delawareliberal--2020-10-09--Delaware’s Most (Only?) Intriguing Races Of 2020: Part One

Delaware ’ s Most ( Only ? )
Intriguing Races Of 2020 : Part One Fewer than usual , thanks to the implosion of the Rethuglican Party in Delaware .
Not even Chris Kenny ’ s cash infusions can save most of them , indeed , may not save any of them .
Even the least effective Democratic legislative challenger has a chance to win , just by the overwhelming D turnout advantage .
But that ’ s for later .
Let ’ s get started : I doubt that any of these races will be competitive .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a victory on November 3 , it represents a significant progressive upgrade in the General Assembly .
Something we can all look forward to .
If anything , the impact of someone with the well-earned national reputation of Sarah winning a seat in the General Assembly has been understated .
She immediately becomes a power in Dover .
She has used her fundraising prowess to help Democratic red-to-blue efforts .
She has already formed a strong alliance with Kyle Evans Gay and , this weekend , she will stand with Marie Pinkney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her impact in Delaware has already earned her the Delaware Liberal MVP Award in 2013 .
Here was our essay on her accomplishments that year : Just take a look at SB 97 .
Read the synopsis : This Act adds the term “ gender identity ” to the already-existing list of prohibited practices of discrimination and hate crimes .
As such , this Act would forbid discrimination against a person on the basis of gender identity in housing , employment , public works contracting , public accommodations , and insurance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a person who intentionally selects the victim of a crime because of the victim ’ s gender identity .
Now , take in the fact that SB 97 is now the law in Delaware .
Finally , realize that this bill is law because of Sarah McBride .
She was able to persuade a skeptical General Assembly that this was the right thing to do .
I ’ m in awe of what she did .
Having worked down there as long as I did , it never dawned on me that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bill .
The adolescent sniggering of John Atkins and Trey Paradee was more in tune with the way the General Assembly used to be , but thankfully is no more ( BTW , why do I think that they are among the Most Likely to Stick Their Heads Into a Restroom to Sneak a Peek ? )
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But , I digress .
This bill wasn ’ t even on my radar until this article surfaced .
I remember thinking , ‘ interesting , worthwhile , but good luck with that.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on June 4 , 2013 .
By June 19 , SB 97 was the law of our state .
The reason why is Sarah McBride .
She tirelessly met with legislators one-on-one , and convinced ( barely ) enough legislators of good will that those with gender identities different than their own deserved basic civil rights .
If you think that ’ s easy , just try doing it .
Of course , I salute the sponsors and supporters of this legislation .
But this is perhaps the single greatest example of one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that might change some day ) making a difference for the positive good by finding common ground with the Delaware General Assembly and the Governor that I can recall .
Inspirational .
For me , Sarah McBride is clearly the 2013 MVP .
Can ’ t wait to see what she does next .
No , the race isn ’ t intriguing .
But Sarah McBride has started her political career .
Sky ’ s the limit .
Anyone want to bet against her success going forward ?
The R ’ s are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone who watched Cathy ’ s ( what ’ s a worse descriptor than… ) inept performance at the League Of Women Voters panel realizes that she ’ s checked out .
Cloutier has money , thanks to Chris Kenny and the construction trades .
But so does Kyle .
And she ’ s built a powerful grassroots campaign .
I tend to agree with the Rev that she may be on the more moderate side of progressivism , but that still makes her a progressive .
I especially loved how , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s really an independent , Kyle pointed out that she ’ s actually on the Rethug Caucus Leadership team , carrying water for the troglodytes .
I think Cloutier struggles to get to 40 % .
SD 7 : Spiros Mantzavinos vs. Anthony Delcollo .
Delcollo ’ s swimming upstream here .
The registration figures are really daunting : 15,258 D ; 7021 R ; and 8661 I .
Add in the fact that this people are really motivated to vote out Trump and to vote for Biden .
Add in the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic controversy that hurt Blevins in 2016 .
Add in the fact that Spiros has raked in , wait for it , almost $ 120,000 .
Sure Delcollo will outperform the registration percentages .
But I see no way that he can overcome what ’ s facing him .
SD 15 : Jaci Hugg vs. David Lawson .
This could be a real close race .
Hugg is Ennis ’ legislative assistant .
Lawson is one of the most right-wing of the Rethug right-wingers , and is all 2nd Amendment all of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the old-line Nancy Cook gang .
Lawson defeated Nancy Cook .
The district is not as hopeless as a couple of the western Sussex SD ’ s .
If Biden skunks Trump here ( unlikely ) , Hugg could squeak this out .
She ’ s raised a respectable amount of money , around $ 45K .
Lawson has raised roughly $ 58K .
I think Lawson holds on , but my opinion could well change before Election Day .

Fewer than usual, thanks to the implosion of the Rethuglican Party in Delaware. Not even Chris Kenny’s cash infusions can save most of them, indeed, may not save any of them. Even the least effective Democratic legislative challenger has a chance to win, just by the overwhelming D turnout advantage. But that’s for later. Let’s get started:
SD 13: Marie Pinkney vs. Alexander Homich
RD 7: Larry Lambert vs. James Haubrich
RD 8: Rae Moore vs. Daniel Zitofsky
RD 26: Madinah Wilson-Anton vs. Timothy Conrad
RD 27: Eric Morrison vs. Tripp Keister
I doubt that any of these races will be competitive. However, each time one of these candidates chalks up a victory on November 3, it represents a significant progressive upgrade in the General Assembly. Something we can all look forward to.
SD 1: Sarah McBride vs. Steven Washington
If anything, the impact of someone with the well-earned national reputation of Sarah winning a seat in the General Assembly has been understated. She immediately becomes a power in Dover. She has used her fundraising prowess to help Democratic red-to-blue efforts. She has already formed a strong alliance with Kyle Evans Gay and, this weekend, she will stand with Marie Pinkney and Eric Morrison on National Coming-Out Day. Her impact in Delaware has already earned her the Delaware Liberal MVP Award in 2013. Here was our essay on her accomplishments that year:
1. Sarah McBride Just take a look at SB 97. Read the synopsis: This Act adds the term “gender identity” to the already-existing list of prohibited practices of discrimination and hate crimes. As such, this Act would forbid discrimination against a person on the basis of gender identity in housing, employment, public works contracting, public accommodations, and insurance, and it would provide for increased punishment of a person who intentionally selects the victim of a crime because of the victim’s gender identity. Now, take in the fact that SB 97 is now the law in Delaware. Finally, realize that this bill is law because of Sarah McBride. She was able to persuade a skeptical General Assembly that this was the right thing to do. I’m in awe of what she did. Having worked down there as long as I did, it never dawned on me that the Delaware General Assembly would pass such a bill. The adolescent sniggering of John Atkins and Trey Paradee was more in tune with the way the General Assembly used to be, but thankfully is no more (BTW, why do I think that they are among the Most Likely to Stick Their Heads Into a Restroom to Sneak a Peek?). But, I digress. This bill wasn’t even on my radar until this article surfaced. I remember thinking, ‘interesting, worthwhile, but good luck with that.’ The article was posted on our blog on June 4, 2013. By June 19, SB 97 was the law of our state. The reason why is Sarah McBride. She tirelessly met with legislators one-on-one, and convinced (barely) enough legislators of good will that those with gender identities different than their own deserved basic civil rights. If you think that’s easy, just try doing it. Of course, I salute the sponsors and supporters of this legislation. But this is perhaps the single greatest example of one unelected citizen (here’s hoping that might change some day) making a difference for the positive good by finding common ground with the Delaware General Assembly and the Governor that I can recall. Inspirational. For me, Sarah McBride is clearly the 2013 MVP. Can’t wait to see what she does next.
No, the race isn’t intriguing. But Sarah McBride has started her political career. Sky’s the limit. Anyone want to bet against her success going forward?
SD 5: Kyle Evans Gay vs. Cathy Cloutier.
The R’s are running a campaign w/o a candidate. Anyone who watched Cathy’s (what’s a worse descriptor than…) inept performance at the League Of Women Voters panel realizes that she’s checked out. Cloutier has money, thanks to Chris Kenny and the construction trades. But so does Kyle. And she’s built a powerful grassroots campaign. I tend to agree with the Rev that she may be on the more moderate side of progressivism, but that still makes her a progressive. I especially loved how, when Cathy tried to claim that she’s really an independent, Kyle pointed out that she’s actually on the Rethug Caucus Leadership team, carrying water for the troglodytes. I think Cloutier struggles to get to 40%.
SD 7: Spiros Mantzavinos vs. Anthony Delcollo. Delcollo’s swimming upstream here. The registration figures are really daunting: 15,258 D; 7021 R; and 8661 I. Add in the fact that this people are really motivated to vote out Trump and to vote for Biden. Add in the fact that there’s nothing like the traffic controversy that hurt Blevins in 2016. Add in the fact that Spiros has raked in, wait for it, almost $120,000. Sure Delcollo will outperform the registration percentages. But I see no way that he can overcome what’s facing him.
SD 15: Jaci Hugg vs. David Lawson. This could be a real close race. Hugg is Ennis’ legislative assistant. Lawson is one of the most right-wing of the Rethug right-wingers, and is all 2nd Amendment all of the time. Hugg is pretty much part of the old-line Nancy Cook gang. Lawson defeated Nancy Cook. The district is not as hopeless as a couple of the western Sussex SD’s. If Biden skunks Trump here (unlikely), Hugg could squeak this out. She’s raised a respectable amount of money, around $45K. Lawson has raised roughly $58K. I think Lawson holds on, but my opinion could well change before Election Day.


delawareliberal--2020-10-08--Song of the Day 10/8: Roy Eldridge and Anita Love, “Ain’t No Flies on Me”

Song of the Day 10/8 : Roy Eldridge and Anita Love , “ Ain ’ t No Flies on Me ” Everybody sing along !
Uh , not you , Mike .
Jazz trumpeter Roy Eldridge is considered the bridge between Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie — his rapid runs helped give birth to be-bop , but he didn ’ t like the style .
He also grew tired of the racism he encountered as the only black musician in otherwise white bands , so when he toured France with Bennie Goodman ’ s orchestra in 1950 , Eldridge decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , recording with European players , many of whom were also ex-pat Americans .
I can find evidence of only four recordings made by Anita Love , three with Eldridge and one with Zoot Sims , who was also playing with Goodman during the European tour .
The tune itself is based on “ Ain ’ t No Bugs on Me , ” which in turn was based on an older folk song known as “ Ain ’ t Gon na Rain No More.
” All used the same melody , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The earliest recorded version of “ Ain ’ t No Bugs on Me ” was by Fiddlin ’ John Carson , who did it as a duet with his daughter , billed as Moonshine Kate .

