delawareliberal--2020-07-28--Coons’ Heroic GOP Ass Kissing Campaign Comes up Short Once Again

Coons ’ heroic GOP Ass kissing campaign continues in spite of never having swayed a single Republican vote in the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus relief package , released Monday evening , sets up new battles over health care @ @ @ @ @ to overwhelm the country .
From a smaller hospital bailout to stiffing strained Medicaid programs @ @ @ @ @ opening bid revealed stark differences with the plan passed by House Democrats this spring .
@ @ @ @ @ thorny issues like unemployment aid and liability protections , health care funding could become another @ @ @

Coons’ heroic GOP Ass kissing campaign continues in spite of never having swayed a single Republican vote in the Senate.
Senate Republicans’ coronavirus relief package, released Monday evening, sets up new battles over health care funding as the coronavirus continues to overwhelm the country.
From a smaller hospital bailout to stiffing strained Medicaid programs, the GOP’s opening bid revealed stark differences with the plan passed by House Democrats this spring. As Congress tries to resolve thorny issues like unemployment aid and liability protections, health care funding could become another sticking point.


delawareliberal--2020-07-29--Song of the Day 7/29: Johnny Cash, “Cry, Cry, Cry”

This was Johnny Cash ’ s first hit for Sun Records in 1955 , when it was the B-side to @ @ @ @ @ ” the first composition he took to the studio .
Unimpressed executives told him to @ @ @ @ @ that Sun owner Sam Phillips would be able to sell .
Cash wrote “ Cry @ @ @ @ @ ” overnight and played it for Phillips the next day .
Its presence here , @ @ @ @ @ Cretinous Creamsicle ’ s lament that “ nobody likes me.
” From the NYTimes : @ @ @ @ @ Fauci and Dr. Deborah L. Birx have high approval ratings even as his own have @ @ @ @ @ , “ And yet , they ’ re highly thought of — but nobody likes @ @ @ @ @ be my personality .
”

This was Johnny Cash’s first hit for Sun Records in 1955, when it was the B-side to “Hey, Porter,” the first composition he took to the studio. Unimpressed executives told him to come back with a song that Sun owner Sam Phillips would be able to sell. Cash wrote “Cry! Cry! Cry!” overnight and played it for Phillips the next day.
Its presence here, naturally, relates to the Cretinous Creamsicle’s lament that “nobody likes me.” From the NYTimes:
Noting that Dr. Anthony S. Fauci and Dr. Deborah L. Birx have high approval ratings even as his own have sagged, Mr. Trump added, “And yet, they’re highly thought of — but nobody likes me. It can only be my personality.”
Gee, ya think?


delawareliberal--2020-07-29--BREAKING: Yrene Waldron OUT As Nursing Homes Chief!

Corinna Getchell , who has been director of the Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification in the Division of @ @ @ @ @ be appointed division head .
Director Yrene Waldron is returning to retirement to spend time @ @ @ @ @ remains to be seen how effective Getchell will be .
After all , she was @ @ @ @ @ the facilities , which yielded little in terms of sanctions .
But , as former @ @ @ @ @ once said , “ Sometimes you add by subtracting.
” I rarely do this , @ @ @ @ @ na give myself a little pat on the back for hastening the fox ’ s @ @ @ @ @

Matt Bittle has the scoop:
Corinna Getchell, who has been director of the Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification in the Division of Health Care Quality, will be appointed division head. Director Yrene Waldron is returning to retirement to spend time with her family.
It remains to be seen how effective Getchell will be. After all, she was in charge of inspections of the facilities, which yielded little in terms of sanctions. But, as former Phils’ manager Gene Mauch once said, “Sometimes you add by subtracting.”
I rarely do this, but I’m gonna give myself a little pat on the back for hastening the fox’s departure from the henhouse.


delawareliberal--2020-07-29--DL Exclusive: Dave McBride Hasn’t Lived In His District For At Least 10 Years.

DL Exclusive : Dave McBride Hasn ’ t Lived In His District For At Least 10 Years .
Politicians lie .
Some lie about where they live .
Dave McBride and Cathy Cloutier are two of them .
As Democratic State Chair Erik Raser-Schramm has made clear , it is unethical to run for a seat when you don ’ t live in the district .
He said that about a Democrat , Melanie George Smith .
Dave McBride isn ’ t only running although he ’ s not a resident of the 13th Senate District , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his constituents since 2008 .
Politicians lie .
Sewer records don ’ t .
Unless Dave McBride goes somewhere else to relieve himself , he hasn ’ t resided in his home at 7 Nicole Court since at least 2008 , with a possible exception in 2017-18 .
( Pro Tip : Kids , if you want to lie to your constituents about where you live , do what Cathy Cloutier did : Get a kid , preferably your kid , to flush the toilet a couple of times a day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
Since 2008 , according to those public records , Dave McBride has paid the minimum New Castle County sewer bill : $ 50 per year from 2008 to 2016 , and $ 56 ( the newly-established rate for 2019 and 2020 ) .
There is no way that you can only pay the minimum unless you don ’ t reside at the address .
In this case , an address that Sen. McBride claims as his residence in order to run in the 13th Senatorial District .
In fact , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Nicole Court address reveal that all the homes paid more than the minimum that McBride is paying .
I confess that I don ’ t know why there was a higher bill for 2017 ( $ 206.65 ) and 2018 ( $ 68.88 , which is still pretty damned low ) , but the records clearly reveal that McBride does not live in his district and hasn ’ t for the better part of the last 12 years .
Meaning , that McBride does not meet the minimum residency eligibility requirement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just doesn ’ t live there .
As we all know , McBride also has a residence in Lewes , and has had that residence since 2005 .
Sales price over $ 800K .
In case you are wondering , I have McBride ’ s official sewer tax payment records , and I have the sales information on McBride ’ s property at 35759 Tarpon Drive in Lewes .
The conclusion is obvious and inescapable : Sen. David McBride resides in Lewes full-time , and not in his alleged residence in the 13th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not lived in his district since 2008 .
That calls for an exclamation point ( ! )
.
He should be removed from the ballot by the Delaware Department of Elections .
The Department has indeed been officially informed by letter from within the 13th Senate District of McBride ’ s transgressions ( not from his opponent ) and has been requested to take such action .
DOE will either follow the law or perpetuate Delaware Way casual corruption .
I would also ask the Attorney General to investigate whether McBride has committed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state salary while illegally serving as an elected official in a district where he has not lived consistently since 2008 .
Remember : Politicians lie .
Sewer records , however , always provide the straight poop .

Politicians lie. Some lie about where they live. Dave McBride and Cathy Cloutier are two of them. As Democratic State Chair Erik Raser-Schramm has made clear, it is unethical to run for a seat when you don’t live in the district. He said that about a Democrat, Melanie George Smith. Dave McBride isn’t only running although he’s not a resident of the 13th Senate District, he’s perpetrated a fraud on both the state and his constituents since 2008.
Politicians lie. Sewer records don’t. Unless Dave McBride goes somewhere else to relieve himself, he hasn’t resided in his home at 7 Nicole Court since at least 2008, with a possible exception in 2017-18. (Pro Tip: Kids, if you want to lie to your constituents about where you live, do what Cathy Cloutier did: Get a kid, preferably your kid, to flush the toilet a couple of times a day.)
The President Pro-Tempore did not do that. Since 2008, according to those public records, Dave McBride has paid the minimum New Castle County sewer bill: $50 per year from 2008 to 2016, and $56 (the newly-established rate for 2019 and 2020). There is no way that you can only pay the minimum unless you don’t reside at the address. In this case, an address that Sen. McBride claims as his residence in order to run in the 13th Senatorial District. In fact, a cursory review of homes adjacent to McBride’s Nicole Court address reveal that all the homes paid more than the minimum that McBride is paying. I confess that I don’t know why there was a higher bill for 2017 ($206.65) and 2018 ($68.88, which is still pretty damned low), but the records clearly reveal that McBride does not live in his district and hasn’t for the better part of the last 12 years. Meaning, that McBride does not meet the minimum residency eligibility requirement for being on the ballot: He just doesn’t live there.
As we all know , McBride also has a residence in Lewes, and has had that residence since 2005. Sales price over $800K. In case you are wondering, I have McBride’s official sewer tax payment records, and I have the sales information on McBride’s property at 35759 Tarpon Drive in Lewes.
The conclusion is obvious and inescapable: Sen. David McBride resides in Lewes full-time, and not in his alleged residence in the 13th SD. In general, he has not lived in his district since 2008. That calls for an exclamation point(!). He should be removed from the ballot by the Delaware Department of Elections. The Department has indeed been officially informed by letter from within the 13th Senate District of McBride’s transgressions (not from his opponent) and has been requested to take such action. DOE will either follow the law or perpetuate Delaware Way casual corruption. I would also ask the Attorney General to investigate whether McBride has committed elections fraud and has been receiving a state salary while illegally serving as an elected official in a district where he has not lived consistently since 2008.
Remember: Politicians lie. Sewer records, however, always provide the straight poop.


delawareliberal--2020-07-29--DL Open Thread: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

‘ Umbrella Man ’ A White Supremacist Who Sought To Place Blame On Protesters In Minneapolis .
In other words , he ’ s carrying out Trump/Barr policy , presumably off the payroll , but we can ’ t be sure .
Trump Cornered On Russian Bounties In This Interview .
You simply must watch this .
Jonathan Swan was prepared for this , and Trump ’ s only choice was to dissemble .
RWNJ ’ s Head To Protest Frontlines .
It had to happen , Trump wants it to happen .
No good can come of this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been at those Portland rallies .
Allegation : Trump Campaign Illegally Spent $ 170 Mill In Campaign Funds .
Hey , if they figured that they ’ ve already lost and might as well loot their own campaign coffers , who am I to object ?
The ‘ Nastiest ’ R Senate Primary In The Country ?
In Tennessee , to replace Lamar Alexander .
D ’ s are not considered competitive , but who knows ?
Rethug Martha McSally Campaign Pockets Charitable Donations .
Busted .
This is who/what Rethugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forced Out Of Washington State .
Some good news .
Is Portland next ?
Hey , they wanted to be there .
Look at the ‘ hilariously unconstitutional ’ terms the Feds seek to impose on arrested protestors .
Demon Sperm Makes Its 2020 Debut .
Courtesy of one of Trump ’ s ‘ highly-respected doctors ’ .
Demon sperm , ladies and gentlemen .
Think I just found me this year ’ s Halloween costume… Guess He ’ ll Go Eat Worms .
Maybe if they deep-fry ’ em .
What do @ @ @ @ @ @

