DL Open Thread: Wednesday, November 25, 2020
'A Team Of Careerists'. Yes, it probably could have been worse. Sure could have been better, though. We've got one torture defender among the nominees. Progressives are holding their fire…
Trump International Hotel will be shuttered in 7 months (by June 25th, 2021)
Anybody want to take the over for $1.00?
Song of the Day 11/24: Dave Clark Five, “Glad All Over”
When the Beatles led the first wave of the British Invasion, the band that challenged them in popularity wasn't the Rolling Stones, who were still playing blues covers -- it…
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Look Who Got Federal Contract To Provide Food Boxes To The Poor. Are such contracts deliberate, or reflective of incompetence? Yes. GSA Administrator Finally Relents, Approves Transition Process. Begging the…
Song of the Day 11/23: Cream, “Badge”
Eric Clapton and George Harrison's lives and careers were intertwined to a remarkable degree -- they played on each other's albums, they gave each other guitars, they even stayed friends…
DL Open Thread: Monday, November 23, 2020
Blinken Gets Nod For SOS. Biden makes two other appointments. Mainstream all the way. An end to 'America First'. He will also restore the UN Ambassadorship to Cabinet-level status. I…
Song of the Day 11/22: Grand Funk Railroad, “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home”
When it comes to guys cracking up, I like the classics. This song, probably best and most-popular in Grand Funk's repertoire, has been open to wide interpretation -- one view…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 22, 2020
Trump Supporters Deliberately Jamming Up The Wisconsin Count. This stuff was all planned well in advance. If this election had been closer, Trump might've stolen it. Think about that. Trump…
Song of the Day 11/21: Laurie Anderson, “It’s Not the Bullet That Kills You (It’s the Hole)”
Laurie Anderson was a performance artist and musician with a following among New York's boho art scene for years before she became suddenly famous in 1981, when star British DJ…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 21, 2020
Mnuchin Moves To Tank Economy--For Biden. The Fed protests. So does the Biden team. Michigan Lawmakers To Honor Voters' Choice. This would normally be a 'dog bites man' story. Not…
Fuck you, Coons
Sure there are many villains in non-transition situation, but don't forget the role of Democrats like Coons who are always bowing and scraping to Republicans. Always fucking lying about members of the GOP, making excuses for them and being dishonest about the GOP's willingness to cooperate. Fuck you, Dude.
Song of the Day 11/20: Shark Tape, “Neverlast”
I have no topical reference today, just a song I keep on my playlist that nobody else has ever heard. I'm a sucker for power pop, and this little ditty…
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 20, 2020
Trump's Attempts To Overturn Election Are Unprecedented. As far from normal as imaginable. Is Trump Hiding Under The Covers? Likely skipping the G-20 summit, can't even face his sycophants at…