oozes empathy .
If he just breaks even with seniors , Trump gets crushed in a landslide .
The Rethug Deep-Pockets Donors Behind The ‘ Spontaneous ’ Anti-Lockdown Movement .
Sussex County Hot Spots Spark Concern .
As you might suspect , poultry workers are especially at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Claire Dematteis Opposes Greater Protections For Prisoners .
Read her gobbledygook about prisoners drinking alcohol from hand sanitizer .
This will not end well .
What a shock-a bureaucrat with no empathy .
Business as usual in Delaware .
What do you want to talk about ?

Trump Hotel Seeks Breaks From Trump Administration. You gotta love this ‘just treat us like everybody else’ bleat from Eric Trump. The only reason that hotel was ever a cash cow is b/c Trump is President and expects everybody to stay there, or he’ll screw them. This article perfectly illustrates the hazards associated with deep-sixing the Emoluments Clause. It’s not just the Feds. It’s Trump’s favorite money-laundering financial institution Deutsche Bank as well from whom he’s seeking relief.
Yes, Russia Helped Trump In 2016. According to the Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee. Approved unanimously by a committee that includes Tom Cotton and John Cornyn.
The Latest Trump Villain: Harvard. Never mind the facts, the meme is what’s important. The money, which is going to a shitload of schools, is to provide financial aid to needy students.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 825,306 confirmed cases, and 45,075 deaths in the US.
Stoopid Rethuglican Coronavirus Tricks. Missouri AG sues, wait for it, China. Georgia governor faces withering criticism for ‘reopening’ state. The order is even more hazardous than you might think:
Kemp, in his remarks Monday, stressed that his directive overrides local orders, saying, “Local action cannot be taken that is more or less restrictive.”
Even noted Trump proctologist Lindsey Graham expresses ‘concern’ that Georgia is opening too soon. Of course, that’s b/c Georgia is South Carolina’s neighbor. Otherwise, he’d have no objections.
BTW, here’s one very plausible reason why Gov. Kemp is doing this:
If there’s no state order calling for businesses to be closed, the people who are unemployed can no longer claim that their unemployment is involuntary, even if it would be utter idiocy for them to return to work. A hairdresser or a massage therapist cannot maintain social distance. But they can certainly file for relief … unless the law says they can work. “Gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians, their respective schools & massage therapists.” Not banks. Not software firms. Not factories. Not schools. It is no coincidence that the businesses on this list are staffed by relatively poor people. Because that’s who he wants off the unemployment rolls. And if they die … well, they’re mostly black people, or Asian, and poor, and an acceptable political loss for a Republican governor.
Senior Citizens No Longer Support Trump’s Handling Of Coronavirus Crisis. Among other things he oozes, Ol’ Joe oozes empathy. If he just breaks even with seniors, Trump gets crushed in a landslide.
The Rethug Deep-Pockets Donors Behind The ‘Spontaneous’ Anti-Lockdown Movement.
Sussex County Hot Spots Spark Concern. As you might suspect, poultry workers are especially at risk. You know, Latinos.
Claire Dematteis Opposes Greater Protections For Prisoners. Read her gobbledygook about prisoners drinking alcohol from hand sanitizer. This will not end well. What a shock-a bureaucrat with no empathy. Business as usual in Delaware.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-23--Not the Onion: Labradoodle breeder tapped to lead U.S. pandemic task force

Shortly after his televised comments [ January 21 – “ We developed a diagnostic test at the CDC , so @ @ @ @ @ has this , ” Azar said .
“ We will be spreading that diagnostic around @ @ @ @ @ are able to do rapid testing on site.
” ] , Azar tapped a trusted @ @ @ @ @ experience to lead the agency ’ s day-to-day response to COVID-19 .
The aide , @ @ @ @ @ the department after running a dog-breeding business for six years .
Five sources say some @ @ @ @ @ derisively called him “ the dog breeder .
”

Coons’ good buddy, Alex is a disaster.
Shortly after his televised comments [January 21 – “We developed a diagnostic test at the CDC, so we can confirm if somebody has this,” Azar said. “We will be spreading that diagnostic around the country so that we are able to do rapid testing on site.”] , Azar tapped a trusted aide with minimal public health experience to lead the agency’s day-to-day response to COVID-19. The aide, Brian Harrison, had joined the department after running a dog-breeding business for six years. Five sources say some officials in the White House derisively called him “the dog breeder.”


delawareliberal--2020-04-23--Song of the Day 4/23: Jon Bon Jovi, “Do What You Can”

Song of the Day 4/23 : Jon Bon Jovi , “ Do What You Can ” New Jersey has been @ @ @ @ @ by the coronavirus , and last night a bunch of stars with New Jersey ties @ @ @ @ @ 4 Jersey ” concert via livestream , headlined by Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi @ @ @ @ @ about the pandemic for the occasion .
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth sang “ Growing Up , @ @ @ @ @ bedroom at his parents ’ home in Rumson .
In its review of the show @ @ @ @ @ performances in order of New Jerseyness and proclaimed Puth the “ surprise winner.
” Sitting @ @ @ @ @ age 28 , wearing a tank top and several gold necklaces while covering a track @ @ @ @ @ debut album on a MIDI keyboard ?
All of that is undeniably more Jersey than @ @ @ @ @ Bon Jovi .

New Jersey has been one of the states hardest-hit by the coronavirus, and last night a bunch of stars with New Jersey ties threw a benefit “Jersey 4 Jersey” concert via livestream, headlined by Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, who wrote a song about the pandemic for the occasion.
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth sang “Growing Up,” fittingly, from his bedroom at his parents’ home in Rumson. In its review of the show, Rolling Stone ranked the performances in order of New Jerseyness and proclaimed Puth the “surprise winner.”


delawareliberal--2020-04-23--DL Open Thread: Thurs., April 23, 2020

DL Open Thread: Thurs., April 23, 2020

Breaking : 4.4 Million More Americans Filed Jobless Claims Last Week .
To quote Springsteen , some of these ‘ jobs are going , boys , and they ain ’ t coming back ’ .
Trump Fires Vaccine Czar .
Well , ‘ relocates ’ .
Why ?
Because he wouldn ’ t push Trump/Fox News ’ miracle drug hype .
Yes , the cheerleaders have gone silent on that one because the test results sucked .
At least we ’ ve got 30 mill doses of it on reserve awaiting the next malaria outbreak .
McConnell : Let The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version of Federalism : Throw all responsibility on the states and then stick ’ em with the bill .
I ’ ve run out of synonyms for ‘ odious ’ .
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
The latest carnage : 842,624 confirmed cases and 46,785 deaths in the United States .
Another 1700 deaths yesterday .
Looks like we hit 50,000 some time on Saturday .
The virus is making serious inroads in traditional R states now .
Nursing homes and meatpacking plants .
It ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Whenever I see a hot spot , I check out the impacted county on Wikipedia , and then look at the political breakdown and Presidential vote for those counties .
This thing is firmly entrenched in Trump country now .
Schadenfreude prevents me from making further observation .
Lawless Sheriffs Refuse To Enforce Stay-At-Home Orders .
When these posse comitatus types use the term ‘ law-abiding citizens ’ , you can bet that they ’ re breaking the law .
Refusing to enforce the law is breaking the law .
Rethugs Using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you can ’ t assimilate a pandemic into your voter suppression plan , you don ’ t deserve to be called a Rethuglican .
Local Officials Struggle With Budget Cuts .
Matt Meyer and Mike Purzycki have differing approaches to the tough decisions just ahead .
What do you want to talk about ?

