June 2018 – Page 8 – Delaware Liberal

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 6, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 6, 20187 Comments

I think they're just trolling Rep. PAL Longhurst now. Yes, the Senate passed the bump stock bill. And, yes, they placed yet another amendment onto the bill, making eight in…

Song Of The Day: June 6, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 6, 20186 Comments

Albert Collins, The Master Of The Telecaster:

Football Becomes a Political Football

By Alby June 5, 201823 Comments

It's no secret that blustery, overcompensating macho types like Donald Trump love football. Trump himself, you'll recall, tried to buy an NFL team in the 1980s and failed. He then…

June 5 Open Thread: All Bets Are On

By Alby June 5, 201816 Comments

Today's the day Delaware casinos start losing money by accepting single-game sports bets, according to crybaby Dover Downs CEO Denis McGlynn. "People need to manage their expectations on this," McGynn…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 5, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 5, 201810 Comments

Let's talk gun bills. What the General Assembly does, or does not do, with gun legislation will determine whether this session can be deemed even somewhat of a success. How…

Song Of The Day: June 5, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 5, 2018

Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater, one of the best from the Chicago blues scene, passed away last week. In his heyday, he simply was one of the most exciting blues performers…

Trump ‘Disinvites’ Eagles From White House Ceremony

By El Somnambulo June 4, 201811 Comments

This is a true story. From the Washington Post: "The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow,” President Trump…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: May 2018

By El Somnambulo June 4, 20181 Comment

While there's one song that towers over all the others and could well be the Song Of The Year, there are nevertheless several other pleasures to savor. As always, something…

Jesus Says, “No Cake For You!”

By Alby June 4, 201831 Comments

Spokesmen for Jesus of Nazareth said the Savior approved of the Supreme Court ruling that bakers don't have to make wedding cakes for gay couples, because he thinks it's a…

John Carney is Ruth Ann Minner Without the Charm

By Alby June 4, 20184 Comments

Maybe Gov. John Carney thinks that autocracy is the way all the cool guys are governing these days so he'll give it a try. Why else would his administration be…

June 4 Open Thread: Guess Which Toxic Narcissist Said It

By Alby June 4, 20181 Comment

Self-regard and the presidency fit together all too well, as Bill Clinton reminds us with a -- get this -- book tour for a novel. It didn't go all that…

A Very Special Monday Edition Of Delaware Political Weekly: May 25-May 31, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 4, 201846 Comments

1. Progressive Hero Sean Lynn Gets A Primary Challenger. And he could be a threat. Ralph Taylor, member of the Capital School District School Board. Stop me if you've heard…

Song Of The Day: June 4, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 4, 2018

I know it's a crutch to do a Monday song on Monday. But it's a damn tuneful crutch: