Song of the Day 8/29: R.E.M., “Nightswimming”
This tune, initially recorded during sessions for the band's breakthrough "Out of Time" album, saw release on the band's 1992 "Automatic for the People" LP. Most REM songs started with…
DL Open Thread: Thurs., Aug. 29, 2019
City Sues Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter. While I have little regard for the reign of Mayor Mike, this lawsuit looks like a response to the Potter family run amok. And it…
No Deal Brexit is Nigh
It looks like Boris is getting the "no deal" brexit everyone has been clamouring for. So November 1st will be day one of everyone clamoring for trade deals that…
BREAKING: Rethug US Senator To Resign At Year’s End
Johnny Isaakson, citing Parkinson's. This almost certainly means that both Georgia US Senate seats will be on the line in 2020. The D's chances of picking up the Senate just…
Song of the Day 8/28: The Rembrandts, “Just the Way It Is, Baby”
The Rembrandts were just two guitarists, Danny Wilde (lead vocals) and Phil Solem (lead guitar), who hit the Top 20 with this catchy kiss-off in 1990. They are, unfortunately, remembered…
Is This The Smoking Gun That Finally Takes Down Trump?
If true, I think the answer is yes. "If true." These are the words that Lawrence O'Donnell used over and over again tonight. And he emphasizes that it's only a…
DL Open Thread: Weds., Aug. 28, 2019
NCC Council Approves Height Limits On Landfills. The vote was unanimous, with two abstentions. A tip of the sombrero to Matt Meyer and to Council. It's about time someone, anyone,…
Team Biden Stoops to New Low
Hot on the heels of Dr. Jill telling America that Joe might not be the best candidate but people should vote for him anyway, Team Biden has released a campaign…
Your Liberal Media – Andrea Mitchell Edition
To inoculate himself against charges of fucking up disaster relief like he has fucked up everything else, Trump tweeted the throughly debunked lie that “Congress approved 92 Billion Dollars for…
Where are we with cannabis in Delaware?
I'm seriously asking. Has it been legalized? I don't partake, so I don't pay very close attention to this, but I know some people who are very unguarded about their cannabis use.
Of course, they are white and as John Mulaney says, pot has been legal for white people for a while. What about for the rest of Delaware? It is time to get the bong pipe out and roll up a doobie?
Song of the Fortnight – Whereby the Signatory
You are going to love this. Trust me.
NCC Executive Matt Meyer Is…An Environmentalist
What a literal breath of fresh air. His op-ed in the News-Journal outlines an aggressive environmental agenda, including the following: Better water quality, prohibiting new major developments on septic systems…
Yes, Yes, Yes! Chris Johnson Appointed To Wilmington City Council…
...well, not quite. Council will hold a formal vote on Thursday. But council members who interviewed three candidates have forwarded Johnson's name to the entire council for confirmation. I…