Breaking: 4.4 Million More Americans Filed Jobless Claims Last Week. To quote Springsteen, some of these ‘jobs are going, boys, and they ain’t coming back’.
Trump Fires Vaccine Czar. Well, ‘relocates’. Why? Because he wouldn’t push Trump/Fox News’ miracle drug hype. Yes, the cheerleaders have gone silent on that one because the test results sucked. At least we’ve got 30 mill doses of it on reserve awaiting the next malaria outbreak.
McConnell: Let The States Go Bankrupt. The Rethugs’ version of Federalism: Throw all responsibility on the states and then stick ’em with the bill. I’ve run out of synonyms for ‘odious’.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 842,624 confirmed cases and 46,785 deaths in the United States. Another 1700 deaths yesterday. Looks like we hit 50,000 some time on Saturday. The virus is making serious inroads in traditional R states now. Nursing homes and meatpacking plants. It’s not just for effete NYC liberals any more. Whenever I see a hot spot, I check out the impacted county on Wikipedia, and then look at the political breakdown and Presidential vote for those counties. This thing is firmly entrenched in Trump country now. Schadenfreude prevents me from making further observation.
Lawless Sheriffs Refuse To Enforce Stay-At-Home Orders. When these posse comitatus types use the term ‘law-abiding citizens’, you can bet that they’re breaking the law. Refusing to enforce the law is breaking the law.
Rethugs Using Coronavirus To Shut Down Voter Registration. If you can’t assimilate a pandemic into your voter suppression plan, you don’t deserve to be called a Rethuglican.
Local Officials Struggle With Budget Cuts. Matt Meyer and Mike Purzycki have differing approaches to the tough decisions just ahead.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-24--Song of the Day 4/24: The Velvet Underground, “White Light/White Heat”

Song of the Day 4/24 : The Velvet Underground , “ White Light/White Heat ” Some people are saying this @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
Maybe it works , maybe it doesn ’ t .
Lou Reed wrote @ @ @ @ @ to capture the sensation of shooting up methamphetamine .
The Velvets recorded the song in @ @ @ @ @ debut LP in 1968 , when it was also released as a single that failed @ @ @ @ @ in their live sets throughout their career .
David Bowie , a huge VU fan @ @ @ @ @ and also included it in concerts throughout his career .
This is the version from @ @ @ @ @ 1987 , featuring Charlie Sexton on lead guitar .
The song was even covered by @ @ @ @ @ who gave it a somewhat more sedate reading .

Some people are saying this would be effective against the coronavirus. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn’t.
Lou Reed wrote the song in an attempt to capture the sensation of shooting up methamphetamine. The Velvets recorded the song in 1967 for release on their debut LP in 1968, when it was also released as a single that failed to chart. It featured in their live sets throughout their career.
David Bowie, a huge VU fan, recorded it in 1973 and also included it in concerts throughout his career. This is the version from his Glass Spider tour in 1987, featuring Charlie Sexton on lead guitar.
The song was even covered by bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, who gave it a somewhat more sedate reading.


delawareliberal--2020-04-24--Just Listen to Cerron Cade on Highlands Bunker

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delawareliberal--2020-04-24--DL Open Thread: Friday, April 24, 2020

DL Open Thread: Friday, April 24, 2020

Lysol To America : Don ’ t Inject Us , Or Ingest Us .
The President is insane and dangerously unhinged .
Even by his standards , his performance yesterday was a cry to remove him from office via the 25th Amendment .
Taking his advice will literally kill you .
It ’ s also clear that he ’ s out of answers and is just throwing shit up there .
He is officially the Tide Pod President .
Why aren ’ t public officials screaming this from the rafters ?
C ’ mon , Mitt , you might as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To ‘ Flood ’ New York And New Jersey With Chloroquine .
Brilliantly-researched .
This was Trump ’ s only plan to stop the virus and it was not based in reality .
A must-read .
This Poll Doesn ’ t Lie .
I don ’ t generally feature polls here .
But this rolling poll from 538 shows that Trump ’ s support is in free-fall .
It ’ s a ‘ poll of polls ’ .
It doesn ’ t reflect Trump ’ s latest rantings , but I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any time soon .
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
The latest carnage : 869,172 confirmed cases and 49,963 deaths in the US .
That ’ s more than 3000 deaths in one day .
Not .
Good .
BTW , the Villages in Florida is fast becoming a hot spot .
Once Trump ’ s lost the Villages , he ’ s lost Florida .
Why Black-Owned Businesses Get Screwed On Coronavirus Relief .
There is no such thing as ‘ equal treatment ’ .
By definition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rethugs Destroyed South Carolina Health Care .
Then Pandemic Hit .
The results were predictable .
Of course , no way South Carolina was gon na embrace Obamacare , so there was that as well .
US Won ’ t Take Part In WHO Covid-19 Plan .
Everybody else will .
Trump refuses to take part for only one reason–he ’ d rather scapegoat the WHO than search for Covid-19 treatments .
25th Amendment , anybody ?
Trump ’ s Plan To Save His Presidency .
It ’ s more like a ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that ’ s how he won in the first place .
Trump Owes $ 211 Million To The Bank Of China .
That might put a dent into his anti-China messaging , don ’ tchathink ?
Here ’ s The Poop On NCC Coronavirus Cases .
The results from these fecal bacterial studies ?
A shitload of undetected Covid-19 cases .
Why Sussex Covid-19 Cases Are Soaring .
The money quote : What do you want to talk about ?

Lysol To America: Don’t Inject Us, Or Ingest Us. The President is insane and dangerously unhinged. Even by his standards, his performance yesterday was a cry to remove him from office via the 25th Amendment. Taking his advice will literally kill you. It’s also clear that he’s out of answers and is just throwing shit up there. He is officially the Tide Pod President. Why aren’t public officials screaming this from the rafters? C’mon, Mitt, you might as well take the lead.
Trump Wanted To ‘Flood’ New York And New Jersey With Chloroquine. Brilliantly-researched. This was Trump’s only plan to stop the virus and it was not based in reality. A must-read.
This Poll Doesn’t Lie. I don’t generally feature polls here. But this rolling poll from 538 shows that Trump’s support is in free-fall. It’s a ‘poll of polls’. It doesn’t reflect Trump’s latest rantings, but I don’t see a rally in his support any time soon.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 869,172 confirmed cases and 49,963 deaths in the US. That’s more than 3000 deaths in one day. Not. Good. BTW, the Villages in Florida is fast becoming a hot spot. Once Trump’s lost the Villages, he’s lost Florida.
Why Black-Owned Businesses Get Screwed On Coronavirus Relief. There is no such thing as ‘equal treatment’. By definition, equal treatment discriminates against minority-owned businesses.
Rethugs Destroyed South Carolina Health Care. Then Pandemic Hit. The results were predictable. Of course, no way South Carolina was gonna embrace Obamacare, so there was that as well.
US Won’t Take Part In WHO Covid-19 Plan. Everybody else will. Trump refuses to take part for only one reason–he’d rather scapegoat the WHO than search for Covid-19 treatments. 25th Amendment, anybody?
Trump’s Plan To Save His Presidency. It’s more like a ‘Hail, Mary’. Of course, that’s how he won in the first place.
Trump Owes $211 Million To The Bank Of China. That might put a dent into his anti-China messaging, don’tchathink?
Here’s The Poop On NCC Coronavirus Cases. The results from these fecal bacterial studies? A shitload of undetected Covid-19 cases.
Why Sussex Covid-19 Cases Are Soaring. The money quote:
The reality is that the poultry plants are just a symptom of a much larger problem in Sussex County, where million dollar homes line the beaches, but socioeconomic and racial issues saturate the county west of the waterfront.
Yes. That.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-24--Injection of Disinfectant – The 1 Billionth “Last Straw”