‘Umbrella Man’ A White Supremacist Who Sought To Place Blame On Protesters In Minneapolis. In other words, he’s carrying out Trump/Barr policy, presumably off the payroll, but we can’t be sure.
Trump Cornered On Russian Bounties In This Interview. You simply must watch this. Jonathan Swan was prepared for this, and Trump’s only choice was to dissemble.
RWNJ’s Head To Protest Frontlines. It had to happen, Trump wants it to happen. No good can come of this. I know for a fact that they’ve been at those Portland rallies.
Allegation: Trump Campaign Illegally Spent $170 Mill In Campaign Funds. Hey, if they figured that they’ve already lost and might as well loot their own campaign coffers, who am I to object?
The ‘Nastiest’ R Senate Primary In The Country? In Tennessee, to replace Lamar Alexander. D’s are not considered competitive, but who knows?
Rethug Martha McSally Campaign Pockets Charitable Donations. Busted. This is who/what Rethugs are in 2020.
Trump Military Goons Forced Out Of Washington State. Some good news. Is Portland next? Hey, they wanted to be there. Look at the ‘hilariously unconstitutional’ terms the Feds seek to impose on arrested protestors.
Demon Sperm Makes Its 2020 Debut. Courtesy of one of Trump’s ‘highly-respected doctors’. Demon sperm, ladies and gentlemen. Think I just found me this year’s Halloween costume…
Guess He’ll Go Eat Worms. Maybe if they deep-fry ’em.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-07-30--Song of the Day 7/30: Woody Guthrie, “All You Fascists Bound to Lose”

Song of the Day 7/30 : Woody Guthrie , “ All You Fascists Bound to Lose ” Woody Guthrie is @ @ @ @ @ people in the United States , but when fascism rose to power in the 1930s @ @ @ @ @ out , he extended his vision overseas .
He condemned fascism not just because it @ @ @ @ @ was “ a highly illegitimate criminal endeavor intended to exploit the common people.
” Some @ @ @ @ @ recording is taken from a radio broadcast ; Guthrie is accompanied by Sonny Terry on @ @ @ @ @ reworked by Billy Bragg and Jeff Tweedy as part of their project to set some @ @ @ @ @ to more modern music .

Woody Guthrie is famous for championing the common people in the United States, but when fascism rose to power in the 1930s and World War II broke out, he extended his vision overseas. He condemned fascism not just because it was authoritarian but because it was “a highly illegitimate criminal endeavor intended to exploit the common people.” Some things never change. The recording is taken from a radio broadcast; Guthrie is accompanied by Sonny Terry on harmonica.
The song was reworked by Billy Bragg and Jeff Tweedy as part of their project to set some of Guthrie’s lyrics to more modern music.


delawareliberal--2020-07-30--DL Open Thread: Thursday, July 30, 2020

DL Open Thread: Thursday, July 30, 2020

Trump Promises Suburban Moms They Won ’ t Have To Worry About Blacks Any More .
It ’ s more than possible that he really THINKS this is 1968 .
All-in on flat-out racism .
It ’ s clear that Nixon ’ s 1968 campaign ( ‘ the silent majority ’ ) is his blueprint .
Rethugs Give Up ( Almost ) On Coronavirus Relief .
There is , of course , a bill that has already passed the House .
Here are the differences between the D and R plans .
But there ’ s a large group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to vote for anything : “ I don ’ t know that there is another plan , other than no deal , ” said White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows .
“ Which will allow unemployment , enhanced unemployment , I might add , to expire .
… No deal certainly becomes a greater possibility the longer these negotiations go.
” Forget about the political consequences .
I can ’ t even begin to wrap my head around the human toll this will take .
US Suffered Largest Economic Downturn Since They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a total disaster that underscores the political malpractice of allowing benefits to lapse .
House Passes $ 50 Billion Bill For Child Care Aid .
Rethugs in Senate might include it in aid package , whenever it comes up .
‘ Congressman COVID ’ Allegedly Ordered Staff To Not Wear Masks .
I know that these jobs are coveted , but stupid is as stupid does .
Feds To Retreat From Portland–Or Not .
Everybody wants a return to normality , except for this abnormally-diseased President .
I ’ ll believe they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone .
What do you want to talk about ?

Trump Promises Suburban Moms They Won’t Have To Worry About Blacks Any More. It’s more than possible that he really THINKS this is 1968. All-in on flat-out racism. It’s clear that Nixon’s 1968 campaign (‘the silent majority’) is his blueprint.
Rethugs Give Up (Almost) On Coronavirus Relief. There is, of course, a bill that has already passed the House. Here are the differences between the D and R plans. But there’s a large group of Rethug senators who aren’t prepared to vote for anything:
“I don’t know that there is another plan, other than no deal,” said White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. “Which will allow unemployment, enhanced unemployment, I might add, to expire. … No deal certainly becomes a greater possibility the longer these negotiations go.”
Forget about the political consequences. I can’t even begin to wrap my head around the human toll this will take.
US Suffered Largest Economic Downturn Since They Started Collecting Statistics. While not unexpected, a total disaster that underscores the political malpractice of allowing benefits to lapse.
House Passes $50 Billion Bill For Child Care Aid. Rethugs in Senate might include it in aid package, whenever it comes up.
‘Congressman COVID’ Allegedly Ordered Staff To Not Wear Masks. I know that these jobs are coveted, but stupid is as stupid does.
Feds To Retreat From Portland–Or Not. Everybody wants a return to normality, except for this abnormally-diseased President. I’ll believe they’re gone when they’re gone.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-07-31--Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

So , the plan of Trump , his state lickspittles , Mitch McConnell , and way too many Democratic governors was to kickstart a V-Shaped recovery by opening well before the virus was crushed .
This was a self-evidently idiotic idea — you can ’ t have a viable economy when people are terrified of catching a deadly virus — and it ’ s played out exactly as should have been expected : The coronavirus pandemic ’ s toll on the nation ’ s economy became emphatically clearer Thursday as the government detailed the most devastating three-month collapse on record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of growth .
Gross domestic product , the broadest measure of goods and services produced , fell 9.5 percent in the second quarter of the year as consumers cut back spending , businesses pared investments and global trade dried up , the Commerce Department said .
The drop — the equivalent of a 32.9 percent annual rate of decline — would have been even more severe without trillions of dollars in government aid to households and businesses .
But there is mounting evidence that the attempt to freeze the economy and defeat the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that many envisioned .
A surge in coronavirus cases and deaths across the country has led to a renewed pullback in economic activity , reflecting consumer unease and renewed shutdowns .
And much of the government support is on the verge of running out , with Washington at an impasse over next steps .

So, the plan of Trump, his state lickspittles, Mitch McConnell, and way too many Democratic governors was to kickstart a V-Shaped recovery by opening well before the virus was crushed. This was a self-evidently idiotic idea — you can’t have a viable economy when people are terrified of catching a deadly virus — and it’s played out exactly as should have been expected:
The coronavirus pandemic’s toll on the nation’s economy became emphatically clearer Thursday as the government detailed the most devastating three-month collapse on record, which wiped away nearly five years of growth.
Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced, fell 9.5 percent in the second quarter of the year as consumers cut back spending, businesses pared investments and global trade dried up, the Commerce Department said.
The drop — the equivalent of a 32.9 percent annual rate of decline — would have been even more severe without trillions of dollars in government aid to households and businesses.
But there is mounting evidence that the attempt to freeze the economy and defeat the virus has not produced the rapid rebound that many envisioned. A surge in coronavirus cases and deaths across the country has led to a renewed pullback in economic activity, reflecting consumer unease and renewed shutdowns. And much of the government support is on the verge of running out, with Washington at an impasse over next steps.


Hopelessly Naive Dems

Trump said that the election in November will be the most “ fraudulent election in history.
” He has also @ @ @ @ @ not accept results of the election if he finds them to be fraudulent .
So @ @ @ @ @ Trump has been steadily stirring up his peeps , and readying the gloriously patriotic 35 @ @ @ @ @ operation Banana Republic should Biden ’ s cheating prevail .
Very transparent .
And yet @ @ @ @ @ Dems , like DelawareDem for example , who think “ norms ” and/or the constitution @ @ @ @ @ dumb old-timey bullshit will restrain Trump even thought he has treated norms , laws and @ @ @ @ @ contempt .

Trump said that the election in November will be the most “fraudulent election in history.” He has also recently said that he will not accept results of the election if he finds them to be fraudulent. So, there is that.
Trump has been steadily stirring up his peeps, and readying the gloriously patriotic 35% to take part in operation Banana Republic should Biden’s cheating prevail. Very transparent.
And yet we have some hopelessly naive Dems, like DelawareDem for example, who think “norms” and/or the constitution, and/or laws or some dumb old-timey bullshit will restrain Trump even thought he has treated norms, laws and the constitution with nothing but contempt.


delawareliberal--2020-07-31--Song of the Day 7/31: Emitt Rhodes, “Fresh as a Daisy”

Song of the Day 7/31 : Emitt Rhodes , “ Fresh as a Daisy ” Sunshine pop lost a legendary cult figure two weeks ago with the death of Emitt Rhodes , once touted as the “ one-man Beatles.
” When he released his eponymous debut LP in 1970 it sounded as if Paul McCartney was working under an alias .
No song on the album , which reached No .
29 on the Billboard chart , wore its Macca influence more boldly than the lead single , “ Fresh as a Daisy , ” which somehow reached only No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That Beatlesque sound wasn ’ t a one-off , either .
The album consists of one hook-filled tune after another , and more than a few sound like songs that might have been left off the White Album .
What was most amazing was Rhodes ’ versatility — he played all the instruments and sang all the vocal parts himself , in a home studio he built in his parents ’ shed in Hawthorne , Calif. , not far from where the Wilson brothers had grown up .
He was all of 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was the highlight of his career .
Another record company still had tapes of the group he led as a teenager , the Merry-Go-Round , and released an LP after the success of “ Emitt Rhodes , ” before Rhodes himself could record a follow-up of his own .
He was 17 when the band made this TV appearance .
Unfortunately , the competing releases confused consumers .
He eventually made two more albums for ABC/Dunhill , but neither sold nearly so well .
Worse , each took about a year to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recording everything himself — in violation of his contract , which called for a then-standard two albums per year .
His record company actually sued Rhodes for $ 250,000 over it and seized his royalties , leaving him essentially broke .
He responded by quitting recording completely .
He worked as a recording engineer for Elektra Records , and though he made periodic efforts to record another album , they always were derailed .
Rhodes ’ early solo records were not forgotten by fans , who rightly compared his work to Todd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its one-man-band aspects and its proto-power-pop sensibilities .
One dedicated fan , after cultivating a relationship with the reclusive Rhodes for several years , convinced him to try again , resulting in 2016 ’ s “ Rainbow Ends.
” That LP reveals a singer who has mellowed into an adult-contemporary singer-songwriter who could still craft a hook .

