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‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2020: #’s 30-21
30. There will always be a place for Japanese math rock here for as long as I do these lists: 29. 28. 27. 26. Tie: 24. Choosing between these two artists and these two songs is like choosing between my two daughters. Ain’t gonna happen. They have performed at the Arden Gild Hall, they […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, December 27, 2020
Unemployment Benefits Expire While Trump Sulks, Golfs, Tweets. Wasn’t Mnuchin negotiating on behalf of the President? Everybody thought so. Is it too late to employ the 25th Amendment? Pence can sign the bill and pardon the President all at once. Cali Auditor Reports $200 Mill In Missing Funds, Gets Fired For Her Efforts. A whole […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, December 26, 2020
A Very Strange Bombing In Nashville. Warnings from the SUV alerted people, looks like infrastructure (AT&T?) may have been the target. Guaranteed: A Lapse In Unemployment Benefits. Aid withers while Trump dithers: Treasury Department officials, expecting that the president would sign the bill this week, had been planning to work through the Christmas holiday period […]
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2020: #’s 50-41
As we move through the list, you’ll note that the events of 2020 influenced this list quite a bit. Terrible times often yield remarkable artistic achievement. I think my list reflects that this year. I will include a complete Spotify list of tunes as soon as I finish the countdown. Enjoy! 50. 49. 48. 47. […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, December 24, 2020
Trump Vetoes Defense Bill. In last-ditch effort to save the names of those Confederates on government installations. None (Rethug variety) dare call it insanity. Trump Pardons More Miscreants. Virtually all of whom have some ties to Trump: Of the 65 pardons and commutations that Mr. Trump had granted before Wednesday, 60 have gone to petitioners […]
DL Open Thread: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Trump Pardons Murderers Of Civilians. The so-called Biden 4. They had been a cause celebre for paramilitary mouth-breathers. He also pardons three corrupt Rethug politicians, among others: The three former members of Congress pardoned by Mr. Trump were Duncan D. Hunter of California, Chris Collins of New York and Steve Stockman of Texas. Mr. Hunter […]
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Trump’s Last-Gasp Band Of Bedraggled Autocratic Groupies. It’s been a month and a half since the election. The ‘President’ is still fighting to overturn the will of the people. Here’s a rundown of those who stand with him. AG Barr Is Not Among Of Them. He’s just another spurned Trump lover now. Speaking of which, […]
DL Open Thread: Monday, December 21, 2020
How Trump Drove The Lie That The Election Was Stolen. Some excerpts: He has done so by harnessing the power of his position, using his pulpit at the White House and his Twitter feed to let loose a fusillade of conspiracy theories. His assault on the integrity of the election has gotten a hefty assist […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, December 20, 2020
How Trump’s ‘Denial, Mismanagement, And Magical Thinking’ Led To The Pandemic’s Dark Winter. Great detailed reporting from the Washington Post. You have to work to screw things up this badly. Operation Warp Speed General Apologizes. Is this the first time any Administration official has apologized for anything? Trump Still Runs Interference For Russia. Hey, it […]
(Allegedly) Drunken State Rep. Andria Bennett (Allegedly) Attacks (Proven) Drunk Husband/Ex-State Rep. Brad Bennett. Coverup Ensues.
Somewhere, ex-State Senator Brian Bushweller (whose daughter was married to Brad Bennett until Andria Viola came along) is basking in the schadenfreude. Here’s the story. In all its glory, from TV Delmarva: BREAKING NEWS: Delaware State Representative Andria Bennett of the 32nd District has been arrested for 3rd Degree Assault. TV Delmarva’s Rob Petree was […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, December 19, 2020
Judges Toss Georgia Voter Suppression Cases. I love the headline. Congrats to ‘Judge Briskly’. Defense Department Shuts Down Biden Briefings. Lies about it. Gets called out on it. Conservative Groups Opposed To Federal Aid Got Millions In Federal Aid Targeted For Small Businesses. The absolute corruption of this administration knows no bounds. Great reporting. Kushner’s […]
The Official Delaware Liberal MVP Winners For 2020
“Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.” JFK used that quote often. This is a year to celebrate all the contributors to the most successful electoral year in Delaware progressive political history. We’ll leave Jane Brady and that guy from Shop-Rite to wallow in the dregs of defeat. 15. Cerron Cade. Secretary […]
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