Song of the Day 2/20: David Johansen, “Heart of Gold”
David Johansen is not a guy who gives up. When the New York Dolls broke up he went solo. When that didn't pan out he became Buster Poindexter. As Buster,…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Fascism On The March. You didn't think that Trump would comply with court orders to resume funding programs, did you?: The Trump administration is systematically exploiting loopholes to effectively keep much…
Comment Rescue: Et tu, Bryan?
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"Dude," writing about why Bryan Townsend should be primaried, posted this comment under El Som's top 5 2026 targets. Because Townsend's seat isn't up until 2028, I'm reposting it here,…
My First Five Electoral Targets For 2026
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There will be more. But I suspect most of our readers would agree with trying to get rid of this starting five for Team Toxic. 1. Chris Coons: Never a true…
Song of the Day 2/19: Johnny Rodriguez, “Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)”
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As usual, the cruelty is the point. The White House released a video of captive immigrants shackled for air transport; naturally no details about who they were or where they…
DL Open Thread: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Fascism On The March. Putin To Join The Musk/Trump Regime? Sure looks like it: Senior officials from Russia and the U.S. met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday to begin talks on improving…
Song of the Day 2/18: Chumbawamba, “The Day the Nazi Died”
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I'm not on social media but my wife is, and this Chumbawamba song has popped up on her scroll several times lately. Listening to the lyrics I understand why. The…
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Fascism On The March: These massive cuts only make sense if you're executing a government coup. Examples: Getting rid of a new generation of scientists and public health experts: At the…
Anybody Been To Clearwater?
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My brother and I are heading down to catch the Phillies in Spring Training for a week beginning this Saturday. First time for both of us. Does anybody have any…
Song of the Day 2/17: Sheryl Crow, “A Change Will Do You Good”
Sheryl Crow made the news the other day for doing something that's become increasingly difficult recently: She sold her used Tesla. We know this because she posted about it on…
DL Open Thread: Monday, February 17, 2025
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Fascism On The March. Yo, Rethugs, ya wanna have Elon Musk rooting through your IRS files? You might just be in luck: Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service is seeking access to…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, February 16, 2025
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Fascism On The March: Nice country you have there. You can keep part of it if you give us 50% of your minerals: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, during a…
Delaware’s Jimmy Carter? The Perils of Matt Meyer’s Big Swings
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GUEST POST BY SALTY PEANUT: Delaware has always preferred its politics like its chicken: mild, no surprises, and easy to digest. Voters like governors who keep the lights on, the…