Last night , for a moment , I actually entertained the idea that this could be the last straw .
I imagined that even the most ardent Trump supporters would say , “ Okay , this guy is an idiot.
” Then I realized that this straw is a weightless as all the millions of other straws that have been dumped on the camel ’ s back .
“ So supposing we hit the body with a tremendous — whether it ’ s ultraviolet or just a very powerful light — and I think you said that hasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Trump said , speaking to Bryan during the briefing .
“ And then I said , supposing you brought the light inside the body , which you can do either through the skin or some other way , and I think you said you ’ re going to test that , too.
” He added : “ I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute , one minute .
And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning ?
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lungs , it does a tremendous number on the lungs , so it would be interesting to check that .
”

Last night, for a moment, I actually entertained the idea that this could be the last straw. I imagined that even the most ardent Trump supporters would say, “Okay, this guy is an idiot.” Then I realized that this straw is a weightless as all the millions of other straws that have been dumped on the camel’s back.
“So supposing we hit the body with a tremendous — whether it’s ultraviolet or just a very powerful light — and I think you said that hasn’t been checked because of the testing,” Trump said, speaking to Bryan during the briefing. “And then I said, supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or some other way, and I think you said you’re going to test that, too.”
He added: “I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute, one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning? As you see, it gets in the lungs, it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that.”


delawareliberal--2020-04-25--Song of the Day 4/25: Randy Rainbow, “A Spoonful of Clorox”


delawareliberal--2020-04-25--DL Open Thread: Saturday, April 25, 2020

I will try to contain my anger today .
I mean , Trump is one thing .
But trying to write this the day after the Eagles had the worst draft night in the history of the NFL is quite something else .
Not to mention , binge-watching Breaking Bad does little to curb my worst impulses .
( Deep cleansing breaths ) .
‘ Now vee may perhaps to begin .
Yes ?
’ A Tale Of Two Shitty Presidential Campaigns .
Joe In His Basement .
Trump And The Rethugs In Quicksand .
Read the second one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
AutoNation Shamed Into Returning SBA Funds .
They got anywhere from $ 77 mill to $ 95 mill .
Boycott them , boycott Ruth ’ s Chris Steakhouse , and boycott every one of these slimy publicly-traded billion dollar companies that stole money from needy small businesses .
Here are some firms who refuse to give the money back .
And keep the banks who steered this money to these firms out of the distribution network : Trump Goes After The Postal Service .
Hey , he thinks he can destroy Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ) and destroy mail-in voting at the same time .
Presumably the postal service is merely collateral damage .
Critics Call For Implementation Of 25th Amendment .
A few yahoos in the sticks can get coverage for their meager protests , but the press can ’ t at least cover a burgeoning call to use the 25th Amendment ?
More Evidence Surfaces On Tara Reade Allegation .
I know that many people just want to see this go away .
It ’ s inconvenient .
But , if true , we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Science Deniers At Forefront Of Downplaying Pandemic .
Alternative facts , indeed .
Know your enemies .
Florida Isn ’ t Florida Anymore .
Really good background piece on how the Florida of today became the Florida of today , and why it ’ s in limbo .
A perfect weekend read .
All Inmates At Vaughn And Sussex Correctional Centers To Receive Face Masks .
This release went out after midnight on Saturday morning .
Where ’ s Claire ?
More ( And Less ) On The Forced Resignation Of The Food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I understand , the timing of this sucks .
I think everybody loves the Food Bank of Delaware , one of the most vital organizations in the state .
But , at some point , the story behind the story will have to come out .
If , for no other reason , than to reassure all of its supporters .
Doesn ’ t have to be right now necessarily , but soon .
What do you want to talk about ?

I will try to contain my anger today. I mean, Trump is one thing. But trying to write this the day after the Eagles had the worst draft night in the history of the NFL is quite something else. Not to mention, binge-watching Breaking Bad does little to curb my worst impulses.
(Deep cleansing breaths). ‘Now vee may perhaps to begin. Yes?’
A Tale Of Two Shitty Presidential Campaigns. Joe In His Basement. Trump And The Rethugs In Quicksand. Read the second one. It’ll make you feel better.
AutoNation Shamed Into Returning SBA Funds. They got anywhere from $77 mill to $95 mill. Boycott them, boycott Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and boycott every one of these slimy publicly-traded billion dollar companies that stole money from needy small businesses. Here are some firms who refuse to give the money back. And keep the banks who steered this money to these firms out of the distribution network:
The $3 billion firm, which is publicly held, had 26,000 employees in 18 states before the pandemic. AutoNation used separate tax identification numbers assigned to dozens of its more than 300 locations to apply for at least $266 million in funds for separate dealerships, including Jaguar and Land Rover of Bethesda, Porsche Orlando and Lexus of Cerritos, outside Los Angeles, according to the documents. While other large companies including restaurant chains Ruth’s Chris and Shake Shack have received funding from the SBA program, AutoNation stands out due to its size and value. Because the agency has refused to release data on which companies received loans and the amount of those loans, it’s impossible to know whether even larger companies received funding from the program.
BTW, look who’s angling for a payout: Payday predatory lenders. I love how the article refers to the support as ‘bipartisan’ when the two D supporters are perhaps the least Democratic D’s in the entire congress.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. US. Global. 905,333 confirmed cases and 51,949 deaths in the United States. Wasn’t it just a few weeks ago that Trump was patting himself on the back for keeping deaths under 60,000? We’re poised to blow past that mark next week.
Trump Goes After The Postal Service. Hey, he thinks he can destroy Amazon (sadly, nobody can, or will) and destroy mail-in voting at the same time. Presumably the postal service is merely collateral damage.
Critics Call For Implementation Of 25th Amendment. A few yahoos in the sticks can get coverage for their meager protests, but the press can’t at least cover a burgeoning call to use the 25th Amendment?
More Evidence Surfaces On Tara Reade Allegation. I know that many people just want to see this go away. It’s inconvenient. But, if true, we should be looking for another candidate.
Climate Science Deniers At Forefront Of Downplaying Pandemic. Alternative facts, indeed. Know your enemies.
Florida Isn’t Florida Anymore. Really good background piece on how the Florida of today became the Florida of today, and why it’s in limbo. A perfect weekend read.
All Inmates At Vaughn And Sussex Correctional Centers To Receive Face Masks. This release went out after midnight on Saturday morning. Where’s Claire?
More (And Less) On The Forced Resignation Of The Food Bank Of Delaware President And CEO. I understand, the timing of this sucks. I think everybody loves the Food Bank of Delaware, one of the most vital organizations in the state. But, at some point, the story behind the story will have to come out. If, for no other reason, than to reassure all of its supporters. Doesn’t have to be right now necessarily, but soon.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-25--Comedian Sarah Cooper hilariously mimes Trump’s deranged disinfectant comments


delawareliberal--2020-04-25--Trump got medical advice from the leader of a crackpot Clorox cult

Rather than listen to experts , Trump typically just repeats nonsense he hears on Fox News .
When floating the idea that people with CV19 can be treated with disinfectants , Trump expanded his circle of trusted sources to include the leader of a crackpot Clorox cult .
As The Guardian reports , Trump had actually received a message earlier this week from the leader of a religious group that worships cleansing the human body with poisonous chemicals like bleach : [ Mark ] Grenon styles himself as “ archbishop ” of Genesis II – a Florida-based outfit that claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact is the largest producer and distributor of chlorine dioxide bleach as a “ miracle cure ” in the US .
He brands the chemical as MMS , “ miracle mineral solution ” , and claims fraudulently that it can cure 99 % of all illnesses including cancer , malaria , HIV/Aids as well as autism .
Since the start of the pandemic , Genesis II has been marketing MMS as a cure to coronavirus .
It advises users , including children , to mix three to six drops of bleach in water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that is neither a passage from a Warren Ellis book , nor a deliberate homage to the nuclear bomb-worshipping cultists in Beneath the Planet of the Apes .
That is an accurate description of a very real group that reached out to the President of the United States in this reality .
Revealed : leader of group peddling bleach as coronavirus ‘ cure ’ wrote to Trump this week [ Ed Pilkington / The Guardian ]

