What does Trump mean by “racist in reverse”?

When Trump says "reverse racism" he is obviously he is making a value judgement about the kind of racism he is enduring. As Trump uses it, "reverse racism" is an illegitimate perversion of the regular racism directed at African American people by white people. Regular racism is the normative state. It is fine. We all understand and accept regular racism. We live and breath it. But when a black person attacks a white person solely for being white, well - that is shocking. That shit needs to be called out, and simply saying "racist" doesn't cut it.

[Dumb Fucking] Statement from DEGOP Speaks for Itself [Annotated]

 For Immediate Release                     Media Contact: George D. Rotsch 302-354-5730 Statement Regarding the Trump Indictment “This is a sad day in our nation.  But it should not surprise us that Alvin Bragg indicted former President Donald Trump. [This is a shocking break with MAGA orthodoxy to admit that Trump is the "former" President. tsk, tsk, Jane.] His campaign promise was to get Donald Trump.  And this simply continues the practice of the Democrats using Government against the people. First the IRS, then the FBI, and now the Manhattan DA’s Office. [Lappy!(tm) would like you to repeat how politically motivated prosecutions are wrong - but with feeling this time!]  Legally, the case appears flawed, [...crimes are only committed by black people in cities, Trump is white, duh!] outside the prosecutor’s jurisdiction and the statute of limitations.  [Yes, we have made the switch from Fox News to Newsmax. Why do you ask?]  Politically, if it was intended to harm the former President, that has backfired; his favorability shot up, and donations are pouring in. [OMG!! YES!! Please nominate him!! HE IS AWESOME, WILL SURELY WIN NEXT TIME!! The campaign speeches that are long boring lists of grievances are certain to win over moderates and independents.]  We the People, are not stupid.  [Psssst....Whenever someone claims to not be stupid, guess what..?]   We recognize a political prosecution for what it is. Regrettably, this is yet another instance of the unfair application and weaponization of governmental authority.”  [Well, Biden did say, "I am Your RETRIBUTION".  oh wait, that wasn't Biden? Shoot.].    Jane, [I once humored the brain-dead dunces, now I am one] Brady Chair of the [flat out of ideas] Delaware GOP

Great Night For Progressives!

Progressives win key Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Chicago's Mayoral race. Wisconsin has artificially been ruled by Rethugs due to anti-democratic legislation pushed through by the likes of Ron Johnson.…

DL Open Thread Wednesday April 5 2023

Hey There, Before we rundown the daily shitshow, take a minute and read this post and consider which organization you are going to support  We know about 400 people on any given day read DL's coverage of Leg Hall, campaign coverage and other timely shit, so we're only asking for a handful of news nerds to support DL by stepping up to support some other fine organizations.   Look at it this way, climate grifter and well-known rugby ball impersonator, "Dr" David LeGates DOESN'T want you to contribute to any of the organizations. OK?

Oh Look, Trump’s Sons Suddenly Care About Judicial Conflicts of Interest!

The daughter of the judge overseeing Trump's criminal case worked for Democrats. Nevermind that Clarence Thomas' wife literally tried to overturn an election.

Putin Is No Longer ‘Sane,’ Says Kremlin Insider Who Fled the Country

A Russian officer who worked closely with Vladimir Putin as a captain in the Federal Guard Service has defected and is now spilling the Kremlin’s secrets.

A non-MAGA attended the DEGOP's anti-electric car pep rally featuring their go-to science doofus.  It didn't go well for the DEGOP.

Delaware GOP uses bad science at EV town hall

I attended the town mall meeting March 21 at the Indian River Senior Center in Millsboro organized by Delaware Republicans to generate opposition to Gov. Carney’s proposed lower-emission vehicle program, requiring that dealers offer a growing percentage of electric vehicles starting with model year 2026 and concluding in 2035 when all new vehicles offered for sale must be electric.

The meeting was moderated by Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro, flanked by Sen. Gerald Hocker. Collins stated: “We need to follow the science, folks. We need to work with correct information to make such an important decision.” The science expert Collins introduced was Dr. David LeGates, whose presentation focused on casting doubt on the severity of climate change and the human causes of global warming. He stated that carbon dioxide is plant food and not a pollutant. In the waning months of his administration, climate change denier Donald Trump appointed LeGates as deputy assistant secretary of commerce for observation and prediction at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  I encourage everyone to google David LeGates and come to their own conclusions as to his motives and affiliations.