Archive for August, 2017

Bushweller quitting Senate

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Bushweller quitting Senate. Sean Lynn says he won’t run for the seat in his FB page http://delawarestatenews.net/government/bushweller-not-seeking-re-election-delaware-senate/

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Open Thread August 31st

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Open Thread August 31st

Trump said Wednesday that “talking is not the answer” when it comes to reining in North Korea — his top Cabinet members instantly contradicted him. The guy is nuts. Off his rocker. People around him who are denying it are now involved in a criminal cover up.

So Much talk about Denn this week. How are these elected’s down ticket Dems doing: Mat Meyer, BHL, LBR, Trinidad Navarro.

Me, (Jason330) I’m always buying stock in Bethany Hall Long. Not because she is crushing it, but because people like her. That is currency in politics and it is something that the Hillary supporters STILL don’t seem to understand.

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Open Thread For August 30, 2017

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Mattis Slow-Walks Trump’s TG Ban.  Don’t think he could send a stronger signal to show he thinks the ban is bullshit.  Other than resigning, that is. Looks like he’s daring Trump to fire him. PO’d By Size Of Phoenix crowd, Trump Fires Longtime Events Organizer. One bad rally don’t spoil the whole bunch, girl. Except […]

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Houston is drowning—In its freedom from regulations

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Houston is drowning—In its freedom from regulations

I visited Houston once, and I remember being struck by how the riot of signage and absence of land use conventions like setbacks showed a clear contempt for “regulations”.   I had no idea that the contempt extended to on outright rejection of modern storm water management practices.  I suppose if you asked the Houston Chamber of Commerce why it was so important allow impervious cover everywhere, they’d have some good reasons like…”Jobs” or “Freedom”.

Read it here: And notice how rich people always manage to restrict “freedom” enough so that their areas aren’t free market shitholes.

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The Onion NAILS the huge gap in Natural Disaster Reporting

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The Onion NAILS the huge gap in Natural Disaster Reporting

The best reporting on this week’s natural disaster is from The Onion. HOUSTON—Appearing shellshocked as they took in the scenes of devastation around them, Houston residents reportedly emerged from their homes Monday to survey the damage caused by 200 years of rampant, worldwide industrialization. “Oh my God. Everything’s destroyed, everywhere you look,” said visibly stunned […]

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The Speculative Attorney General Political Thread

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on August 29, 2017 29 Comments
The Speculative Attorney General Political Thread

Because politics abhors a vacuum.  Who do you like? Who do you think will run on both sides?  Who do you want to tout?  This is the place for it. I’ll start. I don’t know who will run, but I do believe that there is one prospective candidate who is clearly the most qualified.  And, […]

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Open Thread For August 29, 2017

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Trump/Putin Link Incontrovertible.  There’s no doubt about it. Trump wanted to build the Moscow tower, and his aides sought to convince Putin that Trump could be President if the deal was consummated.  Oh, and Ivanka got to sit in Vlad’s chair.  And, yes, Trump himself signed ‘letter of intent’ to pursue project. Texas Rethugs Change […]

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Trump now has a secret plan to make Mexico pay for the wall

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Trump now has a secret plan to make Mexico pay for the wall

If you still trust Trump, this doesn’t sound like complete bullshit.

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I’m torn, but it is hard to blame Denn for this call

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I’m torn, but it is hard to blame Denn for this call

Just paying casual attention to politics is a nauseating grind. I can’t imagine how much worse it would be to be in it. That said, if true public servants like Denn sit out politics, that means the grifters hands are strengthened.

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Open Thread For August 28, 2017

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How Congress And Trump Might Deal With Harvey’s Costs. This should be interesting. BTW, didja know that Trump had proposed an 11% cut to FEMA funding? Betcha all those Texas assholes who opposed funding for Sandy are singing from a different hymnal today. Trump Rescinded Obama Flood Safety Rules Just Weeks Ago. You know, to […]

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Open Thread For August 27, 2017

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Wind Power Making Comeback In Delaware?  Delaware should have been at the forefront of wind power development. Maybe better late than never. Trump Put Pressure On Sessions To Stop Arpaio Prosecution.  Joe had him at ‘birtherism’. Cabinet Member’s Daughter Rips Trump A New One On Transgender Ban. Daughter of Interior Secretary, a veteran herself, calls […]

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The pardon was a sign of pure contempt for every American who believes in justice, human dignity and the rule of law.

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The pardon was a sign of pure contempt for every American who believes in justice, human dignity and the rule of law.

The Arizona Republic Editorial Arpaio Pardon Editorial

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Open Thread For August 26, 2017

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‘Sinister’ Sebastian Gorka Gets Walking Papers.  Kelly wanted him out.  He’s out.  Another despicable piece of work. Reports suggest that Kelly revoked Gorka’s security clearance while Gorka was on vacation. ‘Trump’s Flagrant Friday Night News Dump’.  Pardons Arpaio, directs Pentagon to ban transgendered people from military, and shows Gorka the door. About That Transgender Ban…:  […]

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