Rather than listen to experts, Trump typically just repeats nonsense he hears on Fox News. When floating the idea that people with CV19 can be treated with disinfectants, Trump expanded his circle of trusted sources to include the leader of a crackpot Clorox cult.
As The Guardian reports, Trump had actually received a message earlier this week from the leader of a religious group that worships cleansing the human body with poisonous chemicals like bleach:
[Mark] Grenon styles himself as “archbishop” of Genesis II – a Florida-based outfit that claims to be a church but which in fact is the largest producer and distributor of chlorine dioxide bleach as a “miracle cure” in the US. He brands the chemical as MMS, “miracle mineral solution”, and claims fraudulently that it can cure 99% of all illnesses including cancer, malaria, HIV/Aids as well as autism. Since the start of the pandemic, Genesis II has been marketing MMS as a cure to coronavirus. It advises users, including children, to mix three to six drops of bleach in water and drink it.
To be clear, that is neither a passage from a Warren Ellis book, nor a deliberate homage to the nuclear bomb-worshipping cultists in Beneath the Planet of the Apes. That is an accurate description of a very real group that reached out to the President of the United States in this reality.
Revealed: leader of group peddling bleach as coronavirus ‘cure’ wrote to Trump this week [Ed Pilkington / The Guardian]


Trump’s bad weekend

First Putin tells him to stop making an ass out of himself on the daily , then his man-crush ( @ @ @ @ @ outlets in Japan and Taiwan are reporting that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed by the North Korean government or by sources in South Korea .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ South Korean site that specializes North Korea news indicated that the “ Unique Leader ” @ @ @ @ @ surgery .

First Putin tells him to stop making an ass out of himself on the daily, then his man-crush (apparently) croaks.
Media outlets in Japan and Taiwan are reporting that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has died. This has not been confirmed by the North Korean government or by sources in South Korea. Earlier in the week, a South Korean site that specializes North Korea news indicated that the “Unique Leader” was gravely ill following cardiac surgery.


delawareliberal--2020-04-26--Song of the Day 4/26: The Rolling Stones, “Living in a Ghost Town”

Song of the Day 4/26 : The Rolling Stones , “ Living in a Ghost Town ” I ’ m impressed that the coronavirus has prompted so many musicians to write songs to address the new reality .
The latest to drop is this one from the Rolling Stones , which soared to No .
1 on iTunes within a day of its release — the band ’ s first No .
1 song in 40 years .
The tune predates the pandemic , but Mick Jagger altered some of the lyrics to update it for the moment .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a bit too dark , so I slightly rewrote it .
I didn ’ t have to rewrite very much , to be honest.
” “ We cut this track well over a year ago in L.A. for part of a new album , an ongoing thing , ” said Keith Richards .
“ I had said to Don [ Was ] about a month or so ago , ‘ Hey , this is a time for the ghost town track.
’ And then Mick called me and said the same thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

I’m impressed that the coronavirus has prompted so many musicians to write songs to address the new reality. The latest to drop is this one from the Rolling Stones, which soared to No. 1 on iTunes within a day of its release — the band’s first No. 1 song in 40 years. The tune predates the pandemic, but Mick Jagger altered some of the lyrics to update it for the moment. “Some of it was a bit weird and a bit too dark, so I slightly rewrote it. I didn’t have to rewrite very much, to be honest.”
“We cut this track well over a year ago in L.A. for part of a new album, an ongoing thing,” said Keith Richards. “I had said to Don [Was] about a month or so ago, ‘Hey, this is a time for the ghost town track.’ And then Mick called me and said the same thing and that great minds think alike.”


delawareliberal--2020-04-26--DL Open Thread: Sunday, April 26, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sunday, April 26, 2020

Rethug Legislators Don ’ t Know What To Do On Emergency Spending .
I guess the good news is that @ @ @ @ @ let the states go bankrupt ’ route .
For-Profit Chain Bought Rural Hospitals And Shut @ @ @ @ @ For the Pandemic .
In cases like these , ‘ for-profit ’ means squeezing every @ @ @ @ @ of the facilities , then abandoning them .
It ’ s the same with nursing @ @ @ @ @ From The VA. Vets and their families will just love that .
Is it fake @ @ @ @ @ the VA says it ?
:

Rethug Legislators Don’t Know What To Do On Emergency Spending. I guess the good news is that only McConnell peddles the ‘let the states go bankrupt’ route.
For-Profit Chain Bought Rural Hospitals And Shut ‘Em Down–Just In Time For the Pandemic. In cases like these, ‘for-profit’ means squeezing every last nickel they can out of the facilities, then abandoning them. It’s the same with nursing homes.
FEMA Stole Masks From The VA. Vets and their families will just love that. Is it fake news when the head of the VA says it?:


delawareliberal--2020-04-28--Lieutenant General Darryl A. Williams is no leader

Darryl A. Williams is the 60th superintendent of West Point .
When Trump ’ s vanity caused him to announce @ @ @ @ @ graduation address to the cadets , causing the academy to scramble together a ceremony that @ @ @ @ @ lot of people in harms way , Williams should have said , “ No.
” @ @ @ @ @ boss , but he and Republicans should say no to Trump and get fired .
@ @ @ @ @ was a leader , which he isn ’ t .
He ’ s just another @ @ @

Darryl A. Williams is the 60th superintendent of West Point. When Trump’s vanity caused him to announce that he was delivering a graduation address to the cadets, causing the academy to scramble together a ceremony that is going to put a lot of people in harms way, Williams should have said, “No.”
I know Trump is his boss, but he and Republicans should say no to Trump and get fired. Williams would have if he was a leader, which he isn’t. He’s just another Trump stooge.


delawareliberal--2020-04-27--Song of the Day 4/27: Tommy Tucker, “Sitting Home Alone”

Today ’ s Coronavirus Quarantine Classic© comes from Tommy Tucker , an R & B artist of the ’ 50s and ’ 60s whose only brush with fame came with “ Hi-Heel Sneakers , ” which reached No .
11 on the Billboard chart in 1964 .
Born Robert Higginbotham in Springfield , Ohio , he performed in various bands in his home state before relocating to Newark , N.J. in the ’ 60s .
He recorded this self-penned tune in 1967 , shortly before he left the music business to go into real estate .
He made a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but died at age 48 in 1982 , reportedly from inhaling carbon tetrachloride he was using to refinish his hardwood floors .
“ Hi-Heel Sneakers ” was also an original composition .
Though it became a hit in 1964 , some sources list an earlier 1962 recording .
The line about boxing gloves is a reference to Tucker ’ s stint as a Gold Gloves boxer in his youth .
He followed up “ Hi-Heel Sneakers ” with “ Long Tall Shorty , ” which wasn ’ t a hit for him but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Today’s Coronavirus Quarantine Classic© comes from Tommy Tucker, an R&B artist of the ’50s and ’60s whose only brush with fame came with “Hi-Heel Sneakers,” which reached No. 11 on the Billboard chart in 1964. Born Robert Higginbotham in Springfield, Ohio, he performed in various bands in his home state before relocating to Newark, N.J. in the ’60s. He recorded this self-penned tune in 1967, shortly before he left the music business to go into real estate. He made a couple of brief comebacks in the ’70s but died at age 48 in 1982, reportedly from inhaling carbon tetrachloride he was using to refinish his hardwood floors.
“Hi-Heel Sneakers” was also an original composition. Though it became a hit in 1964, some sources list an earlier 1962 recording. The line about boxing gloves is a reference to Tucker’s stint as a Gold Gloves boxer in his youth.
He followed up “Hi-Heel Sneakers” with “Long Tall Shorty,” which wasn’t a hit for him but was much covered by British Mod bands.


