Song of the Day 8/31: The Beach Boys, “All Summer Long”
The title track to the Beach Boys' 1964 LP was never released as a single in the U.S., so most people didn't hear it much until George Lucas used it…
DL Open Thread: Sat., Aug. 31, 2019
How Tax Break To Help Poor Became Windfall For The Rich. Including, of course, Buccini/Pollin (Thanks, Mayor Mike!) and virtually everybody in Trump's orbit. Trump Judge Blocks Timely Release Of…
Bill Clinton gave the Unions (what was left of them) to Trump.
If Americans have short memories, then Democrats have no memories at all. My Grandfathers were both Democrats because they were union men. One worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad out of Newark New Jersey and one in a machine shop in Clevland Ohio. They fought for things we now take for granted; five day workweek, overtime, health and safety rules, and on and on. They never met, but they were brothers in a struggle for workplace fairness and decency.
Then Bill Clinton and the Democratic Party bosses flushed all that work down the toilet.
Happy Labor Day Weekend – Remember to Thank a Veteran
Have a great weekend and when we all get back from wherever we are going it will be election season. If you haven't already, pick your local favorite and work…
Highlands Bunker – E30 – TNT Saved My Life
Ed Note: If you were smart, like me, this would have appeared in your podcast feed this morning and you'd have already listened to half of it on your drive…
Song of the Day 8/30: Iris DeMent, “Wasteland of the Free”
Another song for the "Nothing Has Changed" playlist. Folk/country artist Iris DeMent is probably best known for her song "Our Town" and her duets with John Prine, but back in…
DL Open Thread: Fri., Aug. 30, 2019
Arden Fair Day tomorrow! Hope to see you there. I'll be working as a beer narc from 12:30 to 2:30, so stop by and say 'hi'. Just don't try to…
Song of the Day 8/29: R.E.M., “Nightswimming”
This tune, initially recorded during sessions for the band's breakthrough "Out of Time" album, saw release on the band's 1992 "Automatic for the People" LP. Most REM songs started with…
DL Open Thread: Thurs., Aug. 29, 2019
City Sues Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter. While I have little regard for the reign of Mayor Mike, this lawsuit looks like a response to the Potter family run amok. And it…
No Deal Brexit is Nigh
It looks like Boris is getting the "no deal" brexit everyone has been clamouring for. So November 1st will be day one of everyone clamoring for trade deals that…
BREAKING: Rethug US Senator To Resign At Year’s End
Johnny Isaakson, citing Parkinson's. This almost certainly means that both Georgia US Senate seats will be on the line in 2020. The D's chances of picking up the Senate just…
Song of the Day 8/28: The Rembrandts, “Just the Way It Is, Baby”
The Rembrandts were just two guitarists, Danny Wilde (lead vocals) and Phil Solem (lead guitar), who hit the Top 20 with this catchy kiss-off in 1990. They are, unfortunately, remembered…
Is This The Smoking Gun That Finally Takes Down Trump?
If true, I think the answer is yes. "If true." These are the words that Lawrence O'Donnell used over and over again tonight. And he emphasizes that it's only a…