How Tom Carper’s Votes and Positions Screw People and Help Rethugs to Screw People. Volume 2

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I was gonna release these at a more leisurely pace, but this one sticks in my craw. Well, they all do, but I couldn't let this one slide any longer.  When it comes to grandstanding, Tom Carper is right there with the best. With support for the military (and braggadocio about his own service) near the top of the list.  When the rubber meets the road, though, that's a different story.   This one is about how Tom Carper screws the grunts in the military...
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How Tom Carper’s Votes and Positions Screw People and Help Rethugs to Screw People. Volume 1

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I think a lot of people view Tom Carper as an essentially well-meaning, if occasionally eccentric, public servant.  That includes a lot of Democrats and plenty of liberals who I know.  They are wrong. His votes and stated positions, all a matter of public record, and easily discovered via a simple Google search, reveal that he largely ignores the needs of those who routinely vote for him.  He does, however, pay fealty to those who finance his campaigns, and he also gives away votes on behalf of his search for bipartisanship.  That search, like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football held by Lucy, never comes to fruition. Carper's desire to 'reach across the aisle' becomes even more dangerous in the era of Trump and Republican-controlled government.  He could well end up as the key D who enables the gutting of Medicare and Social Security. So, while it will take several pieces to flesh out his many sins of commission and omission,  let's get started. Tom Carper and the Keystone Pipeline.....

Tom Carper and The Third Way

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Delawareans can no longer afford the risk of having Tom Carper in the United States Senate.  He is, in his own way, as dangerous as Donald Trump because he does not represent the people of this state, but rather represents those who control the lives of ordinary people through undue influence. We have long referred to Carper's corporatist leanings, but we perhaps haven't spelled them out so that people truly understood the extent of them, and the extent of the damage he has caused and can cause. Today we begin.

Paging 2016 MVP Nominees!

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Yes, time to honor those who most contributed to the progressive cause in Delaware in 2016.  It was a real tough year, but there were some distinct bright lights, including longtime stalwarts and intriguing newcomers. While I, of course, have some ideas, I fully expect many of those on the final list, and the order, to come directly from you. The rules are simple.  Make your suggestions, and explain why they deserve mention.  Keep in mind that individuals or groups are welcome as are those who aren't progressive, but somehow contributed to the progressive cause.  For example, Christine O'Donnell won this award the year she took out Mike Castle. I'm also hoping that this may serve as a catharsis to get us all feeling more optimistic about the future and to inspire us to redouble our efforts.  After all, marching isn't just important, but it's a great way to lose weight. Nominate away!
‘Bulo Brings Musicians’ Musicians to Arden Gild Hall on Sat., Nov. 5

‘Bulo Brings Musicians’ Musicians to Arden Gild Hall on Sat., Nov. 5

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You can leave the earplugs at home for this show as you will want to hear every tasty musical morsel.  I'm very proud of this bill, which features headliner Ben Sollee, cellist/singer/songwriter/storyteller/political activist and musical collaborator.  I've been wanting to bring Ben back to the Hall for six years now, and I'm thrilled we finally got him.  He will perform with his long-time percussionist, Jordon Ellis, and will introduce new songs from his first full-length album in four years. Here's a tiny bit of what you can expect:
I TOLD You Scott Walker Was a Slumlord.

I TOLD You Scott Walker Was a Slumlord.

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His congressional campaign was quirky, and so he seemed harmless. Which, from a political perspective, he is. But here's the Scott Walker I know, and he's finally being sued for it:
The lengthy complaint filed in Delaware's Court of Chancery says Scott Walker has racked up 371 housing code violations in the city of Wilmington and New Castle County in the last decade. The full extent of the conditions, however, are unknown since Walker's "golden rule" for his tenants is that law and code enforcement employees are not allowed access to the properties at any time, the complaint said.