Sunshine pop lost a legendary cult figure two weeks ago with the death of Emitt Rhodes, once touted as the “one-man Beatles.” When he released his eponymous debut LP in 1970 it sounded as if Paul McCartney was working under an alias. No song on the album, which reached No. 29 on the Billboard chart, wore its Macca influence more boldly than the lead single, “Fresh as a Daisy,” which somehow reached only No. 54 on the singles chart.
That Beatlesque sound wasn’t a one-off, either. The album consists of one hook-filled tune after another, and more than a few sound like songs that might have been left off the White Album. What was most amazing was Rhodes’ versatility — he played all the instruments and sang all the vocal parts himself, in a home studio he built in his parents’ shed in Hawthorne, Calif., not far from where the Wilson brothers had grown up. He was all of 20 years old.
That record, sadly, was the highlight of his career. Another record company still had tapes of the group he led as a teenager, the Merry-Go-Round, and released an LP after the success of “Emitt Rhodes,” before Rhodes himself could record a follow-up of his own. He was 17 when the band made this TV appearance.
Unfortunately, the competing releases confused consumers. He eventually made two more albums for ABC/Dunhill, but neither sold nearly so well. Worse, each took about a year to make — he was writing, playing and recording everything himself — in violation of his contract, which called for a then-standard two albums per year. His record company actually sued Rhodes for $250,000 over it and seized his royalties, leaving him essentially broke. He responded by quitting recording completely. He worked as a recording engineer for Elektra Records, and though he made periodic efforts to record another album, they always were derailed.
Rhodes’ early solo records were not forgotten by fans, who rightly compared his work to Todd Rundgren as well as McCartney for both its one-man-band aspects and its proto-power-pop sensibilities. One dedicated fan, after cultivating a relationship with the reclusive Rhodes for several years, convinced him to try again, resulting in 2016’s “Rainbow Ends.” That LP reveals a singer who has mellowed into an adult-contemporary singer-songwriter who could still craft a hook.


delawareliberal--2020-07-31--Obama calls for end of ‘Jim Crow relic’ filibuster  – While Coons vows to join with GOP Buddies to p

Obama calls for end of ‘Jim Crow relic’ filibuster  – While Coons vows to join with GOP Buddies to preserve the  filibuster

Delivering a eulogy at the funeral of Rep. John Lewis ( D-Ga. ) , Obama implored politicians to go beyond paying lip service to the civil rights icon and urged leaders to continue Lewis ’ life ‘ s work by pushing for reforms .
The best way to honor Lewis , the former president said , would be to pass the recently introduced voting rights act named in his honor .
Meanwhile , Coons joins with white supremacists buddies in the GOP and vows to keep the filibuster : Washington , D.C. — U.S .
Senators Susan Collins ( R-ME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led a bipartisan group of 61 Senators in writing to Senate leadership , urging them to preserve the 60 vote threshold for legislation .
“ This letter demonstrates that a majority of the Senate , both Republicans and Democrats , can come together to protect an important tradition of the Senate that recognizes the rights of the minority and makes bipartisan legislation more likely , ” said Senator Collins .
“ After the contentious and polarized debate of the past few weeks , I am hopeful that this letter indicates a new determination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 Senators to move forward to solve the pressing problems facing our nation.
” “ Democrats want the Senate to work , and we are willing to partner with our colleagues across the aisle if we can get things done for the American people , ” said Senator Coons .
“ We have a long way to go to heal the wounds between our two parties , but this letter is a small first step towards that important goal .
”

Obama yesterday:
Delivering a eulogy at the funeral of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Obama implored politicians to go beyond paying lip service to the civil rights icon and urged leaders to continue Lewis’ life‘s work by pushing for reforms. The best way to honor Lewis, the former president said, would be to pass the recently introduced voting rights act named in his honor.
Meanwhile, Coons joins with white supremacists buddies in the GOP and vows to keep the filibuster:
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chris Coons (D-DE) led a bipartisan group of 61 Senators in writing to Senate leadership, urging them to preserve the 60 vote threshold for legislation.
“This letter demonstrates that a majority of the Senate, both Republicans and Democrats, can come together to protect an important tradition of the Senate that recognizes the rights of the minority and makes bipartisan legislation more likely,” said Senator Collins. “After the contentious and polarized debate of the past few weeks, I am hopeful that this letter indicates a new determination by a bipartisan group of more than 60 Senators to move forward to solve the pressing problems facing our nation.”
“Democrats want the Senate to work, and we are willing to partner with our colleagues across the aisle if we can get things done for the American people,” said Senator Coons. “We have a long way to go to heal the wounds between our two parties, but this letter is a small first step towards that important goal.”


delawareliberal--2020-07-31--DL Open Thread: Friday, July 31, 2020

DL Open Thread: Friday, July 31, 2020

Brandywine School District Board Member To Teachers : Don ’ t Want To Get Sick ?
Get Out Of Teaching .
Ralph Ackerman .
Idiot .
Never been a teacher .
He had been on the board from 1993 to 2003 .
Now he ’ s back on the board .
He shouldn ’ t be .
Trump Isn ’ t Even Fighting For Relief Package .
Why ?
There ’ s likely a compromise to be had .
But Trump isn ’ t even engaged .
Tonight , millions lose unemployment benefits and face eviction .
House passed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t even come up with a viable alternative .
Trump TV Ads Go Dark .
As in no TV ads .
Why ?
Is Trump looking to take the money and ( not ) run ?
Seems unlikely , but…the non-convention hasn ’ t happened yet .
Clinton And Trump Vulnerable As Maxwell Tapes Are Released ?
8-Ball sez , “ Signs Point To Yes ” .
Andrew Cuomo Does A ‘ Solid ’ For Billionaires .
Collects contributions while killing tax hikes for the uber-rich .
I have voted Republican in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voting for Donald Trump in 2016 .
I wrote op-eds and a law review article protesting what I believe was an unconstitutional investigation by Robert Mueller .
I also wrote an op-ed opposing President Trump ’ s impeachment .
But I am frankly appalled by the president ’ s recent tweet seeking to postpone the November election .
Until recently , I had taken as political hyperbole the Democrats ’ assertion that President Trump is a fascist .
But this latest tweet is fascistic and is itself grounds for the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Representatives and his removal from office by the Senate .
Bill Barr And Chicago : Then And Now .
He surged troops into Chicago back in 1992 .
He ’ s doing it again .
Obama : Honor John Lewis By Restoring Voting Rights Act .
If we can drive a figurative stake through Trump ’ s alleged heart , we can also put an end to voter suppression , perhaps once and for all .
State Democratic Parties Reaping Financial Windfalls .
One of the ‘ below-the-radar ’ focuses : flipping state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you want to talk about ?

Brandywine School District Board Member To Teachers: Don’t Want To Get Sick? Get Out Of Teaching. Ralph Ackerman. Idiot. Never been a teacher. He had been on the board from 1993 to 2003. Now he’s back on the board. He shouldn’t be.
Trump Isn’t Even Fighting For Relief Package. Why? There’s likely a compromise to be had. But Trump isn’t even engaged. Tonight, millions lose unemployment benefits and face eviction. House passed a bill 77 days ago. Rethugs haven’t even come up with a viable alternative.
Trump TV Ads Go Dark. As in no TV ads. Why? Is Trump looking to take the money and (not) run? Seems unlikely, but…the non-convention hasn’t happened yet.
Clinton And Trump Vulnerable As Maxwell Tapes Are Released? 8-Ball sez, “Signs Point To Yes”.
Andrew Cuomo Does A ‘Solid’ For Billionaires. Collects contributions while killing tax hikes for the uber-rich.
When You’ve Lost The Federalist Society…:
I have voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980, including voting for Donald Trump in 2016. I wrote op-eds and a law review article protesting what I believe was an unconstitutional investigation by Robert Mueller. I also wrote an op-ed opposing President Trump’s impeachment. But I am frankly appalled by the president’s recent tweet seeking to postpone the November election. Until recently, I had taken as political hyperbole the Democrats’ assertion that President Trump is a fascist. But this latest tweet is fascistic and is itself grounds for the president’s immediate impeachment again by the House of Representatives and his removal from office by the Senate.
Bill Barr And Chicago: Then And Now. He surged troops into Chicago back in 1992. He’s doing it again.
Obama: Honor John Lewis By Restoring Voting Rights Act. If we can drive a figurative stake through Trump’s alleged heart, we can also put an end to voter suppression, perhaps once and for all.
Trump’s Vaccine Rollout Appears–Non-Existent. The Potemkin Village government.
State Democratic Parties Reaping Financial Windfalls. One of the ‘below-the-radar’ focuses: flipping state legislatures in advance of redistricting.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-08-01--‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: July 2020

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: July 2020

Including a song from an artist that I never ever thought I would feature here .
But I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ An incredibly diverse swath of sound this month : OK , here ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ expected to feature .
Of course , Bon Iver had more than a little something @ @ @ @ @ I think this is a great song :

