DL Open Thread: Thurs., March 19, 2020
Virus Expands Exponentially. Response Doesn't. Yesterday, we were at 6496 cases and 114 deaths. We're now at 9415 cases and 150 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins conavirus map. The…
The Covid-19 Threeway: Coons + Azar + Fox News
When all of this is over, there will be an accounting. We'll know who told the truth, who lied. We'll know who helped put Trump's players in place, and Chris Coons' name will be on the wrong side of the ledger.
LAURA INGRAHAM (HOST): And Mr. Secretary, finally, I just want to say, I know you are working -- and all of you are -- like 24/7. I mean, it's a lot, and thank you for what you're doing. You take a lot of grief, as does the entire administration, the president right in front, so thank you for your work on behalf of the American people. We are praying for you and for the recovery of all of those afflicted. ALEX AZAR: Thank you, Laura. Thanks for all you do also to keep us all informed.
Legislative Session Postponed Indefinitely
Just got this email from the House Democratic caucus: In response to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced…
Narcissistic Imbecile President Reverses Himself Completely On COVID-19 : ‘A Lot Of People Are Going To Die’
For over 60 days Trump and his minions called the coronavirus a new hoax against him to take down his presidency. When he finally went on national television to discuss…
BONUS EPISODE – Tiocfaidh ár lá (w/Nick Beard)
Ed Note: I'm going to go ahead post this here. Commenters who have been invited to comment elsewhere are still so invited. BONUS EPISODE - Tiocfaidh ár lá…
Song of the Day 3/18: Paul Simon, “The Boy in the Bubble”
I think Bubble Boy is the only person who won't have to change his routine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy5T6s25XK4 The third single from Simon's 1986 "Graceland" album, co-written with Forere Motloheloa, who plays…
DL Open Thread: Weds., March 18, 2020
Coronavirus Grows Exponentially In US. For the most up-to-date count on the pandemic, the Johns Hopkins interactive map is the place to go. As I write this, the US is…
Dan Lipinski, “The Illinois Coons” Ousted in Primary
Ousting horrible collaborationist Democrats is doable. It is more important than ever that we all get involved with the Jess Scarane campaign. Door to door canvasing has been suspended. Since…
Song of the Day 3/17: R.E.M., “It’s the End of the World as We Know It”
Doubling up on R.E.M. here, I know, but I was saving this one until I was certain the Good Old Days were well and truly over. Other people seem sure…
DL Open Thread: Tues., March 17, 2020
We're all watching the COVID-19 story. Here's one that Trump and Barr snuck by us under the cloak of All Coronavirus All The Time: Justice Department Abandons Prosecution Of Russian…
Hannity was calling Coronavirus a hoax a mere 8 days ago
How does Sean Hannity have a TV show?
His malicious assholery isn't some artifact of ancient history. It is ongoing.
SEAN HANNITY (HOST): We gotta be very real with the American people, I don't like how we're scaring people unnecessarily. And that is that unless you have an immune system that is compromised, and you are older, and you have other underlying health issues you're not going to die 99% from this virus, correct? DOUG COLLINS: That is correct Sean, it's good to be with you again. HANNITY: Alright so that's the point, I mean they're scaring the living hell out of people. And I see I seeing them again as like oh, okay, let's bludgeon Trump with this new hoax
A few of my favorite Covid19 social distancing podcasts
Sex and relationship advice columnist, Dan Savage, has a great podcast. 90% of the calls have nothing to do with my sex/love life but listening to a candid Q's and A's on the big wide wonderfully bonkers world of sexual experiences fills me with hope for the future.
www.savagelovecast.com
Like him or hate him, REV's Highland's Bunker Podcast is great citizen media with great guests smartly interviewed.
On "No Holds Bard" Dan Beaulieu and Kevin Condardo talk Shakespeare in a fun and freewheeling style that admires the Bard without putting him on a pedestal. They may be on some kind of hiatus, but there is a large catalog of greatness.
Make some calls to help Jess defeat Coons
Since you can't knock on doors, please consider phone banking for Jess Scarane. I'm a tech dummy, but even I found it a very easy system to use.
Since we can't canvass due to coronavirus, we will be phonebanking instead! We need to make up for not being able canvass so it's really important to get everyone on the dialer right now. We will be phonebanking from noon-9pm tomorrow as well. Who can join??