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Song of the Day 9/22: Warren Zevon, “A Certain Girl”

Filed in Arts and Entertainment by on September 22, 2022 • 0 Comments

This Allen Toussaint oldie is for my friend Jonny, who’s crushing on a co-worker who’s already got a boyfriend. Warren Zevon recorded it for the 1980 LP “Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School,” but it works best as a live number. The original by Ernie K-Doe was released in 1961, one of a string of […]

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DL Open Thread: Thursday, September 22, 2022

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on September 22, 2022 • 12 Comments

Russians Turn On Putin.  Who will put the poisoned needle in him?  Young males head for the exits,  prisoners conscripted, protestors arrested.  He’s screwed, all by himself.  Russia’s answer to Speaker Pete: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a partial military mobilization Wednesday to call up as many as 300,000 reservists in a dramatic bid to […]

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Divine Right of Kings

Filed in National by on September 22, 2022 • 7 Comments

I suspect that Trump doesn’t give a fuck about the American version of the Christian God. His supporters believe in that perverted theology and they further believe that Trump is a divine instrument of the American version of the Christian God. As far as they are concerned, Trump doesn’t have to justify his actions. If […]

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Song of the Day 9/21: Blondie, “One Way or Another”

Filed in Arts and Entertainment, National by on September 21, 2022 • 6 Comments

Trump got his special master. Now will the special master get him? Donnie Two Scoops is more slippery than an eel — uglier, too. But one way or another… Debbie Harry’s lyrics were inspired by an ex-boyfriend who turned stalker, causing her to move out of New Jersey. The music is by Nigel Harrison, Blondie’s […]

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Mike Ramone – NOT a Dangerous MAGA Extremist

Filed in National by on September 21, 2022 • 15 Comments

Here are Ramone’s responses:

Yes Joe Biden won the election and is our duly swore President,

Yes those who broke into and vandalized the capital broke the law and should be punished for doing so,

Yes, anyone who would steal top secret items from our Government in any way should be prosecuted and treated appropriately.

There was also a cordial stuff, but I’m keeping this focused on the questions, so I left that out.  I also formatted it.

So… Ramone isn’t a MAGA extremists.  That’s good.

For the record, I don’t…

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DL Open Thread Wednesday September 21 2022

Filed in National, Open Thread by on September 21, 2022 • 31 Comments

Delawareans: Medicare is great! 

Dems:  Hey guys…Let’s privatize and fuck up Medicare. 

Delaware’s Retirees Utterly Screwed By John Carney 

The change to state pensioners’ health care plan caught both retirees and lawmakers off guard, which led to Democratic Senate leaders asking Gov. John Carney to push the implementation of the new Medicare Advantage plan.

The Carney administration has denied this request, citing contractual obligations among other reasons. Ultimately, according to a letter to lawmakers obtained by Delaware Online/The News Journal, the plan to replace retiree’s Medicare plan is already in motion and it’s too late to stop it.

The plan will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

More Capitalists Behaving Badly

An executive of Beyond Meat is accused of biting a man’s nose. Authorities say …

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Tucker Carlson Continues to Incite Violence Against Hospitals Such As Nemours Children’s Hospital – Our Congressional Delegation Remains Silent

Filed in National by on September 20, 2022 • 1 Comment
Tucker Carlson Continues to Incite Violence Against Hospitals Such As Nemours Children’s Hospital – Our Congressional Delegation Remains Silent

It is only a matter of time before some Delaware gun-nut answers the call to attack Nemours Children’s Hospital.

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El Som: ‘I’ve Got Some Money, I’ve Got My Legs, And I’ve Got Some Time. Any Suggestions?’

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on September 20, 2022 • 12 Comments

Why, yes, yes I do.  Thanks for asking.  Geography, of course, plays a part.  If you’ve got a good race close to home, consider doing some canvassing and/or calling. Ho-kay, here we go: Kyra Hoffner.  She won a 5-way primary to succeed Sen. Bruce Ennis in SD 14.  If she can garner the support of […]

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Desantis Prank Show Coming to Delaware

Filed in National by on September 20, 2022 • 13 Comments
Desantis Prank Show Coming to Delaware

I’m sure all the Delaware wing nuts will be high-fiving each other over this stupid bullshit. Even more important now to get your GOP Rep or Senator on the record.

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Song of the Day 9/20: Freddy Fender, “Across the Borderline”

Filed in Arts and Entertainment, National by on September 20, 2022 • 0 Comments

Operation Immigrant Dump needed Donald Trump to steal the idea from ’60s Southern racists, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to put it into practice, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to fuck it up before it captured the news cycle. My question is, now that they’re turned the “immigrant caravans” of their imagination into real ones, are […]

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DL Open Thread Tuesday September 20 2022

Filed in National by on September 20, 2022 • 5 Comments

Remember to try and get your local Republican office holder on the record as a MAGA Extremist, or a regular Republican.

It is official.  Both frontrunners for the GOP’s presidential nomination are under investigation.  One could say that they are trying to weaponize crime.

Puerto Rico should be a state.  At least now the Queen is buried, some enterprising reporters might check out the climate disaster there.
Highlands Bunker Talks to “First State Abortion Fund

First State Abortion Fund chair Kori Beaman joins Rob in the bunker to talk about the conception and function of the FSAF, how they plan to actually help people seeking abortions in and out of state, and what political changes need to be made to protect that right for everyone.

Show Notes:

 

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Breaking News – My GOP Rep, Kevin Hensley, is no MAGA Republican

Filed in National by on September 19, 2022 • 11 Comments

Frankly I’m relieved and surprised.   When I reached out to Hensley with the “Are you MAGA?” questionnaire below, I thought that Hensley would try to stonewall it.  Instead I got: Hi Jason, Yes to all three. Thanks, Kevin   Nice!  Credit where credit is due.   Please everyone keep the ball rolling and let’s […]

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Song of the Day 9/19: Elton John, “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding”

Filed in Arts and Entertainment, International by on September 19, 2022 • 0 Comments

Though Queen Elizabeth remains dead, Britain’s almost endless period of mourning — even our British friends said yesterday that enough was enough — will come to a close today with another day-long ceremony culminating in her burial. The music will be somber — sorry, I meant sombre — but it won’t include this Elton John […]

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