DL Open Thread Monday, Dec. 18, 2023
Somebody should explain to Benjamin Netanyahu that when you’ve lost Chris Coons, you’ve lost the Democratic centrists. It seems even Coons has had enough of the senseless slaughter of Palestinians. He told CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday that Netanyahu “has been an exceptionally difficult partner.” This is the closest Coons has ever come to criticizing Israel. The rest of the world joined him after Israeli troops killed three hostages waving a white flag.
A fender-bender in Wilmington last night drew national attention, because the SUV that a sedan plowed into was a security vehicle guarding Biden outside his Wilmington campaign headquarters. No word yet on whether it was just an accident.
The grand poobah of the Florida GOP doesn’t want to step down just because he’s been accused of rape by the woman he and his wife sleep with. He has demanded $2 million to go away, so the state GOP’s executive board stripped him of his pay and his power, which probably hurts less than finding out the other woman was more interested in his wife than in him.
The New York Times deserves a smidgen of credit for its deep dive into the Supreme Court’s machinations in overturning Roe v. Wade. It makes clear that, far from the noble sages they like to pretend they are, the Supreme Court is as much a political body as Congress. Wearing robes doesn’t disguise the fact that these are jurists who were put in place for their predetermined views. Nice of the Times, after all these years, to finally take notice.
Producing green energy is getting cheaper all the time, but petroleum companies have been slow to embrace it regardless. This NPR story explains why: the profit margin on petroleum is much better. The rich always think they’ll be the last ones to die. They’re not under that illusion in France.
The floor’s yours.
” He has demanded $2 million to go away, so the state GOP’s executive board stripped him of his pay and his power, which probably hurts less than finding out THE OTHER WOMAN WAS MORE INTERESTED IN HIS WIFE than in him.”
And vise (or is it ‘vice’?) versa
The motorcade-crasher has been charged with drunk driving. From AP:
The man, a 46-year-old from Wilmington, was charged with driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and inattentive driving, said David Karas, a spokesman for the Wilmington Police Department.
Tidbit: Down in Sussex, the women’s community does not believe Mr. Rendon is actually pro-choice, and a movement has started to draft Claire Snyder-Hall to run for Pete’s seat. So stay tuned.
Well, he’s told ME he’s pro-choice. I believe him.
Yeah, but he only says it when asked. People don’t trust him.
By ‘people’, can you be more specific?
‘Only says it when asked’. I agree, he should be running around the district with a bullhorn, screaming ‘I’m pro-choice’ every hundred feet or so.
I smell troll. An inartful one at that.
I WEAR BOXER BRIEFS AND MY DOG’S PAWS DON’T SMELL LIKE CHEETOS.
I just wanted to get that out of the way before anyone asked.
Well, Marty doesn’t believe it either. That is why he is going to lose.
I’d like to see CSH get in the race. With the support of her community, name id and ability to raise money, she would be a force.
I must reply here. I am pro-choice. My handout card has as the second issue that I will “protect women’s reproductive rights.” I also have indicated I support a woman’s right to choose when asked on questionnaires. I appreciate this opportunity to set the record straight.
Thanks, Marty!
Marty has been clear and this kerfuffle stinks to high heaven of Pistol Pete trolling:). I could be wrong but just my surmise.
I was thinking more Our PAL Val. Wonder if she’s asking Fay Jay for her money back.
Yo, Fay Jay, why didja come on here and flat-out lie?
Kids, Fay Jay was not the first, nor will be the last, troll who tries to spread lies about candidates on DL. Happens every cycle.
The best you and we can do is to find out the truth and to tell it. Trolls will either slink away or, if they persist, will be blacklisted.
Maybe we should head over to that blog where there are a bunch of BHL and Longhurst supporters, and do the same thing.
Oh, wait…
When’s John Carney rescheduling that fundraiser for BHL? Seems like it would have been good to get the money in before end of year? When’s Mike houghton and Dian taylor rescheduling theirs?
Also – anyone going to the kickoff for the bhl/Val Long Farewell Tour this week? Please record and upload to the internet for the rest of us fans. We only want to hear the hits from now until September.
Dear Bethany, have a great time tonight! Cause it’s all downhill from here😎
Are you serving toast?
Was gonna write a piece about tonight. But I’ve already written it:
https://delawareliberal.net/2023/12/12/its-official-house-democratic-caucus-a-wholly-owned-subsidiary-of-bhls-campaign/
Hey, I’m nothing if not a self-promoter. We want info. Which legislators show up? How many people there? Do Val’s Boys In Blue put in an appearance? What’s the mood like?
To me, this seems like a last-ditch effort to raise enough money to make people think that BHL is still viable. I mean, not many political fundraisers take place the week before Christmas. For good reason.
I hope you’re right, but I wonder. Her problems remain unknown to the wider electorate.