The last guy

My life has been objectively better since last guy stopped dominating the headlines. I'm enjoying taking part in the new national pastime - ignoring that loser. And yet part of me is thrilled to see that the GOP is still committed to this DEEPLY unpopular candidate.
Charlie Carretti, a retiree in Honesdale who used to work in publishing, said, "The guy did a great job as president, and Democrats just don't want to give that to him." He called the impeachment case "a joke, a charade and a waste of time" that was designed by Democrats "only to hurt the guy." Carretti, 70, said that he hopes (redacted) runs again in 2024 and that (redacted), as his impeachment defense lawyers argued, was devoid of responsibility for the violent Capitol mob.

Own the Libs!

I haven't been following this Cuomo thing. A mean, bad guy, corrupt? I guess we'll find out. But whatever happens, getting rid of corrupt politicians whether they are D's or R's is what is supposed to happen. Republicans seem to think that getting rid of corrupt D's is somehow owning libs.

DL Open Thread Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021

The Delaware GOP, like state Republican parties across the land, has turned itself over to the dimmest among them. While Witless Lauren Witzke -- motto: "Cracked? Oh, I though you…

DL Open Thread Wed Feb 17th, 2021

Bethany Hall Long Announces Bid for Delaware Governor

I don't really care what happened to Columbus statue.  The real question is when is the centerpiece statue of the Aubrey Plaza Plaza being dedicated? 

Whatever happened to those Columbus and Caesar Rodney statues taken down in Wilmington?

DL Open Thread Tuesday Feb 16th, 2021

I can't wait for Coons to make a big, showy public break with Biden [over something beloved bit of DC insider nonsense] in order to prove to DC that he truly is the bipartisan hero.  It is inevitable.  

Atrios Said This:

They got Trump on eleventy million lies, and to avoid accusations of BIAS, they'll "find" eleventy million "lies" from Biden's administration, too. - by Atrios at 17:00 
If you have HBO check out 'The Lady and the Dale'.  A fascinating  story and some interesting insights in to the fact that Tucker Carlson's Dad was/is a piece of shit.    
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-02-14/elizabeth-carmichael-the-lady-and-the-dale-hbo

DL Open Thread: Monday, February 15, 2021

The Stockholm Syndrome Party:
During a press conference with House managers after Trump's second impeachment trial, Nancy Pelosi said: "I think our country needs a strong Republican party. It's very important."
When was the last time you heard a Republicans say that the country needs a strong Democratic Party? Bottom Line: The Democratic Party leadership is comprised of very wealthy people who do not trust the instincts of Americans who are not rich. Yes - I'm looking at you, Coons.
I have zero faith in Dover passing any kind of legalization that doesn't: A) Suck, and B) Further enrich some cabal of insiders.

Bill to legalize marijuana in Delaware to be filed soon - Delaware State News

Gov. John Carney has consistently opposed legalization, with a spokesman last week declining to speculate what the governor would do if the bill reaches his desk.
These "Republicans fractured" stories are nice, but a little far fetched.  They'll do whatever the fuck Trump tells them to do.  Change my mind.  Also, is it news to anyone that Republicans are a bunch of racist assholes?  Certainly that is not news to republicans.  

Trump’s acquittal further polarizes factions within the GOP