DL Open Thread Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024

The wind at the Democratic Party’s back might get a little stronger as the election approaches. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled he will cut interest rates in response to falling inflation stats and soft job-creation numbers. If elections are still about the economy – highly doubtful when society is menaced by the Coalition of Childless Cat Ladies – it should help quell the weirdo vote.

Special prosecutor Jack Smith appealed the dismissal of Trump’s stolen documents case by Trumpist Judge Aileen Cannon. This is by far the most sensitive and serious of the legal cases against Trump, and it shouldn’t be adjudicated by someone as inexperienced as this bozo in a robe.

The media can’t help itself. Trump is now saying any wild shit that comes into his head – we’ll make flag-burning punishable by law! – and they dutifully report it. No links, because those clicks are what keep the Trump train running, and it’s past time to put it out of service.

America might descend into fascism, but Texas is already there. A retired teacher who complained about local seniors not being sent mail-in ballots got a 6 a.m. visit from cops from the state Election Integrity Unit, who seized her phone and laptop. These people have weird ideas about what constitutes “freedom.”

The floor’s yours.