DL Open Thread: Monday, November 23, 2020
Blinken Gets Nod For SOS. Biden makes two other appointments. Mainstream all the way. An end to 'America First'. He will also restore the UN Ambassadorship to Cabinet-level status. I…
Song of the Day 11/22: Grand Funk Railroad, “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home”
When it comes to guys cracking up, I like the classics. This song, probably best and most-popular in Grand Funk's repertoire, has been open to wide interpretation -- one view…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 22, 2020
Trump Supporters Deliberately Jamming Up The Wisconsin Count. This stuff was all planned well in advance. If this election had been closer, Trump might've stolen it. Think about that. Trump…
Song of the Day 11/21: Laurie Anderson, “It’s Not the Bullet That Kills You (It’s the Hole)”
Laurie Anderson was a performance artist and musician with a following among New York's boho art scene for years before she became suddenly famous in 1981, when star British DJ…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 21, 2020
Mnuchin Moves To Tank Economy--For Biden. The Fed protests. So does the Biden team. Michigan Lawmakers To Honor Voters' Choice. This would normally be a 'dog bites man' story. Not…
Fuck you, Coons
Sure there are many villains in non-transition situation, but don't forget the role of Democrats like Coons who are always bowing and scraping to Republicans. Always fucking lying about members of the GOP, making excuses for them and being dishonest about the GOP's willingness to cooperate. Fuck you, Dude.
Song of the Day 11/20: Shark Tape, “Neverlast”
I have no topical reference today, just a song I keep on my playlist that nobody else has ever heard. I'm a sucker for power pop, and this little ditty…
DL Open Thread: Friday, November 20, 2020
Trump's Attempts To Overturn Election Are Unprecedented. As far from normal as imaginable. Is Trump Hiding Under The Covers? Likely skipping the G-20 summit, can't even face his sycophants at…
Trump’s Plan is to Hopelessly Hobble Biden’s Presidency – Biden’s Plan is to Allow it.
Trump isn't trying to stay in office, he is trying to insulate himself and extend his presidential immunity beyond his Presidency. To accomplish this he needs to make Biden an…
Song of the Day 11/19: AC/DC, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”
Theme song for Trump's legal team, though I'm skeptical about the "done dirt cheap" part. Of course, they're cheap from Trump's standpoint -- he'll just stiff them. AC/DC didn't break…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Tyson Food Managers Had 'Winner-Take-All' Bet On How Many Workers Would Get Covid. Hey, why should there be limits on management exploitation of workers? Waterloo, Iowa. Trump Policies In One…
UD Spring Enrollment Crashing?
I heard that a very small number of students are enrolled for classes at the University of Delaware for the Spring semester. Typical enrollment is around 19,000 students. The number…
Song of the Day 11/18: King Luan, “There Are No Gnomes in Sweden”
I don't watch much TV except for my exposure when my wife does -- I call it eaveswatching, because I'm usually just listening while I'm doing something else -- so…