Open Thread

Trump Defense Goes Trumpian.  Bellicosity and falsehoods in equal measure. Although shorter than the average Trump campaign event. Designed to appeal to one person: Former President Donald J. Trump’s legal…

Rethugs Prepare Voter Suppression Legislation.  There are two major parties: The Democratic Party and the anti-democratic party: That notion that lawmakers can simply disregard the will of the people is…

Biden To Trump: 'No Briefings For You'.  One less opportunity for him to monetize his Presidency.  BTW, the President is the sole arbiter as to whether Trump is entitled to…

OK, it's time to focus on why I like pretty much everything Biden's done so far.  (1) I think he's aware of the sands of time passing through the hourglass. …

Stolen Election Hardliner Refuses Audit--Of Her Own Election.  This Arizona Rethuglican Party is self-destructing. Bigly.  Keep it up. 'Everybody Has A Plan Until They're Punched In The Mouth'. Iron Mike…

Reasons To Not Read The News-Journal: You may be aware that they are doing a clickbait series on 'The Most Influential Delawareans'. I will not provide a link. Well, this…

Trump Tried To Engineer Coup At DOJ In Order To Flip Georgia.  This stuff is so much more enjoyable now that he's out of office.  This just has to be--criminal,…

Biden Issues Sweeping Pandemic Orders.  Yes, you need a subscription to see it all.  It doesn't hurt to subscribe to invaluable news sources, of which the NYTimes is one. In…

Perhaps Joy Reid said it best...a return to 'aggressive normalcy'.  Sure felt different. Proud Boys To Sad Boyz.  He summoned them to Washington, lit the fuse, and abandoned them: As…

A couple of idle thoughts: I still can't get over the fact that six out of seven Rethuglican state senators voted against a resolution congratulating Delaware's first elected President. Did…

Trump Fired Federal Prosecutor In Georgia Because He Wouldn't Investigate Trump's 'Voter Fraud' Claims.  That was the 'unforeseen circumstance' the prosecutor cited for leaving.  Trump Pushed Georgia Elections Investigator To…

The Incoming Senate Environmental Chair Is--Tom Carper.  Incremental change awaits. Rethuglican Party Embraces Denialism.  Does anything about this gathering seem in touch with reality to you? Rethuglican State Attorneys General…

Capitol Police Officer Dies.  Beaten by a thug wielding a fire extinguisher.  Trump should be tried for murder.  'Reckless disregard', I know, I've watched way too much Law & Order. …