Including a song from an artist that I never ever thought I would feature here. But I’m getting ahead of myself. An incredibly diverse swath of sound this month:
Wow, chill-inducing:
OK, here’s the artist I never would have expected to feature. Of course, Bon Iver had more than a little something to do with this. I think this is a great song:


delawareliberal--2020-08-01--DL Open Thread: Saturday, August 1, 2020

The Criminal Neglect Of Jared Kushner ’ s ‘ Get Shit Done ’ Covid Task Force .
Essential reporting , essential reading .
There are too many blatant violations of the public welfare to list , but here ’ s one that I betcha many of you have long suspected : Against that background , the prospect of launching a large-scale national plan was losing favor , said one public health expert in frequent contact with the White House ’ s official coronavirus task force .
Most troubling of all , perhaps , was a sentiment the expert said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : that because the virus had hit blue states hardest , a national plan was unnecessary and would not make sense politically .
“ The political folks believed that because it was going to be relegated to Democratic states , that they could blame those governors , and that would be an effective political strategy , ” said the expert .
That logic may have swayed Kushner .
“ It was very clear that Jared was ultimately the decision maker as to what [ plan ] was going to come out , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out how Kushner and Ivanka have benefited from Trump Administration programs .
Trump To Ban 15-Second Lip-Synchs ?
AKA ‘ Tik Tok ’ ?
He has nothing better to do ?
Trump has normalized mental derangement , and the press and , yes , politicians , even Democrats , won ’ t say the obvious : He is deeply-ill and unfit to be President .
The fact that his mental derangement now surfaces several times a day has resulted in normalization of his condition , not calls that he resign for the good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Admits 11 Ethics Violations .
The Arizona Rep. is facing a tough reelection campaign .
This won ’ t help .
No Quick Turnaround On Covid Tests Any Time Soon .
In other words , the test results are basically useless .
Six months into a pandemic .
The testing czar may not be the problem , but he ’ s not part of any solution : Since then , critics argue , America ’ s testing has been a historic catastrophe that has allowed the virus to rage like a forest fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surged to more than 50m and last Sunday , on CNN ’ s State of the Union , Giroir claimed that anyone who “ needs ” a test can get one .
But getting test results is a different matter : shortages of chemicals and plastic pipette tips can mean it takes up to two weeks for laboratories to turn them around , rendering them practically useless .
Konyndyk , a senior policy fellow at the Center for Global Development thinktank in Washington , said : “ The fundamental thing that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not taken ownership of the problem and has not taken ownership of fixing it .
Ultimately , that is much more the president ’ s decision than it is Brett Giroir ’ s but Brett Giroir is willingly facilitating and enabling it .
“ It ’ s a failed policy so he owns it .
He ’ s not saying we ’ re failing , he ’ s not saying we need a different approach , he ’ s continuing to work on an approach that at this point you just have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re moving backward on testing .
Delays are getting longer.
” Trippi Tripped Up .
He tripped himself up .
He now joins Dave McBride and Cathy Cloutier ( and likely others on the down-low ) as politicians who don ’ t live where they serve .
We learned one thing , though .
The Department of Elections won ’ t do a fucking thing : In other words , the Department of Elections will do nothing to address residency issues .
The Delaware Way at its finest .
Albence has proven himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What do you want to talk about ?

The Criminal Neglect Of Jared Kushner’s ‘Get Shit Done’ Covid Task Force. Essential reporting, essential reading. There are too many blatant violations of the public welfare to list, but here’s one that I betcha many of you have long suspected:
Against that background, the prospect of launching a large-scale national plan was losing favor, said one public health expert in frequent contact with the White House’s official coronavirus task force. Most troubling of all, perhaps, was a sentiment the expert said a member of Kushner’s team expressed: that because the virus had hit blue states hardest, a national plan was unnecessary and would not make sense politically. “The political folks believed that because it was going to be relegated to Democratic states, that they could blame those governors, and that would be an effective political strategy,” said the expert. That logic may have swayed Kushner. “It was very clear that Jared was ultimately the decision maker as to what [plan] was going to come out,” the expert said.
Also, check out how Kushner and Ivanka have benefited from Trump Administration programs.
Trump To Ban 15-Second Lip-Synchs? AKA ‘Tik Tok’? He has nothing better to do? Trump has normalized mental derangement, and the press and, yes, politicians, even Democrats, won’t say the obvious: He is deeply-ill and unfit to be President. The fact that his mental derangement now surfaces several times a day has resulted in normalization of his condition, not calls that he resign for the good of the country.
Rethug Rep. Admits 11 Ethics Violations. The Arizona Rep. is facing a tough reelection campaign. This won’t help.
No Quick Turnaround On Covid Tests Any Time Soon. In other words, the test results are basically useless. Six months into a pandemic. The testing czar may not be the problem, but he’s not part of any solution:
Since then, critics argue, America’s testing has been a historic catastrophe that has allowed the virus to rage like a forest fire. The number of tests performed has surged to more than 50m and last Sunday, on CNN’s State of the Union, Giroir claimed that anyone who “needs” a test can get one. But getting test results is a different matter: shortages of chemicals and plastic pipette tips can mean it takes up to two weeks for laboratories to turn them around, rendering them practically useless. Konyndyk, a senior policy fellow at the Center for Global Development thinktank in Washington, said: “The fundamental thing that’s gone wrong is the federal government has not taken ownership of the problem and has not taken ownership of fixing it. Ultimately, that is much more the president’s decision than it is Brett Giroir’s but Brett Giroir is willingly facilitating and enabling it. “It’s a failed policy so he owns it. He’s not saying we’re failing, he’s not saying we need a different approach, he’s continuing to work on an approach that at this point you just have to say is manifestly failed. We’re moving backward on testing. Delays are getting longer.”
Trippi Tripped Up. He tripped himself up. He now joins Dave McBride and Cathy Cloutier (and likely others on the down-low) as politicians who don’t live where they serve. We learned one thing, though. The Department of Elections won’t do a fucking thing:
The Delaware Department of Election’s Commissioner Anthony Albence said city council has authority over what happens next. “After a member is sworn into a legislative body (in this case, Wilmington City Council), the body determines the eligibility of sitting members to serve,” he said.
In other words, the Department of Elections will do nothing to address residency issues. The Delaware Way at its finest. Albence has proven himself a worthy successor to Elaine Manlove.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-08-02--DL Open Thread: Sunday, August 2, 2020

DL Open Thread: Sunday, August 2, 2020

The Corruption Of Trump ’ s Impeachment Defense .
From a guy who was there , and spotted the exact moment when it was clear that the Administration was being totally dishonest .
Trump To Bar Press From Convention .
Fine .
Don ’ t cover his speech , don ’ t cover it at all .
The conventions are designed to engage the public , and build momentum .
Let him and his mouth-breathers speak to each other , preferably without masks .
Paul Krugman On America ’ s Cult Of Selfishness .
Krugman has been one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the pandemic .
Nobody Has Accurately Tracked Health Care Workers Killed By Covid-19 .
Until Now .
In case you haven ’ t guessed , it ’ s one more thing that the government has not done .
Enter one dedicated volunteer .
Trump Vs. Fauci , Ctd .
‘ We have so many cases because we do so many tests ’ , blahblahblah .
R ’ s Terrified Of Possible Kobach Primary Victory .
Looks like it ’ s gon na be close in Kansas .
What do you want to @ @ @

The Corruption Of Trump’s Impeachment Defense. From a guy who was there, and spotted the exact moment when it was clear that the Administration was being totally dishonest.
Trump To Bar Press From Convention. Fine. Don’t cover his speech, don’t cover it at all. The conventions are designed to engage the public, and build momentum. Let him and his mouth-breathers speak to each other, preferably without masks.
Paul Krugman On America’s Cult Of Selfishness. Krugman has been one of the most astute chroniclers of the American condition during the pandemic.
Nobody Has Accurately Tracked Health Care Workers Killed By Covid-19. Until Now. In case you haven’t guessed, it’s one more thing that the government has not done. Enter one dedicated volunteer.
Trump Vs. Fauci, Ctd. ‘We have so many cases because we do so many tests’, blahblahblah.
R’s Terrified Of Possible Kobach Primary Victory. Looks like it’s gonna be close in Kansas.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-08-03--DL Open Thread: Monday, August 3, 2020

DL Open Thread: Monday, August 3, 2020

US Outbreaks Have Become ‘ Extraordinarily Widespread ’ .
Dr. Birx has always played the ‘ good cop ’ to Fauci ’ s ‘ bad cop ’ .
In other words , she ’ s downplayed the dangers .
When she ways ‘ extraordinarily widespread ’ , she means it ’ s hitting hard in Trump country , especially in rural America .
I agree with Nancy Pelosi that Birx has been a major part of the problem .
It ’ s about time someone said it .
Biden Dithers On Veep Pick .
Keeps pushing back the deadline .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ overthinking it ’ phase .
With insider fixer former Sen. Chris Dodd ‘ leading ’ the process , this was predictable .
And avoidable .
Biden didn ’ t avoid it .
Rethugs Prep For Post-Trump Era .
They see him tanking , they ’ re jockeying to fill the power void .
‘ Racist And Soulless ’ .
This is how longtime Rethug operator Stuart Stevens now describes the Republican Party .
I ’ m sorry .
Wasn ’ t he paying attention over the last 50 years ?
Didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deathbed apology ?
He ’ s just positioning himself for relevance and money post-Trump .
‘ The Painful Truth About Covid And The Economy–Trump Is To Blame ’ .
Robert Reich , speaking truth .
What do you want to talk about ?

US Outbreaks Have Become ‘Extraordinarily Widespread’. Dr. Birx has always played the ‘good cop’ to Fauci’s ‘bad cop’. In other words, she’s downplayed the dangers. When she says ‘extraordinarily widespread’, she means it’s hitting hard in Trump country, especially in rural America. I agree with Nancy Pelosi that Birx has been a major part of the problem. It’s about time someone said it.
Biden Dithers On Veep Pick. Keeps pushing back the deadline. He’s officially in the ‘overthinking it’ phase. With insider fixer former Sen. Chris Dodd ‘leading’ the process, this was predictable. And avoidable. Biden didn’t avoid it.
WH Stands Firm Against $600 Unemployment Lifeline. Tick…tick…tick.
Rethugs Prep For Post-Trump Era. They see him tanking, they’re jockeying to fill the power void.
‘Racist And Soulless’. This is how longtime Rethug operator Stuart Stevens now describes the Republican Party. I’m sorry. Wasn’t he paying attention over the last 50 years? Didn’t he ever read Lee Atwater’s deathbed apology? He’s just positioning himself for relevance and money post-Trump.
‘The Painful Truth About Covid And The Economy–Trump Is To Blame’. Robert Reich, speaking truth.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-08-03--Song of the Day 8/3: Elliot Lurie and Yonge Guns, “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”

Song of the Day 8/3 : Elliot Lurie and Yonge Guns , “ Brandy ( You ’ re a Fine Girl ) ” It ’ s been almost half a century since this pop confection topped the American singles chart for one week in 1972 , but it ’ s still going strong , as evidenced by this new version by Elliot Lurie , who wrote and sang the song for Looking Glass , and the Canadian a cappella quartet Yonge Guns ( named for a prominent Toronto thoroughfare ) .
Lurie ’ s voice still has the timbre that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio back then , and while I miss the subtle , beautifully arranged horn part of the original , the vocal arrangement by Yonge Guns singer Greg Mallett almost makes up for it .
The original song was an unlikely hit .
Looking Glass was four guys who met at Rutgers University and played mostly at Jersey Shore bars as a cover band that mixed in a few originals .
“ Brandy ” started out as Randy , the name of Lurie ’ s high school girlfriend , and was recorded several times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was produced .
It was released as the B-side of the band ’ s first single , and would have sunk without a trace were it not for a Washington DJ who spun it for a few days .
Every time he did the switchboard lit up ; Lurie said that record company executives knew within two weeks that the song would be a million-seller .
Its one week atop the chart interrupted a six-week run at No .
1 by Gilbert O ’ Sullivan ’ s “ Alone Again ( Naturally ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glass was not a one-hit wonder , because the band ’ s follow-up single , “ Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne , ” reached No .
33 .
Neither song was typical of the band ’ s blues-rock sound , which made for disappointment among concert-goers attracted by “ Brandy.
” Though the song was scorned by rockers because of it fit in with the emerging soft-rock sound — the Eagles ’ first hit , “ Take It Easy ” was on the charts at the same time — it ’ s had a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It got a major boost when it was used not just on the soundtrack of “ Guardians of the Galaxy 2 ” but as a plot point in the movie when its villain , Kurt Russell , calls it “ one of Earth ’ s greatest musical compositions ; perhaps its very greatest.
” Lurie , who had a long career scoring Hollywood films , laughed off that line .
“ I would say that is probably ‘ Desperado ’ by the Eagles.
” Here ’ s Elliot and the rest of Looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1972 .

