DL Open Thread Monday Jan 3rd 2021
Happy snow day! This is being typed on Jan 3rd at 00:05 so I’m just going to assume that majestic, powdery dunes of snow have piled up outside of our doors whilst we snoozed. Right? No? Dang.
Well, let’s see. What’s new? First of all – my 2021 media blackout is now my 2022 media blackout. I know El Som’s knees are beginning to give out from carrying me, but I don’t have the heart to watch Biden’s floundering as his fellow corporatist Democrats bury knife after knife in his back. At least by undermining Biden they aren’t setting the table for a full scale GOP takeover of congress. Wait… yes they are. Never mind.
Anyway, It is hard to be interested in the fortunes of a political party (or a country for that matter) that demonstrates so little interest in continuing as a going concern.
And yet, I have a brain and a conscience and they urge me to action. So I guess I’ll get involved with the Working Families Party. What the heck. The Empire State has a decent liberal party and it makes their Democratic Party a better party. (Chuck Schumer not withstanding.)
I’ll also continue to get most of my news from El Som’s posts, from the Delaware Call and from REV’s excellent Podcast series – The Highlands Bunker.
If you are an incorrigible lefty haven’t listened to the most recent episode, just do it.
It looks like my midnight meteorological cynicism was unfounded. Lawns and roofs are covered in MOT with roads looking a tad slushy. What’s it like in your corner of paradise?
Lots of snow in Dover! Easily 6 to 8 inches of very heavy wet stuff.
Nothing like shoveling snow to let you realize how out of shape you are.
You got that right.
I realize you aren’t the person to ask but perhaps REV will read this… are transcripts available for the Highlands Bunker podcasts? That somewhat defeats the purpose of a podcast, but expands their availability to deaf and HoH folks. 🙂
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Unfortunately, no. We’ve actually discussed doing this for certain episodes as a one-off. We just don’t have the resources to provide it as a matter of course. I wish we did. (Maybe when we get to 100 patrons?)
I do know there are several apps that do audio to text, but I don’t know how accurate they are. Google A.I. has one I know people use called just like Live Transcription. But again I can’t vouch for the quality.
Very much appreciate the interest. All my swearing would be funny written down.
Snowing nicely here, dare say my fellow Delawareans are getting ready to lock the brakes and slide into the ditch, mandatory look of terror on their face.
LOL. That’s mandatory
Devin Nunes Officially Leaves Congress. Adding by subtracting:
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/588000-nunes-formally-resigns-from-congress