Archive for April, 2017

Independent Redistricting in Delaware and the Republicans Hate It

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Independent Redistricting in Delaware and the Republicans Hate It

For a party that hates government so much, the GOP sure love to muck about it in. Bryan Townsend has written a bill that would take the politics out of redistricting as he says, “Voters should choose their elected officials; elected officials shouldn’t choose their voters.”

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Hey there!

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Hey there!

I haven’t been around much and I don’t know how much I’m going to be a round for a while. I love the blog and love all of you, but I also just left a cushy job that was easy and gave me a lot of time to blog. Now I’m in the sink or swim world putting bread on the table and it has occupied all of my time. (In terms of finding something that can focus your mind, I highly recommend panic.)

Thank’s to Nemski and El Som for keeping it going. I think there is a pressing need for DelawareLiberal in the media landscape of this state. Whatever happens I hope it goes on and on and the tens of commenters keep commenting, and thousands of lurkers keep lurking.

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April 10, 2017 Open Thread

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April 10, 2017 Open Thread

Budget cuts could claim anti-child abuse work; Ozone, particulates taint air many days in Delaware; ‘We’re all sick about it’: Residents on edge after girl abducted; Guinness brewery coming to Baltimore as Maryland changes craft beer laws; Shellfish farming leases to be distributed in upcoming lottery; Parenting conference focuses on needs of young moms

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Oh, John Carney

Filed in Delaware by on April 8, 2017 24 Comments
Oh, John Carney

John Carney has a tax plan and it’s as bad you think it will be.

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Weekend Open Thread

Filed in Delaware, Open Thread by on April 8, 2017 5 Comments
Weekend Open Thread

Brewing battle over Brandywine Hundred; Dogfish Head fights to protect its brand; ‘This heartless monster’: Police reveal Pike Creek girl, 4, was abducted and raped; University of Delaware students chant “Biden is back!” and welcome Joe Biden back to campus

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Trump’s Love of Putin Knows No Bounds

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Trump’s Love of Putin Knows No Bounds

The Republican President attacked Syria last night, but not until he gave a heads-up to his boss, Putin.

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April 7, 2017 Open Thread

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April 7, 2017 Open Thread

Barclays to close Ogletown site; relocate 300 employees; Police: Girl, 4, abducted in Pike Creek, later found; Wilmington gives $43,000 raise to incoming police chief; Wilmington City Council censures Councilman Sam Guy over comments made to other council members and staff

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., April 6, 2017

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on April 6, 2017 7 Comments

First, let me just say that what Colin Bonini and Dave Lawson did yesterday is perhaps the most disgusting display of bigotry I’ve ever seen in Dover.  Which, believe me, is saying something.  Two utterly despicable alleged human beings. (Deep cleansing breaths.) A truly-independent redistricting process is one significant step closer to enactment today. The […]

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Lawson and Bonini Vie To See Who Is A Bigger Piece of Shit

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Lawson and Bonini Vie To See Who Is A Bigger Piece of Shit

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Delaware Republican Party. (Remember these are the despicable pieces of shit that Carney wants to work with.)

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April 6, 2017 Open Thread

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April 6, 2017 Open Thread

Thursday power line vote could cost Delaware for years; Possible double shooting in Wilmington investigated; Conflicting testimony: A blow-by-blow of testimony vs. evidence in the Amy Joyner-Francis trial so far; Auto insurance companies block new regulations in Dover

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$2 Billion Is A Lot of Money

Filed in Delaware by on April 5, 2017 1 Comment
$2 Billion Is A Lot of Money

The good news is that Delaware has the lowest wage gap between men and women in the US. The bad news is that there’s a wage gap.

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: April 5, 2017

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on April 5, 2017 25 Comments

OK, kids, lube up those finger joints and start making some calls. Here’s the deal. HB 109 (Kowalko), which lowers the current tax rate by .05% for each bracket.and creates a new tax bracket at $125,000 with a rate of 7.05% and an additional bracket at $250,000 with a rate of 7.80%, will be considered […]

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April 5, 2017 Open Thread

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April 5, 2017 Open Thread

Wilmington program could breed jobs; 500-plus residences eyed for Brandywine Country Club; Rehoboth named top family beach town by TripAdvisor; Federal funding cuts to DHSS would affect thousands of Delawareans

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