Open Thread

Trump Destroyed The Federal Workforce, Biden Will Have A Hard Time Rebuilding It.  So much to do. 160,000 New Covid Cases Yesterday.  Just eight days after breaking the 100K threshold.…

First, an administrative note.  For mysterious reasons, all comments are going into moderation, even ours.  We're working on the problem, and we are posting the comments as soon as we…

Not One Scintilla Of Evidence Of Voter Fraud.  None. Yet, save for a handful of senators, most Rethug elected officials refuse to recognize that Biden won.   What country are…

Georgia Senators Demand Resignation Of Georgia SOS.  Why? Because the Republican official didn't cheat to throw Georgia to them and Trump. Supreme Court To Consider Obamacare Today.  Do they kill…

Biden Has A Lot Of Leeway To Exert Economic Power.   Based on the work of his advisors, it looks like he intends to use it. Biden Announces Covid Panel.  Highly-qualified…

Who Are The Favorites For Biden's Cabinet?  I don't think Biden should hesitate on the more 'controversial' choices.  (A) They're not controversial.  (B) I don't think R senators will unify…

The Election Isn't Close.  Biden has over a 4 million vote edge.  The Electoral College has to go.  All it does is hold open the very real possibility that we…

Kushner Company Moves To Evict Low-Income Residents.  What, you thought he'd see the light? Trump Thugs Plot To Attack Ballot Counting Center In Philly.  Also in Detroit and elsewhere. Taking…

NYC Cops Do What NYC Cops Do.  Go after protesters. Fuck Mayor DiBlasio.  He's done nothing to go after the criminals-in-blue. US Covid Cases Top 100,000 For First Time.  Even…

How Trump Plans To Declare 'Victory' On Election Night.  What, you didn't think he'd plan for that? Relax. Canada's AI Bot 'Polly' Predicts... How Trump Plans To Declare That Election…

The Consequences Of Trump's Serial Dishonesty.  Distrust in government could be long-lasting. How Many People Have The Trump Rallies Killed And Infected?  According to a Stanford study, at least 30,000…

Largest One-Day Total Of Coronavirus Cases Ever In US.  It didn't disappear, the heat didn't kill it, and it's worse than ever.  Nobody can wish it away. Nobody can pretend…

Bernie Wants Labor. Elizabeth Wants Treasury.  I'm all for it. Except--not only would D's have to navigate ensuring D replacements for the two, but where would the progressive leadership come…