delawareliberal--2020-04-27--DL Open Thread: Monday, April 27, 2020

DL Open Thread: Monday, April 27, 2020

260.000 Words .
The NYTimes parses Trump ’ s pronouncements from March 9 through mid-April .
You might as well suffer through this once so you never have to do it again .
BTW , you might have missed this link that Mike Dinsmore provided yesterday , but this psychoanalysis of Trump seems terrifyingly on-target to me .
Know your enemy .
Trump ’ s Snit Goes Far Beyond Just Dissing The WHO .
JEE-zus , now he ’ s rerouting WHO funds that would have gone directly to the Feds .
This is insanity .
Go back and read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ God ’ s Waiting Room ’ .
Thus saieth Gov .
DeSantis .
Might as well ignore best practices , get ’ em to Heaven as fast as possible .
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
The latest carnage : 965,933 confirmed cases and 54,877 deaths in the United States .
Trump once said that limiting deaths to 60,000 Americans would be a ‘ big win ’ .
Look for a big win by Thursday .
BTW , try counting from zero to 60,000 and see if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win ’ .
26 Million Americans Lost Jobs , Billionaires Added $ 308 Billion To Their Wealth .
They literally can ’ t lose , not even in a pandemic .
Shouldn ’ t they at least pay more in taxes ?
Antibody Tests Are Close To Worthless .
At least most of them .
This is what happens when the government waives any type of quality review on the products .
Delaware Breaks Record For Infections In A Day .
Almost 75 % of yesterday ’ s infections were in Sussex County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ m going back to work today , so I might have been less wordy than usual .
But , there ’ s plenty here .
What do you want to talk about ?

260.000 Words. The NYTimes parses Trump’s pronouncements from March 9 through mid-April. You might as well suffer through this once so you never have to do it again. BTW, you might have missed this link that Mike Dinsmore provided yesterday, but this psychoanalysis of Trump seems terrifyingly on-target to me. Know your enemy.
Trump’s Snit Goes Far Beyond Just Dissing The WHO. JEE-zus, now he’s rerouting WHO funds that would have gone directly to the Feds. This is insanity. Go back and read that psychoanalysis piece again.
Florida Is ‘God’s Waiting Room’. Thus saieth Gov. DeSantis. Might as well ignore best practices, get ’em to Heaven as fast as possible.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 965,933 confirmed cases and 54,877 deaths in the United States. Trump once said that limiting deaths to 60,000 Americans would be a ‘big win’. Look for a big win by Thursday. BTW, try counting from zero to 60,000 and see if you consider this Trump milestone a ‘big win’.
26 Million Americans Lost Jobs, Billionaires Added $308 Billion To Their Wealth. They literally can’t lose, not even in a pandemic. Shouldn’t they at least pay more in taxes?
Antibody Tests Are Close To Worthless. At least most of them. This is what happens when the government waives any type of quality review on the products.
Delaware Breaks Record For Infections In A Day. Almost 75% of yesterday’s infections were in Sussex County. 311 out of 458.
Well, I’m going back to work today, so I might have been less wordy than usual. But, there’s plenty here.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-28--BREAKING: Trump Channels His ‘Inner Sam Wilson’

He reportedly will sign an Executive Order requiring meatpacking plants to remain open , and providing , wait for it @ @ @ @ @ from liability .
He will not , of course , be granting immunity to those @ @ @ @ @ , their families , and all those with whom they come in contact .
They @ @ @ @ @ .
Hey , it also allows him to run against immigrants again : ( Former @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s decision will undercut local health officials ’ power to make meat plants @ @ @ @ @ guidance that would have limited workers ’ exposure to covid-19 .
“ The president has @ @ @ @ @ stop the spread of the disease in plants , ” Berkowitz said .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ be allowed to operate and that there should be no specific requirements plants must follow @ @ @ @ @ this disease .
”

He reportedly will sign an Executive Order requiring meatpacking plants to remain open, and providing, wait for it, protection to the plants from liability. He will not, of course, be granting immunity to those who work in the plants, their families, and all those with whom they come in contact. They’re just collateral damage. Hey, it also allows him to run against immigrants again:
(Former OSHA Official) Berkowitz said Trump’s decision will undercut local health officials’ power to make meat plants comply with newly issued federal guidance that would have limited workers’ exposure to covid-19. “The president has just undermined all efforts to stop the spread of the disease in plants,” Berkowitz said. “He is essentially saying they must be allowed to operate and that there should be no specific requirements plants must follow to stop the spread of this disease.”


delawareliberal--2020-04-28--Sussex County Councilman Says It Out Loud:  Processing Chickens Is More Important Than Workers’ Live

Sussex County Councilman Says It Out Loud:  Processing Chickens Is More Important Than Workers’ Lives

“ Where did the governor get the bright idea to … test the poultry workers ?
” Wilson asked during @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
“ They ’ re losing millions of dollars because of this dumb @ @ @ @ @ s going to happen to the poultry plants ?
They ’ re gon na have @ @ @ @ @ Wilson said .
…But Wilson worried that as workers get tested and are found to @ @ @ @ @ scare off other employees from showing up for work .
Local poultry plant companies , @ @ @ @ @ said staffing levels have significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic .

Western Sussex County troglodyte Sam Wilson:
“Where did the governor get the bright idea to … test the poultry workers?” Wilson asked during council’s teleconference meeting on Tuesday. “They’re losing millions of dollars because of this dumb idea.”
Wait, there’s more:
“What’s going to happen to the poultry plants? They’re gonna have to shut down,” Wilson said.
…But Wilson worried that as workers get tested and are found to be sick, it will scare off other employees from showing up for work. Local poultry plant companies, employees and government officials have said staffing levels have significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic.


delawareliberal--2020-04-28--Song of the Day 4/28: Trey Anastasio, “Lonely Trip”

Trey Anastasio of Phish is keeping busy during quarantine by writing new songs and releasing them on his Instagram account .
They don ’ t all sound like Phish ’ s jam-band excursions or their new record , which dabbles in prog-rock flourishes .
This one is a gentle acoustic guitar ballad that fits the moment nicely .
He released the song March 31 with this note : Hi everyone .
I hope that all of you and your families are safe , and I send my deepest love to everyone who is struggling thru this time , physically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many ways .
In the videos I ’ ve been posting you can see two windows behind me that I sit next to when I write .
The windows look out of our apt into the streets of Manhattan .
Every night at 7pm the whole city , all 5 boroughs , leans out their windows to scream and cheer and bang on pots and pans to show support for the essential workers , the doctors , medical , police officers , food delivery people , who are going out there and risking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wish you could hear the sound .
It ’ s overwhelming .
An entire city screaming with love and gratitude .
I honestly don ’ t know how they do it .
The nurses , grocery store employees , pharmacists , people who do elder care , animal care , so much .
Not just in my city , but essential workers everywhere .
This is happening all over our country , and all over the globe .
I want to thank them .
If you are one of these people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this I see so much good in people .
Thank you to all of you who are going out every day to feed people , care for them , protect and treat the sick .

