DL Open Thread: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Best Thing Dubya Ever Said: Word. Just remember this before you demand to know 'Whose side are you on?' That kind of intimidation says a lot more about the intimidator…
Song of the Day 10/11: Talking Heads, “Life During Wartime”
The Talking Heads concert film "Stop Making Sense" is getting as much critical acclaim in its recent rerelease as it did when it opened in theaters back in 1984, maybe…
Karl Baker Breaks The BHL Story Wide Open
Tips of the sombrero to eagle-eyed readers Duarte and BLT who spotted it: https://thenewsarcade.substack.com/p/leading-candidate-for-delaware-governor?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Here's an excerpt from Karl's story: In 2018, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s husband went into business…
Delaware’s Most Intriguing Legislative Races Of 2024: #2-RD 29
The year was 2018. Incumbent State Rep. Trey Paradee ran for the 17th State Senate seat and won. The D primary to succeed Trey in his Kent Counry 29th RD…
This Is A Moderated Blog
Seems like we have some newbies who want to fight Israel vs. Hamas on these pages, while figuratively targeting those who don't leave their brains at the door. Please understand,…
DL Open Thread Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023
Whether you're rooting for Israel or Hamas, the media has plenty of atrocity stories to stoke your righteous ire. I'm not linking to any of them because I don't think…
Song of the Day 10/10: U2, “Pride (In the Name of Love)”
Did Hamas deliberately single out the Tribe of Nova trance music festival, where they massacred at least 260 people and took an unknown number hostage? It wouldn't be the first…
DL Open Thread Tuesday, October 10, 2023
I'm not following the Hamas-Israeli conflict, but as sportswriter Hugh Keough (not Damon Runyan) observed, “The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but…
Yo, Bethany: It’s Time
I'm pretty sure your supporters and/or those who would like to find an alternative if your 'issues' are fatal to your campaign are impatient for answers. I don't know what…
DL Open Thread Monday, October 9, 2023
Do House Republicans hand out Speaker of the House bonus points for being a kiddie diddler? Dennis Hastert, former high school wrestling coach, served in the office. Now America's drooling…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, October 8, 2023
Rep. Cole: Deals That McCarthy Cut With RWNJ's 'No Longer Operative'. Revenge of the (all things are relative) moderates?: With Kevin McCarthy out as speaker, House Rules Chair Tom Cole…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Wag The Dog: Netanyahu Proclaims 'We Are At War'. Only question is, how many Palestinians will be killed by American weapons?: Israel and Gaza were at war on Saturday after…
Song of the Day 10/7: Fred Neil, “Dolphins”
Guest post by Nathan Arizona Fred Neil wrote a sad, beautiful and enduring song called “The Dolphins” as a Greenwich Village folk singer in the mid-1960s. “I’ve been searching for…