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Joe Biden sure hired some first rate assholes

Filed in National by on July 10, 2022 5 Comments

How do I know this?  For one thing they are shitty at their jobs.  For another, they are all leaking to the New York Times that they are “concerned” that Uncle Joe is too old.   Whereas the only thing they seem genuinely  “concerned” with is their post-Administration job prospects at CNN, CBS News, and even […]

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Pete coming out of his hidey-hole to address 14th RD Dems on the 13th

Filed in National by on July 9, 2022 6 Comments
Pete coming out of his hidey-hole to address 14th RD Dems on the 13th

Open to Any Registered Democrat

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This is sad, but also an apt metaphor for the American working class

Filed in National by on July 9, 2022 0 Comments
This is sad, but also an apt metaphor for the American working class

American workers did not fall, but were shoved into an industrial shredder by Bill Clinton and the “Corporations First”  Democratic Party he was largely responsible for creating.  

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REV & Bill’s Next Excellent Adventure?

Filed in National by on July 9, 2022 2 Comments
REV & Bill’s Next Excellent Adventure?

Mr. Musk’s (attempt to back out of the deal) sets up what is likely to be an ugly and protracted legal battle with Twitter. The billionaire signed a legally binding agreement in April to buy the company for $54.20 a share, waiving due diligence to get the deal done quickly. The terms included a $1 […]

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The McIncest Continues

Filed in National by on July 8, 2022 4 Comments
The McIncest Continues

“The people” are clamoring to support Kathy McGuiness.  …If by “the people” you mean people that Kathy paid through the Auditor’s office for what appeared to be campaign work.   Check out this online ad: Would it surprise you to learn that “The Peoples PAC” is run by Tori Ann Parker?  That’s right.  The same Tori […]

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Song of the Day 7/8: Chris Isaak, “Somebody’s Crying”

Filed in Arts and Entertainment, National by on July 8, 2022 0 Comments

You’ve probably noticed that pronouns have become politically loaded. It’s become more common for people to declare themselves non-binary and ask that people use “they” instead of “he” or “she” because they don’t want to be assigned a gender or its attendant roles. I admit it irks me sometimes, particularly when I’m reading an article […]

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REV and Bill Cover the McGuiness Trial – Kathy v Kathy Pt. 13: Dover is Decadent and Depraved

Filed in National by on July 8, 2022 11 Comments

I think you need to be a patron to listen to this one.   HighlandsBunker_Ep193_final.mp3 The trial of the century has (mostly) wrapped up. Rob and Bill walk through the charges, the reactions, and what happens next. Then, we recap the last two days leading up to the verdict, and the various goofs and gags that […]

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McGuiness to Step Down Watch – Day 1

Filed in National by on July 6, 2022 11 Comments

As Impeachment pressure mounts on the State Frauditor, I doubt she will find many friends urging her to stay and fight it out. Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and I issued a joint statement today regarding the removal of the Auditor of Accounts: “Based on the clear legal […]

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You Have 70 Days to Get Rid of the Cop Cabal in Leg Hall – What are you waiting for?

Filed in National by on July 5, 2022 26 Comments
You Have 70 Days to Get Rid of the Cop Cabal in Leg Hall – What are you waiting for?

These candidates have been endorsed by the Working Families Party.  Pick one and get going.  We are 70 days from the primary Becca Cotto running to send a sadly co-opted by the cops, Deb Heffernan into retirement. Deshanna Neal running to further retire the retired cop Larry Mitchell. Sophie Phillips because David Bentz retired. Cyndie […]

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DL Open Thread Tuesday July 5 2022

Filed in National by on July 5, 2022 10 Comments
DL Open Thread Tuesday July 5 2022

Another white mass murdered get the kid glove treatment from cops: Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III taken in Alive. Don’t tell me we don’t have a problem with race in this country. #JaylandWalker killed no one and got shot 60 times. Nobody is saying cops should murder white people at the same rate they murder […]

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DL Open Thread Monday July 4 2022

Filed in National by on July 4, 2022 9 Comments

This usurpation of power by Wisconsin legislature should be shocking. It isn’t shocking because the entire GOP has given up on even pretending that America is a democracy. The Prehn case The Prehn case in Wisconsin offers a telling data-point about democratic erosion in the states, where gerrymandered state legislatures can effectively maintain their policy […]

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Delaware’s Favorite Podcast Released a New Episode – Leg Hall Lament with Madinah Wilson-Anton

Filed in National by on July 3, 2022 0 Comments

After listening to this you will want to give some money to Madinah and set up a recurring donation to The Highlands Bunker.  E193 – Leg Hall Lament (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton) State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how the last few weeks of the legislative session has gone, giving a […]

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The Nightmare Scenario – If you don’t think the GOP is preparing for this in 2024, you are as clueless as Chris Coons

Filed in National by on July 3, 2022 15 Comments

I’ve included more than I should under fair use, but I don’t think Thom Hartmann would mind. Opinion | Beware: The Supreme Court Is Laying Groundwork to Pre-Rig the 2024 Election – This scenario isn’t just plausible: it’s probable. GOP-controlled states are already changing their state laws to allow for it, regardless of how their […]

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