Trey Anastasio of Phish is keeping busy during quarantine by writing new songs and releasing them on his Instagram account. They don’t all sound like Phish’s jam-band excursions or their new record, which dabbles in prog-rock flourishes. This one is a gentle acoustic guitar ballad that fits the moment nicely.
He released the song March 31 with this note:
Hi everyone. I hope that all of you and your families are safe, and I send my deepest love to everyone who is struggling thru this time, physically, financially, emotionally, and in so many ways.
In the videos I’ve been posting you can see two windows behind me that I sit next to when I write. The windows look out of our apt into the streets of Manhattan. Every night at 7pm the whole city, all 5 boroughs, leans out their windows to scream and cheer and bang on pots and pans to show support for the essential workers, the doctors, medical, police officers, food delivery people, who are going out there and risking everything to take care of others. I wish you could hear the sound. It’s overwhelming. An entire city screaming with love and gratitude.
I honestly don’t know how they do it. The nurses, grocery store employees, pharmacists, people who do elder care, animal care, so much. Not just in my city, but essential workers everywhere. This is happening all over our country, and all over the globe.
I want to thank them.
If you are one of these people, Thank You.
In a time like this I see so much good in people. Thank you to all of you who are going out every day to feed people, care for them, protect and treat the sick.
With deepest Gratitude,
Trey


delawareliberal--2020-04-28--DL Open Thread: Tues., April 28, 2020

DL Open Thread: Tues., April 28, 2020

‘ We Promised You Tests , Not The Ability To Test ’ .
The VP says it was all a misunderstanding .
It was actually a deliberate attempt to deceive .
Lives lost in the fog of semantics .
BTW , the new Task Force Plan for ramping up testing ?
: It ’ s all on the states .
Still .
Trump Didn ’ t Read Briefings That Warned Of Pandemic .
The revenge of the intelligence community .
Call ’ em ‘ human scum ’ at your own risk .
Even ‘ Sleepy Joe ’ was screaming about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think the ‘ Blame China ’ reelection ploy will work .
Small Business Program A Disaster .
At least the mom-and-pop business known as the LA Lakers was able to get a lifeline .
I think most small businesses will come to regard this program as a rigged fraud .
Because that ’ s what it is .
Leader Of ‘ Reopen NC ’ Group Tests Positive For COVID-19 .
And then loudly protested government forcing her to quarantine for 14 days .
I provide the info , you provide the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bleach-drinker .
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
The latest carnage : 988,469 confirmed cases and 56,253 deaths in the United States .
If a ‘ mere ’ 1400 daily deaths can be defined as progress , well , I guess that ’ s progress .
Big Plastic Seeks Relief Funds .
Anybody wan na bet against them getting that money ?
Trump ’ s Judges .
An utterly-depressing account of how he did it and what we face .
Force yourself to read it .
UD Implements Hiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like as good a time as any for the Delaware General Assembly to link ongoing state aid to a mandatory opening of the books .
“ You want the money ?
This is how you access the money.
” I mean , the state ’ s facing a huge shortfall , make UD and Del State and , of course , Del-Tech , accountable .
First Delaware Business-Reopening Virtual Town Hall Answers Little .
While not unexpected , especially in Sussex County , I have a question : Why the bleep is this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the so-called ‘ public-private partnership ’ known as the Delaware Prosperity Partnership ?
John Carney and the Dover lilliputians enacted legislation making this body exempt from the prying eyes of the public .
Why is this Kurt Foreman guy leading this meeting ?
Is he even a state employee ?
I would think that meetings pertaining to reopening aspects of Delaware life would be led by , you know , elected officials .
But what do I know ?
What do you want to talk about ?

‘We Promised You Tests, Not The Ability To Test’. The VP says it was all a misunderstanding. It was actually a deliberate attempt to deceive. Lives lost in the fog of semantics. BTW, the new Task Force Plan for ramping up testing?: It’s all on the states. Still.
Trump Didn’t Read Briefings That Warned Of Pandemic. The revenge of the intelligence community. Call ’em ‘human scum’ at your own risk. Even ‘Sleepy Joe’ was screaming about it back in January. I don’t think the ‘Blame China’ reelection ploy will work.
Small Business Program A Disaster. At least the mom-and-pop business known as the LA Lakers was able to get a lifeline. I think most small businesses will come to regard this program as a rigged fraud. Because that’s what it is.
Leader Of ‘Reopen NC’ Group Tests Positive For COVID-19. And then loudly protested government forcing her to quarantine for 14 days. I provide the info, you provide the schadenfreude. Bonus Track: The Kansas bleach-drinker.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 988,469 confirmed cases and 56,253 deaths in the United States. If a ‘mere’ 1400 daily deaths can be defined as progress, well, I guess that’s progress.
Big Plastic Seeks Relief Funds. Anybody wanna bet against them getting that money?
Trump’s Judges. An utterly-depressing account of how he did it and what we face. Force yourself to read it.
UD Implements Hiring Freeze Amid Budget Shortfall. This seems like as good a time as any for the Delaware General Assembly to link ongoing state aid to a mandatory opening of the books. “You want the money? This is how you access the money.” I mean, the state’s facing a huge shortfall, make UD and Del State and, of course, Del-Tech, accountable.
First Delaware Business-Reopening Virtual Town Hall Answers Little. While not unexpected, especially in Sussex County, I have a question: Why the bleep is this meeting being run by the head of the so-called ‘public-private partnership’ known as the Delaware Prosperity Partnership? John Carney and the Dover lilliputians enacted legislation making this body exempt from the prying eyes of the public. Why is this Kurt Foreman guy leading this meeting? Is he even a state employee? I would think that meetings pertaining to reopening aspects of Delaware life would be led by, you know, elected officials. But what do I know?
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-04-29--Breaking: Nobody Cares About Baseball

Breaking: Nobody Cares About Baseball

Can you name a baseball player who is nationally famous ?
I can ’ t .
There are plans to @ @ @ @ @ the leagues to make them more regional , thereby cutting down on travel .
Just @ @ @ @ @ fall asleep .
Baseball is boring .
Nobody likes it .

Can you name a baseball player who is nationally famous? I can’t. There are plans to bring back baseball by realigning the leagues to make them more regional, thereby cutting down on travel.
Just typing that sentence made me fall asleep. Baseball is boring. Nobody likes it.


Any day now…

I wonder when the important working friendships with Republicans that Coons has so carefully cultivated are going to pay off @ @ @ @ @ kick in if some kind of national emergency arises ?
Not that I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ .

I wonder when the important working friendships with Republicans that Coons has so carefully cultivated are going to pay off? Maybe they’ll kick in if some kind of national emergency arises? Not that I’m hoping for some national emergency.


delawareliberal--2020-04-29--It isn’t that I don’t like Biden…

It isn’t that I don’t like Biden…

It isn ’ t that I don ’ t like Biden… …it ’ s that I see him running a @ @ @ @ @ fucked-up repeat of 2016 campaign .
The idea that this is going to be a @ @ @ @ @ with anger .
For example , if he picks Kobs* for a running mate ( @ @ @ @ @ ) I will seriously lose .
Like “ hide all the knives ” lose it @

…it’s that I see him running a mincing, timid and ultimately fucked-up repeat of 2016 campaign. The idea that this is going to be a close election makes me insane with anger.
For example, if he picks Kobs* for a running mate (or some similarly terrible person) I will seriously lose. Like “hide all the knives” lose it.


delawareliberal--2020-04-29--Song of the Day 4/29: Founders Sing, “Lie-Lie-Lie-Lie Lysol”

Founders Sing entered the YouTube musical political satire genre , currently dominated by Randy Rainbow , in mid-February with a @ @ @ @ @ Democracy Died , ” set to the tune of “ American Pie.
” Whoever ’ @ @ @ @ @ a video every couple of weeks since .
This their latest , set to the @ @ @ @ @ ’ “ Lola ” and featuring Mr. Clean on lead vocals .
Enjoy , but @ @ @ @ @

Founders Sing entered the YouTube musical political satire genre, currently dominated by Randy Rainbow, in mid-February with a video called “The Day Democracy Died,” set to the tune of “American Pie.” Whoever’s behind it has released a video every couple of weeks since. This their latest, set to the tune of of the Kinks’ “Lola” and featuring Mr. Clean on lead vocals. Enjoy, but don’t inject.


delawareliberal--2020-04-29--Biden’s Campaign is so weak they are terrified of Justin Amash peeling off 1% in Michigan

Biden ’ s Campaign is so weak they are terrified of Justin Amash peeling off 1 % in Michigan This @ @ @ @ @ is that you are slightly less bad than the Republicans .
Team Biden has no @ @ @ @ @ it is in panic mode over the announcement of third party candidate that will impact @ @ @ @ @ +1 ” electoral college strategy .

