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DL Open Thread: Mon., Sept. 30, 2019

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Biden Campaign Abandoning The Digitally-Inclined.  Ain’t enough old white men in Iowa, or old back men in South Carolina, to win him the nomination. Two Scummy Lawyers With Delaware Ties Worked ‘Off The Books’ For Rudy.  And his crackpot Ukraine adventure. Joe diGenova and Victoria Toensing. Husband-and-wife conspiracy theorists. DiGenova is a Sallies alum and […]

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Sept. 12 Presidential Debate Open Thread

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What are you hearing, seeing or thinking?

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The Delaware Political Hot Stove: Sept., 2019

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There’s a subscribers’ only News-Journal article up today and, while it mostly recounts what we already knew, they broke some news. News that I had not printed b/c I was told off-the-record.  But it could be a pretty big deal for the composition of the Delaware State Senate. We’ll start with that: 1. Jaci Hugg, […]

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DL Open Thread: Thurs., Sept. 12, 2019

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Justify, 2018 Triple Crown Winner, Failed Drug Test Before The Derby.  It was quite the performance-enhancing drug. According to racing rules, he should not have been allowed to run, but everybody covered it up. Especially the California Racing Commission. I know we have some ‘improvers of the breed’ who take part here. What saieth thou? […]

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John Carney, Of All People, Tells Feds To Do Something On Gun Control

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Is he tone-deaf, brain-dead, or both? After not doing anything to push through the passage of strong gun control bills in Delaware, Governor(?) John Carney has joined with other governors to urge the Feds to do something, anything, to address the gun epidemic. He did this without even a hint of irony. Irony that was […]

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DL Open Thread: Weds., September 11, 2019

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Yes, I’m aware of the significance of the date. If you have memories to share, please share them. How Trump Plans To Use Census To Undercount Immigrant Residents.   By using only ‘citizens’ for the population count, not ‘residents’.  One more reason why it’s essential to win the White House in 2020. Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Reign […]

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DL Open Thread: Tues., Sept. 10, 2019

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Trump Outed CIA’s Top Source In Russia.  During conversations with the Russian ambassador. The CIA had to extract him from Russia due to Trump’s loose lips.  Holy bleep, this guy is an utter disaster. Most Working-Age Hires Are People Of Color.  For the first time ever. Rudy Giuliani’s Trail Of Corruption. A real good chronicle […]

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DL Open Thread: Mon., Sept. 9, 2019

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DuPont To Be Exposed For The Environmental Criminals That They Are. Movie and book will detail how they poisoned West Virginia’s waters and fought all attempts to be held accountable. And how one heroic attorney brought them to justice of a sort. An excerpt: “Dark Waters” starring Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway will arrive in […]

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DL Open Thread: Sun., Sept. 8, 2019

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Meet Jared Kushner’s New Middle East Policy Advisor: His former coffee guy who ‘constantly has the Drudge Report and Twitter up’.  Got a problem with that? Trump’s “Losing His Shit”: No, this comes not from his enemies, but pretty much everybody who is in daily contact with him. Useful analysis: “Deteriorating in plain sight.” Military […]

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DL Open Thread: Sat., Sept. 7, 2019

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Delaware Politicians Fall All Over Themselves To Kiss Comcast’s Ass. This makes me want to fwow up. So…unseemly. Featuring a cameo appearance from Buccini/Pollin. Trump’s Justice Department Goes After–Automakers Producing Cleaner Cars.  Oh, and they’re leading the fight against environmentally-friendly light bulbs. Utter insanity. Another Would-Be White Terrorist Arrested. Ex-Marine, with an arsenal, online quotes […]

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DL Open Thread: Fri., Sept. 6, 2019

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Chris Johnson Officially A Member Of Wilmington City Council. Along with Linda Gray and Rysheema Dixon, you’re beginning to see the makings of a City Council more concerned about Wilmington’s future rather than (a) lining one’s pockets; and/or (b) continuing decades-long feuds. Going forward, Council may no longer be Delaware’s worst deliberative body. Sussex County […]

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DL Open Thread: Thurs., Sept. 5, 2019

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State Department Admits It Failed To Protect Trump-Targeted Employees.  But they can’t fire the guy who did the bullying because–Trump appointed him. Biden Dependent On Fossil Fuel $$’s. Another Take.  Yep, just like Hillary, he spends most of his time at big donor events, and, just like Hillary, the big donors are undesirables. Bo’s Bro […]

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DL Open Thread: Weds., Sept. 4, 2019

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Top Trump Interior Official Joins Company Planning To Drill In Alaska. Of course he promoted the policy of expanded oil-drilling in Alaska while with the Administration.  Engage in enough corruption, and each corrupt act seems less important on its own. Britain’s Democracy Is Truly Screwed Up.  I’m no expert, but this guy seems to be. […]

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