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Open Thread Dec. 30: Trump as History’s Hairball
Hey, kids, remember the Tea Party? Seems like a long time ago that the greatest threat to moving America forward was a bunch of middle-aged guys dressing up in tricorns. But author Cas Mudde draws a line through American history to conclude thatTrump, not the GOP mainstream, represents the party’s radicalized voters. Ironically, the mainstream […]
Open Thread Dec. 29: Babylon and On
Tired of waiting for the weekend, when Trump routinely slips his restraints and takes to the Twitter machine, for your expected dose of crazy? You’re in luck. A New York Times reporter hit on the tactic of hanging out at his golf course and buttonholing the chatterbox-in-chief for an impromptu half-hour yap flap. The highlight […]
If a Republican Loses, It’s Not a Valid Election
Point and laugh at hapless clown Roy Moore’s latest step in his refusal to acknowledge reality. He filed a lawsuit in federal court, the one he was twice kicked off of, alleging voter fraud in the election that saw him repudiated by a margin of more than 20,000 Alabama voters. Take a careful look, because […]
Open Thread Dec. 27: Russians Fulfill GOP’s Longing for Autocracy
It’s the time of year when writers turn to looking back and summing up, the better to put the work in the can and take a couple of weeks off for the holidays. In 25 years at the News-Journal I never reached enough seniority to take this week off, so I sympathize with the writers […]
Open Thread Dec. 24: Whiter Christmas
The worst part of the Democratic Party’s embrace of neoliberal elitism is that it has led to a party run by hack middle-management types without a creative bone in their heads. Consider their chicken-livered response to the GOP’s need for Democratic votes to keep the government open over the holidays. After weeks of talk about […]
Open Thread Dec. 23: Every Day Is Festivus
Today is Festivus, the made-up holiday popularized by “Seinfeld” back in the ’90s, the centerpiece of which is the Airing of the Grievances. Compiling a full list would take all day, so why bother when a scroll through the archives would suffice? Here at Delaware Liberal, every day is Festivus, and airing our grievances is […]
Open Thread Dec. 22: Only Losers Pay Taxes, and You’re a Loser
Lots of analysis out there today, both financial and political, of the Republican tax heist. The political angle is covered nicely by Josh Marshall in his response to concern that the bill will help the GOP going into the midterms. If you prefer a more vitriolic take, the Daily Beast is your best bet. A […]
Open Thread Dec. 21: Brighter Days Ahead
The winter solstice occurs at 11:28 this morning, so by definition, brighter days are ahead — but not today, according to the astrologers, who are just as qualified as most of Trump’s cabinet secretaries. That Virginia recount that the Democrat won by one vote? Not any more. The GOP challenged, and the court upheld, one […]
Open Thread Dec. 19: Are Space Aliens Our Only Hope?
The biggest mystery in American politics today isn’t the question of why Republicans are pretending Donald Trump is just a normal, regular politician — it’s why they think passing their toxic tax-cut bill will be greeted by the public as a “victory.” Two-thirds of those polled are against it, and one-third is brainwashed that it […]
By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them
I was raised in the Roman Catholic Church, and even after a lifetime of following politics I have never seen a more corrupt, hypocritical organization in my life — and, given its longevity, it would be hard to argue that a more corrupt, hypocritical organization ever existed. This was made clear to the broader public […]
Open Thread Dec. 18: Is Mueller’s Time Up?
The media has spent the past three days in hysterics because Republicans in Congress keep attacking the legitimacy of Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian attempts to interfere in U.S. elections. Their latest angle is that some people in the FBI don’t like Trump, so any investigation against him is biased and therefore illegitimate. Let me […]
Open Thread Dec. 16: Trumpkins Update Carlin
Remember George Carlin’s 7 words you couldn’t say on TV? Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control have been told to avoid using seven words in their budget requests. The words include “fetus,” “transgender” and, my personal favorite for a scientific agency, “science-based.” Michael Gerson, a guy who thinks of himself as a moderate Republican, […]
Open Thread Dec. 15: Public Opinion Be Damned
When it comes to the tax bill, the Republican Party is damned if it does, even its members think they’re damned if they don’t. Michael Tomasky goes to the research, which shows that the GOP’s two big priorities — killing Obamacare and giving an enormous tax cut to the rich — are the two least […]
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