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DL Open Thread: Mon., Aug. 26, 2019

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Trump: Drop Nukes To Stop Hurricanes From Hitting the US.  Since, according to Trump, Puerto Rico isn’t part of the US, he can solve two ‘problems’ at the same time. He’s cra-a-a-zy. Miami Cubans Warm To Socialism.  In the ‘Canadian healthcare’ and ‘Green New Deal’ sense. About time that Rethugs’ hold on ‘Red Scare’ Cubanos […]

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DL Open Thread: Sun., Aug. 25, 2019

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The Republican Slide Into Trumpism.  As a side note, Joe Biden’s vision of bipartisanship is exposed once again. How Nikki Haley Tried To Replace Pence On 2020 Ticket.  Kids, this is not how to oust someone from power.  BTW, this Pence guy is a study in strangeness. Did Anyone (Other Than Me) Not Have An […]

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DL Open Thread: Sat., Aug. 24, 2019

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David Koch: The Ultimate Climate Change Denier.  I mean, why not? What’s one measly planet when you have a fossil fuel empire to–fuel? White House Whines: Trump Got Played By NRA.  Claims LaPierre ‘mischaracterized’ discussions with Trump.  If there’s one thing this Administration understands, it’s mischaracterization. Ain’t that right, Mr. AG? (OK, kids, time for […]

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DL Open Thread: Fri., Aug. 23, 2019

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Proud Boys Admit: It’s All About Wasting Public $$’s And Inciting Violence. I’m no attorney, but that sounds like ‘shouting fire in a crowded theatre’ to me. Monsanto & Rethugs Sought To Defund Cancer Research In the Name Of…’Roundup’.  Hey, when you’re spewing poison, get rid of the scientists who call you out. Even Rethugs […]

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DL Open Thread: Thurs., Aug. 22, 2019

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Matt Meyer: Not An Environmental Racist. Unlike John Carney, who sells out an entire community for 10 jobs and a ‘slag-grinding’ operation. (I STILL can’t believe that. Talk about priorities.) Matt Meyer, Jea Street, and New Castle County Council do what the General Assembly would have done had not State Sen. Darius Brown apparently been […]

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DL Open Thread: Wed., Aug. 21, 2019

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Every Day Is White Supremacist Day.  As in this.  And this.  The new normal. Every Day Is Right-Wing Preacher Hypocrisy Day. As in this.  And this.  The same old normal. No Greenland, No Denmark For Trump.  Everything is transactional. Except when there’s no hope of a transaction. Still, with legalized prostitution… ‘No More Corporate Lawyers […]

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More Environmental Racism From DNREC And, Of Course, Our Governor

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Are you bleeping kidding me?: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2019/08/20/dnrec-approves-permit-over-southbridge-neighbor-concerns/2051873001/ ‘Delaware OK’s Slag-Grinding Plant Over Neighbor Health Concerns’. John Carney and his DNREC lackeys have decided that the creation of up to 10(!) jobs is more important than the health of residents in the already environmentally-challenged community of Southbridge. According to the News-Journal article, the company will be obligated […]

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DL Open Thread: Tues., Aug. 20, 2019

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Trump Sabotages First Big US Offshore Wind Farm. While approving every fossil fuel project imaginable, he slow-walks the wind farm and places its funding in jeopardy. How Trump Loyalists Harassed State Department Employees Into Leaving.  Nobody’s home at the State Department. What could go wrong? Oil Lobbyists Successfully Push For Laws To Criminalize Pipeline Protests. […]

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DL Open Thread: Mon., Aug. 19, 2019

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Biden To Cali: “Drop Dead”. For the second time, he skips a meeting with D political leaders in the most delegate-rich state in the union. Campaigning in NH instead. In August. Dead man walking. Admitted Sexual Predator Mark Halperin Has New Book Deal…And Pretty Much Every D Strategist Is Interviewed For It.  I can’t even… […]

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DL Open Thread: Sun., Aug. 18, 2019

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“Show Up, Listen To Trump, Or Don’t Get Paid”.  Those who didn’t go to Trump’s Pa. speech/photo op lost $700 each. Why? They skipped a so-called ‘training day’. The ‘training’? Quoting King Cheet-o: “I’m going to speak to some of your union leaders to say, ‘I hope you’re going to support Trump.’ OK?” he said. […]

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Say Hello To…Cathy Cloutier’s Worst Nightmare

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Her name is Kyle Evans Gay. She’s an attorney with Connolly Gallagher and lives in the same community where Cathy Cloutier, um, maintains a residence. I think she’s odds-on to win, especially in a district with current registration like this:  14,725 D; 10,526 R; and 8770 I. While I’m optimistic about her chances, I’m a […]

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DL Open Thread: Sat. Aug. 17, 2019

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Rethugs Try To Disenfranchise Voters. In Missouri.  BTW, does the name ‘Ashcroft’ sound familiar? In New Hampshire. BTW, does the name ‘Sununu’ sound familiar? And, of course, nationwide. In the past week alone, we’ve also highlighted similar attempts in Florida, Georgia and Ohio. While Trump creates distractions, the single most underreported story is the ongoing […]

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DL Open Thread: Fri., August 16, 2019

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Smart Money Sez: Trumponomics A Flop. Granted, the smart money isn’t always that smart. Still… Trump Wants To Buy–Greenland?  As near as I can tell, this report does not originate from The Onion. 3 electoral votes. Almost all-white.  He’s insa-a-a-ane. Federal Judge Tries To Stop Georgia’s Efforts To Steal Elections. They can still steal ’em […]

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