This happens when your only argument is that you are slightly less bad than the Republicans.
Team Biden has no visible affirmative campaign, so it is in panic mode over the announcement of third party candidate that will impact the terrible “50%+1” electoral college strategy.


delawareliberal--2020-04-29--DL Open Thread: Weds., April 29, 2020

DL Open Thread: Weds., April 29, 2020

Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
US passes two deadly milestones : Over 1 million cases , and more deaths than in the entirety of the Vietnam War .
That ’ s more deaths than the 19-year Vietnam War , accomplished in 100 days .
Tennessee Reopens On Day Of Single Largest COVID-19 Spike .
I wonder if Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear , a Democrat , will put up roadblocks to keep any Vols out of the state .
I would .
Lindsey Graham ’ s Opponent Gains Traction .
I know the race is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ ve been there .
When a political tsunami hits , and it could well hit the R ’ s this year , even people perceived as ‘ safe ’ get washed away .
I ’ ve been on both sides of those surges , and I would not be shocked if even Graham goes down .
For-Profit Hospital Chains Oppose Medicare Expansion , Fight For Bailout Funds .
It ’ s what they do–provide as little care as possible , pocket as much money as possible .
Speaking of despicable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destitute patients continues unabated .
Rep. Amash To Run For President As Libertarian .
If the election is close , his move could benefit Trump by giving disaffected R ’ s somewhere else to go .
Up Next For Trump ?
: The Grand Reopening Tour .
Because ‘ only he ’ can restore the ‘ greatest economy the world has ever seen ’ .
Isn ’ t it about time that somebody , aka every single Democrat , points out that there was an 11-year economic recovery , and that the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Who , BTW , legitimately inherited a terrible economy from Dubya ?
Trump makes that assertion about building the world ’ s greatest economy and it largely goes unchallenged .
Not to mention , the implosion of said economy took place under Trump .
Has The Coronavirus Shattered The Myth Of College In America ?
While this piece only scratches the surface , I think the answer is yes–at least to the extent that what passes for the ‘ college experience ’ may well be changed forever , and it may not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officially A Covid Hot Spot .
Mitigation efforts , including widespread testing will focus largely on poultry plant employees and other migrant workers .
Other than Sam Wilson , even downstate R political leaders seem to be on board .
I think the Governor is doing a real good job on this .
What do you want to talk about ?

Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. US passes two deadly milestones: Over 1 million cases, and more deaths than in the entirety of the Vietnam War. That’s more deaths than the 19-year Vietnam War, accomplished in 100 days.
Tennessee Reopens On Day Of Single Largest COVID-19 Spike. I wonder if Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, will put up roadblocks to keep any Vols out of the state. I would.
Lindsey Graham’s Opponent Gains Traction. I know the race is still considered ‘Safe Republican’. But, I’ve been there. When a political tsunami hits, and it could well hit the R’s this year, even people perceived as ‘safe’ get washed away. I’ve been on both sides of those surges, and I would not be shocked if even Graham goes down.
For-Profit Hospital Chains Oppose Medicare Expansion, Fight For Bailout Funds. It’s what they do–provide as little care as possible, pocket as much money as possible. Speaking of despicable hospital practices, aggressive debt collection against destitute patients continues unabated.
Rep. Amash To Run For President As Libertarian. If the election is close, his move could benefit Trump by giving disaffected R’s somewhere else to go.
Up Next For Trump?: The Grand Reopening Tour. Because ‘only he’ can restore the ‘greatest economy the world has ever seen’. Isn’t it about time that somebody, aka every single Democrat, points out that there was an 11-year economic recovery, and that the first eight years took place under President Obama? Who, BTW, legitimately inherited a terrible economy from Dubya? Trump makes that assertion about building the world’s greatest economy and it largely goes unchallenged. Not to mention, the implosion of said economy took place under Trump.
Has The Coronavirus Shattered The Myth Of College In America? While this piece only scratches the surface, I think the answer is yes–at least to the extent that what passes for the ‘college experience’ may well be changed forever, and it may not be a bad thing.
Sussex County Officially A Covid Hot Spot. Mitigation efforts, including widespread testing will focus largely on poultry plant employees and other migrant workers. Other than Sam Wilson, even downstate R political leaders seem to be on board. I think the Governor is doing a real good job on this.
What do you want to talk about?


All good

The economy is back .
( Stocks are the economy , right ? )
That was all just an odd @ @ @ @ @ see here , folks .
Move along now .

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delawareliberal--2020-04-30--‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: April 2020

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: April 2020

About as rich and diverse a month for new music that you could ever hope for .
Might as well @ @ @ @ @ Album Most Likely To Top Most Critics ’ Polls , at least based on the @ @ @ @ @ are as good as any I ’ ve ever heard in rock/folk/roots/whatever music .
The @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not an ‘ easy listen ’ .
But it ’ s worth @ @ @ @ @ in it : Couldn ’ t decide whether this belonged under ‘ A ’ or @ @ @ @ @ we couldn ’ t wait any longer for a song this beautiful .
Featuring Sufjan @ @ @ @ @ t I heard of this guy before ?
: By far the best video I @ @ @ @

About as rich and diverse a month for new music that you could ever hope for. Might as well start with music from the Album Most Likely To Top Most Critics’ Polls, at least based on the initial reviews. Her lyrics are as good as any I’ve ever heard in rock/folk/roots/whatever music. The music can be challenging, it’s not an ‘easy listen’. But it’s worth your while to get lost in it:
Couldn’t decide whether this belonged under ‘A’ or ‘D’. Figured we couldn’t wait any longer for a song this beautiful. Featuring Sufjan Stevens:
Personal fave Phoebe Bridgers takes a virtual vacation to Japan:
Why haven’t I heard of this guy before?:
By far the best video I saw all month:
Chill-inducing:
Yves Tumor:


delawareliberal--2020-04-30--Rethug Reps Call On Carney To ‘Restart Our Economy Now’

Rethug Reps Call On Carney To ‘ Restart Our Economy Now ’ All 15 of ’ em .
I counted .
They sent a letter to the Governor ( presumably they didn ’ t collaborate on the letter in person ) claiming that somehow the shutdown is causing more health problems .
Because , well let me quote from the letter : They didn ’ t mention less car crashes , less homicides , less work-related accidents and , of course , deaths that were prevented by prudent prevention of the pandemic , because they don ’ t fit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , come to think of it has a couple of dawgs in this hunt , signed the letter .
As did Mike Smith , who has been hailed by some as bipartisan .
As did noted realtor Kevin Hensley .
They ’ re every bit as bad as their Lower Slower counterparts .
Did I forget to mention that every single Sussex Rethug representative signed the letter despite the fact that Sussex is a Covid hot spot ?
Every single one .
Governor Carney is insisting on a consistent decline in cases before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this because , wait for it , more testing will discover more cases : This simply must have been written by the Caesar Rodney Institute .
Carried to its illogical extreme , the argument seems to be that increased testing will yield more positives ( true ) , but more positives don ’ t represent an increased threat to public health ( false ) .
Failing to test and address more positives is a proven threat to public health .
You need to identify those who are positive and take the proper steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You really should read the letter in its entirety .
These Rethugs have got nothing .

