DL Open Thread: Weds., May 6, 2020
Carney Partially Reopens Some Delaware Businesses. In general, it's a cautious approach and, I think, a prudent one. Although I do question why we're removing any restrictions in Sussex County…
Scientist Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
The lawsuit is comprehensive and detailed. Included in the 89-page brief: He (Rick Bright) also notes that he clashed with his boss, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at HHS…
Song of the Day 5/5: War, “Low Rider”
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday more celebrated in El Norte than in Mejico, I give you War's tribute to one of the symbols of California's Mexican-American culture.…
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Ted DiBiase: Million Dollar Man/Wrestler/Minister/Scam Artist. Religion and rasslin' are two of the greatest scams goin' today. Both have seen better days, especially religion. Notable former wrestlers like Tully Blanchard…
Song of the Day 5/4: Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, “Cantina Song”
It's Star Wars day, so who better to deliver the song of the day than Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes -- the band featured in the cantina scene in…
They Rage, Rage Against the Light
Donald Trump, who hears -- mostly from the voices in his head -- that he's the hardest-working president in history, erupted in another ragefest on Twitter this morning, triggered by…
DL Open Thread: Monday, May 4, 2020
Down on its luck DEGOP drafts this guy to run for Governor. He says he is running as an independent, but his base and his platform is pure red white…
Song of the Day 5/3: Harry Nilsson, “Coconut”
With Trump grasping at every coronavirus miracle cure that crosses his diseased mind, I think it's time he looked into Dr. Nilsson's remedy. I tend to think that adding a…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, May 3, 2020
Trump Fires Author Of Report Critical Of The Federal Pandemic Response. You won't inspect/If you don't genuflect. Oklahoma Yahoos Defy Order To Wear Masks. The mayor had to back down…
Song of the Day 5/2: Randy Newman, “Stay Away”
Randy Newman has written a special song for these days of social distancing. This was recorded almost a month ago, but he was prescient about selfish "reopen" protesters. "It's hard…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 2, 2020
'Investigate Tara Reade's Allegations': I agree. Just do it. And quickly. Biden could have made it a lot easier by being responsive and supportive of a check into his document…
Song of the Day 5/1: Billy Bragg, “The Internationale”
May Day, though not celebrated in reactionary America, was declared International Workers' Day in 1889 by the Second International organization of workers' and socialist parties, which also adopted "The Internationale"…
DL Open Thread: Friday, May 1, 2020
RWNJ's Take Over Michigan State Capitol. They even protest at the end of Whitmer's driveway. This is what Trump hath wrought, and this is precisely what Delaware's Rethug state reps…