Everybody sing along! Uh, not you, Mike.
Jazz trumpeter Roy Eldridge is considered the bridge between Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie — his rapid runs helped give birth to be-bop, but he didn’t like the style. He also grew tired of the racism he encountered as the only black musician in otherwise white bands, so when he toured France with Bennie Goodman’s orchestra in 1950, Eldridge decided to stay. He spent a year there, recording with European players, many of whom were also ex-pat Americans. I can find evidence of only four recordings made by Anita Love, three with Eldridge and one with Zoot Sims, who was also playing with Goodman during the European tour.
The tune itself is based on “Ain’t No Bugs on Me,” which in turn was based on an older folk song known as “Ain’t Gonna Rain No More.” All used the same melody, and singers frequently made up their own verses. The earliest recorded version of “Ain’t No Bugs on Me” was by Fiddlin’ John Carson, who did it as a duet with his daughter, billed as Moonshine Kate.


delawareliberal--2020-10-08--DL Open Thread: Thursday, October 8, 2020

Off ( the fly ) flew , and on Pence droned .
He never exhibited any awareness — not the subtlest glance upward , not the slightest flinch or twitch — that his head had been colonized .
I first found this strange and then realized it was everything .
Pence ’ s years of obsequiousness to Donald Trump had beaten all sensitivity and capacity for revulsion out of him… …And Pence kept talking over the moderator , Susan Page of USA Today , ignoring her alerts that his two minutes were up so that he could commandeer more time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sputter endlessly , “ Thank you , Vice President Pence .
Thank you , Vice President Pence .
Thank you , Vice President Pence.
” But more than a thanking he needed a spanking .
I thought Harris was just great when she dissed Pence ’ s ‘ mansplaining ’ .
‘ Justice ’ Department Ramps Up Election Interference Plans .
We ’ ll know that Trump is officially done when Barr throws in the towel and pockets a Presidential pardon .
Putin Too Busy To Reelect Trump ?
Everybody ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Virtual ’ .
I don ’ t think this is as set in stone as the Commission might wish .
Trump erupts in 3-2-1…yep , it ’ s happened already .
Trump Required Walter Reed Doctors To Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements .
It ’ s official : We can ’ t trust anything they say .
Bless These Humans .
Once a year , I am inspired by reading the bios of the winners of the MacArthur Genius Grants .
Click on the names and read them .
It will give you hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Election Misinformation .
We need more Democratic Secretaries of State .
Back To The Future : The Queen undergoes yet another facelift .
Stop the presses : Buccini/Pollin is now in charge .
What do you want to talk about ?

Pence Wouldn’t Shut Up. Couldn’t Acknowledge Fly:
Off (the fly) flew, and on Pence droned. He never exhibited any awareness — not the subtlest glance upward, not the slightest flinch or twitch — that his head had been colonized. I first found this strange and then realized it was everything. Pence’s years of obsequiousness to Donald Trump had beaten all sensitivity and capacity for revulsion out of him… …And Pence kept talking over the moderator, Susan Page of USA Today, ignoring her alerts that his two minutes were up so that he could commandeer more time than Harris got. Page was left to sputter endlessly, “Thank you, Vice President Pence. Thank you, Vice President Pence. Thank you, Vice President Pence.” But more than a thanking he needed a spanking.
I thought Harris was just great when she dissed Pence’s ‘mansplaining’.
‘Justice’ Department Ramps Up Election Interference Plans. We’ll know that Trump is officially done when Barr throws in the towel and pockets a Presidential pardon.
Putin Too Busy To Reelect Trump? Everybody’s got problems.
Trump-Biden Debate To Be ‘Virtual’. I don’t think this is as set in stone as the Commission might wish. Trump erupts in 3-2-1…yep, it’s happened already.
Trump Required Walter Reed Doctors To Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements. It’s official: We can’t trust anything they say.
Bless These Humans. Once a year, I am inspired by reading the bios of the winners of the MacArthur Genius Grants. Click on the names and read them. It will give you hope.
Michigan SOS Fights Back Against Rethug Election Misinformation. We need more Democratic Secretaries of State.
Another Military Leader Tests Positive. It’s…China’s fault?
Back To The Future: The Queen undergoes yet another facelift. Stop the presses: Buccini/Pollin is now in charge.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-09--Donate to Network Delaware

Donate to Network Delaware

Remember back to September 15th ?
Primary night in Delaware .
When we were celebrating the victories of four stellar progressive leaders in Larry Lambert , Eric Morrison , Madinah Wilson-Anton and Marie Pinkney ?
Where did I first see these candidates ?
At Network Delaware meetings .
All four took part in Network Delaware ’ s Candidate School , which is just one of the many Leadership Development programs and training sessions the organization has helped organize and host throughout the last four years .
This week , an anonymous Network Delaware supporter has offered to match any money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to $ 25,000.00 .
I have have donated as part of this fundraiser so as to double my impact in helping this incredible and successful organization .
Their efforts have obviously shown results , and it is time we reinvest to continue the growth of a new generation of leadership in 2021 and 2022 and beyond .
Here is the fundraising email sent out by that anonymous donor , and the donate like is here and below in the email : I was introduced to Network Delaware in January 2017 , at its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Market Street .
Do you remember January 2017 ?
Back then , I thought of myself as an observer .
It was not apparent to me what Network Delaware was trying to accomplish , whether it had staying power , or how I could help .
I joined a few Network Delaware sessions and quickly realized that many people from all backgrounds are dedicated to supporting social and political change in our state .
Through two election cycles , I am continually astounded by the wide array of passionate people involved with Network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know exactly what we can do as individuals , but we show up and make sure to learn as a team .
That spirit of collective learning , persistence in the face of challenges , and dedication to making real change is a key reason why I am grateful to have found Network Delaware .
I am also grateful for the fact that Network Delaware is leading a resurgence of civic and political engagement across our state .
Look at the most recent primary election results .
More and more people know they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those people have won !
Look at the issue campaigns and district advocates looking to change policy at every level of government .
Network Delaware is reshaping our civic infrastructure .
That ’ s why I want to do my part to help Network Delaware grow .
I will match up to $ 25,000 in donations between now and November 12 , the date of our “ Activate Change ” fundraiser .
Significant change has already been achieved in a short period of time .
We had grown accustomed to seeing the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after year .
Network Delaware has shown that it no longer has to be that way .
We can work urgently to address multi-issue challenges , such as Black maternal health , immigrant rights , criminal justice reform , gun safety , and climate change .
We can make sure decision-makers at all levels reflect the demographics of our state .
We can make sure everyone who wants to learn how to make a difference can gain the skills , connections , and confidence to do so .
Please join me and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Click here to donate .
All funds raised up to $ 25,000 will be matched !
Email us at info @ thenetworkde.org or call us at ( 302 ) 464-0149 .
Our address is 719 N. Shipley St. Wilmington , DE 19801 .

Remember back to September 15th? Primary night in Delaware. When we were celebrating the victories of four stellar progressive leaders in Larry Lambert, Eric Morrison, Madinah Wilson-Anton and Marie Pinkney? Where did I first see these candidates? At Network Delaware meetings. All four took part in Network Delaware’s Candidate School, which is just one of the many Leadership Development programs and training sessions the organization has helped organize and host throughout the last four years.
This week, an anonymous Network Delaware supporter has offered to match any money raised from now until November 12 up to $25,000.00. I have have donated as part of this fundraiser so as to double my impact in helping this incredible and successful organization. Their efforts have obviously shown results, and it is time we reinvest to continue the growth of a new generation of leadership in 2021 and 2022 and beyond.
Here is the fundraising email sent out by that anonymous donor, and the donate like is here and below in the email:
Hi Friend,
I was introduced to Network Delaware in January 2017, at its kickoff event in a crowded room on Market Street. Do you remember January 2017? Back then, I thought of myself as an observer. It was not apparent to me what Network Delaware was trying to accomplish, whether it had staying power, or how I could help.
I joined a few Network Delaware sessions and quickly realized that many people from all backgrounds are dedicated to supporting social and political change in our state. Through two election cycles, I am continually astounded by the wide array of passionate people involved with Network Delaware. We don’t always know exactly what we can do as individuals, but we show up and make sure to learn as a team. That spirit of collective learning, persistence in the face of challenges, and dedication to making real change is a key reason why I am grateful to have found Network Delaware.
I am also grateful for the fact that Network Delaware is leading a resurgence of civic and political engagement across our state. Look at the most recent primary election results. More and more people know they can run for office. Some of those people have won! Look at the issue campaigns and district advocates looking to change policy at every level of government. Network Delaware is reshaping our civic infrastructure.
That’s why I want to do my part to help Network Delaware grow. I will match up to $25,000 in donations between now and November 12, the date of our “Activate Change” fundraiser.
Significant change has already been achieved in a short period of time. We had grown accustomed to seeing the same groups of people making the decisions year after year. Network Delaware has shown that it no longer has to be that way.
We can work urgently to address multi-issue challenges, such as Black maternal health, immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, gun safety, and climate change. We can make sure decision-makers at all levels reflect the demographics of our state. We can make sure everyone who wants to learn how to make a difference can gain the skills, connections, and confidence to do so.
Please join me and our great Network community in moving forward! Click here to donate. All funds raised up to $25,000 will be matched!
Sincerely,
A supporter of Network Delaware
Network Delaware and Partner Events
1. Membership Recruitment Support Sessions October 12th at 7pm
2. Statewide Action Team Meetings October 27th at 6:30pm
3. Public Policy Institute meeting October 29th at 7pm
4. James H. Gilliam Sr. Fellows Program application due date October 30th at midnight
5. “Activate Change” Fundraiser November 12th at 6pm
DONATE
Email us at info@thenetworkde.org or call us at (302) 464-0149. Our address is 719 N. Shipley St. Wilmington, DE 19801.


delawareliberal--2020-10-09--Cooler Weather, College Students and Southerners Account for USA’s Rising COVID-19 Positives

If you like being an informed human , You ’ ll want to click through to the BBC article .
@ @ @ @ @ cases , the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world – @ @ @ @ @ global total despite having only 4 % of the population .
After the initial spike @ @ @ @ @ distancing restrictions gradually brought infections to heel .
By May , case numbers had stabilised @ @ @ @ @ back lockdown measures , cases began to rise , reaching a countrywide high in July @

