Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 11, 2019
Ah, but first, a semi-related rant. We know that Delaware has a clean water problem. A major clean water problem: Most of the State’s waters do not meet water quality…
DL Open Thread: Tues., June 11, 2019
Elaine Chao Created 'Special Path' For McConnell Projects. As Lawrence O'Donnell pointed out last night, other Rethug senators will not be thrilled about this latest corruption from Mitch 'n Elaine.…
American media STILL loves being clowned by Trump
Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico were complete bullshit from the outset. They were toothless nonsense that would have had a crippling effect on the U.S. economy. They were never serious, and yet when Trump called off the threat late last week, the news was breathlessly reported as a dramatic win for the White House:
"Trump: U.S., Mexico reach deal to avoid new tariffs" (NPR) "Trump drops his Mexico tariff threat after reaching immigration enforcement deal" (CNN) "Trump says U.S. and Mexico reach last-minute deal to avoid tariffs" (CBS) "The trade war ended before it began, forestalling that economic reckoning," The New York Times stressed in its initial coverage. - Via Daily KosFucking dupes.
DL Open Thread: Mon., June 10, 2019
Dark Chocolate: Courtesy Of Child Labor. Not just child labor, slave labor. WaPo finds the truth that the huge multinationals just ignore. $90 Mill Flows To Kushner Firm Since He…
I love* all Dem candidates, but I like Warren.
I'm really warming up to Warren as my first choice. Talk me down.
Highlands Bunker – E18 – The Marshmallow Theory
Highlands Bunker - E18 - The Marshmallow Theory Delaware State News Reporter Matthew Bittle joins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about the many accomplishments of the Delaware state…
Song of the Day 6/9: Billy Preston, “That’s the Way God Planned It”
This song, one of the best fusions of rock and gospel ever written, became famous from Preston's roof-raising performance at George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, but the original…
DL Open Thread: Sun., June 9, 2019
Dover Downs Closes Poker Room. A sign of what's to come. No more poker tourneys, meaning no more people coming for poker tourneys, meaning fewer overnight stays, dripdripdrip. Not to…
DL Open Thread: Sat., June 8, 2019
Plastic Bag Ban To Become Law. This isn't just 'feel-good' legislation, it's 'do-good' legislation. Michigan Strikes A Blow Against Voter Suppression. Elections matter, and having a D Secretary Of State…
Song of the Day 6/7: Dr. John, “Iko Iko” and “Such a Night” in SCTV’s “Polynesiantown”
In all his long career, through his more than two dozen albums and endless session work, Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack Jr., who died Thursday at 77, made his strongest public…
DL Open Thread: Fri., June 7, 2019
Why Barclays Moved 500 Jobs & What It Means To Delaware: There was, of course, a $4 million bribe from New Jersey, and ' 65 acres of developable land on…
Commons Academy | What is the American Left?
Jun 6 at 8:55pm Commons Academy | What is the American Left? A new entry into the Highlands Bunker cinematic universe. Commons Academy is a new channel by Karl the…
Biden’s Hide Hides Fresh Hyde Scars
There are a number of ways to look at Biden's Hyde Amendment change of heart. What you think about Biden will dictate whether you think it was a thoughtful reassessments, or a craven pander. Similarly, when you look at the Biden campaign you either see amateurish lurching, or professional responsiveness.
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he now wants to throw out the Hyde Amendment,dropping his long-held support for the measure that blocks federal funds from being used for most abortions amid criticism from his 2020 Democratic rivals.
"If I believe health care is a right, as I do, I can no longer support an amendment that makes that right dependent on someone's ZIP code," he said