REV Talks With Claire Snyder-Hall

Participatory democracy, activism, fun.  I give this podcast my highest rating - 5 Tortoise Shell Eyeglass Frames of Doom out of 5  
Author and activist Claire Snyder-Hall joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her new book "Battling the Prince" and how her background in political theory combined with her experiences in Rehoboth Beach politics. Show Notes:

Trolls Gotta Troll

Nobody is ever going to have a perfect progressive record on policy or on endorsements. I've been doing this long enough to remember when John Kowalko's liberal credentials were called into question after one vote. Absurd. Look at the body of work. Trying to call out McBride or Lynn as not progressive enough is just drive by trolling.

Ruth Briggs King is a Dangerous MAGA Extremist

As if more evidence was needed, the Herschel Walker abortion revelations and subsequent shrug by the GOP testifies to the fact that Republicans are all about power and not interested in policies - not even a little bit. Similarly, but on a smaller scale, Ruth Briggs King is a dangerous MAGA extremist. She head-faked and made me think that she was going to respond. That's why this is a long delayed verdict. And really, why wouldn't she blow off the questions? In the context of the GOP being all about boosting the turnout of radicals on elections day, the questions don't even make sense. "Was Joe Biden legitimately elected?" Who the fuck cares? The only germane question is - Does allowing dummies and losers believe that Trump won boost turnout? If it does, then ok. Joe Biden was installed by China or whatever. If anyone is interested, my exchange with Ruth Briggs King is below.

2nd Rally Opposing Privatization of State Retirees’ Health Care – Wednesday, October 12th Leg Hall

It is just appalling what Carney has foisted on the state's unsuspecting retirees.  And for what?  What's his payoff down the line?  A cushy lobbyist job?   The backroom chicanery that led to this may never be known, but someone follow the money.  Carney is untouchable as he will be skulking out of town soon, but this should be a campaign issue.    
RISE Delaware has scheduled a second public rally to take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, starting at noon. The rally will be held on the East steps of Legislative Hall in Dover. In case of rain, the rally will be held in the House Chambers. The purpose of the rally is to allow state retirees and future retirees to demonstrate their opposition to the privatized Medicare Advantage...