It’s been almost half a century since this pop confection topped the American singles chart for one week in 1972, but it’s still going strong, as evidenced by this new version by Elliot Lurie, who wrote and sang the song for Looking Glass, and the Canadian a cappella quartet Yonge Guns (named for a prominent Toronto thoroughfare).
Lurie’s voice still has the timbre that made the song stand out on the radio back then, and while I miss the subtle, beautifully arranged horn part of the original, the vocal arrangement by Yonge Guns singer Greg Mallett almost makes up for it.
The original song was an unlikely hit. Looking Glass was four guys who met at Rutgers University and played mostly at Jersey Shore bars as a cover band that mixed in a few originals. “Brandy” started out as Randy, the name of Lurie’s high school girlfriend, and was recorded several times in various studios before the final version was produced.
It was released as the B-side of the band’s first single, and would have sunk without a trace were it not for a Washington DJ who spun it for a few days. Every time he did the switchboard lit up; Lurie said that record company executives knew within two weeks that the song would be a million-seller. Its one week atop the chart interrupted a six-week run at No. 1 by Gilbert O’Sullivan’s “Alone Again (Naturally).” Technically, though, Looking Glass was not a one-hit wonder, because the band’s follow-up single, “Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne,” reached No. 33. Neither song was typical of the band’s blues-rock sound, which made for disappointment among concert-goers attracted by “Brandy.”
Though the song was scorned by rockers because of it fit in with the emerging soft-rock sound — the Eagles’ first hit, “Take It Easy” was on the charts at the same time — it’s had a long afterlife on TV and film soundtracks. It got a major boost when it was used not just on the soundtrack of “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” but as a plot point in the movie when its villain, Kurt Russell, calls it “one of Earth’s greatest musical compositions; perhaps its very greatest.”
Lurie, who had a long career scoring Hollywood films, laughed off that line. “I would say that is probably ‘Desperado’ by the Eagles.”


delawareliberal--2020-08-04--148 days, and 157,454 avoidable deaths ago

The Vault The Vault Select Month August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 0


delawareliberal--2020-08-04--Song of the Day 8/4: Dave Mason and the Quarantines, “Feelin’ Alright”

Song of the Day 8/4 : Dave Mason and the Quarantines , “ Feelin ’ Alright ” One thing that ’ s made the pandemic the teensiest bit more bearable : The scores , or hundreds , of musicians recording from quarantine and posting the results to YouTube .
Dave Mason , who wrote this song for Traffic ’ s debut album in 1968 , contacted a bunch of other old dudes — Mick Fleetwood , Sammy Hagar , and several Doobie Brothers , including Michael McDonald — for a Zoom-era jam session .
The song was released as Traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only reached No .
133 in the US .
Compared to most of its later covers , you can hear why –it ’ s rather lifeless compared with how it ’ s sounded ever since .
Even Joe Cocker ’ s iconic cover only reached No .
33 on its second try , in 1972 , after stalling at No .
69 in 1969 .
Yet if you go by how often it ’ s been covered , it ’ s undeniably a standard .
Within three years of its release it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Funk Railroad ( No .
54 in 1971 ) , Lulu and Lou Rawls .
Mongo Santamaria also scraped the bottom of the charts ( no .
95 ) with his 1969 single .
And before you laugh at the mention of Lulu , her take on it a lot funkier than you might guess .
The song appealed especially to soul singers and funk/R & B bands — Isaac Hayes , David Ruffin , Gladys Knight , the Jackson 5 , Rare Earth , the Chairmen of the Board , the Ohio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the Bar-Kays dressing it up with a few extra chord changes ( there are only two chords in the actual song ) on the horn break .

One thing that’s made the pandemic the teensiest bit more bearable: The scores, or hundreds, of musicians recording from quarantine and posting the results to YouTube. Dave Mason, who wrote this song for Traffic’s debut album in 1968, contacted a bunch of other old dudes — Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, and several Doobie Brothers, including Michael McDonald — for a Zoom-era jam session.
The song was released as Traffic’s first single, but it only reached No. 133 in the US. Compared to most of its later covers, you can hear why –it’s rather lifeless compared with how it’s sounded ever since.
Even Joe Cocker’s iconic cover only reached No. 33 on its second try, in 1972, after stalling at No. 69 in 1969. Yet if you go by how often it’s been covered, it’s undeniably a standard. Within three years of its release it was recorded by acts as diverse as Grand Funk Railroad (No. 54 in 1971), Lulu and Lou Rawls. Mongo Santamaria also scraped the bottom of the charts (no. 95) with his 1969 single.
And before you laugh at the mention of Lulu, her take on it a lot funkier than you might guess.
The song appealed especially to soul singers and funk/R&B bands — Isaac Hayes, David Ruffin, Gladys Knight, the Jackson 5, Rare Earth, the Chairmen of the Board, the Ohio Players, among others. Here’s the Bar-Kays dressing it up with a few extra chord changes (there are only two chords in the actual song) on the horn break.


delawareliberal--2020-08-04--Delaware’s Most Intriguing Primaries Of 2020: Part 1

I ’ m gon na do things a little differently this time around .
I ’ m gon na start at the bottom of the statewide primary ballot and work my way to the top , stopping along the way whenever a race captures my fancy .
OK , let ’ s scroll from the bottom ( meaning Lower Slower as our appetizer ) : Sussex County Council District 3 ( R Primary ) : Mark Schaeffer vs .
I. G. Burton : Schaeffer is the former Smyrna mayor who stole an election through illegal distribution of ballots , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Those of you familiar with any county government in Delaware are well aware that corruption is no impediment to winning office ( See : Gordon , Tom ) .
In fact , it ’ s often an asset , especially to developers bearing envelopes .
Burton edged Schaeffer in a 4-way primary in 2016 that also featured the Punkin ’ Chunkin ’ guy , Frank Shade .
F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote that ‘ there are no second acts in American lives ’ .
That quote , um , hasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s nothing but second ( and third ) acts in politics .
Fitzgerald never met , for example , the Potters .
Or Joe Biden .
Besides , who is to say that this is a battle between good and evil ?
In Sussex County ?
Not likely .
Sussex County Council District 2 ( R Primary ) : Lisa Hudson Briggs Vs. Cynthia Green vs. Robert Wilson .
I ’ ve included this only because I ’ m trying to understand how a family w/o two brain cells to rub together have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long .
Robert Wilson is the heir-apparent to his father on Council , and the grey matter on Council would not increase appreciably with his election .
The other two candidates have legit credentials .
We ’ ll see if voters care .
Council District 8 ( D Primary ) : Sean Barney vs. Nathan Field .
Has Sean Barney finally found a race he can win ?
If he does , will he emerge as a progressive stalwart , as someone who used to blog here claimed despite all evidence to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Third Way True Believer ?
Council District 7 ( D Primary ) : Chris Johnson vs. Devon Hynson .
Chris was DL ’ s endorsed candidate for AG in 2018 , and Al has written admiringly of Devon Hynson in the past .
Two good candidates ?
Is it even possible in Wilmington ?
Council District 3 ( D Primary ) : Davon Hall vs. Zanthia Oliver .
A last-minute challenge to Oliver , who owes her office to her last name .
I ’ ve said it before ( about the Potters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a family crest , a greased palm will be prominently featured .
I kinda like this Davon Hall .
Council District 1 ( D Primary ) : Linda Gray vs. Albert Mills vs. Coby Owens vs. Karen ‘ Butter ’ Flowers .
Let ’ s see–you ’ ve got the unelected incumbent , you ’ ve got Nnamdi ’ s brother , you ’ ve got a candidate who has courted the progressive vote , and you ’ ve got someone whose nickname is Butter .
I don ’ t know who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re just warming up , consider this an amuse bouche , more of the sumptuous feast to arrive shortly .