If you like being an informed human, You’ll want to click through to the BBC article.
With about 7.5 million coronavirus cases, the US has the highest number of confirmed infections in the world – about 20% of the global total despite having only 4% of the population.
After the initial spike in late March, social distancing restrictions gradually brought infections to heel. By May, case numbers had stabilised. But as states peeled back lockdown measures, cases began to rise, reaching a countrywide high in July.


delawareliberal--2020-10-09--Song of the Day 10/9: Johnny Nash, “Hold Me Tight”

Song of the Day 10/9 : Johnny Nash , “ Hold Me Tight ” All the obituaries for Johnny Nash , who died Tuesday at 80 , cited his biggest hit , “ I Can See Clearly Now , ” which topped the charts in 1972 and , thanks to TV commercials , has never left the public consciousness .
It was the first reggae-influenced song to reach No .
1 , but it wasn ’ t Nash ’ s first foray into Jamaican music .
This rock-steady tune , recorded in Kingston in 1967 , made it into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , cracking open the door that led the island ’ s music and musicians into the mainstream .
Nash wasn ’ t Jamaican — he was from Houston , where he landed a gig on a local TV show as a young teen .
By 16 he was being featured on Arthur Godfrey ’ s national show and had a recording contract .
He was marketed as a rival to Johnny Mathis , and you can hear the similarity on his 1957 cover of “ A Very Special Love , ” which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It reached No .
23 in Billboard , his highest-charting single until “ Hold Me Tight.
” Nash moved to Jamaica in 1965 , when his career petered out in the wake of the British Invasion .
He met Bob Marley at a party in Kingston in 1967 .
He was so impressed with Marley ’ s songs that he and his manager/business partner signed him to a publishing contract .
He recorded four of Marley ’ s tunes , including “ Stir It Up , ” which was released as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Absurd as it sounds , the tune that perhaps best captured Nash ’ s vocal range and clarity of tone might be the theme song he recorded for the animated cartoon “ The Mighty Hercules , ” a sword-and-sandal cartoon that ran from 1963 to 1966 .

All the obituaries for Johnny Nash, who died Tuesday at 80, cited his biggest hit, “I Can See Clearly Now,” which topped the charts in 1972 and, thanks to TV commercials, has never left the public consciousness. It was the first reggae-influenced song to reach No. 1, but it wasn’t Nash’s first foray into Jamaican music. This rock-steady tune, recorded in Kingston in 1967, made it into the Top 5 in the U.S. a year later, cracking open the door that led the island’s music and musicians into the mainstream.
Nash wasn’t Jamaican — he was from Houston, where he landed a gig on a local TV show as a young teen. By 16 he was being featured on Arthur Godfrey’s national show and had a recording contract. He was marketed as a rival to Johnny Mathis, and you can hear the similarity on his 1957 cover of “A Very Special Love,” which had been a hit for Doris Day. It reached No. 23 in Billboard, his highest-charting single until “Hold Me Tight.”
Nash moved to Jamaica in 1965, when his career petered out in the wake of the British Invasion. He met Bob Marley at a party in Kingston in 1967. He was so impressed with Marley’s songs that he and his manager/business partner signed him to a publishing contract. He recorded four of Marley’s tunes, including “Stir It Up,” which was released as a single in the UK in 1972.
Absurd as it sounds, the tune that perhaps best captured Nash’s vocal range and clarity of tone might be the theme song he recorded for the animated cartoon “The Mighty Hercules,” a sword-and-sandal cartoon that ran from 1963 to 1966.


delawareliberal--2020-10-09--DL Open Thread: Friday, October 9, 2020

DL Open Thread: Friday, October 9, 2020

Inside The Bizarre Cult That Democrats Have Pledged Not To Talk About .
There are only about 1650 members nationwide .
One has been nominated for the Supreme Court .
But the D ’ s have unilaterally decided it ’ s off limits .
Barr ’ s Hit Job Report Won ’ t Be ‘ Ready ’ Before Election .
Translation : There ’ s no ‘ there ’ there .
Alaska Now A Senate Battleground .
I ’ ve said it before : In an electoral tsunami , lots of people go down who seemed fairly safe .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into action , then blames Michigan ’ s governor for calling him out .
What ’ s Up With Pence ?
Or Is It Trump ?
Not even The Villages want Pence to show up .
Captain Obvious : They ’ re hiding something .
Big-Time Trump Fundraiser Charged With Fraud Conspiracy .
He ’ s expected to plead guilty .
Meaning , he must talk .
Portland Police Targeted Medics .
They are , and have been , consistently at war with the mostly progressive residents of that city .
What do @ @ @ @ @ @

Inside The Bizarre Cult That Democrats Have Pledged Not To Talk About. There are only about 1650 members nationwide. One has been nominated for the Supreme Court. But the D’s have unilaterally decided it’s off limits.
Barr’s Hit Job Report Won’t Be ‘Ready’ Before Election. Translation: There’s no ‘there’ there.
Alaska Now A Senate Battleground. I’ve said it before: In an electoral tsunami, lots of people go down who seemed fairly safe.
Trump And The Militias. He goads them into action, then blames Michigan’s governor for calling him out.
The Ultimate Denier-In-Chief Timeline. Great reporting from Mother Jones.
What’s Up With Pence? Or Is It Trump? Not even The Villages want Pence to show up. Captain Obvious: They’re hiding something.
Big-Time Trump Fundraiser Charged With Fraud Conspiracy. He’s expected to plead guilty. Meaning, he must talk.
Portland Police Targeted Medics. They are, and have been, consistently at war with the mostly progressive residents of that city.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-10--Song of the Day 10/10: Public Enemy, “State of the Union (STFU)”

Song of the Day 10/10 : Public Enemy , “ State of the Union ( STFU ) ” After what @ @ @ @ @ Chuck D and Flavor Flav this spring , Public Enemy released a new album in @ @ @ @ @ Gon na Do When the Grid Goes Down ?
” It might lack the power @ @ @ @ @ heyday , but it contains just as much anti-establishment fire .
The chorus of this @ @ @ @ @ would like to say to Donald Trump .

After what seemed like a split between Chuck D and Flavor Flav this spring, Public Enemy released a new album in June, “What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?” It might lack the power the group harnessed in its heyday, but it contains just as much anti-establishment fire. The chorus of this one channels what most Americans would like to say to Donald Trump.


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

Trump Begs/Threatens Barr To Indict Obama , Clinton And Biden .
Appears to have been his plan all along .
@ @ @ @ @ Is Fertile Ground For Militias .
It kinda is two states .
Federal Judge Swats @ @ @ @ @ Ditto in Texas .
No wonder Trump wants his puppet on the Supreme Court ASAP @ @ @ @ @ in Texas who wants to vote GETS to vote , I think Trump and Cornyn @ @ @ @ @ Barred From Pa. ‘ Satellite ’ Polling Sites .
Bad day for voter suppression supporters @ @ @ @ @ Canceled Because Graham Won ’ t Take COVID Test .
He ’ s one of @ @ @ @ @ to take test before Barrett vote .
He Called Everyone In Jeffrey Epstein ’ s @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t so little .
There ’ s a place in this world for @ @ @ @ @ want to talk about ?

Trump Begs/Threatens Barr To Indict Obama, Clinton And Biden. Appears to have been his plan all along. Some plan.
Why Michigan Is Fertile Ground For Militias. It kinda is two states.
Federal Judge Upholds Cali’s Ban On Private Prisons. Yes!
Federal Judge Swats Down Ohio Voter Suppression. Ditto in Texas. No wonder Trump wants his puppet on the Supreme Court ASAP. BTW, if everyone in Texas who wants to vote GETS to vote, I think Trump and Cornyn are toast.
Trump Goons Barred From Pa. ‘Satellite’ Polling Sites. Bad day for voter suppression supporters all around.
Harrison/Graham Debate Canceled Because Graham Won’t Take COVID Test. He’s one of several Rethug senators who refuse to take test before Barrett vote.
Dominion Energy Still Runs Virginia. Dems got rolled.
He Called Everyone In Jeffrey Epstein’s Little Black Book. It wasn’t so little. There’s a place in this world for obsessives.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-10--Comment Rescue: Was Trump Ever Sick?

Comment Rescue: Was Trump Ever Sick?

Over at BlueDelaware commenter , Ben , brought up something I ’ ve been thinking : .
It seems to me at this point , occams razor says that he was never actually sick .
All “ reports ” of him being gravely ill were unofficial anyway .
Maybe he really DID test positive .
maybe he didnt and there is an outbreak at the WH anyway .
it has certainly all made for compelling head-line grabbing TV .
Also not too shabby of an infomercial for whatever drugs his people have stocks in .
also , let ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from what it always is .
completely batshit erratic .
all this backbending to look away from the obvious… he ’ s a power-hungry psychopath who ’ s one skill ( and holly shit does he have ranks in that one ) is showmanship and World Wrestling style storyline writing .
just do the most wild and crazy thing , good or bad , and run with it .
it has certainly pushed the forced hysterectomies out of the papers .
f he ever was sick , he wouldnt have gotten better this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreader playing up the sympathy card and pretending he beat a worse illness than he did .
if that isnt 100 % trump , idk what is .
…with each passing day , it becomes clearer and clearer that it was never really that bad of a case and it was just another distraction from real issues .
His alleged emergency trip to the hospital for oxygen was a week ago .
We ’ re kinda past the point where the roids would have worn off .
So either he really does have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Someone who constantly lies about himself lied about himself and forced the only ppl who know the truth ( doctors ) to sign NDAs .

