Archive for February, 2020
This Is Why Police Don’t Want Body Cams
It’s because of videos like this one, showing a police officer in Florida arresting and handcuffing a 6-year-old girl after she threw a tantrum in school. The officer was later fired, but it demonstrates the folly of stationing police officers in schools so that every disruption can be criminalized. It’s also because of videos like […]
Song of the Day 2/26: The Lovin’ Spoonful, “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?”
Well, you have to make up your mind now. Are you going to get on board with Bernie, or are you going to play the punditry game and wring your hands over socialism? This was one of several hits the Lovin’ Spoonful had during their heyday from 1965 to 1967, reaching No. 2 in 1966. […]
DL Open Thread: Weds., Feb. 26, 2020
Trump Is Furious At CDC…: …not for being unprepared for the coronavirus, but for spooking the stock market. Trump’s Acting DNI Secretary Likely Couldn’t Get A Security Clearance. You know, that ‘failure to register as a foreign lobbyist’ thingy. This time, for Hungary’s oppressive regime. Where does he find these people? Meet The Compulsive […]
South Carolina Debate Reaction Thread
How’d it go? I didn’t watch.
Well, that’s not exactly true. I watched about 4 minutes and that was enough to confirm my suspicion that this dog and pony show is designed to highlight each of the candidate’s unique weirdness.
Here are the evenings moderators ranked by net worth:
Bill Whitaker ($75,000)
Major Garrett ($3 million)
Margaret Brennan ($5 million)
Norah O’Donnell ($18 million)
Gayle King ($25 million)
“Base Turnout Election” Defined
A base turnout election is one in which candidates and parties focus on appealing to the energy and creativity of their “base” voters and eschew watering down their partisan message and values in order to appeal to so-called “swing” voters. Nobody has ever encountered a swing voter, but they are alleged to be free to vote for either party or candidate provided they are courted with a “Goldilocks” message that is not too hot, or too cold, but just right.
“Base turnout” is an election strategy that Republicans have used to great effect but Democrats have ignored. This appears to be changing as more Democrats bypass professional DC based consultants and embrace a left-of-center message to mobilize and expand the Democratic base.
Democrats have found that in chasing a narrow swath of mythical swing voters, Democratic Party leadership has ignored a broader coalition of voters who have delivered blue victories time and time again.
A public service message from DL. You’re Welcome.
Deep Thoughts
An “ultra-liberal” might lose “centrist” voters. But an “ultra-conservative” will never lose “centrist” voters.
Ok. I get it.
We’re still debating this dumb fucking “centrist” shit?
COONS’ VOTE ENABLED THIS – TRUMP TO SLASH CDC WHILE CORONAVIRUS SPREADS
Alex Azar, you may not be surprised to learn, is a member of the notorious Alfalfa Club. So Azar and Coons have recently been doing some hob-sobbing. I wonder if slashing the CDC budget came up over cocktails at Jeff Bezos’ place?
This is Coons gloating about his vote to confirm Trump’s HHS hatchet man:
“I have known Mr. Azar for several decades and have always been impressed with his intellect and work ethic….I personally met with Mr. Azar last month and pressed him on a number of key issues that he will impact as Secretary, including the Affordable Care Act, drug pricing, and continued progress on health care system delivery reform. …I was encouraged by his answers during our conversation and I believe he is committed to representing the interests of Delawareans and Americans everywhere.”
…encouraged…
HHS Sec. Alex Azar testifies before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee about the White House budget. While the Trump administration proposed massive cuts to health services including the Center for Disease Control, they recently asked Congress to allocate $2.5B to combat coronavirus. Half of this money is being redirected from other federal programs…
The Pragmatic Reason to Vote for Jess Scarane
It’s a common challenge posed as a question: “How can Bernie Sanders get his plans through Congress?” Jess Scarane is part of the answer. The “revolution” Bernie invokes hinges on cashing in corporate careerists like Chris Coons for lawmakers who are advocates for the people. Doing this is easier than establishment Democrats want you to […]
South Carolina Debate Preview & Bloomberg’s plan to win on the second ballot of a brokered convention
Bernie Sanders will be the target.
There is widespread panic among the Democratic and media establishment that a “SOCIALIST!” might run the table from here on out.
Pete Buttigieg is going to say that Bernie is “polarizing” and that he loves Castro. Yawn. I once respected Buttigieg. His unraveling has been pitiful.
Joe Biden may bring up the fact that Sanders contemplated a primary run against Obama. *gasp!* (“Psst…Obama was African American.” I wonder if Biden
Song of the Day 2/25: Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Give It Away”
Theme song for the Delaware Cash Handout Council, or whatever they’re now calling the governmental agency that gives away your tax dollars to undeserving corporations. This was RHCP’s first No. 1 hit and won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock with vocal. The video also won awards from MTV. And if you want to feel […]
Jess Scarane Online Fundraiser Day 2 – Don’t Allow Coons to Give Mitch Veto Power
I’ve covered how much momentum Jess is building through the state and how your donation can have a big impact in this primary. Now I want you to think about kicking in $10.00 for very specific reason. I want even people who may think they “support” Coons to consider a $10.00 contribution for Scarane, earmarked for this specific purpose.
Send $10.00 and deliver this message to Coons: Retract your promise to give Mitch McConnell veto power over progressive legislation.
This is a huge deal. Coons has promised to vote to keep the filibuster
Julian Castro puts it succinctly:
“If (Coons) requires 60 votes in the Senate—which is nowhere in the constitution — (Coons) is basically giving veto power to big pharmaceutical companies, to the insurance industry, to gun manufacturers.”
Jess’ primary challenge of Coons isn’t simply an election – it is part of a movement that is seeking to restore basic Democratic values to the party. Your (additional or new) $10.00 contribution can help get the word out about Coons’ plans to give veto power to Mitch McConnell, and perhaps move him off that position.
Click Here -> to donate $10.00 to stop Coons from giving McConnell veto power.
Could Berniemania Vault Jess Scarane To The Senate?
Answer: Yes, it could. Follow along with me here: It’s September of 2020. Bernie Sanders is the Democratic nominee for President, having been anointed on Wednesday, July 15 in Milwaukee, two months prior. At that point, the landscape for November has completely changed (I think a lot of people have not yet considered the face […]
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020
Ginni Thomas Leads Fight To Oust Those On Trump’s Enemy List. One of the most venal power couples in DC: The mute Supreme Court Justice and his RWNJ wife. I’m certain that they never talk business over dinner. Mike Bloomberg’s Shady Investments. He, uh, may not be the environmental champion he claims to be. His […]
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