All 15 of ’em. I counted. They sent a letter to the Governor (presumably they didn’t collaborate on the letter in person) claiming that somehow the shutdown is causing more health problems. Because, well let me quote from the letter:
“The heightened anxiety created by the loss of jobs and incomes will inevitably lead to spikes in stress-related problems, such as heart attacks, substance abuse, suicides, and depression.”
They didn’t mention less car crashes, less homicides, less work-related accidents and, of course, deaths that were prevented by prudent prevention of the pandemic, because they don’t fit the meme.
Yes, Mike Ramone who, come to think of it has a couple of dawgs in this hunt, signed the letter. As did Mike Smith, who has been hailed by some as bipartisan. As did noted realtor Kevin Hensley. They’re every bit as bad as their Lower Slower counterparts. Did I forget to mention that every single Sussex Rethug representative signed the letter despite the fact that Sussex is a Covid hot spot? Every single one.
Governor Carney is insisting on a consistent decline in cases before relaxing some standards. The Rethugs hate this because, wait for it, more testing will discover more cases:
“Your administration has prioritized increased testing, especially in hot spot areas,” the letter reads. “This will lead to the discovery of more cases. This is a flawed metric on which to base the recovery since a higher case rate is a function of expanded detection, not an increased threat to public health.”
This simply must have been written by the Caesar Rodney Institute. Carried to its illogical extreme, the argument seems to be that increased testing will yield more positives (true), but more positives don’t represent an increased threat to public health (false). Failing to test and address more positives is a proven threat to public health. You need to identify those who are positive and take the proper steps to protect them and the public.
You really should read the letter in its entirety. These Rethugs have got nothing.


delawareliberal--2020-04-30--Song of the Day 4/30: Tom Rush, “No Regrets”

While the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the music world , a few musicians have caught the bug and @ @ @ @ @ t even know folk icon Tom Rush had the disease until he announced this week @ @ @ @ @ — no mean feat for a 79-year-old .
He ’ s always been known as @ @ @ @ @ folk tunes and championing then-unknown singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell and James Taylor as for his @ @ @ @ @ arguably his best-known composition .

While the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the music world, a few musicians have caught the bug and recovered. I didn’t even know folk icon Tom Rush had the disease until he announced this week that he has beaten it — no mean feat for a 79-year-old. He’s always been known as much for covering both old folk tunes and championing then-unknown singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell and James Taylor as for his own material. This is arguably his best-known composition.


delawareliberal--2020-04-30--DL Open Thread: Thursday, April 30, 2020

‘ I ’ m Not Fucking Losing To Joe Biden ’ .
Thus said an incredulous Trump before lambasting his campaign team for his sinking poll numbers .
The numbers have placed The Very Stable Genius in an even fouler mood than usual .
Which leads me to… BTW , he said that yesterday .
Florida Refuses To Release Accurate Covid-19 Numbers .
That ’ s one way to keep the statistics respectable–and to justify the reopening of the state .
Everything Falls Apart , Ctd .
Global .
US .
The latest carnage : 1,040,488 confirmed cases and 60,999 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s some good news as the early tests on remdesivir indicate that symptoms improve after taking it .
Not a cure , but a promising treatment .
Campaign Lit Masquerades As ‘ Public Service ’ .
Blue Delaware posted this story a couple of days ago .
Can we state the obvious ?
Nobody , nobody , needs to get the basic information provided in this mailer from their state reps or senators .
The information is everywhere .
This is just a blatant political mailer .
Of course , the mailer does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for reelection , so there ’ s that .
I guess the mailer provides political cover for those who aren ’ t working in Dover which , admittedly , is not their fault .
The cynicism of Sen. Delcollo and Rep. Brady joining forces , though , is palpable .
They have some ED ’ s in common with 4153 registered voters in both SD 7 and RD 4 .
I believe that the addle-brained Brady would lose to pretty much any decent D in RD 4 , and we know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
No elected Democratic official should ever partner with someone like Delcollo .
One final point : I ’ ve been at this for about 40 years now .
I can ’ t ever recall a candidate ’ s political committee being formed as an LLC , until Delcollo ’ s .
What does that limited liability protect Delcollo from ?
Lying ?
100 Days Of Coronavirus Denial .
This is an easy-to-digest timeline of Trump ’ s denialism .
E-clip ‘ n save .
Another 3.84 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs lost .
Officially , over 30.3 million jobs lost since the pandemic started .
The real total is undoubtedly much higher .
What do you want to talk about ?

‘I’m Not Fucking Losing To Joe Biden’. Thus said an incredulous Trump before lambasting his campaign team for his sinking poll numbers. The numbers have placed The Very Stable Genius in an even fouler mood than usual. Which leads me to…
“It’s Gonna Go, It’s Gonna Leave”. Your commander-in-chief:
BTW, he said that yesterday.
Florida Refuses To Release Accurate Covid-19 Numbers. That’s one way to keep the statistics respectable–and to justify the reopening of the state.
Everything Falls Apart, Ctd. Global. US. The latest carnage: 1,040,488 confirmed cases and 60,999 deaths in the US. There’s some good news as the early tests on remdesivir indicate that symptoms improve after taking it. Not a cure, but a promising treatment.
Campaign Lit Masquerades As ‘Public Service’. Blue Delaware posted this story a couple of days ago. Can we state the obvious? Nobody, nobody, needs to get the basic information provided in this mailer from their state reps or senators. The information is everywhere. This is just a blatant political mailer. Of course, the mailer does have pictures of elected officials who are up for reelection, so there’s that. I guess the mailer provides political cover for those who aren’t working in Dover which, admittedly, is not their fault. The cynicism of Sen. Delcollo and Rep. Brady joining forces, though, is palpable. They have some ED’s in common with 4153 registered voters in both SD 7 and RD 4. I believe that the addle-brained Brady would lose to pretty much any decent D in RD 4, and we know that Delcollo faces a strong challenge in SD 7. No elected Democratic official should ever partner with someone like Delcollo. One final point: I’ve been at this for about 40 years now. I can’t ever recall a candidate’s political committee being formed as an LLC, until Delcollo’s. What does that limited liability protect Delcollo from? Lying?
100 Days Of Coronavirus Denial. This is an easy-to-digest timeline of Trump’s denialism. E-clip ‘n save.
Another 3.84 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Week. Real people, real jobs lost. Officially, over 30.3 million jobs lost since the pandemic started. The real total is undoubtedly much higher.
What do you want to talk about?


American Exceptionalism


delawareliberal--2020-05-01--Song of the Day 5/1: Billy Bragg, “The Internationale”

May Day , though not celebrated in reactionary America , was declared International Workers ’ Day in 1889 by the @ @ @ @ @ ’ and socialist parties , which also adopted “ The Internationale ” as its official @ @ @ @ @ activist Billy Bragg has supported leftist causes since his early career , after being inspired @ @ @ @ @ I realize I was naive to think the Clash could change the world by singing @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t so much their lyrics as what they stood for and the actions @ @ @ @ @ really important to me , ” he once told Entertainment Weekly .
“ Phil Collins @ @ @ @ @ the homeless , but if he doesn ’ t have the action to go with @ @ @ @ @ exploiting that for a subject .
I got that from the Clash , and I @ @ @ @ @ that tradition as best I can .
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May Day, though not celebrated in reactionary America, was declared International Workers’ Day in 1889 by the Second International organization of workers’ and socialist parties, which also adopted “The Internationale” as its official anthem.
English songwriter and activist Billy Bragg has supported leftist causes since his early career, after being inspired by the Clash. “I realize I was naive to think the Clash could change the world by singing about it. But it wasn’t so much their lyrics as what they stood for and the actions they took. That became really important to me,” he once told Entertainment Weekly. “Phil Collins might write a song about the homeless, but if he doesn’t have the action to go with it he’s just exploiting that for a subject. I got that from the Clash, and I try to remain true to that tradition as best I can.”