Over at BlueDelaware commenter, Ben, brought up something I’ve been thinking:
. It seems to me at this point, occams razor says that he was never actually sick. All “reports” of him being gravely ill were unofficial anyway. Maybe he really DID test positive. maybe he didnt and there is an outbreak at the WH anyway. it has certainly all made for compelling head-line grabbing TV. Also not too shabby of an infomercial for whatever drugs his people have stocks in.
also, let’s not pretend his behavior is any different from what it always is. completely batshit erratic. all this backbending to look away from the obvious… he’s a power-hungry psychopath who’s one skill (and holly shit does he have ranks in that one) is showmanship and World Wrestling style storyline writing. just do the most wild and crazy thing, good or bad, and run with it.
it has certainly pushed the forced hysterectomies out of the papers.
f he ever was sick, he wouldnt have gotten better this fast. He is a asymptomatic super spreader playing up the sympathy card and pretending he beat a worse illness than he did. if that isnt 100% trump, idk what is.
…with each passing day, it becomes clearer and clearer that it was never really that bad of a case and it was just another distraction from real issues. His alleged emergency trip to the hospital for oxygen was a week ago. We’re kinda past the point where the roids would have worn off. So either he really does have magic genes (nah).. or.
Someone who constantly lies about himself lied about himself and forced the only ppl who know the truth (doctors) to sign NDAs.


delawareliberal--2020-10-10--The Worst Press Narratives of the Last 30 Years

The Worst Press Narratives of the Last 30 Years While I think it is dawning on Americans that Republicans , @ @ @ @ @ full of shit , grifters and bad people – the press continues to promote some @ @ @ @ @ represent “ real Americans ” .
Republicans promote family values .
Republicans are “ good @ @ @ @ @ Republicans promote law and order .
Republicans are strong on defense .
It is all @ @ @ @ @ t just Trump .
I get why some dumb Fox News zombie can go around @ @ @ @ @ but I don ’ t see how “ the media ” can still go around @ @ @ @ @

While I think it is dawning on Americans that Republicans, as a whole, are full of shit, grifters and bad people – the press continues to promote some hoary threadbare myths.
Republicans represent “real Americans”.
Republicans promote family values.
Republicans are “good for the economy”.
Republicans promote law and order.
Republicans are strong on defense.
It is all nonsense. It isn’t just Trump. I get why some dumb Fox News zombie can go around thinking this complete bullshit, but I don’t see how “the media” can still go around dishing this shit out.


delawareliberal--2020-10-11--In Her Own Words: Cathy Cloutier Reveals Herself As A Liar And An NRA Shill

In Her Own Words : Cathy Cloutier Reveals Herself As A Liar And An NRA Shill Because she comes across as a ‘ nice lady ’ , Cathy Cloutier ’ s penchant for lying has often been overlooked .
She has now hung herself with her own words .
To ( half- ) wit : I ’ m not the reason the Democrats in the majority did not pass a ban on assault weapons .
*Democrats stopped the bills .
Sen. Bruce Ennis in 2018 and David McBride in 2019 .
*I will support debate on this issue .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and yet still allow women to protect themselves in their home .
*My opponent is misrepresenting the truth .
She ’ s bringing fear and distortion to our neighborhoods… You deserve a Senator who will not mislead or misrepresent the truth .
Like most lies , there are kernels of truth in Cathy ’ s assertions .
For example : Partially true .
She ’ s not the reason , merely a reason .
If she were replaced by someone who supports a ban on assault weapons , the bill would have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obvious . )
She merely voted to block the Assault Weapons bill in the Senate Executive Committee .
( An aside , Cathy Cloutier is avoiding the word ‘ Republican ’ at all costs in her campaign this year , claims she is an independent voice .
When she voted to block the Assault Weapons bill in committee , was she doing so as an ‘ independent voice ’ , or as the Senate Republican Whip , a position where she represents all the troglodytes in the Senate Republican Caucus ?
A position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her ‘ independent voice ’ claim is yet another provable lie . )
Democrats and Republicans stopped the bills .
Specifically , in 2019 , Senators McBride , Poore , Hocker and Cloutier voted to kill the bills .
Senators McDowell and Townsend voted to debate the bills on the floor .
Supporters of common sense gun control helped to defeat Senator McBride and sought to defeat Sen. Ennis as a result .
They ’ re now challenging Cloutier .
This is where she contradicts herself and reveals herself as an NRA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault weapons ban was by definition a vote to oppose ‘ debate on this issue ’ , not to , what ’ s the word she used , support debate on this issue .
She ’ s trying to be on both sides of an issue again , much like her positions on abortion rights .
Not only doesn ’ t she support debating the bills she helped to bury , she reveals herself as an NRA shill : This is right out of the NRA playbook .
We can ’ t ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them for protection .
Assault weapons .
That is the NRA position and is now the stated position of Cathy Cloutier .
Women need ‘ some ’ assault weapons to protect themselves .
The pink ones ?
If you share that belief , and if the incessant lying doesn ’ t bother you , Cathy is your candidate .
That ’ s just one reason why Moms Demand Action has endorsed Kyle Evans Gay , not Cathy Cloutier .
Agreed .
Cathy has been misleading and misrepresenting the truth since she ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change .

Because she comes across as a ‘nice lady’, Cathy Cloutier’s penchant for lying has often been overlooked. She has now hung herself with her own words. To (half-) wit:
I’m not the reason the Democrats in the majority did not pass a ban on assault weapons. *I never blocked the Assault Weapons bills. *Democrats stopped the bills. Sen. Bruce Ennis in 2018 and David McBride in 2019. *I will support debate on this issue. We need to consider banning some assault weapons and yet still allow women to protect themselves in their home. *My opponent is misrepresenting the truth. She’s bringing fear and distortion to our neighborhoods… You deserve a Senator who will not mislead or misrepresent the truth.
Like most lies, there are kernels of truth in Cathy’s assertions. For example:
I’m not the reason the Democrats in the majority did not pass a ban on assault weapons.
Partially true. She’s not the reason, merely a reason. If she were replaced by someone who supports a ban on assault weapons, the bill would have a better chance of passing. (Captain Obvious.)
I never blocked the Assault Weapons bills.
She merely voted to block the Assault Weapons bill in the Senate Executive Committee. (An aside, Cathy Cloutier is avoiding the word ‘Republican’ at all costs in her campaign this year, claims she is an independent voice. When she voted to block the Assault Weapons bill in committee, was she doing so as an ‘independent voice’, or as the Senate Republican Whip, a position where she represents all the troglodytes in the Senate Republican Caucus? A position that said Republican troglodytes chose her for. Her ‘independent voice’ claim is yet another provable lie.)
*Democrats stopped the bills. Sen. Bruce Ennis in 2018 and David McBride in 2019.
Democrats and Republicans stopped the bills. Specifically, in 2019, Senators McBride, Poore, Hocker and Cloutier voted to kill the bills. Senators McDowell and Townsend voted to debate the bills on the floor. Supporters of common sense gun control helped to defeat Senator McBride and sought to defeat Sen. Ennis as a result. They’re now challenging Cloutier.
*I will support debate on this issue. We need to consider banning some assault weapons and yet still allow women to protect themselves in their home.
This is where she contradicts herself and reveals herself as an NRA shill.
Her vote to kill the assault weapons ban was by definition a vote to oppose ‘debate on this issue’, not to, what’s the word she used, support debate on this issue. She’s trying to be on both sides of an issue again, much like her positions on abortion rights. Not only doesn’t she support debating the bills she helped to bury, she reveals herself as an NRA shill:
We need to consider banning some assault weapons and yet still allow women to protect themselves in their home.
This is right out of the NRA playbook. We can’t ban ALL assault weapons b/c the wimmenfolk need them for protection. Assault weapons. That is the NRA position and is now the stated position of Cathy Cloutier. Women need ‘some’ assault weapons to protect themselves. The pink ones? If you share that belief, and if the incessant lying doesn’t bother you, Cathy is your candidate. That’s just one reason why Moms Demand Action has endorsed Kyle Evans Gay, not Cathy Cloutier.
You deserve a Senator who will not mislead or misrepresent the truth.
Agreed. Cathy has been misleading and misrepresenting the truth since she’s been in office. Time for a change.


delawareliberal--2020-10-11--DL Open Thread: Sunday, October 11, 2020

Here ’ s Why D ’ s Should Pack The Courts .
Inspirational Quote : The Republicans have discovered that shamelessness is their superpower and they are unafraid to deploy it to force their ideology on the entire country .
Democrats can no longer afford to stand by and let it happen out of an antediluvian adherence to “ norms ” that only they are observing .
How Trump Created The Ultimate ‘ Pay To Play ’ Presidency .
It ’ s sickening , it probably won ’ t make any difference in the election , but it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As Veep , Here ’ s My Only Choice To Replace Her In Senate .
Here ’ s how a swing-district official maintains her dignity : I reached out to Porter this week to ask a basic question : How does she do it ?
I want to know how she manages to combine being a high-profile progressive while maintaining a secure grip on what is widely viewed as a swing district .
“ Not every swing district is mushy , ” Porter tells me via Zoom .
“ It ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of Democrat .
Some places are swing districts because there are strong Republicans and strong Democrats in equal numbers.
” Live Concerts Aren ’ t Coming Back Any Time Soon .
I very well may have produced my last show .
Inside ‘ People Of Praise ’ .
This should be front-and-center at her confirmation hearings .
1700 members , brainwashed , one of whom has been nominated for the Supreme Court .
Rethug senators plan to use her as a political weapon before Election Day .
Democrats cower .
Go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above… The State Of Both Parties In Delaware .
I grant you , nothing we didn ’ t know .
What do you want to talk about ?

Here’s Why D’s Should Pack The Courts. Inspirational Quote:
The Republicans have discovered that shamelessness is their superpower and they are unafraid to deploy it to force their ideology on the entire country. Democrats can no longer afford to stand by and let it happen out of an antediluvian adherence to “norms” that only they are observing.
How Trump Created The Ultimate ‘Pay To Play’ Presidency. It’s sickening, it probably won’t make any difference in the election, but it’s a must-read.
If Kamala Is Elected As Veep, Here’s My Only Choice To Replace Her In Senate. Here’s how a swing-district official maintains her dignity:
I reached out to Porter this week to ask a basic question: How does she do it? I want to know how she manages to combine being a high-profile progressive while maintaining a secure grip on what is widely viewed as a swing district. “Not every swing district is mushy,” Porter tells me via Zoom. “It’s not that people are kind of Republican and kind of Democrat. Some places are swing districts because there are strong Republicans and strong Democrats in equal numbers.”
Rethugs Don’t Want No Steenkin’ Stimulus Package. Partisan politics trumps humanity every time for these deplorables.
Live Concerts Aren’t Coming Back Any Time Soon. I very well may have produced my last show.
Inside ‘People Of Praise’. This should be front-and-center at her confirmation hearings. 1700 members, brainwashed, one of whom has been nominated for the Supreme Court. Rethug senators plan to use her as a political weapon before Election Day. Democrats cower. Go back and read the ‘Inspirational Quote’ above…
The State Of Both Parties In Delaware. I grant you, nothing we didn’t know.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-11--Democrats still outnumber Republicans, but registration trends favor GOP

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delawareliberal--2020-10-12--Song of the Day 10/12: Walter Becker, “Book of Liars”

Song of the Day 10/12 : Walter Becker , “ Book of Liars ” This is one of the “ @ @ @ @ @ that constituted the first solo album from Walter Becker , half of Steely Dan , @ @ @ @ @ s a good example of why Dan fans thought he should have sung once in @ @ @ @ @ ’ s LPs .
When Steely Dan regrouped in the ’ 90s , “ Book @ @ @ @ @ to the set list .
This was recorded at a Phoenix show in 1993 .

