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DL Open Thread: Sunday, October 9, 2022
Arden Celebrates Free Ukraine With DakhaBrakha. Man, some shows, all the elements come together. Such was the case last night at the Arden Gild Hall as this world-class band put on an absolutely mesmerizing and inspiring performance. The sound and lights were also world-class, and the images on the video screen added tremendous context and […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Virtually Every Insurer Has Committed Fraud Through Their Medicare Advantage Plans. Yes, including Highmark, which has been accused of overbilling by the Inspector General. But Carney and DeMatteis knew that. They just didn’t/don’t give a shit: Each of the strategies — which were described by the Justice Department in lawsuits against the companies — led […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, October 7, 2022
Sasse To Leave Senate. Could RWNJ Gov. Pete Ricketts name himself to replace him?: Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska, a prominent voice in the Republican Party who voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, plans to resign from the Senate by the end of the year to take a job […]
It’s Official: Mike Ramone’s Daughter Is A MAGAt
Which wouldn’t matter, except she’s running against Paul Baumbach in RD 23. They say a picture is worth 1000 words. So, allowing for the verbiage, this picture is worth 969 words:
DL Open Thread: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Evangelical RW Christians Take Pro-Abortion Stance. But only in the case of Herschel Walker: Pastor Anthony George didn’t set out to be a defender of Herschel Walker. But as the prominent Baptist minister welcomed Walker into his church this week for a scheduled prayer event with faith leaders, George found himself making the Christian case […]
Deb Heffernan Finally Gets Religion?
Sometimes, even losing campaigns can have a salutary impact: A Wilmington area lawmaker who had served as a key ally to the embattled leadership at the Port of Wilmington sent a letter to Delaware’s governor and secretary of state Monday expressing frustration that the operator of the publicly owned and privately run facility has not […]
R. I. P.: Ken Potts
Seeing that he had died took my breath away. Just a wonderful, selfless human being. A true progressive who dedicated his life to helping others. Some excerpts from his obituary: Ken spent his career in public service. He worked with the Delaware Transit Corporation for 22 years, retiring in 2017 as Chief Administrative Officer. Since […]
REAL Pharmacist Wins REAL Pharmacy Award
For lifetime achievement, no less. Even this recognition barely touches on her accomplishments, which include training scores of pharmacists and technicians in the proper immunization of patients, and doing flu clinics at some of her favorite places, including DelVets, Claymont Community Center, and the Mary Campbell Center. She is the ‘people person’ I never could […]
DL Open Thread: Monday, October 3, 2022
The Utterly Bizarre Story Behind DeSantis Sending Migrants To Martha’s Vineyard: SAN ANTONIO — In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a budget that set aside $12 million to create a program for transporting unauthorized migrants out of Florida. He touted it as the highlight of the state’s new spending when it came to immigration. But […]
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes For September, 2022
Fewer songs this month. Why? Because several really good songs are on albums that won’t be released until 2023. Since I make the rules and enforce the rules, I’ve ruled those songs as out-of-order until then. Lesser quantity doesn’t mean lesser quality, though. So here goes: Not an easy month to predict Nathan’s fave. Gonna […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Russia, Or Rather, Putin, Is Losing: Lyman, a key supply hub in eastern Ukraine, has been “fully cleared” of Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday, as Western countries cast troops’ withdrawal as a strategic victory that could undermine Russia’s effort to control the Donetsk region. Donetsk is one of four Ukrainian regions that […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Two Bullet-Headed Racists Use Migrants For Target Practice: Authorities identified the alleged shooter as Michael “Mike” Sheppard, the warden of a privately rundetention center that for years held immigrants facing deportation. His twin brother, Mark Sheppard, allegedly was with him. The two 60-year-olds are facing manslaughter charges and are jailed in El Paso County. The […]
Matt Meyer Can Kiss My Ass
He’s already begging for $$’s for his 2024 run for Governor. I’ve gotten two pleas in the past 24 hours. Not only is he not getting my money, he’s lost any chance he had for my support. I fully expected to back him in 2024. He at least had some plausible progressive cred, arising mostly […]
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