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DL Open Thread: Thurs., Sept. 24, 2020

By El Somnambulo September 24, 202022 Comments

Democracy In Peril. Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power: “Get rid of the ballots and you’ll have a very peaceful — there won’t be a transfer, frankly. There…

Biden needs a landslide, but is running a 1980’s style 50% plus 1 campaign

By jason330 September 24, 2020

I hope everyone in Michigan hates Trump as much as Biden thinks they hate Trump.

Song of the Day 9/23: Robert Hazard, “Change Reaction”

By Alby September 23, 20201 Comment

Forty years ago, Robert Hazard was the biggest thing on Philadelphia's music scene. Hazard, born Robert Rimato to an operatic tenor who lived in Delaware County, played folk, country and…

DL Open Thread: Weds., September 23, 2020

By El Somnambulo September 23, 20205 Comments

Rethugs Unite To Destroy Obamacare, Roe V. Wade. Any name will do. Purists vs. 'Pragmatists'. Coons reaches across the aisle to do nothing. Possibly the worst D senator in the…

Song of the Day 9/22: Bruce Springsteen, “If I Was the Priest”

By Alby September 22, 2020

I mentioned the other day that Bruce Springsteen's upcoming album will feature new recordings of three songs from his earliest back catalog that have never seen official release. This is,…

A Great Man Just Died. You Never Heard Of Him

By El Somnambulo September 22, 2020

I wouldn't have known of him either but for...wait, I'm getting ahead of myself. His name was Robert S. Graetz. He was a white pastor to an all-Black congregation. He…

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, September 22, 2020

By El Somnambulo September 22, 202051 Comments

Rethugs Have Votes To Confirm Supreme Court Justice. Cory Gardner signs his political death warrant rather than doing the right thing. Biden Doesn't Mention Supreme Court Vacancy At Campaign Stop. …

Hey, Chris Coons, the Journos Are Onto Your Game

By Alby September 21, 20206 Comments

Sen. Chris Coons said something in a Fox News appearance that caught the attention of William Saletan of Slate. Saletan tweeted: Sen. Coons (D) says he'll appeal to his close…

Song of the Day 9/21: Bob Mould, “Siberian Butterfly”

By Alby September 21, 20201 Comment

Bob Mould released this a couple of week ago to preview his new album, "Blue Hearts," due out Friday. It's a throwback to his Hüsker Dü days -- fast, loud…

DL Open Thread: Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

By El Somnambulo September 21, 20201 Comment

The Stark Difference Between US And European Energy Companies. Euro companies divest themselves of oil fields, reduce emissions, and commit themselves to renewable energy. US companies? Oil oil oil. The…

How do extreme Republicans win over public opinion in policy fights?

By jason330 September 21, 2020

Whether it is the Supreme Court, or tax sanity, Republicans win policy fights because they are always consistent, while democrats are always muddled and muddy in terms of strategy and…

Song of the Day 9/20: Bruce Springsteen, “Letter to You”

By Alby September 20, 20203 Comments

Bruce Springsteen dropped a new single Sept. 10, the title track to an upcoming album with the E Street Band recorded live in Springsteen's home studio, no overdubs, in just…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020

By El Somnambulo September 20, 202012 Comments

Trump To Announce Supreme Court Nominee This Week. The process makes it very difficult to even reach a vote by Election Day. Meaning, the process must be done away with.…