This is one of the “11 Tracks of Whack” that constituted the first solo album from Walter Becker, half of Steely Dan, in 1994. It’s a good example of why Dan fans thought he should have sung once in a while on the band’s LPs.
When Steely Dan regrouped in the ’90s, “Book of Liars” was added to the set list. This was recorded at a Phoenix show in 1993.


delawareliberal--2020-10-12--DL Open Thread: Monday, October 12, 2020

Trump Has Yet Another Stimulus Proposal .
Inoperative in , say , 20 minutes .
Of all his botches , his U-turns on a stimulus package are near the top of the list .
‘ We Now Affectionately Call Her Judge Dogma ’ .
Amy Coney Barrett sets off all the dogma whistles .
Member of a bizarre cult about to be elevated to the Supreme Court .
Here ’ s more info on just how extremist ( and untruthful ) she is .
Not enough ?
Here ’ s more .
Four Years Of Trump Egging On White Supremacists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alaska ’ s Rethug Senator Caught Cozying Up To Large-Scale Mining Firm .
Their project would endanger a salmon-breeding area .
Where there ’ s a blue tsunami… …There ’ s Also A Green Tsunami .
Act Blue is the go-to choice for small donations to D ’ s .
Rethugs are getting swamped : Josh Holmes , a top McConnell adviser , said every news development activates Democrats ’ donor base and “ their default is to give $ 5 every time something angers them.
” But “ when your average Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , their response is to write something on Facebook , ” Holmes added .
What do you want to talk about ?

Trump Has Yet Another Stimulus Proposal. Inoperative in, say, 20 minutes. Of all his botches, his U-turns on a stimulus package are near the top of the list.
‘We Now Affectionately Call Her Judge Dogma’. Amy Coney Barrett sets off all the dogma whistles. Member of a bizarre cult about to be elevated to the Supreme Court. Here’s more info on just how extremist (and untruthful) she is. Not enough? Here’s more.
Four Years Of Trump Egging On White Supremacists. He has been their cheerleader.
Alaska’s Rethug Senator Caught Cozying Up To Large-Scale Mining Firm. Their project would endanger a salmon-breeding area. Where there’s a blue tsunami…
…There’s Also A Green Tsunami. Act Blue is the go-to choice for small donations to D’s. Rethugs are getting swamped:
Josh Holmes, a top McConnell adviser, said every news development activates Democrats’ donor base and “their default is to give $5 every time something angers them.” But “when your average Republican is watching Hannity and something upsets them, their response is to write something on Facebook,” Holmes added.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-13--COVID-19 Cases in Europe Are Surging

COVID-19 Cases in Europe Are Surging


delawareliberal--2020-10-13--Song of the Day 10/13: Richard Thompson, “Persuasion”

Despite a 50-plus-year career filled with more high points than the landscape of Nepal , Richard Thompson remains what John Peel called him early in his career , “ the best-kept secret in the world of music.
” He ’ s equally adept on both acoustic and electric guitar , and his melodic compositions , whether pure folk or folk-rock , tap into emotions most songwriters only wish they could articulate .
This song had the strangest gestation of any in his voluminous catalog .
The melody was written for the soundtrack of a quickly forgotten Australian film , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and recorded as an instrumental .
Thompson did not enjoy the experience , and the resulting soundtrack LP was dismissed by critics .
The tune somehow caught the attention of New Zealander Tim Finn , the singer-songwriter best known for playing with his brother Neil in Split Enz and Crowded House .
He wrote lyrics set to part of the original instrumental and began playing the resulting song in concert .
Thompson , in turn , heard Finn ’ s version and liked it so much that he and Finn played it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show .
By the end of the decade Thompson had adapted it to acoustic guitar and begun playing it in concert , both solo and as a duet with his son Teddy .
Thompson relocated a couple of years ago to Montclair , N.J. , where he gave an outdoor concert over the summer while waiting for indoor live music to be safe again .

Despite a 50-plus-year career filled with more high points than the landscape of Nepal, Richard Thompson remains what John Peel called him early in his career, “the best-kept secret in the world of music.” He’s equally adept on both acoustic and electric guitar, and his melodic compositions, whether pure folk or folk-rock, tap into emotions most songwriters only wish they could articulate.
This song had the strangest gestation of any in his voluminous catalog. The melody was written for the soundtrack of a quickly forgotten Australian film, “Sweet Talker,” released in 1991, and recorded as an instrumental. Thompson did not enjoy the experience, and the resulting soundtrack LP was dismissed by critics.
The tune somehow caught the attention of New Zealander Tim Finn, the singer-songwriter best known for playing with his brother Neil in Split Enz and Crowded House. He wrote lyrics set to part of the original instrumental and began playing the resulting song in concert. Thompson, in turn, heard Finn’s version and liked it so much that he and Finn played it together on Jools Holland’s TV show.
By the end of the decade Thompson had adapted it to acoustic guitar and begun playing it in concert, both solo and as a duet with his son Teddy.
Thompson relocated a couple of years ago to Montclair, N.J., where he gave an outdoor concert over the summer while waiting for indoor live music to be safe again.


delawareliberal--2020-10-13--Sallies Sues DIAA: ‘Save Us From Ourselves’

This is rich .
Salesianum ’ s reputation has long started and ended with football .
They have viewed Delaware @ @ @ @ @ football , with haughty disdain .
Accordingly , they have larded their schedule with out-of-state @ @ @ @ @ have only played enough Delaware teams to maintain their eligibility for state tourneys .
Well @ @ @ @ @ in a bind .
Because of COVID restrictions , they can ’ t play their @ @ @ @ @ ?
Demand , DEMAND , that the DIAA offer up some public schools to play @ @ @ @ @ has traditionally looked down their noses at .
The DIAA ’ s answer ?
: @ @ @ @ @ our problem.
’ Hence , Salesianum is now suing DIAA to make them do what @ @ @ @ @ do on their own .
I have a suggestion to Sallies : Take your Notre @ @ @ @ @ ’ em where the sun don ’ t shine .

This is rich. Salesianum’s reputation has long started and ended with football. They have viewed Delaware football, especially public school football, with haughty disdain.
Accordingly, they have larded their schedule with out-of-state private school teams, and have only played enough Delaware teams to maintain their eligibility for state tourneys.
Well, now they’re in a bind. Because of COVID restrictions, they can’t play their out-of-state opponents.
Their solution? Demand, DEMAND, that the DIAA offer up some public schools to play Sallies. Schools that Sallies has traditionally looked down their noses at.
The DIAA’s answer?: ‘It’s not our problem.’ Hence, Salesianum is now suing DIAA to make them do what Sallies has long refused to do on their own.
I have a suggestion to Sallies: Take your Notre Dame knock-off helmets and stick ’em where the sun don’t shine.


delawareliberal--2020-10-13--DL Open Thread: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Settlement Reached To Provide More Equity In Delaware School Funding .
The agreement relies on legislative approval , which will be more likely with the progressive newcomers .
This does not end the lawsuit for a statewide reassessment : A separate track of this lawsuit , involving property reassessment in all three counties , is ongoing .
That track saw victory in a Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster ’ s decision amid the COVID-19 crisis in May , in which it declared the three counties ’ failure to re-assess properties for decades unconstitutional .
In New Castle County , properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Reassessments last happened in Kent County in 1986-87 , and in Sussex County , it ’ s been since 1974 .
“ The county track is ongoing , and we ’ re looking at what the remedy is going to be and how it ’ s going to be implemented , ” said Street .
Y ’ know , Jea Street has cemented himself as one of the most influential progressive voices in Delaware .
Great news !
D ’ s Admit Defeat–Focus On ACA In Supreme Court Battle .
Should help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll have a 6-3 Court to overturn any progressive legislation .
Is Tony DeLuca In Charge Of OSHA ?
Agency routinely dismisses workers ’ coronavirus retaliation complaints w/o investigating .
If Amy Coney Barrett Were Muslim .
Stating the what should be obvious .
But D ’ s cower in fear of challenging a cult member .
They suck .
More Rethug Voter Suppression Trix : Cali .
TX .
( You won ’ t believe the ( three Trump ) judges ’ reasoning for this one . )
It Could Be A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is behind , and that people are voting in huge numbers , is a good day .
Trump ’ s Totally Fucked-Up Trade War .
An even-handed account of how even ( some ) good intentions turn to shit under Trump ’ s rule .
Could Florida ’ s Broken Unemployment System Cost Trump The Sunshine State ?
It would be a just reward for creating such a cynical system designed to screw Florida ’ s neediest .
A must-read .
A 10-Hour Wait To Vote In Georgia .
Yep , in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s take control , they must pass a Voting Rights Act that bans the most egregious voter suppression tactics .
Trey Paradee ’ s Lawyer-Brother Is At It Again .
Is there any law more rife for shenanigans than land-use law ?
What do you want to talk about ?

Settlement Reached To Provide More Equity In Delaware School Funding. The agreement relies on legislative approval, which will be more likely with the progressive newcomers. This does not end the lawsuit for a statewide reassessment:
A separate track of this lawsuit, involving property reassessment in all three counties, is ongoing. That track saw victory in a Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster’s decision amid the COVID-19 crisis in May, in which it declared the three counties’ failure to re-assess properties for decades unconstitutional. In New Castle County, properties haven’t been reassessed since 1983. Reassessments last happened in Kent County in 1986-87, and in Sussex County, it’s been since 1974. “The county track is ongoing, and we’re looking at what the remedy is going to be and how it’s going to be implemented,” said Street.
Y’know, Jea Street has cemented himself as one of the most influential progressive voices in Delaware. Great news!
D’s Admit Defeat–Focus On ACA In Supreme Court Battle. Should help in Senate races. But you’ll have a 6-3 Court to overturn any progressive legislation.
Is Tony DeLuca In Charge Of OSHA? Agency routinely dismisses workers’ coronavirus retaliation complaints w/o investigating.
If Amy Coney Barrett Were Muslim. Stating the what should be obvious. But D’s cower in fear of challenging a cult member. They suck.
More Rethug Voter Suppression Trix: Cali. TX. (You won’t believe the (three Trump) judges’ reasoning for this one.)
It Could Be A Biden Landslide. Every day that Trump is behind, and that people are voting in huge numbers, is a good day.
Trump’s Totally Fucked-Up Trade War. An even-handed account of how even (some) good intentions turn to shit under Trump’s rule.
Could Florida’s Broken Unemployment System Cost Trump The Sunshine State? It would be a just reward for creating such a cynical system designed to screw Florida’s neediest. A must-read.
A 10-Hour Wait To Vote In Georgia. Yep, in an overwhelmingly Black district. If D’s take control, they must pass a Voting Rights Act that bans the most egregious voter suppression tactics.
Trey Paradee’s Lawyer-Brother Is At It Again. Is there any law more rife for shenanigans than land-use law?
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-14--Delaware Democratic Party: Chris Kenny Singlehandedly Trying To Prop Up Three Rethug State Senators

