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DL Open Thread: Sat., June 6, 2020
We Have Proof: It’s Not Just A Few ‘Bad Apples’. Jamelle Bouie puts it in context for us. It’s systemic abuse of power against citizens w/o the ability to fight back. Followed by filing false police reports on incidents. It’s also what happens when applicants aren’t properly screened for their motivation to become police officers. […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, June 5, 2020
How Mayor Mike And John Carney Tried To Stop Today’s Protest. A must-read. There are elements of this story that utterly fascinate me. Plus, there is a villain, who is neither Carney nor Purzycki (they are merely feckless). First, I get it. We just had a looting rampage in parts of Wilmington. The governor and […]
Delaware Political Weekly: May 29-June 4, 2020
1. The Most Important State Legislative Primary This Year. Marie Pinkney has filed to challenge President Pro-Tempore David B. McBride in the 13th Senatorial District. She has a great chance to win. She is a progressive, she is a grassroots organizer, and, if she defeats McBride, it will mark a sea change in the Senate […]
DL Open Thread: Thurs., June 4, 2020
American Military & Defense Leaders Abandon Trump. Gen. Mattis. Admiral Mullen. James Miller. Defense Secretary Esper. Even the compromised current Joint Chiefs Chair, Gen. Mark Milley, tried to walk back his disastrous participation in Trump’s photo-op: Senior Pentagon leaders are now so concerned about losing public support — and that of their active-duty and reserve […]
Yes! Yes! Yes! Marie Pinkney Files To Challenge Dave McBride!
She will run in the Democratic Primary against the absentee incumbent. She is so deeply involved in the community that the tragic events of the last week make her election both more likely and more necessary. I was flat-out blown away by her presentation before the Working Families Party/Leftward Delaware group back in February. Here’s […]
DL Open Thread: Weds., June 3, 2020
Everything Falls Apart, Police Brutality Edition, Ctd. A largely-peaceful and effective day of protests. Dubya supports protesters. An amazingly empathetic statement. So far, public hates Trump’s response. I am encouraged. Public supports Black Lives Matter. I am encouraged. NYPD Continues Lawless Attacks Against Protesters. Hey, they don’t live there and they enjoy inflicting pain. Confirmed […]
DL Open Thread: Tues., June 2, 2020
Trump Declares War Against America, Sends In Troops To Quash Peaceful Demonstration…For A ‘Fascist Photo-Op’. At St. John’s Episcopal Church. Here is the Reverend’s response: “I am the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and was not given even a courtesy call, that they would be clearing [the area] with tear gas so they […]
DL Open Thread: Mon., June 1, 2020
Everything Falls Apart, Police Brutality Edition, Ctd. Trump Takes Action–Announces Plan To Declare Antifa A Terrorist Organization. I, uh, don’t think they are an organization. Hey, it’s an election year. Can ACORN be far behind? You remember ACORN, the group that supposedly masterminded massive voter fraud that didn’t happen? Rethugs rode that one to scores […]
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: May, 2020
Maybe it’s just because I had more time at home, or maybe it was just a great month for music. Either way, I’ve got a boatload of great tunes for you: Hey, that’s bleeping amazing. Chuck is Da Man. You say you want one more, maybe something a little more current? I’m here to please: […]
DL Open Thread: May 31, 2020
Everything Falls Apart, Police Brutality Edition. This is the late-’60’s all over again. Which demonstrates how little has really changed. My youngest daughter was part of a peaceful protest in Portland yesterday, which was nevertheless tear-gassed by the police. Trump sees this as his ticket to reelection. He may be right. Or, maybe he really […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 30, 2020
Supreme Court Upholds Limits On Religious Gatherings. Chief Justice Roberts was the swing vote in the first challenge on COVID-19 restrictions to reach the Court. Federal judge for Delaware rules the same way. Everything Falls Apart, Police Brutality Edition. You just know that Trump will do everything he can to fan the flames. For his […]
DL Open Thread: Fri., May 29, 2020
Trump Vs. Twitter. Twitter flags tweet for promoting violence. Trump Signs Toothless Executive Order That Could Hurt–Trump: Kate Ruane, senior legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union, called the order an attempt to punish social media companies for posts that displease the president. “Ironically, Donald Trump is a big beneficiary of Section 230,” Ruane […]
Delaware Political More-Or-Less Weekly–Late May Edition
1. A Four-Way R Primary For Governor? It’s possible. Brew Pub owner Neil Shea has filed. State Senator Bryant Richardson has announced that he will run. Grocery store magnate Chris Kenny has been testing the waters. And someone named David Joseph Bosco of Greenwood filed this week. All I can tell you about him is […]
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