I’m gonna do things a little differently this time around. I’m gonna start at the bottom of the statewide primary ballot and work my way to the top, stopping along the way whenever a race captures my fancy. OK, let’s scroll from the bottom (meaning Lower Slower as our appetizer):
Sussex County Council District 3 (R Primary): Mark Schaeffer vs. I. G. Burton: Schaeffer is the former Smyrna mayor who stole an election through illegal distribution of ballots, then got voted out the next time around. Those of you familiar with any county government in Delaware are well aware that corruption is no impediment to winning office (See: Gordon, Tom). In fact, it’s often an asset, especially to developers bearing envelopes. Burton edged Schaeffer in a 4-way primary in 2016 that also featured the Punkin’ Chunkin’ guy, Frank Shade. F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote that ‘there are no second acts in American lives’. That quote, um, hasn’t worn well. Seems like there’s nothing but second (and third) acts in politics. Fitzgerald never met, for example, the Potters. Or Joe Biden. Besides, who is to say that this is a battle between good and evil? In Sussex County? Not likely.
Sussex County Council District 2 (R Primary): Lisa Hudson Briggs Vs. Cynthia Green vs. Robert Wilson. I’ve included this only because I’m trying to understand how a family w/o two brain cells to rub together have had two members hold office for so long. Robert Wilson is the heir-apparent to his father on Council, and the grey matter on Council would not increase appreciably with his election. The other two candidates have legit credentials. We’ll see if voters care.
Next Stop: Wilmington.
Council District 8 (D Primary): Sean Barney vs. Nathan Field. Has Sean Barney finally found a race he can win? If he does, will he emerge as a progressive stalwart, as someone who used to blog here claimed despite all evidence to the contrary, or will he remain a Third Way True Believer?
Council District 7 (D Primary): Chris Johnson vs. Devon Hynson. Chris was DL’s endorsed candidate for AG in 2018, and Al has written admiringly of Devon Hynson in the past. Two good candidates? Is it even possible in Wilmington?
Council District 3 (D Primary): Davon Hall vs. Zanthia Oliver. A last-minute challenge to Oliver, who owes her office to her last name. I’ve said it before (about the Potters), but if the Oliver clan has a family crest, a greased palm will be prominently featured. I kinda like this Davon Hall.
Council District 1 (D Primary): Linda Gray vs. Albert Mills vs. Coby Owens vs. Karen ‘Butter’ Flowers. Let’s see–you’ve got the unelected incumbent, you’ve got Nnamdi’s brother, you’ve got a candidate who has courted the progressive vote, and you’ve got someone whose nickname is Butter. I don’t know who’s gonna win this one.
We’re just warming up, consider this an amuse bouche, more of the sumptuous feast to arrive shortly.


delawareliberal--2020-08-04--DL Open Thread: Tues., August 4, 2020

DL Open Thread: Tues., August 4, 2020

Trump Organization In DA ’ s Crosshairs .
Not just or , perhaps even primarily , for the ‘ hush money ’ payments : The prosecutors cited newspaper reports , including one that concluded the president may have illegally inflated his net worth and the value of his properties to lenders and insurers .
They also included an article on the congressional testimony of his former lawyer and fixer , Michael D. Cohen , who told lawmakers last year that the president had committed insurance fraud .
Lawyers for the president have denied wrongdoing .
The suggestion that the investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years , was broader than Mr. Vance ’ s office had previously acknowledged could raise the stakes for Mr. Trump , his company and its executives , if the inquiry were ever to lead to charges of bank or insurance fraud , which are felonies .
House Investigates $ 8.1 Billion Saudi Weapons Deal , Firing Of State Department IG .
Man , this Mike Pompeo is as enthusiastically corrupt as Trump .
Trump On US Covid Deaths : “ It Is What It Is.
” Jonathan Swan has performed a tremendous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his incompetence for all to see .
You must watch it .
I bet that whoever convinced Trump to agree to that interview isn ’ t long for their job .
Yep , They ’ re Cutting The Census Count Short .
Another move by a dictator to destroy a key American institution .
Within the past month , we ’ ve got the Post Office and the Census .
Where is the pushback ?
Rethugs Seek Immunity For–Wait For It–Nursing Home Operators .
They ’ re pushing the same scam in Delaware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Closely .
What do you want to talk about ?

Trump Organization In DA’s Crosshairs. Not just or, perhaps even primarily, for the ‘hush money’ payments:
The prosecutors cited newspaper reports, including one that concluded the president may have illegally inflated his net worth and the value of his properties to lenders and insurers. They also included an article on the congressional testimony of his former lawyer and fixer, Michael D. Cohen, who told lawmakers last year that the president had committed insurance fraud. Lawyers for the president have denied wrongdoing. The suggestion that the investigation, which has gone on for nearly two years, was broader than Mr. Vance’s office had previously acknowledged could raise the stakes for Mr. Trump, his company and its executives, if the inquiry were ever to lead to charges of bank or insurance fraud, which are felonies.
House Investigates $8.1 Billion Saudi Weapons Deal, Firing Of State Department IG. Man, this Mike Pompeo is as enthusiastically corrupt as Trump.
Trump On US Covid Deaths: “It Is What It Is.” Jonathan Swan has performed a tremendous public service by getting Trump to reveal his incompetence for all to see. You must watch it. I bet that whoever convinced Trump to agree to that interview isn’t long for their job.
Yep, They’re Cutting The Census Count Short. Another move by a dictator to destroy a key American institution. Within the past month, we’ve got the Post Office and the Census. Where is the pushback?
Rethugs Seek Immunity For–Wait For It–Nursing Home Operators. They’re pushing the same scam in Delaware. Governor, we’re watching. Closely.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-08-04--$10 million for “training and certificate programs”  HUZZAH!

I guess we could use a few more electricians but this sounds so vague and scammy to me .
What @ @ @ @ @ taught ?
Where are the specific businesses that are so eager to hire these retrained @ @ @ @ @ specifics I got ta think that this is a jobs program for Nicole Poore ’ @ @ @ @

I guess we could use a few more electricians but this sounds so vague and scammy to me.
What are the specific skills being taught? Where are the specific businesses that are so eager to hire these retrained folks? Until I get specifics I gotta think that this is a jobs program for Nicole Poore’s tax accountant.


delawareliberal--2020-08-05--Song of the Day 8/5: Curtis Mayfield, “Move On Up”

Song of the Day 8/5 : Curtis Mayfield , “ Move On Up ” I ’ ve seen a lot of stories about musicians upset over candidates using their music without permission ; Neil Young has filed suit against the Trump campaign over it .
There ’ s a simple solution for politicians : If you ’ re not a dick , they ’ ll probably let you use it , which is why the offenders are almost always Republicans , whose dickish policies are anathema to a generally left-leaning music community .
Joe Biden , for example , got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over his use of this song at his speeches in the before-times .
That ’ s the pared-down cut that was released as a single in 1974 , four years after it appeared on Mayfield ’ s “ Curtis ” LP but before he became a superstar with “ Superfly.
” The record company needn ’ t have bothered ; it didn ’ t chart .
Regardless , the song became a soul-funk classic and one of Mayfield ’ s signature compositions .
The album track : Just as a reminder , here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speech in South Carolina , where he entered and ended with the song :

I’ve seen a lot of stories about musicians upset over candidates using their music without permission; Neil Young has filed suit against the Trump campaign over it. There’s a simple solution for politicians: If you’re not a dick, they’ll probably let you use it, which is why the offenders are almost always Republicans, whose dickish policies are anathema to a generally left-leaning music community.
Joe Biden, for example, got no pushback from the Curtis Mayfield estate over his use of this song at his speeches in the before-times.
That’s the pared-down cut that was released as a single in 1974, four years after it appeared on Mayfield’s “Curtis” LP but before he became a superstar with “Superfly.” The record company needn’t have bothered; it didn’t chart. Regardless, the song became a soul-funk classic and one of Mayfield’s signature compositions. The album track:
Just as a reminder, here’s Joe Biden’s victory speech in South Carolina, where he entered and ended with the song:


delawareliberal--2020-08-05--DL Open Thread: Weds., August 5, 2020

DL Open Thread: Weds., August 5, 2020

Kobach Loses In Kansas , Justice Democrat Wins In Missouri , Mizzou Voters Approve Obamacare Medicaid Expansion , Tlaib Appears To Be Winning .
We can cross Kansas off the list of competitive Senate races , but AOC and the Justice Democrats are here to stay .
Mo ’ Better Democrats .
Trump Sues Nevada , Gives Florida A Pass , On Mail-In Ballots .
Why does he give Florida a pass ?
Besides the obvious need to harvest R votes by mail , it ’ s because of ‘ two great Republican governors ’ .
He ’ s trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he wins ) and to de-legitimize it ( if he loses ) .
FBI & IRS Raid Company With Ties To Oligarch Who Peddled Biden Disinformation .
Did they give AG Barr a heads-up on this ?
Border Patrol Hides Results Of Investigation Into Massive Racism And Misogyny .
The group of government miscreants was known as ‘ I ’ m 10-15 ’ : But now , more than a year later , after one of the most sweeping internal investigations in the history of the agency , CBP has provided little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10-15 ” or its efforts to address toxic attitudes within the ranks .
Instead , it has released a basic summary of its findings .
The agency has not said who was behind the group or its most egregious posts .
And it has not explained how such a group — whose members included Carla Provost , then the highest-ranking official in the Border Patrol — had existed for nearly three years without any sort of intervention from patrol brass .
And in Congress , the oversight committee said its work has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CBP leaders , who have refused to provide congressional investigators with the names of employees who made offensive posts or even identify the agents who ’ ve been disciplined .
‘ Hey , what ’ s wrong with a little harmless racism and misogyny ?
Boys will be boys.
’ That appears to be official government policy .
How Did Trump Pay For His Scottish Properties ?
Trust me , you will want to read this .
It ’ s so much fun–at Trump ’ s expense .
Just one tasty tidbit : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purported to be the Trump clan ’ s baronial crest—three lions under an armored fist brandishing a spear and surrounded by a flourish of red and white feathers .
It was , no surprise , a fake .
Trump had cribbed the coat of arms from Joseph Edward Davies , whose wife had built Mar-a-Lago and who had legitimately been granted the crest in the 1930s .
He had made only one minor change , erasing the Davies family motto of “ integritas ” ( integrity ) and replacing it with “ Trump.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for years to peddle all sorts of products—from ties to beach towels—and it was plastered across his US properties .
But that didn ’ t fly in Scotland .
For centuries the country has had an office devoted to making sure people do not claim someone else ’ s family name .
And after it determined Trump was indeed displaying a stolen coat of arms , he was barred from using it .
The episode foretold Trump ’ s subsequent misadventures in Scotland , a country particularly resistant to his brand of flimflam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s And Trump Agree To , I ’ ll Support .
The Rethuglican-controlled Senate has opted out of helping the millions of Americans who are at risk .
If the D ’ s had a killer instinct , they ’ d already have spots up wherever there ’ s a vulnerable Rethug incumbent .
John Boehner said it best : Cops Hate Matt Meyer .
Here ’ s More Proof .
The cops and the trade unions are behind Meyer ’ s opponent .
All the more reason to support him .
Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remnants of the Gordon cabal .