Delaware Democratic Party : Chris Kenny Singlehandedly Trying To Prop Up Three Rethug State Senators Finance Reports tell a clear story : Anti-worker dark money is trying to buy a Republican State Senate Chris Kenny is single-handedly trying to buy the Delaware State Senate for Republicans , and recently filed campaign finance reports make it crystal clear .
In total , Kenny has contributed nearly $ 500,000 to three GOP-aligned political action committees , with one – A Better Delaware PAC – spending nearly $ 180,000 in independent expenditures between August 29 and October 7 .
These third-party expenditures have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cloutier , Anthony Delcollo , and Dave Lawson .
The filings show each Senator has already benefited from as many as eight mail pieces and two digital ad campaigns , with three weeks still to go before Election Day .
“ A Better Delaware isn ’ t pro-business ; it ’ s anti-worker , ” said Delaware Democratic Party Chair Erik Raser-Schramm .
“ It is a conservative organization that is desperate to thwart future increases to Delaware ’ s minimum wage , opposes expanded benefits like paid family leave , and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in America , is an advocate for further tax breaks for wealthy corporations that would make it impossible to properly fund things like education reform .
As they attempt to buy these three Senate seats , Delawareans should be concerned about the kind of legislation they ’ re buying in the process.
” A glimpse at the 30-Day finance reports indicates just how beholden to A Better Delaware these three Senators are .
Cloutier raised just $ 12,000 into her campaign committee in 2020 , while Lawson raised just $ 26,500 and Delcollo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimally on their own campaign communications .
“ Taken together , the campaign finance reports tell a clear and deeply concerning story : these Republicans are willfully skirting campaign finance laws by knowingly outsourcing their campaign communications to A Better Delaware PAC , ” Erik Raser-Schramm said .
“ The fact that these campaigns are doing virtually no political advertising of their own indicates they knew that assistance would be coming from a dark money entity like A Better Delaware and it raises questions about what kind of influence the campaigns had over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ § 8002 of the Delaware Code clearly states , it is not considered an independent expenditure when “ [ t ] here is any arrangement , coordination or direction with respect to the expenditure between the candidate or the candidate ’ s agent and the person…making the expenditure.
” Further , the Code states a communication does not qualify as an independent expenditure when “ [ t ] he expenditure is based on information provided to the person making the expenditure directly or indirectly by the candidate or the candidate ’ s agents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projects or needs.
” Kenny ’ s nefarious foray into electioneering isn ’ t confined to these three races .
The K3C PAC , which has spent thousands of dollars on incendiary mailers targeting Kent County Democrats , was seeded with $ 45,000 from Kenny Family Shoprite stores .

From The Delaware Democratic Party:
Finance Reports tell a clear story: Anti-worker dark money is trying to buy a Republican State Senate
Chris Kenny is single-handedly trying to buy the Delaware State Senate for Republicans, and recently filed campaign finance reports make it crystal clear.
In total, Kenny has contributed nearly $500,000 to three GOP-aligned political action committees, with one – A Better Delaware PAC – spending nearly $180,000 in independent expenditures between August 29 and October 7.
These third-party expenditures have exclusively benefitted just three Republicans – Cathy Cloutier, Anthony Delcollo, and Dave Lawson. The filings show each Senator has already benefited from as many as eight mail pieces and two digital ad campaigns, with three weeks still to go before Election Day.
“A Better Delaware isn’t pro-business; it’s anti-worker,” said Delaware Democratic Party Chair Erik Raser-Schramm. “It is a conservative organization that is desperate to thwart future increases to Delaware’s minimum wage, opposes expanded benefits like paid family leave, and in the state with the lowest tax burden in America, is an advocate for further tax breaks for wealthy corporations that would make it impossible to properly fund things like education reform. As they attempt to buy these three Senate seats, Delawareans should be concerned about the kind of legislation they’re buying in the process.”
A glimpse at the 30-Day finance reports indicates just how beholden to A Better Delaware these three Senators are. Cloutier raised just $12,000 into her campaign committee in 2020, while Lawson raised just $26,500 and Delcollo tallied $38,000. All three spent minimally on their own campaign communications.
“Taken together, the campaign finance reports tell a clear and deeply concerning story: these Republicans are willfully skirting campaign finance laws by knowingly outsourcing their campaign communications to A Better Delaware PAC,” Erik Raser-Schramm said. “The fact that these campaigns are doing virtually no political advertising of their own indicates they knew that assistance would be coming from a dark money entity like A Better Delaware and it raises questions about what kind of influence the campaigns had over that messaging.”
As Title 15, § 8002 of the Delaware Code clearly states, it is not considered an independent expenditure when “[t]here is any arrangement, coordination or direction with respect to the expenditure between the candidate or the candidate’s agent and the person…making the expenditure.”
Further, the Code states a communication does not qualify as an independent expenditure when “[t]he expenditure is based on information provided to the person making the expenditure directly or indirectly by the candidate or the candidate’s agents about the candidate’s plans, projects or needs.”
Kenny’s nefarious foray into electioneering isn’t confined to these three races. The K3C PAC, which has spent thousands of dollars on incendiary mailers targeting Kent County Democrats, was seeded with $45,000 from Kenny Family Shoprite stores.


delawareliberal--2020-10-14--Song of the Day 10/14: Curtis Mayfield, “(Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going to G

Song of the Day 10/14: Curtis Mayfield, “(Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go”

Song of the Day 10/14 : Curtis Mayfield , “ ( Don ’ t Worry ) If There ’ s a Hell Below , We ’ re All Going to Go ” When Curtis Mayfield left his group for a solo career in 1970 , most people were expecting his solo LP “ Curtis ” to feature the sort of melodic , uplifting soul music that the Impressions had made their trademark .
It did — “ Move On Up , ” one of Mayfield ’ s greatest songs , kicked off the LP ’ s second side and served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ track that opened the album and was released as its first single couldn ’ t be more different .
“ If There ’ s a Hell Below ” offers a grim litany of the ills besetting the country and the world 50 years ago , and still beset it today .
If it doesn ’ t sound revolutionary to you , consider that it came out the year before Marvin Gaye ’ s “ What ’ s Going On ” and Sly Stone ’ s “ There ’ s a Riot Goin ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soul a big thing .
Mayfield ’ s song didn ’ t achieve that level of mainstream success , but it reached No .
3 on the R & B chart , helping propel the LP to No .
1 on the R & B album chart .
The Afghan Whigs covered the song on a live EP in 1998 .
In deference to more modern sensibilities , and cognizant of their race , they substituted “ blacks ” for the n-word in the original .

When Curtis Mayfield left his group for a solo career in 1970, most people were expecting his solo LP “Curtis” to feature the sort of melodic, uplifting soul music that the Impressions had made their trademark. It did — “Move On Up,” one of Mayfield’s greatest songs, kicked off the LP’s second side and served as its second single.
But the track that opened the album and was released as its first single couldn’t be more different. “If There’s a Hell Below” offers a grim litany of the ills besetting the country and the world 50 years ago, and still beset it today. If it doesn’t sound revolutionary to you, consider that it came out the year before Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” and Sly Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” made socially relevant funk and soul a big thing. Mayfield’s song didn’t achieve that level of mainstream success, but it reached No. 3 on the R&B chart, helping propel the LP to No. 1 on the R&B album chart.
The Afghan Whigs covered the song on a live EP in 1998. In deference to more modern sensibilities, and cognizant of their race, they substituted “blacks” for the n-word in the original.


delawareliberal--2020-10-14--Flat out lying to get on the Supreme Court

Flat out lying to get on the Supreme Court I get having to be evasive and all that shit – @ @ @ @ @ a seat on the court seems like something someone with decent morals and a sense @ @ @ @ @ do .
Asked by Kamala Harris if she were aware — before she got the @ @ @ @ @ s vows to choose a Supreme Court nominee who would strike down the ACA , @ @ @ @ @ “ I don ’ t recall seeing or hearing those statements.
” I mean , @ @ @ @ @ on the court .
then it makes sense .

I get having to be evasive and all that shit – but flat out lying for a seat on the court seems like something someone with decent morals and a sense of dignity wouldn’t do.
Asked by Kamala Harris if she were aware — before she got the nomination — of Trump’s vows to choose a Supreme Court nominee who would strike down the ACA, Amy Coney Barrett said: “I don’t recall seeing or hearing those statements.”
I mean, unless you want unscrupulous liars on the court. then it makes sense.


delawareliberal--2020-10-14--DL Open Thread: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

White House COVID Policy : Reach Herd Immunity .
This , along with the President ’ s insatiable ego , explains the mask-free super-spreader events .
Don ’ t believe me ?
: A senior administration official told reporters in a background briefing call Monday that the proposed strategy — which has been denounced by other infectious-disease experts and has been called “ fringe ” and “ dangerous ” by National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins — supports what has been Trump ’ s policy for months .
I can ’ t even…except to say , the devastation that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the government itself will not resolve itself come Inauguration Day .
Memo to Joe : Hire whoever Elizabeth Warren wants you to .
Supreme Court : Stop Census Because Trump Asked Us To .
Never mind the fact that Trump himself had urged at least four different changes to the deadline–including a four-month extension .
This is what he wanted now , and the Supreme Court acceded .
Meaning , an undercount , and figures certified by the Trump Administration , not the Biden Administration .
Trump Counter-Programs Biden ’ s Town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump touts ratings in 3-2-1… Yet Another Trump-Proclaimed Worst Crime Of The Century Dies With A Whimper .
Not even a report .
Where is Comey when he needs him ?
Sen. Whitehouse Exposes The Dark Money Behind Rethug Court-Packing Push .
It ’ s relentless , and it ’ s been going on for decades .
Just how do Biden and the D ’ s plan to do unto them what they ’ ve done unto us ?
What do you want to talk about ?

