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The News Journal is Just Trolling Bitches Now

By jason330 February 13, 20182 Comments

Chris Coons Again Played For a Fool

By Alby February 13, 20189 Comments

“I’ve been here seven years and never seen anything like it,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) marveled to Talking Points Memo Monday night. “Who knows? Democracy may very well break out…

Q: Who is taking a crack at LBR?

By jason330 February 13, 20189 Comments

A: Mr. Homemade sign for one. Scott Walker is getting out the hammer and nails. (Thanks tipster!) But who else? The DEGOP can't let Walker be their standard bearer, effectively taking a pass on challenging a freshman. Can they?

Sure Republicans Are People — Cold, Heartless, Bastard People

By Alby February 13, 20181 Comment

This Thom Hartmann essay is getting a lot of traction on the liberal web, and rightly so. It lays out the entire 44-year history of how conservatives fought back against…

Open Thread Feb. 13: They Don’t Know Art, But They Know What They Don’t Like [Updated w/ Secret Sperm]

By Alby February 13, 201811 Comments

Did you really think right-wing mouth breathers would allow the Obamas to unveil their official portraits without demonstrating why they belong to Slackjaw Nation? Silly rabbit. Actual art critics, as…

Guess Which Delaware Legislator Just Cashed In

By El Somnambulo February 13, 201812 Comments

Need a hint? Take a look at what passes for the 'leadership' of the Delaware Police Athletic League: https://palde.org/board-of-directors/ Yup. The amoral and ethically-bankrupt Valerie Longhurst who, in her spare…

Song of the Day Feb. 13, 2018: New Radicals, “You Get What You Give”

By El Somnambulo February 13, 20181 Comment

Nathan Arizona Week. Day 2!: The only hit by a 1990s “alternative” band with hints of the '70s. In fact, pretty much the only New Radicals song anybody’s ever heard…

An uplifting story from Politico – Progressives storm Democratic primaries

By jason330 February 12, 20189 Comments

Progressive insurgents are launching challenges to Democratic members of Congress in some of the country’s bluest districts, sparked by deep frustration with the party establishment and anti-Trump anger. Most of…

Sure Corporations Are People — Cold, Heartless, Bastard People

By Alby February 12, 201812 Comments

A waitress at an Outback Steakhouse in Florida spends a good part of her shift putting together a 75-meal takeout order for a megachurch. The guy who picks it up…

Open Thread Feb. 12: Vote in Haste, Collect Unemployment at Leisure

By Alby February 12, 201830 Comments

Today is Lincoln's birthday, raising the question: If he had foreseen Trump, would Lincoln have thought saving the Union was so important? That would be like a guy who lovingly…

Song of the Day Feb. 12, 2018: The View, “Wasted Little DJs”

By El Somnambulo February 12, 20188 Comments

Nathan Arizona, Day One!: Crackling indie pop-rock from a rousing and rowdy Scottish band. NME named it the best song of 2006. A friend of mine and I spent part…

“Delaware – We are merely the pimps!”

By jason330 February 11, 20188 Comments

We are merely the pimps! is the new state motto of Delaware, replacing the old official motto "Liberty and independence" and the old unofficial motto "Home of tax free shopping" as well as the other unofficial mottos "The First State", "Small Wonder" and "Delawhere?" We are merely the Pimps! Should ring in everyone's ears, and true delawareans should swell with pride after reading this story about how Delaware's laws facilitate child sex trafficking. Link to: 'World's top online brothel' is Delaware company in 'good standing'

Trump Is a Secret Muslim

By Alby February 11, 20189 Comments

Trump keeps talking about the "four pillars of immigration reform." You know who else talks about pillars a lot? Muslims. Yeah, I'm talking about followers of Mohammed (PBUH). Ever hear…