Kobach Loses In Kansas, Justice Democrat Wins In Missouri, Mizzou Voters Approve Obamacare Medicaid Expansion, Tlaib Appears To Be Winning. We can cross Kansas off the list of competitive Senate races, but AOC and the Justice Democrats are here to stay. Mo’ Better Democrats.
Trump Sues Nevada, Gives Florida A Pass, On Mail-In Ballots. Why does he give Florida a pass? Besides the obvious need to harvest R votes by mail, it’s because of ‘two great Republican governors’. He’s trying to both to steal the election (if he wins) and to de-legitimize it (if he loses).
FBI & IRS Raid Company With Ties To Oligarch Who Peddled Biden Disinformation. Did they give AG Barr a heads-up on this?
Border Patrol Hides Results Of Investigation Into Massive Racism And Misogyny. The group of government miscreants was known as ‘I’m 10-15’:
But now, more than a year later, after one of the most sweeping internal investigations in the history of the agency, CBP has provided little new information about “I’m 10-15” or its efforts to address toxic attitudes within the ranks. Instead, it has released a basic summary of its findings. The agency has not said who was behind the group or its most egregious posts. And it has not explained how such a group — whose members included Carla Provost, then the highest-ranking official in the Border Patrol — had existed for nearly three years without any sort of intervention from patrol brass. And in Congress, the oversight committee said its work has been derailed by a lack of cooperation from CBP leaders, who have refused to provide congressional investigators with the names of employees who made offensive posts or even identify the agents who’ve been disciplined.
‘Hey, what’s wrong with a little harmless racism and misogyny? Boys will be boys.’ That appears to be official government policy.
How Did Trump Pay For His Scottish Properties? Trust me, you will want to read this. It’s so much fun–at Trump’s expense. Just one tasty tidbit:
Early promotional materials for Aberdeenshire carried what purported to be the Trump clan’s baronial crest—three lions under an armored fist brandishing a spear and surrounded by a flourish of red and white feathers. It was, no surprise, a fake. Trump had cribbed the coat of arms from Joseph Edward Davies, whose wife had built Mar-a-Lago and who had legitimately been granted the crest in the 1930s. He had made only one minor change, erasing the Davies family motto of “integritas” (integrity) and replacing it with “Trump.” He had used the doctored crest for years to peddle all sorts of products—from ties to beach towels—and it was plastered across his US properties. But that didn’t fly in Scotland. For centuries the country has had an office devoted to making sure people do not claim someone else’s family name. And after it determined Trump was indeed displaying a stolen coat of arms, he was barred from using it. The episode foretold Trump’s subsequent misadventures in Scotland, a country particularly resistant to his brand of flimflam.
McConnell: Whatever The D’s And Trump Agree To, I’ll Support. The Rethuglican-controlled Senate has opted out of helping the millions of Americans who are at risk. If the D’s had a killer instinct, they’d already have spots up wherever there’s a vulnerable Rethug incumbent. John Boehner said it best:
Former Republican House Speaker John Boehner always had a ready answer when he found himself, like McConnell now, in a tight spot. “A leader without followers is simply a man taking a walk,” he would say during raucous times during his tenure.
Cops Hate Matt Meyer. Here’s More Proof. The cops and the trade unions are behind Meyer’s opponent. All the more reason to support him. Time to drive a stake through the last remnants of the Gordon cabal.


What’s missing?


delawareliberal--2020-08-06--FUCK YEAH!  Let’s go Delaware, Flush Coons!

ST. LOUIS — Cori Bush , a progressive activist and a leader of the swelling protest movement for racial justice @ @ @ @ @ Clay Jr. of Missouri in a Democratic primary on Tuesday , notching the latest in @ @ @ @ @ against the party establishment .
Ms. Bush , 44 , had captured nearly 49 percent @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday evening compared with 45.5 percent for Mr. Clay , according to The Associated Press @ @ @ @ @ failed to unseat Mr. Clay in 2018 , but this year rode a surge in @ @ @ @ @ confrontational politics within the Democratic Party amid the coronavirus pandemic and the national outcry over @ @ @ @

ST. LOUIS — Cori Bush, a progressive activist and a leader of the swelling protest movement for racial justice, toppled Representative William Lacy Clay Jr. of Missouri in a Democratic primary on Tuesday, notching the latest in a stunning string of upsets against the party establishment.
Ms. Bush, 44, had captured nearly 49 percent of the vote by late Tuesday evening compared with 45.5 percent for Mr. Clay, according to The Associated Press. She had tried and failed to unseat Mr. Clay in 2018, but this year rode a surge in support for more liberal, confrontational politics within the Democratic Party amid the coronavirus pandemic and the national outcry over festering racial inequities.


delawareliberal--2020-08-06--DL Open Thread: Thursday, August 6, 2020

The Supreme Court ‘ Created ’ Qualified Immunity For Police Officers .
Here ’ s Why It Must Go .
One of the best , and most blistering , legal opinions you will read .
Read you should .
Health Insurance Companies Reaped Windfall From Pandemic .
Remember , they don ’ t provide any health services , just take their cut as middlemen .
Rethugs Push ‘ Ye ’ s Candidacy In Wisconsin .
Gather signatures to get him on ballot because , you know , he ’ s Black , and ‘ they ’ vote for the Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Make ‘ Major National Announcement ’ Today At 11:30 .
OK , she ’ s got my attention .
Now that they ’ ve got the Deutsche Bank records , who knows ?
Pompeo Runs Through Another Inspector General .
I ’ m tellin ’ ya , this Pompeo is pure corruption .
How Big Hotel Chains Got About A Billion Dollars In Small Business Aid .
The system is totally corrupt , and you ’ re on the outside looking in .
How Rethugs Gutted Biggest Voting Rights Victory In Recent Years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about ignoring the will of the voters… 1.2 Million More Americans File For Unemployment .
Amid signs that the ‘ recovery ’ is stalling .
AG Jennings Discusses Criminal Justice Initiatives .
She , of course , has become the bete noir of the police unions .
In other words , she ’ s on the side of justice .
What do you want to talk about ?

The Supreme Court ‘Created’ Qualified Immunity For Police Officers. Here’s Why It Must Go. One of the best, and most blistering, legal opinions you will read. Read you should.
Health Insurance Companies Reaped Windfall From Pandemic. Remember, they don’t provide any health services, just take their cut as middlemen.
Rethugs Push ‘Ye’s Candidacy In Wisconsin. Gather signatures to get him on ballot because, you know, he’s Black, and ‘they’ vote for the Black candidate.
NY AG Letitia James To Make ‘Major National Announcement’ Today At 11:30. OK, she’s got my attention. Now that they’ve got the Deutsche Bank records, who knows?
Pompeo Runs Through Another Inspector General. I’m tellin’ ya, this Pompeo is pure corruption.
How Big Hotel Chains Got About A Billion Dollars In Small Business Aid. The system is totally corrupt, and you’re on the outside looking in.
How Rethugs Gutted Biggest Voting Rights Victory In Recent Years. This is a must-read. Talk about ignoring the will of the voters…
1.2 Million More Americans File For Unemployment. Amid signs that the ‘recovery’ is stalling.
AG Jennings Discusses Criminal Justice Initiatives. She, of course, has become the bete noir of the police unions. In other words, she’s on the side of justice.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-08-07--Bye Bye Susan Collins, you will not be missed


delawareliberal--2020-08-07--Jerry Falwell Jr. Cuckold Fetish Rumors Watch Wrap Up

It was only a matter of time until that perv perved himself out of a job .
USA Today Headline : Liberty University ’ s Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence after photo with pants unzipped Previously on the Jerry Falwell Jr. Cuckold Fetish Rumors Watch : Per TPM : “ Jerry Falwell Jr has settled the lawsuit tied to the “ pool boy ” /Miami dive hostel story .
Perhaps unsurprisingly , the terms of the settlement are not being disclosed .
To remind everyone , the suit was brought by yet another guy , Gordon Bello , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pool boy .
He claimed that he ’ d been promised 25 % of the hostel business .
One additional complexity : Bello originally sued under the name Jesus Fernandez , Jr. , which was his name .
He and his father changed their names to Gordon and Jett Bello during the litigation allegedly because of threats against them tied to the lawsuit .
If this lawsuit had made it to open court it would have spelled the end of “ Jerry Falwell Jr.s Cuckold Fetish Rumors Watch ” as a recurring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least suggested a relationship with Rebecca ( Becki ) Falwell as part of his lawsuit .
As you may recall , pictures of Becki Falwell wearing a sexy French maid costume have been shared between Jerry Falwell Jr and his trainer .
“ Bello said in court papers that he first met Rebecca Falwell through Granda , and formed a “ personal relationship ” with her before he met Jerry Falwell in the lobby of the Loews Miami Beach for the alleged pitch meeting in 2012.
” The revealing item in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to reply to protesting students .
Falwell is just overflowing the with fruits of the spirit .
( Galatians 5:22-23 ) Liberty University students are demanding an “ open and clean investigation ” into school president Jerry Falwell Jr. after explosive news reports detailing alleged self-dealing and the denigration of students and officials during his tenure at the Christian university .
“ We should hold the university president at the same standard that me and my friends at Liberty are held to , ” Ian Parish , a senior at Liberty University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jerry Falwell Jr asking the FBI to investigate the Cuckold Fetish rumors swirling around him might be opening a can of worms .
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. told Hill.TV on Tuesday that he has begun sharing information with the FBI in what he alleged was a criminal conspiracy against him by former board members at the school .
Falwell said in an exclusive interview that in the coming days the FBI will review university documents at the Lynchburg , Va. , campus .
He accused former colleagues of stealing school property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharing them with reporters in an effort to damage his reputation .
The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
The known facts point to Jerry Falwell Jr having sexual tastes that would be frowned on by his evangelical followers .
Did the Putin/Trump campaign leverage that information to gain the Falwell endorsement ?
Again , the evidence points to yes .
• In 2012 , Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki visited the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach .
While there , they befriended a 21-year-old pool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began traveling with the Falwells , both to their home of Virginia and to the Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys .
• The Falwells offered to help Granda , who had practically no business experience , open a hostel in Miami .
Falwell ponied up $ 1.8 million for the venture .
• Later in 2012 Trump was invited to speak at Liberty University .
Michael Cohen accompanied him , and the Apprentice star and his fixer developed a relationship with Fallwell .
( Granda was in attendance , as well ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding a copy of The Art of the Deal on a private jet . )
• In 2015 , as the potential release of compromising photos ( purportedly of Giancarlo Granda and Becki Falwell ) was becoming a problem for Falwell , he enlisted the help of Cohen , a revelation reported by Reuters .
Cohen reportedly then flew to Florida to meet with the attorney of the mystery figure who possessed the photos .
The issue was resolved , and the attorney told Cohen that the photos were destroyed .
Falwell has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that he was not in them .
• Jerry Falwell Jr ’ s January 2016 endorsement of Trump shocked religious leaders while essentially giving evangelicals wrestling with Trump ’ s not-so-Christian behavior permission to vote for him .
( The endorsement was surprising not only because Trump embodied everything evangelicals detest , but because Falwell allegedly had already agreed to endorse Ted Cruz ) • Cohen ’ s involvement was initially revealed through a March 2019 phone conversation he had with comedian Tom Arnold , who secretly recorded it .
( Click @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story on Arnold ’ s quest to take down Trump and his relationship with Cohen . )
“ There ’ s a bunch of photographs , personal photographs , that somehow the guy ended up getting — whether it was off of Jerry ’ s phone or somehow maybe it got AirDropped or whatever the hell the whole thing was , ” Cohen said on the recorded call .
He described the photos as “ personal ” and “ between husband and wife , ” and said that he had one of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Cohen said .