White House COVID Policy: Reach Herd Immunity. This, along with the President’s insatiable ego, explains the mask-free super-spreader events. Don’t believe me?:
A senior administration official told reporters in a background briefing call Monday that the proposed strategy — which has been denounced by other infectious-disease experts and has been called “fringe” and “dangerous” by National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins — supports what has been Trump’s policy for months.
I can’t even…except to say, the devastation that Trump has wrought on both the country and the government itself will not resolve itself come Inauguration Day. Memo to Joe: Hire whoever Elizabeth Warren wants you to.
Supreme Court: Stop Census Because Trump Asked Us To. Never mind the fact that Trump himself had urged at least four different changes to the deadline–including a four-month extension. This is what he wanted now, and the Supreme Court acceded. Meaning, an undercount, and figures certified by the Trump Administration, not the Biden Administration.
Trump Counter-Programs Biden’s Town Hall. NBC is the enabler. Trump touts ratings in 3-2-1…
Yet Another Trump-Proclaimed Worst Crime Of The Century Dies With A Whimper. Not even a report. Where is Comey when he needs him?
Sen. Whitehouse Exposes The Dark Money Behind Rethug Court-Packing Push. It’s relentless, and it’s been going on for decades. Just how do Biden and the D’s plan to do unto them what they’ve done unto us?
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-15--Job #1 for conservative justices is preserving the right’s minority rule

Job # 1 for conservative justices is preserving the right ’ s minority rule Tearing down “ Obamacare ” and @ @ @ @ @ ” to the trash bin of history are side shows .
The real goal of @ @ @ @ @ the court is to lock in white minority rule by stripping away voting rights from @ @ @ @


delawareliberal--2020-10-15--Delaware’s Most (Only) Intriguing Races Of 2020: Part 2

Delaware ’ s Most ( Only ) Intriguing Races Of 2020 : Part 2 In general , the thread for most of these races will be the same : Can an R incumbent overcome both registration and turnout disadvantages with Biden at the top of the ticket and Trump-based hatred motivating much of the electorate ?
RD 4 : Gerald Brady ( D ) vs. Jordan Nally ( R ) .
No , career hack Brady will not lose to a rare credible R challenger .
However , 7 of Gerald ’ s election districts are in Sarah McBride ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comparing the side-by-side vote totals in these races .
It is at least possible that Brady could retire in 2022 , and that his district could be carved up .
However , that would leave Wilmington with only three RD ’ s .
Either way , I think this is Brady ’ s last roundup .
RD 9 : Debbie Harrington ( D ) vs. Kevin Hensley ( R ) .
There is something about D ’ s in this area of the county that I ’ ve traditionally found confounding .
Dating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the present , there has been a lot of ‘ cutting ’ of D candidates here by D ’ s .
The notorious Dicky Burris , who I was surprised to find is still around , has been one of the serial ‘ cutters ’ .
Having said that , Debbie Harrington is a legit candidate and has raised enough money to be competitive .
There has been a lot of new development in this district .
Not to mention , Harrington and ‘ Rae ’ Moore are sorta running as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
Since the last presidential election in 2016 , there has been tremendous growth in the district .
In 2016 , the November registration figures were 7679 D ; 5805 R ; and 4752 I ’ s .
The current registration figures are , wait for it , 10,456 D ; 7081 R ; and 5915 I ’ s .
About 2800 more D ’ s , 1200 more R ’ s , and 1200 more I ’ s since 2016 .
The D ’ s can win this district , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Election Day .
I look forward to Liberal Geek ’ s analysis .
RD 12 : Krista Griffith ( D ) vs. Jeff Cragg ( R ) .
Cragg , who has run and lost for office a few times before , allowed his name to be put on the ballot .
That ’ s it .
RD 21 : Stephanie Barry ( D ) vs. Mike Ramone ( R ) .
Ramone barely survived two years ago , edging Barry by 409 votes in an off-year election .
He had turncoat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George actively supporting him .
The total registration figures have remained relative stable since then : 441 more D ’ s , 152 fewer R ’ s , and 20 more I ’ s .
The big question ?
: Will enough D ’ s voters overwhelm Ramone this time ?
Possibly .
By far the most important RD general election race this cycle .
It ’ s gon na be close .
$ $ ’ s appreciated .
RD 22 : LuAnn D ’ Agostino ( D ) vs. Mike Smith ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
To me , the question isn ’ t ‘ should she win ’ , that ’ s up to the voters .
The question is ‘ can she win ’ ?
She is likely the underdog , but she ’ s got a puncher ’ s chance .
Guillermina Gonszalez lost by 140 votes last time , with ex-cop Renee Taschner , who lost the primary to her , cutting her .
Without that , she likely would have won .
Thanks , Renee .
Two years later , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 57 fewer R ’ s in the district.I know , I know , campaigns matter .
Except when they don ’ t .
People are coming out to vote for Biden and to get rid of Trump .
Good campaign or not , tell me again why D ’ Agostino can ’ t win , even if you think she shouldn ’ t .
That ’ s it .
I told you that there weren ’ t many intriguing races this year .
If I ’ ve missed one or more , by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

In general, the thread for most of these races will be the same: Can an R incumbent overcome both registration and turnout disadvantages with Biden at the top of the ticket and Trump-based hatred motivating much of the electorate?
RD 4: Gerald Brady (D) vs. Jordan Nally(R). No, career hack Brady will not lose to a rare credible R challenger. However, 7 of Gerald’s election districts are in Sarah McBride’s senate district. I will be comparing the side-by-side vote totals in these races. It is at least possible that Brady could retire in 2022, and that his district could be carved up. However, that would leave Wilmington with only three RD’s. Either way, I think this is Brady’s last roundup.
RD 9: Debbie Harrington (D) vs. Kevin Hensley (R). There is something about D’s in this area of the county that I’ve traditionally found confounding. Dating back to R-turned-D Donald Isaacs right up to the present, there has been a lot of ‘cutting’ of D candidates here by D’s. The notorious Dicky Burris, who I was surprised to find is still around, has been one of the serial ‘cutters’. Having said that, Debbie Harrington is a legit candidate and has raised enough money to be competitive. There has been a lot of new development in this district. Not to mention, Harrington and ‘Rae’ Moore are sorta running as a team, and Moore is gonna win. Since the last presidential election in 2016, there has been tremendous growth in the district. In 2016, the November registration figures were 7679 D; 5805 R; and 4752 I’s. The current registration figures are, wait for it, 10,456 D; 7081 R; and 5915 I’s. About 2800 more D’s, 1200 more R’s, and 1200 more I’s since 2016. The D’s can win this district, but it should be competitive all the way to Election Day. I look forward to Liberal Geek’s analysis.
RD 12: Krista Griffith (D) vs. Jeff Cragg (R). Cragg, who has run and lost for office a few times before, allowed his name to be put on the ballot. That’s it.
RD 21: Stephanie Barry (D) vs. Mike Ramone (R). Ramone barely survived two years ago, edging Barry by 409 votes in an off-year election. He had turncoat D’s Karen Peterson and Melanie George actively supporting him. The total registration figures have remained relative stable since then: 441 more D’s, 152 fewer R’s, and 20 more I’s. The big question?: Will enough D’s voters overwhelm Ramone this time? Possibly. By far the most important RD general election race this cycle. It’s gonna be close. $$’s appreciated.
RD 22: LuAnn D’Agostino (D) vs. Mike Smith (R). OK, hear me out. To me, the question isn’t ‘should she win’, that’s up to the voters. The question is ‘can she win’? She is likely the underdog, but she’s got a puncher’s chance. Guillermina Gonszalez lost by 140 votes last time, with ex-cop Renee Taschner, who lost the primary to her, cutting her. Without that, she likely would have won. Thanks, Renee. Two years later, we have 540 more registered D’s and 57 fewer R’s in the district.I know, I know, campaigns matter. Except when they don’t. People are coming out to vote for Biden and to get rid of Trump. Good campaign or not, tell me again why D’Agostino can’t win, even if you think she shouldn’t.
That’s it. I told you that there weren’t many intriguing races this year. If I’ve missed one or more, by all means, call me to task.
Whaddayathink?


delawareliberal--2020-10-15--Song of the Day 10/15: Alison Krauss, “When You Say Nothing at All”

Song of the Day 10/15 : Alison Krauss , “ When You Say Nothing at All ” Here ’ s the perfect song for Amy Coney Barrett , who spent hours this week saying nothing at all .
Alison Krauss recorded it for a 1994 tribute album to Keith Whitley , who had a No .
1 country hit with it in 1988 , the year before he died .
Krauss ’ version was released as a single only after radio stations began playing it .
In 1995 it became her first solo song to reach the charts and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Country Music Awards .
This version was filmed at a White House concert in 2014 — you can see the Obamas and Jill Biden in the front row .
Whitley ’ s version was the second in a string of five No .
1 country singles , two of them released after his death from alcohol poisoning at age 33 .
Whitley ’ s joke about giving “ a couple of unknown writers a break ” gets a laugh because composers Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz were two of Music Row ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 90s , penning the No .
1 hit “ Forever and Ever , Amen ” for Randy Travis and , in Schlitz ’ s case , “ The Gambler , ” made famous by Kenny Rogers .
Overstreet recorded “ When You Say Nothing at All ” for his 1999 LP “ A Songwriter ’ s Project Vol .
I .
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Here’s the perfect song for Amy Coney Barrett, who spent hours this week saying nothing at all. Alison Krauss recorded it for a 1994 tribute album to Keith Whitley, who had a No. 1 country hit with it in 1988, the year before he died. Krauss’ version was released as a single only after radio stations began playing it. In 1995 it became her first solo song to reach the charts and was named Single of the Year at the Country Music Awards. This version was filmed at a White House concert in 2014 — you can see the Obamas and Jill Biden in the front row.
Whitley’s version was the second in a string of five No. 1 country singles, two of them released after his death from alcohol poisoning at age 33.
Whitley’s joke about giving “a couple of unknown writers a break” gets a laugh because composers Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz were two of Music Row’s top songwriters in the ’80s and ’90s, penning the No. 1 hit “Forever and Ever, Amen” for Randy Travis and, in Schlitz’s case, “The Gambler,” made famous by Kenny Rogers. Overstreet recorded “When You Say Nothing at All” for his 1999 LP “A Songwriter’s Project Vol. I.”


delawareliberal--2020-10-15--DL Open Thread: Thursday, October 15, 2020

One Final Giuliani Scam Before The Election .
Dog Bites Man .
Barrett ’ s On Her Way .
Might as well resign ourselves to it .
High Rollers Had Advance Warning Of Seriousness Of Covid .
Courtesy of the White House .
Got out of the market .
Uh , isn ’ t that criminal ?
Neo-Nazi Group Recruiting Ex-Military .
This is almost a ‘ Dog Bites Man ’ story .
Scary .
Predictable .
Andrew Cuomo Looking To Kill Working Families Party In New York .
The Working Families Party is one of the key elements in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delaware .
They ’ re not on the ballot thanks to John Daniello and whoever his Rethug counterpart was ( there have been so many ) when they successfully lobbied the General Assembly to exclude them from having their own ballot line .
Cuomo ’ s a piece of shit .
‘ Nobody Outside Of The Beltway Really Cares ’ .
That ’ s what Mark Meadows says of Trump ’ s blatant violations of the Hatch Act .
He ’ s correct .
Doesn ’ t make it any less illegal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?

