DL Open Thread Monday, July 19, 2021
I wasn’t paying much attention to news this weekend. Anything interesting happen? Let’s see…
As my sage colleague observed, the Earth continues to try and rid itself of the human infestation.
More evacuations ordered after California wildfire jumps highway | TheHill
Lindsey Graham floats Senate GOP leaving Washington, DC to deny a quorum for Democratic infrastructure bill
Of the Republicans vying to take on the weak, ineffective Joe Biden. Pence isn’t looking so good.
Pence flatlines as 2024 field takes shape
477 days Until Mid-terms November 8, 2022
Bernie Sanders makes a point that apparently sails over the head of some of his “Democratic” colleagues like Republican Chris Coons: You ask for $6 trillion in spending to start negotiations; you don’t compromise with yourself first. Somebody should hold Chris Coons’ head in a toilet and give him swirlies until he admits he understands this, because he does. He’s not stupid, he just thinks we are.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/17/bernie-sanders-pragmatic-499835
Why are RWNJs obsessed with pedophile sex rings? The usual reason: They’re projecting.
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/top-attorney-for-florida-election-commission-charged-with-11-counts-of-possessing-child-pornography/
Carney Signs $15 Minimum Wage bill:
https://www.wdel.com/news/carney-signs-into-law-delawares-15-minimum-wage-hike/article_f27218d0-e89a-11eb-ac7a-4b7763124fb6.html
Hey, it’s a true legislative accomplishment.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/jim-jordan-four-other-republicans-chosen-by-house-minority-leader-kevin-mccarthy-to-serve-on-panel-investigating-jan-6-riots/2021/07/19/85c6b534-e8df-11eb-8950-d73b3e93ff7f_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_politics
Jim Jordan on the 1.6 Committee. Fun…
He’s there to torch it.
No surprise.