It was only a matter of time until that perv perved himself out of a job.
USA Today Headline:
Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence after photo with pants unzipped
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Previously on the Jerry Falwell Jr. Cuckold Fetish Rumors Watch:
Per TPM:
“Jerry Falwell Jr has settled the lawsuit tied to the “pool boy”/Miami dive hostel story. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the terms of the settlement are not being disclosed. To remind everyone, the suit was brought by yet another guy, Gordon Bello, a high friend of Giancarlo Granda, the pool boy. He claimed that he’d been promised 25% of the hostel business. One additional complexity: Bello originally sued under the name Jesus Fernandez, Jr., which was his name. He and his father changed their names to Gordon and Jett Bello during the litigation allegedly because of threats against them tied to the lawsuit.
If this lawsuit had made it to open court it would have spelled the end of “Jerry Falwell Jr.s Cuckold Fetish Rumors Watch” as a recurring series.
Bello apparently also claimed or at least suggested a relationship with Rebecca (Becki) Falwell as part of his lawsuit. As you may recall, pictures of Becki Falwell wearing a sexy French maid costume have been shared between Jerry Falwell Jr and his trainer.
“Bello said in court papers that he first met Rebecca Falwell through Granda, and formed a “personal relationship” with her before he met Jerry Falwell in the lobby of the Loews Miami Beach for the alleged pitch meeting in 2012.”
>>Previously on Jerry Falwell Jr.s Cuckold Fetish Rumors Watch…..< <<<<<<<
Liberty University Students Protest:
The revealing item in this story is the meme Jerry Falwell Jr used to reply to protesting students.
Falwell is just overflowing the with fruits of the spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Liberty University students are demanding an “open and clean investigation” into school president Jerry Falwell Jr. after explosive news reports detailing alleged self-dealing and the denigration of students and officials during his tenure at the Christian university. “We should hold the university president at the same standard that me and my friends at Liberty are held to,” Ian Parish, a senior at Liberty University, told CNBC in an interview.
>>>><<
Jerry Falwell Jr asking the FBI to investigate the Cuckold Fetish rumors swirling around him might be opening a can of worms.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. told Hill.TV on Tuesday that he has begun sharing information with the FBI in what he alleged was a criminal conspiracy against him by former board members at the school. Falwell said in an exclusive interview that in the coming days the FBI will review university documents at the Lynchburg, Va., campus. He accused former colleagues of stealing school property in the form of emails and then sharing them with reporters in an effort to damage his reputation. The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The known facts point to Jerry Falwell Jr having sexual tastes that would be frowned on by his evangelical followers. Did the Putin/Trump campaign leverage that information to gain the Falwell endorsement? Again, the evidence points to yes.


delawareliberal--2020-08-07--Song of the Day 8/7: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, “The Waiting”

Song of the Day 8/7 : Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers , “ The Waiting ” Anything can happen , 2016 , blah blah blah…what bullshit .
At least 52 % of the voting populace impatiently awaits the chance to vote against Trump .
And the waiting is the hardest part .
The song was the first single from Petty ’ s 1981 LP “ Hard Promises.
” It reached only No .
19 on the Hot 100 , but hit No .
1 on the then-new Rock Tracks chart , which measured airplay on rock radio stations .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time to write , ” Petty said .
“ Roger McGuinn swears he told me the line , about the waiting being the hardest part , but I think I got the idea from something Janis Joplin said on television .
I had the chorus very quickly , but I had a very difficult time piecing together the rest of the song .
It ’ s about waiting for your dreams and not knowing if they will come true .
I ’ ve always felt it was an optimistic song .
”

Anything can happen, 2016, blah blah blah…what bullshit. At least 52% of the voting populace impatiently awaits the chance to vote against Trump. And the waiting is the hardest part.
The song was the first single from Petty’s 1981 LP “Hard Promises.” It reached only No. 19 on the Hot 100, but hit No. 1 on the then-new Rock Tracks chart, which measured airplay on rock radio stations.
“That was a song that took a long time to write,” Petty said. “Roger McGuinn swears he told me the line, about the waiting being the hardest part, but I think I got the idea from something Janis Joplin said on television. I had the chorus very quickly, but I had a very difficult time piecing together the rest of the song. It’s about waiting for your dreams and not knowing if they will come true. I’ve always felt it was an optimistic song.”


delawareliberal--2020-08-07--Coons Mailer Makes Zero Sense

Coons Mailer Makes Zero Sense

You “ fought to block ” Trump by “ working to unify Democrats and Republicans ” .
Guess what ?
@ @ @ @ @ into candy by working to unify the letters P & Q !
!
I mean @ @ @ @ @ someone to come up with this jarringly nonsensical word salad ?
Please name ONE Republicans @ @ @ @ @ “ block Trump ’ s dangerous agenda ” … .
ONE fucking name… .
and @ @ @ @ @ Senate or died .

Hey Coons,
You “fought to block” Trump by “working to unify Democrats and Republicans”.
Guess what? I fought to make rainbows into candy by working to unify the letters P & Q!!
I mean christ! You actually paid someone to come up with this jarringly nonsensical word salad? Please name ONE Republicans who worked with you to “block Trump’s dangerous agenda”…. ONE fucking name…. and not someone who quit the Senate or died.


delawareliberal--2020-08-07--DL Open Thread: Friday, August 7, 2020

DL Open Thread: Friday, August 7, 2020

NY AG Seeks To Dissolve The NRA .
The leaders allegedly looted the charitable arm of the organization and pocketed the money for themselves and their pals .
Here is a blow-by-blow description of the ‘ rot ’ .
You can pry the figurative firepower from their cold dead hands .
Or , at least try .
Ga. Students Suspended After Sharing This Photo .
Now , there ’ s a school district with its priorities in order .
A bunch ’ a unmasked students packed into a hallway .
What could go wrong ?
Meanwhile , in Mississippi and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sturgis .
Uh , might be a good time to consider selling that Harley-Davidson stock… Did Pentagon Nominee ’ s Company Train Khashoggi ’ s Killers ?
Sure looks like it .
The mind reels… GOP Lawmaker Calls For Falwell ’ s Resignation .
He has ties to the school .
Falwell ’ s response ?
: “ I ’ m gon na try to be a good boy from here on out.
” DHS Trying To Tie Antifa To Foreign Powers .
It ’ s a rogue agency , alright , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to phony adversaries , Antifa poses as much of a threat to the American Way Of Life as was Acorn .
Remember them ?
Acorn was but a Rethug pretext to inflict rampant voter suppression on minorities , Antifa is but a Rethig pretext to rein down terror on protestors .
Black Activist Wins D Nomination For Tennessee US Senate Seat .
Has the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ever endorsed the more progressive candidate in a primary ?
Looking ahead to November , the battleground state of North Carolina points to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are already able to request mail ballots for the presidential contest .
As of Thursday , the 121,717 applications recorded are running 10 times higher than the total at this time in 2016 , according to data from the North Carolina Board of Elections .
Of those , Democrats requested 60,502 compared to 18,974 for Republicans , a three-to-one advantage .
Police Accountability Task Force Holds First Meeting .
One thing seems clear : The Attorney General is on the side of the angels here .
How much ‘ veto-power ’ will the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Task Force chair Franklin Cooke ?
Speaker Pete didn ’ t appoint Cooke to even put a dent in the blue wall .
That was a bad appointment , right there , and it was deliberate .
What do you want to talk about ?

NY AG Seeks To Dissolve The NRA. The leaders allegedly looted the charitable arm of the organization and pocketed the money for themselves and their pals. Here is a blow-by-blow description of the ‘rot’. You can pry the figurative firepower from their cold dead hands. Or, at least try.
Ga. Students Suspended After Sharing This Photo. Now, there’s a school district with its priorities in order. A bunch’a unmasked students packed into a hallway. What could go wrong? Meanwhile, in Mississippi and elsewhere…
250,000 Unmasked Bikers To Descend On Sturgis. Uh, might be a good time to consider selling that Harley-Davidson stock…
Did Pentagon Nominee’s Company Train Khashoggi’s Killers? Sure looks like it. The mind reels…
GOP Lawmaker Calls For Falwell’s Resignation. He has ties to the school. Falwell’s response?: “I’m gonna try to be a good boy from here on out.”
DHS Trying To Tie Antifa To Foreign Powers. It’s a rogue agency, alright, and it should be abolished. When it comes to phony adversaries, Antifa poses as much of a threat to the American Way Of Life as was Acorn. Remember them? Acorn was but a Rethug pretext to inflict rampant voter suppression on minorities, Antifa is but a Rethig pretext to rein down terror on protestors.
Black Activist Wins D Nomination For Tennessee US Senate Seat. Has the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ever endorsed the more progressive candidate in a primary?
Trump Anti-Vote-By-Mail Obsession Hurting Rethugs. My fave anecdotal fact:
Looking ahead to November, the battleground state of North Carolina points to a continuation of that pattern. Voters there are already able to request mail ballots for the presidential contest. As of Thursday, the 121,717 applications recorded are running 10 times higher than the total at this time in 2016, according to data from the North Carolina Board of Elections. Of those, Democrats requested 60,502 compared to 18,974 for Republicans, a three-to-one advantage.
Police Accountability Task Force Holds First Meeting. One thing seems clear: The Attorney General is on the side of the angels here. How much ‘veto-power’ will the cops have, starting with ex-cop and Task Force chair Franklin Cooke? Speaker Pete didn’t appoint Cooke to even put a dent in the blue wall. That was a bad appointment, right there, and it was deliberate.
What do you want to talk about?