April 2024 – Page 3 – Delaware Liberal

Song of the Day 4/19: Allman Brothers Band, “Jessica”

By Alby April 19, 20241 Comment

Duane and Gregg got top billing, but the Allman Brothers wouldn't have become a household name, or forged a sound that spawned an entire genre of rock, without the contributions…

Once Again, The Delaware Chamber Of Commerce Comes Out Against Everything Good

By El Somnambulo April 19, 2024

Tip of the Sombrero to one of my fave spies, who has provided two great items this week alone. Proving that I can cut-and-paste with the best of them: This…

DL Open Thread: Friday, April 19, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 19, 2024

D's Rescue SINO (Speaker In Name Only) Mike Johnson. As they should have: House Republicans took a critical step late Thursday night toward bringing up the long-stalled foreign aid bill…

Delaware Political Weekly: April 12-18, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 19, 202433 Comments

1. BHL Finally On Ballot. Looks like it's gonna be a three-way primary. Is anybody anywhere in a position to know going to provide the real information on all of…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., April 18, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 18, 20245 Comments

The Big Story: State Rep. Sophie Phillips is my new legislative hero. In her first term, she's already demonstrated her willingness to take on challenging, but essential, battles. She has…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, April 18, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 18, 20241 Comment

Lest We Forget...Israel Attacked Iran: Israel was mere moments away from an airstrike on April 1 that killed several senior Iranian commanders at Iran’s embassy complex in Syria when it…

Song of the Day 4/17: Doris Troy, “Just One Look”

By Alby April 17, 2024

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman made the news for claiming that Donald Trump, once he woke up, subjected her to his mighty stare as retribution for reporting that Don…

DL Open Thread Wednesday, April 17, 2024

By Alby April 17, 20241 Comment

Jury selection continues in Trump's criminal trial in New York. It could take forever to find 12 sentient beings who live, breathe and haven't concluded that Trump is a piece…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., April 17, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 17, 202413 Comments

OK, I lied. And/or was misinformed. Turns out that House committees don't have to consider bills within 12 legislative days of being assigned to committee. I don't know whether this…

Song of the Day 4/16: Daryl Hall & John Oates, “Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song)”

By Alby April 16, 2024

John Oates, who's headlining this year's newly resumed Philadelphia Folk Festival, is widely perceived as the junior partner in Hall & Oates because Daryl Hall sang lead on most of…

DL Open Thread Tuesday, April 16, 2024

By Alby April 16, 20245 Comments

And so the torch is passed. Just days after O.J. Simpson, defendant in last century's Trial of the Century, hurdled off this mortal coil, Donald J. Trump donned the mantle…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 16, 20249 Comments

Two Big Stories To Kick Off This Post-Easter Session: 1. Will the General Assembly Stop Windfalls For Retired Legislators, And Potentially Themselves, Down The Line? 2. The General Assembly Has…

Song of the Day 4/15: Cheap Trick, “Taxman, Mr. Thief”

By Alby April 15, 2024

Today's the deadline for mailing their 2023 federal tax return for most people. If you live in Massachusetts or Maine you get a break because of the Patriot's Day holiday,…