Open Thread

The Week That Trump Went Full Fascist.  I don't think it's hyperbolic to say we're now in a new Civil War.  Troops attack blue states under false pretenses,  Trump girds…

Yep, Trump's Deporting Folks Without Due Process. Courts be damned: As protests over workplace raids in California’s largest city continued Monday and the Pentagon announced it would be sending 700…

"ARREST THE PEOPLE IN FACEMASKS NOW!".  Trump on Truth Social.  Isn't that what the protestors are calling for as well? The Needless Confrontation Trump Wanted, Perhaps Needed: California Gov. Gavin…

Artist Of The Week: Sebastiao Salgado.  Never have I seen such incredible photography, imbued with such deep humanism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QgUFh27ryU A profound artist who led a meaningful life.  Please watch. You'll…

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returned To The US.  Putting the lie to this. And this.   Let me just say this--On a day when convicted Proud Boys file suit against the Department…

We start, of course, with a Book Report.  With a shout-out to Jill, who hated Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl'.  Jill recommended 'Long Bright River' by Liz Moore.  So, I checked it out of the…

Judge James E. Boasberg Is My New Hero: A federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to take steps toward giving nearly 140 Venezuelan immigrants who were…

Oh, Just Shut Up.  Some House Rethugs 'Regret' Voting For Big Beautiful Boondoggle: It turns out that the sprawling legislation to advance tax and spending cuts and to cement much…

Kevin Caneco Goes After Do-Nothing DNREC.  Good.  From his press release: Wilmington, DE - Despite recent statements made by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) understating…

State's Largest Polluter Ups Its Pollution Quotient--With Impunity: The Delaware City Refinery has been continuously releasing more than permitted amounts of toxic sulfur dioxide into the air for a week…

A Deep Dive Into Why Sufjan Stevens Dislikes "Carrie And Lowell".  Meaning, a deep dive into his life and his (non?) relationship with his mother: I think this album is…

Yes, He's A Psychopath.  Not even a borderline psychopath: Let me start by observing that Trump certainly is a unique character — flamboyant, politically incorrect, and enthralling to his supporters.…

Get Back, Taco Cat.  Always Backing Down Just Isn't Where It's At: TACO has the potential to hurt Trump. (1) It’s simple. Trump Always Chickens Out. You can put that…