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Police Reform In Delaware Must Start At The Top…Of The Delaware General Assembly
We know what we have in John Carney: Someone whose jellyfish proclivities impelled him to cave to the gun store owners in the early days of the COVID pandemic. We think we know what we have in AG Kathleen Jennings: Someone who is receptive to reform, but is somewhat circumscribed by the mutual dependency of […]
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Remember The Coronavirus?: It’s Still Spreading. Bolsonaro may be even worse than Trump. And/or Trump might just decide to follow Bolsonaro’s game plan. Hey, we’ve got some serious hot spots right here in the good ol’ USA: The badly hit states are Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Mississippi, Oregon, South […]
DL Open Thread: Mon., June 8, 2020
Wealthy Hospitals Laid Off Workers And Gave Executives Bonuses From Fed Funds. They were already sitting on billions in cash reserves. They got more, and spent none of it on, you know, health care. Isn’t that fraud? ‘Real Stiff’ Colin Powell Endorses Biden. Won’t make much difference, but I like the symbolism. And yes, it’s […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, June 7, 2020
How Police Unions Impede Any Policing Reform. Read the article and understand this: You can’t negotiate with these guys. They have one approach: Scorched earth. You also can’t pass meaningful reform with an ex-cop running interference for them in the Delaware House Of Representatives. Will AFL-CIO Cut Ties With Police Unions? Democrats Draft ‘Justice In […]
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: […]
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