Song of the Day 5/21: Pink Floyd, “Have a Cigar”
This one's for El Somnambulo, who's a bit miffed that guys who smoke expensive cigars will pay a lower tax rate than people who smoke El Ropos. Contra Sigmund Freud,…
DL Open Thread Friday, May 21, 2021
This is a short news roundup today for a simple reason: Damn near every story on the internet tells me I should be very, very afraid of damn near everything.…
Song of the Day 5/20: Carole King, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”
There's no question Carole King belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- she's been there, along with her first husband and lyricist, Gerry Goffin, since 1990. By…
DL Open Thread Thursday, May 20, 2021
New York magazine's Jonathan Chait says most people, liberals included, are failing to appreciate how much legal jeopardy the Last Guy is in now that the New York AG's office…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Big News? Sen. Darius Brown showed up for (virtual) work today. Rumors that he wolfed down leftovers from Taverna Rustic Italian Restaurant during Session have so far not been…
Coons Agrees with GOP That 1/6 Commission Should Investigate ANTIFA?
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) stated that "in the interest of balance" he would pursue a bipartisan commission to investigate the 1/6 attack on the Capitol and investigate the ANTIFA riots which gripped Washington last Summer. "I agree with the Minority Leader. We have an opportunity to join with our good friends in the Republican Party and address the looting instigated by ANTIFA and other radical leftists."Coons didn't actually say any of that. He does favor a bipartisan commission though, and Spokesperson for the Super Secret Bipartisan Caucus, Susan Collins, said the commission must investigate all domestic terrorism - so it isn't exactly outlandish to think that this sort of statement is possible.
Song of the Day 5/19: Gil Scott-Heron, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
For some reason, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame couldn't simply place Gil Scott-Heron among the pantheon. He's in this year, but as an "early influencer." If they're talking…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
A decided mixed bag yesterday. The bad news first. HB 30 (Bolden), which would move primaries from September to April, breezed through the House with only four no votes (Bennett,…
DL Open Thread Wednesday May 19th 2021 (All Delaware)
In today's open thread, this piece really digs into the how's and why's a tiny east coast state became a mecca for corporate activity. Read & Bookmark this from the hustle.co.
BUT FIRST...Grassroots, Labor, and Business Coalition will hosts a press conference in support of an increased minimum wage in Delaware. Truly a big coalition.
Song of the Day 5/18: The Go-Go’s, “Our Lips Are Sealed”
I like the Go-Go's, really I do. Their peppy power pop fit nicely with the New Wave movement of the early '80s and MTV made sure you noticed how easy…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Congrats to the House Cop Cabal! Congrats to John Carney! Congrats to every Delaware cop! Congrats to Cop-turned-Rep-turned-sellout of his constituents Franklin Cooke! You all succeeded in your yearlong mission…
DL Open Thread Tuesday May 18th 2021
In today's open thread, Rudy Logic: How can I be guilty? I was just a corrupt lawyer working for my corrupt client doing corrupt things. And other stuff...
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I checked out Witzke's FB page to see if she was blaming lack of support by the DEGOP for all the losing by MAGA school board candidates, and found these…