Archive for October, 2019
Do the Delaware Stonewall (not) Democrats have a clear stance regarding not supporting Trump supporters this year?
I basically asked that question to The Delaware Stonewall (not) Democrats’ Mitch Crane on a popular social media website. The answer is apparently “no” or to be more precise, “no…not yet”, but Mitch is working on it.
That (not supporting Trump Republicans like Mike Ramone) is MY position and I expect all the board members would agree. I would like that question to be asked of all candidates seeking our support. They would have to state in writing that they will not vote for Trump.
That is movement in the right direction, I suppose. But wouldn’t it be easier to just go back to being the “Delaware Stonewall Democrats” and dispense with all the Trump supporting contortions.
DL Open Thread 10/25/19
In the best Donald Trump “I’m rubber, you’re glue” tradition, AG Bill Barr is now running a criminal investigation into the origins of the investigation of Donald Trump by intelligence agencies during the 2016 election. I can save them a lot of trouble: Mothafucka was acting like a Russian agent — and so are you, […]
Song Of The Day 10/25: John Mayall-Room To Move
Following the breakup of The Bluesbreakers, John Mayall decided to form a band that would play ‘low-volume music. This cut comes from a live concert at Bill Graham’s Fillmore East in July of 1969:
DL Open Thread 10/24/19
Matt Gaetz, the congressional version of Florida Man, tried to lead a GOP Lost Boys attack on a closed-door impeachment hearing and proved they don’t understand national security in the process. I’m beginning to think Republicans are represented entirely by dropouts from the Ringling Bros. clown college. Those who finish their clown college classwork graduate […]
Song Of The Day 10/24: The Flying Burrito Brothers-Sin City
When Gram Parsons left, or was fired from, the Byrds after Sweetheart of The Rodeo, he rebounded with the Flying Burrito Brothers, joined by fellow ex-Byrd Chris Hillman. I just love this song, the very definition of country rock:
DL Open Thread,10/23/19
Yesterday’s big news was the closed-door Congressional testimony of Bill Taylor, the ambassador to Ukraine who tangled with Gordon Sondland over Trump’s extortion of that country. Democrats said his testimony was the most damaging yet to the Trump criminal enterprise. Here’s a rundown of what was in Taylor’s 15-page opening statement from Digby. Remember when […]
Songs Of The Day 10/23: Joni Mitchell-Both Sides, Now & Chelsea Morning
Other artists had already recorded these classics before Joni got around to doing them on her 1969 album, Clouds. I consider her to be one of our greatest singer/songwriters. I think she got better as a singer as she progressed in her career, but there’s no denying that these are two classic songs. Gotta admit, […]
DL Open Thread: Tues., Oct 22, 2019
That Phony Emoluments Clause. It’s the Founding Fathers’ fault. Besides, it doesn’t matter if you’re already rich. BTW, here’s how he planned to get around that pesky clause–get rich donors to pay for Doral. I, uh, don’t think that would have worked. Approval For Vulnerable Rethug Senators Plummets. Don’t see this trend reversing any time […]
Songs Of The Day 10/22: Neil Young-Cinnamon Girl/Down By The River
Although his first solo album was an understated gem and well worth seeking out, his post-Springfield career really got started with his second release, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. Crazy Horse was (were?) the perfect band to complement Neil here. Here are two of the best-known songs from the album:
Highlands Bunker – E37 – One for the Wonks
Highlands Bunker presents Episode 37. It’s a treat for fans of data-driven journalism, as Karl the Producer joins RE Vanella in the bunker for an in-depth discussion of his research into poverty in the suburbs using local examples from New Castle County census tract data. He also explains how suburban poverty has been affecting Delaware. […]
DL Open Thread: Mon., Oct. 21, 2019
D’s Losing Social Media Race–Bigly. There is no excuse for this. This should be a strength, not a weakness. It speaks to the ossified ‘leadership’ of the national party. How ALEC Plans To Protect Rethug Gerrymanders. Forewarned is forearmed. Except dim-bulb D’s may not pay attention. Buttigieg And Zuckerberg: Perfect Together? Zuckerberg will use all […]
Song Of The Day 10/21: Neil Diamond-Sweet Caroline
OK, I don’t like this song. But at our 50th HS Reunion, everyone was singing along to it. Even I joined in. Wine will do that to you:
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