Open Thread Feb. 2: Apocalypse Any Time Now
The Nunes memo has been released. It tries to make a big deal out of the fact that the government was spying on Russian agent Carter Page. I just wonder,…
Big Gummint Is Coming to Transgender Your Kids
I warned you months ago that the Delaware GOP, having less intelligence than a majority of the state's chicken population, was pinning its 2018 hopes on its latest horror movie,…
Open Thread Feb. 1: Our Cup Runneth Over With Bullshit
At this point, is there anything Trump could do that would cause Republicans to abandon him? My Magic 8-Ball says, "Outlook not so good." The Orange Doofus is at war…
Biden Watch: Joe to Keynote House Democratic Retreat
Politico is reporting that Joe Biden will be the keynote speaker at the three-day event, being held in Cambridge, Md., starting Feb. 7. This should provide more fodder for those…
Open Thread Jan. 31: Republicans Lick Trump’s Ass, Report It Tastes Like Fascism
The biggest takeaway from the State of the Union address is that nobody believes a word Trump says, even the people who want to. Lots of people worried that sticking…
The Question to Ask Yourself About Trump
Here's the ugly little question at the heart of the Trump era: How much would you object to his behavior if he were pursuing a liberal agenda? Obviously that's not…
Open Thread Jan. 30: He’s Not a Real President, But He Plays One on TV
The State of the Union? Nobody cares, and nobody should, Jim Newell argues, because "it has lost its efficacy in the age of the one-minute news cycle." Speaking of tired…
Open Thread Jan. 29: Eyesore Rankles Sorehead
Bob Weiner is easily New Castle County's wackiest council member. Remember that time he tried to effect a citizen's arrest on a guy putting unauthorized advertising on a telephone pole?…
Jan. 28: If We Start Honoring Women, Pretty Soon We’ll Have to Honor Everybody
That's pretty much the stance of state Sen. Gary Simpson, who objected to a monument honoring women's WWII service at Leg Hall. His logic is impeccable: "Obviously men had struggles…
Open Thread Jan. 27: What It Is Ain’t Exactly Clear
Friday afternoon was quieter than usual for the Age of Trump. Too quiet? Hard to say. But the chattering classes seem to be processing the revelations about the Mueller investigation…
Friday News Dump: I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Strip
The award for biggest sexual harassment story of the day goes to casino mogul Steve Wynn, accused of demanding sex from numerous women who worked for him. All I can…
Open Thread Jan. 26: In Dover, More Money Means More Fighting
Gov. Carney's budget is only a starting point for the Generous Assembly, and Sneaky Pete Schwartzkopf already is making noises about wanting more money to give away as grants-in-aid. An…
Carney Budget: Raises All Around
Gov. John Carney unveiled his budget earlier today, and the decent DEFAC numbers have him feeling expansive. His blueprint calls for $4.25 billion in spending, an increase of 3.5% that…