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Coons is a real hero of profits… uh…I mean…”innovation”

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Coons is a real hero of profits… uh…I mean…”innovation”

Socialized pricing will have a “devastating impact on… uh….innovation.  Yeah, that’s it… innovation”.

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DL Open Thread Thursday, July 29, 2021

Filed in Delaware, National, Open Thread by on July 29, 2021 18 Comments

I heard this story on WDEL the other day and almost drove off the road — a puff piece about yet another state fund to funnel money to corporations. The story actually praises Middletown’s Ken Branner for tossing zoning and planning out the window to attract business, and its whole tone proves is that the […]

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DL Open Thread Wednesday July 28th 2021 – The 1/6 Commission

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Will there come a point when the media’s bothersiderism breaks down under its own absurd weight? I thought that the 1/6 insurrection riots, for example, might allow the media to get out from under the “he said, she said” reporting that always gives Republican claims equal legitimacy when paired up th truth. Well, nope.  Nothing […]

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LMAO! Coons, you scamp!

Filed in National by on July 27, 2021 3 Comments
LMAO!  Coons, you scamp!

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), a close ally of President Biden, said Friday he would support a bipartisan infrastructure package even if negotiators drop a proposal to significantly increase funding for public transit, a top Democratic priority. Hilarious. Top Democratic priorities are really just a bunch of nonsense anyway. AMIRIGHT?

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DL Open Thread, Tuesday July 27th 2021

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We’ve been entirely too soft on Vaccine resisters

CNN)Justice Department lawyers have determined that federal law doesn’t prohibit public agencies and private businesses from requiring Covid-19 vaccines — even if the vaccines have only emergency use authorization, according to an opinion posted online Monday.

The opinion from the department’s Office of Legal Counsel paves the way for more federal agencies and businesses to require vaccinations.

Just when it seemed like some sanity was creeping in…

Sean Hannity assures audience he’s “not urging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine”

Sean Hannity issues stern rebuke to those calling him “pro-vaccine”: “Why are they saying something I didn’t say?”

 


Some things are beyond snark.

Donald Trump Jr Most Popular Among Republicans

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DL Open Thread Monday July 26th, 2021 – Happy Monday!

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DL Open Thread Monday July 26th, 2021 – Happy Monday!

Gerald Brady Resigns!

…is a headline I thought I’d be writing this morning.  Oh well. Soon. In the meantime, click through to read about Trump’s incoherent, ill-informed ramblings, and how all asshole pubic figures should be accosted loudly and frequently. Especially public figures named Tucker Carlson.

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DL Open Thread Sunday, July 25, 2021

Filed in International, National, Open Thread by on July 25, 2021 7 Comments

Is anyone under the impression that the Democratic Party has moved to the left? If so, please take a look at the vote to increase Pentagon spending by $25 billion, to $740 billion, passed the Senate Armed Services Committee on a 25-1 vote. Elizabeth Warren was the only one to vote against it. Democrats who […]

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Good Evening! Did Gerald Brady resign today?

Filed in National by on July 22, 2021 6 Comments
Good Evening!  Did Gerald Brady resign today?

No? Really? Hmmm.. That’s strange. On a related note – what do Democratic “leaders” mean when they say “We will not tolerate this.” Because it seems to mean “We will tolerate this.”

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DL Open Thread Thursday, July 22, 2021: Return of the Masks

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I hope you haven’t stowed your face coverings too deep in the closet, because the smart money says we’re building toward a third-wave pandemic peak, probably in September. You can tell it’s gonna be bad because as of yesterday, both Fox News and some of America’s dumbest, most recalcitrant GOP pols — people like Mitch […]

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Good Morning! Has Brady Resigned Yet?

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Good Morning!  Has Brady Resigned Yet?

No? That’s strange.

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A social weirdo who craves a bizarre kind of attention

Filed in National by on July 21, 2021 2 Comments

As I’ve said, Duncan Black (Atrios) is the nation’s leading Coonsologist.

The Real Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Was Just The Friends We Made Along The Way

Over the years we’ve witnessed numerous bipartisan “gangs” and every single time the Republicans steal the lunch money from the Democrats. Sometimes this is probably just a show, the Dems involved are happy to give the Republicans what they want. But quite often I think these are seemingly lonely (mostly) guys who relish the opportunity to have a few extra lunches and meetings with their pals and an opportunity to feel special for a few weeks.You don’t have to be a bit nuts to be a House or Senate member (you do have to be nuts to want to be president), but the jobs do attract some nutters. A certain kind of social weirdo who crave a bizarre kind of attention. Think Lindsey Graham. Not saying the Dems I am thinking of are like him in all ways, but in some.

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DL Open Thread Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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DL Open Thread Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Lot’s of news that I will skim over like a flat stone on a still lake. For instance, Dr. Anthony Fauci called Senator Rand Paul a liar and a fraud on the record. (Link) Another Trump official was arrested on foreign-agent charges, Rupert Murdoch decided that too many dead viewers isn’t good for ratings, and and Tom Brady mocked Trump while laughing it up with Joe

All of that before lunch.

But first…BIPARTISANSHIP’S last stand.

Chris Coons stated, “This time we are sure Lucy will not pull the football away.”

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Support Progressive Democrats for Delaware & Eat Ice Cream

Filed in National by on July 20, 2021 0 Comments
Support Progressive Democrats for Delaware & Eat Ice Cream

Eventbrite.com/Ice Cream Social Tickets

Join Fellow Leftists on Sunday, August 15th for an Ice Cream Social with Progressive Democrats for Delaware!

About this event

PDD is getting ready for the 2022 election cycle, and we need your support to continue our work to provide funding to insurgent progressive candidates and advocate for issues important to our members!

Join us for an Ice Cream Social to celebrate the sweet victories of 2020, and plan for the future of progressive politcs. Our previously endorsed candidates will be in attendance as well.

*A 20 dollar donation is suggested but not required. Please make any checks out to Progressive Democrats for Delaware.

*Vegan and vegetarian options for food and desserts will be available.

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