February 7, 2017 Open Thread

Filed in Delaware, Open Thread by on February 7, 2017

More on Route 1 Access for Dover Mall (link)

Smyrna woman pleads guilty in fatal poisoning of husband (link)

Philly strikes again: Girl Scout robbed selling cookies (link)

Aubrey Plaza to star in new TV show (link)

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  1. Ben says:
    February 7, 2017 at 8:57 am

    I nominate Sarah McBride for del’s fav daughter.

  2. mouse says:
    February 7, 2017 at 11:26 am

    I like edgy women like that

  3. jean says:
    February 7, 2017 at 11:33 am

    sarah mcbride’s continued dedication to whatever faux progressivism the delaware democratic party spews is truly inspiring.

  4. Aurochs says:
    February 7, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    DeVos confirmed as Secretary of Education

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/07/betsy-devos-confirmed-education-secretary-pence-trump-cabinet

  5. jason330 says:
    February 7, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Well said Jean.

  6. Alby says:
    February 7, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    Just because I don’t have the stomach for it, and don’t get along with some who do, that doesn’t mean I root against people trying to change the Delaware Democratic Party from the inside. They’re doing work I never could and I salute them for it.

  7. jean says:
    February 7, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    mcbride is hardly trying to change the party from the inside. she’s a mouthpiece for “politics as usual” and seems to live quite comfortably as a result.

  8. pandora says:
    February 7, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    That doesn’t seem fair. Sarah McBride has worked tirelessly and has accomplished a lot.

  9. Jason330 says:
    February 7, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Sarah McBride has worked tirelessly and has accomplished a lot on the ground with regard to LGBTQ interest politics, but her close relationship with Markell has allowed the Corporatist Dems in Delaware to put on a show of being progressive while promoting staunchly conservative economic policies.

    True facts.

  10. pandora says:
    February 7, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    I’m not sure where you’re coming from with this. Sarah is an LGBTQ activist. She has always worked on these issues. How does what she’s done count against her? Should she have not worked on LGBTQ issues because some Dems would “put on a show”?

  11. jean says:
    February 7, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    she has worked tireless for the delaware democratic party and accomplished a lot for the delaware democratic party. I can’t wait to see which empty suit she endorses in the next election cycle

  12. Jason330 says:
    February 7, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Nothing counts against her. I have a problem with the corporatist dems in Delaware using her as window dressing while they promote staunchly conservative economic policies.

  13. mouse says:
    February 7, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    That’s the trick of the Democratic party establishment, support fringe social issues then vote with republican conservatives on issues where they are owned by corporate piggies

  14. mouse says:
    February 7, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    I mean I’m all for fringe liberal social issues, but they shouldn’t be the face of the party above all else.

  15. RE Vanella says:
    February 7, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    Is she, like Stephanie Hansen, fiscally conservative and socially liberal? Ha…

    Anyway, Delle Donne is arguably the best female basketball player in the world, and has been for some time. It’s Elena for my money.

  16. Alby says:
    February 7, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    “mcbride is hardly trying to change the party from the inside.”

    If you say so. I don’t know where she stands on issues beyond the one she’s known for.

    As for McBrides in the Delaware Democratic Party, Sarah is not the one who’s the problem, IMO.

  17. Jason330 says:
    February 7, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    McBride wasn’t in “Meet the Fockers” that’s a plus.

    As for the “giving cover to business as usual Dems” I’d be curious to hear her o that topic. I get that she is doing a job which entails being nice to a bunch of politicians, but I wonder if the one issue thing is ever a problem.

  18. El Somnambulo says:
    February 7, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    At the risk of pissing off a lot of friends, I’m very disappointed that so many people who are committed to LGBTQ issues don’t stand up for the other elements of a progressive agenda. It resulted in Jack Markell getting close to a pass on economic and education policy, for example, b/c he was the guy who helped make gay marriage law.

    It resulted in some ‘leaders’ of that community supporting Bryon Short, who may well be to the right of the Chamber of Commerce on economic issues.

    While I think that the progress all of us, including our bloggers here at DL, have fought for when it comes to equal rights for all has been absolutely essential, it shouldn’t come at the expense of progressive economic policies and at the expense of the 99%. It’s time for leaders in the LGBTQ community to fight for economic justice as well. So far, too many have not joined that fight.

  19. nemski says:
    February 7, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    It’s funny that everyone is forgetting that Delle Donne is a member of the LGBT community as well as doing a lot of work for special needs people. That’s forgetting about all the Delaware girls Delle Donne has inspired. But I guess that’s the Delaware Way.

  20. puck says:
    February 7, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    Trump is coming to destroy Colin Bonini:

    President Donald Trump offered to inflict political damage on lawmakers who try to limit civil asset forfeiture, making a joke about a practice that has come under serious criticism in recent years from Democrats and libertarian-minded Republicans.

    During a meeting at the White House with county sheriffs, Trump said he would “destroy” the career of a Texas state legislator who had proposed restrictions on seizures of property belonging to suspected criminals.

    “Do you want to give his name?” Trump asked Rockwall County, Texas, Sheriff Harold Eavenson after he complained about the legislator. “We’ll destroy his career.”

  21. pandora says:
    February 7, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    I think Delle Donne is wonderful, too. I think both of these young women have accomplished amazing things through hard work and dedication. Both have done far more to improve the world than many of us.

  22. puck says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    Is there some rule that LGBT advocates also have to be progressive activists? I think not. All progressives are LGBT advocates, but not all LGBT advocates are progressives.

  23. Alby says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    I didn’t forget anything. And I voted for Aubrey Plaza, mainly because I didn’t realize we would be judged on our votes.

  24. El Somnambulo says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    Of course it’s not a rule. But if you’re going to build a vibrant liberal/progressive alternative to Third Wayism, it would be great if allies on one issue stuck together on other issues.

    Otherwise, it’s “Thanks for your support. See ya, I’ve got mine.”

    To me, justice should not be a selective convenience, but rather something that all of our citizens deserve. I’d like to think that philosophy extends to those with whom we presumably have much in common. I’d be disappointed if I were wrong.

  25. YoungAnon says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Don’t usually comment, but I did hear her speak at UD at a Haven event and I now follow her on social media. She posts a lot about LGBT issues obviously, but she does speak out a good bit on BLM, death penalty, health care, economic justice, and immigration issues.

    based on what I heard at UD, she is definitely progressive in her views across the board. I can’t speak to her support for Markell or other Delaware dems, although as others have commented she’s probably trying to navigate a delicate situation as an activist who is trying to work with these people. I definitely get the impression that she is trying to change the party from within. it seemed like she believes in more fundamental change and that these issues are all tied.

  26. RE Vanella says:
    February 7, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    For the record, I did not forget Delle Donne was gay. I didn’t think it was relevant. But yeah her charity work should be mentioned. And quite frankly, although it sounds quaint, she’s tight with her family. Which is cool. It’s sort of all connected.

    Plus she passed on the big UConn thing to make her name from the home office.

    Blue Hen pride, seen.

  27. RE Vanella says:
    February 7, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    @Alby. Very good. It’s a rough crowd here. Sickos really.

  28. Alby says:
    February 8, 2017 at 12:08 am

    I have a longstanding desire to see Wilmington honor Aubrey Plaza by naming one of its public spaces Aubrey Plaza Plaza. I don’t have anything comparable for Elena.

    Can’t we just like and admire as many of them as we want? All of them are making Delaware look good to the outside world.

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