Song Of The Day: Nov. 21, 2018
They've been to the Gild Hall. Twice. Tim Showalter has become a favorite son. This was from my 2014 best-of list:
Technical Issues Imminent
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BREAKING: Trump Tried To Get DOJ To Prosecute Clinton And Comey
His own White House lawyer, Don McGahn, warned him that such behavior could be impeachable. From the NYTimes: The lawyer, Donald F. McGahn II, rebuffed the president, saying that he…
Open Thread For Nov. 20, 2018: Cowardly Lyin’
Trump Doesn't Visit Troops Because He's Afraid: Trump has spoken privately about his fears over risks to his own life, according to a former senior White House official, who has…
Song Of The Day: Nov. 20, 2018
From 2013 came this exercise in guitar pyrotechnics. My kind of guitar pyrotechnics:
ADMINISTRATION ADMITS BORDER DEPLOYMENT WAS A $200 MILLION ELECTION STUNT
As with many of Trump's actions, it is tempting to point and laugh. However, this stunt has established a precedent. The President now has the authority to order 6,000 active-duty troops around the country.
It is a newly established Presidential power that is worth noting.
BREAKING: Ivanka Pulls A ‘Hillary’!
I can't make this up. Guess who just got busted for using a private e-mail server for government business. Yep, Ivanka Trump: From the Washington Post story: Ivanka Trump sent…
Song Of The Day: Nov. 19, 2018
Figured I'd rummage through my 'Best Songs Of The Year' lists to resurrect some great tunes. This one is from 2011:
Open Thread For Nov. 19, 2018: No More Mr. Nice Guy
Memo to Democrats: Nice Won't Cut It. This is so obvious that EVEN Delaware's neutered delegation should recognize it. You don't have to be a dick about it. Just stand…
Open Thread For Nov. 18, 2018: “Good People On Both Sides”
Like the Pasco Pipebombers. You just know that Trump would sidestep every possibility to bury these bastards. Hey, at least it'll be that much longer before these miscreants get their…
Song(s) Of The Day: Nov. 18, 2018
I had to end this week saluting artists who I've booked at the Gild Hall with my favorite guests of all time. Not only were the Holmes Brothers wonderful performers,…
Who Are Your Delaware Progressive MVP’s For 2018?
Pretty sure I didn't do a list last year as there were so few possibilities. And/or b/c I was deep into a Trump funk. This year is different. So many…
Open Thread For Nov. 17, 2018: American Myopia
From France, Mssr. Al sends us this gimlet-eyed view of American self-delusion. It's brilliant. An excerpt: There’s a verbal tic particular to a certain kind of response to a certain…