One Final Giuliani Scam Before The Election. Dog Bites Man.
Barrett’s On Her Way. Might as well resign ourselves to it.
High Rollers Had Advance Warning Of Seriousness Of Covid. Courtesy of the White House. Got out of the market. Uh, isn’t that criminal?
Neo-Nazi Group Recruiting Ex-Military. This is almost a ‘Dog Bites Man’ story. Scary. Predictable.
Andrew Cuomo Looking To Kill Working Families Party In New York. The Working Families Party is one of the key elements in the successful recruitment/training of progressive candidates in Delaware. They’re not on the ballot thanks to John Daniello and whoever his Rethug counterpart was (there have been so many) when they successfully lobbied the General Assembly to exclude them from having their own ballot line. Cuomo’s a piece of shit.
‘Nobody Outside Of The Beltway Really Cares’. That’s what Mark Meadows says of Trump’s blatant violations of the Hatch Act. He’s correct. Doesn’t make it any less illegal.
Enter Obama. Sooner the better.
What do you want to talk about?


delawareliberal--2020-10-16--What OTHER fucked up shit did Trump say?

What OTHER fucked up shit did Trump say ?
I didn ’ t watch .
But even not watching , @ @ @ @ @ got called out for posted Qanon bullshit .
He was all – I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ just reposting… like that is some kind of excuse .
So what other fucked up @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m seriously asking .

I didn’t watch. But even not watching, I already know that Trump got called out for posted Qanon bullshit. He was all – I don’t know? I was just reposting… like that is some kind of excuse.
So what other fucked up shit did Trump say? I’m seriously asking.


delawareliberal--2020-10-16--Song of the Day 10/16: Poco, “A Good Feelin’ to Know”

Song of the Day 10/16 : Poco , “ A Good Feelin ’ to Know ” Buffalo Springfield had three guitarists who were also singers and songwriters .
Stephen Stills and Neil Young found greater fame after the group disbanded , but Richie Furay , who had the best voice of the three , never managed to break through to success or fame .
He and Jim Messina , Buffalo Springfield ’ s replacement bassist and frequent producer , hooked up with pedal steel player Rusty Young to form Poco — cartoonist Walt Kelly threatened a lawsuit when they tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first wave of California country-rock bands at the end of the ’ 60s .
After two critically acclaimed albums that sold poorly and a live album of new material that did slightly better , Messina left , replaced on bass by Timothy B. Schmit .
Another LP , produced by Steve Cropper , also stiffed , and by 1972 Furay was desperate for a hit .
“ A Good Feelin ’ to Know , ” already a concert highlight , was chosen as the first single from the same-titled album , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts .
With its interplay between Young ’ s steel guitar and Paul Cotton ’ s lead , it sounded great coming out of a car radio , yet it failed to even reach the charts at a time when mellowness ruled the airwaves .
After one more LP , Furay threw in the towel and left to join the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band .
Poco finally scored a couple of hits in 1979 with “ Crazy Love ” and “ Heart of the Night , ” but by then Rusty Young was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from touring to become a Christian minister in Colorado , and though he has returned to music from time to time in the years since , he never had a hit record .

Buffalo Springfield had three guitarists who were also singers and songwriters. Stephen Stills and Neil Young found greater fame after the group disbanded, but Richie Furay, who had the best voice of the three, never managed to break through to success or fame. He and Jim Messina, Buffalo Springfield’s replacement bassist and frequent producer, hooked up with pedal steel player Rusty Young to form Poco — cartoonist Walt Kelly threatened a lawsuit when they tried to call themselves Pogo — one of the first wave of California country-rock bands at the end of the ’60s.
After two critically acclaimed albums that sold poorly and a live album of new material that did slightly better, Messina left, replaced on bass by Timothy B. Schmit. Another LP, produced by Steve Cropper, also stiffed, and by 1972 Furay was desperate for a hit. “A Good Feelin’ to Know,” already a concert highlight, was chosen as the first single from the same-titled album, which had a heavier rock component than earlier efforts. With its interplay between Young’s steel guitar and Paul Cotton’s lead, it sounded great coming out of a car radio, yet it failed to even reach the charts at a time when mellowness ruled the airwaves.
After one more LP, Furay threw in the towel and left to join the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band. Poco finally scored a couple of hits in 1979 with “Crazy Love” and “Heart of the Night,” but by then Rusty Young was the only original member. In 1983 Furay retired from touring to become a Christian minister in Colorado, and though he has returned to music from time to time in the years since, he never had a hit record.


delawareliberal--2020-10-16--DL Open Thread: Friday, October 16, 2020

Trump ’ s Insanity On Full Display .
The hamster powering the wheel that is his brain has died .
85 % of mask wearers get COVID ?
The AP Fact Check : TRUMP : “ Just the other day they came out with a statement that 85 % of the people that wear masks catch it so … that ’ s what I heard and that ’ s what I saw.
” — town-hall event in Miami .
TRUMP , on his rallies : “ What I do is outside is a big thing .
And if you look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are wearing masks .
I ’ ll tell you , I looked last night in Iowa — there were many , many people wearing masks .
But then you see CDC comes out with a statement that 85 % of the people wearing masks catch it.
” — Fox Business interview .
TRUMP , looking out over his crowd : “ Look at all the masks .
You know , they keep saying , ‘ nobody wears a mask , wear the mask.
’ Although then they come out with things today .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of the people wearing a mask catch it , OK ?
” — remarks at rally during the day in Greenville , North Carolina .
THE FACTS : He ’ s botching the study ’ s findings , repeatedly .
The study cited , by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , did not find that 85 % of mask wearers catch COVID-19 .
If that were the case , the majority of Americans would be infected .
It found something quite different : that 85 % of the small group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this question — reported they had worn a mask often or always around the time they would have become infected .
The group ’ s exposure to potentially infected people in the community varied .
Most reported shopping or being in a home with multiple people .
But they were twice as likely to have eaten at a restaurant , where masks are set aside for the meal , than were uninfected people in a control group .
Most studies have shown that wearing masks reduces the transmission of the virus by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also shown that masks could offer some protection for the people who wear them .
The findings were in a CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report , published last month .

Trump’s Insanity On Full Display. The hamster powering the wheel that is his brain has died. 85% of mask wearers get COVID? The AP Fact Check:
CORONAVIRUS
TRUMP: “Just the other day they came out with a statement that 85% of the people that wear masks catch it so … that’s what I heard and that’s what I saw.” — town-hall event in Miami.
TRUMP, on his rallies: “What I do is outside is a big thing. And if you look at those, people, they really are wearing masks. I’ll tell you, I looked last night in Iowa — there were many, many people wearing masks. But then you see CDC comes out with a statement that 85% of the people wearing masks catch it.” — Fox Business interview.
TRUMP, looking out over his crowd: “Look at all the masks. You know, they keep saying, ‘nobody wears a mask, wear the mask.’ Although then they come out with things today. Did you see CDC? That 85% of the people wearing a mask catch it, OK?” — remarks at rally during the day in Greenville, North Carolina.
THE FACTS: He’s botching the study’s findings, repeatedly. The study cited, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, did not find that 85% of mask wearers catch COVID-19. If that were the case, the majority of Americans would be infected.
It found something quite different: that 85% of the small group of COVID-19 patients surveyed — about 150 on this question — reported they had worn a mask often or always around the time they would have become infected.
The group’s exposure to potentially infected people in the community varied. Most reported shopping or being in a home with multiple people. But they were twice as likely to have eaten at a restaurant, where masks are set aside for the meal, than were uninfected people in a control group.
Most studies have shown that wearing masks reduces the transmission of the virus by blocking respiratory droplets. Several studies have also shown that masks could offer some protection for the people who wear them.
The findings were in a CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published last month.


delawareliberal--2020-10-17--DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 17, 2020

Trump Agencies Race To Screw Country As Much As Possible Before End Of Year .
Rushing through rules and regulations changes .
Supreme Court To Consider Excluding Counting Of Undocumented Immigrants In Census .
Yes , Barrett will be on the Court .
Any doubt as to the unjust outcome ?
We ’ re screwed .
Biden Beats Trump In Town Hall Ratings .
I include this b/c I think people are just sick of Trump and want to be rid of him .
I mean , not even I care to watch Biden .
Department Of Justice Rounds Up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot more of this come January .
As Daily Kos pointed out , there go Trump ’ s poll-watchers .
BTW , anybody seen Barr lately ?
Is he ill , or is he just drawing up his own pardon papers ?
Company Supporting Trump Fails To Print Absentee Ballots On Time .
For Pennsylvania and Ohio .
No big deal , right ?
If Diogenes were still around , he ’ d be looking for ‘ one honest election ’ .
How Voter Suppression Works In Georgia .
This .
Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t coming back to save us .
Yet more voter suppression .
Effin ’ Diane Feinstein .
A reason why we can ’ t have good things .
Who Will Be Biden ’ s Chief Of Staff ?
This could be where the centrist rubber meets the road ( hey , we haven ’ t had enough bad metaphors on the blog lately… ) .
What do you want to talk about ?

Trump Agencies Race To Screw Country As Much As Possible Before End Of Year. Rushing through rules and regulations changes.
Supreme Court To Consider Excluding Counting Of Undocumented Immigrants In Census. Yes, Barrett will be on the Court. Any doubt as to the unjust outcome? We’re screwed.
Biden Beats Trump In Town Hall Ratings. I include this b/c I think people are just sick of Trump and want to be rid of him. I mean, not even I care to watch Biden.
Department Of Justice Rounds Up Aryan Brotherhood Criminals. Gonna be a lot more of this come January. As Daily Kos pointed out, there go Trump’s poll-watchers. BTW, anybody seen Barr lately? Is he ill, or is he just drawing up his own pardon papers?
Company Supporting Trump Fails To Print Absentee Ballots On Time. For Pennsylvania and Ohio. No big deal, right? If Diogenes were still around, he’d be looking for ‘one honest election’.
How Voter Suppression Works In Georgia. This. Is. Unconscionable. The Voting Rights Act isn’t coming back to save us. Yet more voter suppression.
Effin’ Diane Feinstein. A reason why we can’t have good things.
Who Will Be Biden’s Chief Of Staff? This could be where the centrist rubber meets the road (hey, we haven’t had enough bad metaphors on the blog lately…).
What do you want to talk about?