Open Thread For June 26, 2017

Kushner, Trump, Russia, Loans, Deutsche Bank.  Emoluments. Not just for the President any more. Kushner got a $285 mill lifeline loan month before election.  So many conflicts-of-interest, so little time…

Open Thread For June 24, 2017

Putin was Directly Involved In Electing Trump.  Simply one of the most important stories of this or any other year. Read it, even if it means subscribing. In fact, you should subscribe.…

People who support John Carney in this Primary are helping Ken Simpler Win

You dolts are playing into Ken Simpler's hands. He wants you to support Carney and fight a damaging primary so that Dems are divided and angry when the general election gets here. Carney is a vanity candidate that stands for nothing other that fucking up the rightful nominees chances. Get a clue you unrealistic Carney zealots! Ken Simpler is the real opponent. (Ed Note: I'm just gearing up and getting ready of the inevitable, substance-less arguments that will be a daily (hourly?, 5-minutely?) feature of this blog's comments section when Carney faces a primary for his vaguely right of center, but otherwise feckless first term. The names will change, Carney's name will change position, but the arguments are evergreen.)

Wilmington Rally to Fund Our Schools

Right now the State of Delaware’s budget is facing a ~$350 million shortfall, and our schools are facing huge cuts. In addition to education, critical programs are facing cuts throughout…

ACA replacement monstrosity will pass because – fuck it

Republicans fear their base, (and primary challenges from the right) a lot more than they fear losing to Democrats (scoff) in general elections. They also feel (rightly) that they were elected to fuck shit up. Fucking shit up is not a bug, it is a feature of GOP governance. So yes... this monstrosity should kill them but it will only make them stronger. You can read a longer version of this lament here if you are into that sort of thing.

Open Thread For June 22, 2017

Could Abortion Language Deep-Six Trumpcare?  Only the Parliamentarian knows for sure. But, it's quite possible. Yes, Trump Asked Key Intel Figures To Deny Collusion Charges.  Will it matter in an…