August 2024 – Page 6 – Delaware Liberal

The Sanest (Ex-) President Ever!

By El Somnambulo August 7, 20243 Comments

In his own words: This is the most Radical Left duo in American history. There has never been anything like it, and there never will be again. Crazy Kamabla is,…

Song of the Day 8/7: Warren Zevon, “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”

By Alby August 7, 20244 Comments

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz might present as an old man, but he's only 60, and a whole lot cooler than he looks. He proved it when the Rock and Roll…

DL Open Thread Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

By Alby August 7, 202411 Comments

Reaction to Kamala Harris' selection of Tim Walz as her running mate has been widely praised. Most pundits have cited his mien, best summed up by Harold Meyerson of the…

Song of the Day 8/6: Big Data feat. Joywave, “Dangerous”

By Alby August 6, 2024

Trends in popular music evolve rather slowly in modern times, which makes it harder to tell when they shift. Eleven years ago, for instance, this tune was all the rage,…

DL Open Thread Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

By Alby August 6, 202416 Comments

Kamala Harris will name her choice for vice president today. Because American politics is essentially sports for the athletically disinclined, the bookies have Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pulling slightly ahead…

DL Open Thread: Monday, August 5, 2024

By El Somnambulo August 5, 20245 Comments

Who Will It Be? Who Do You Want It To Be? I want it to be that folksy Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. I think it will be Joel Shapiro. …

Song of the Day 8/4: Aerosmith, “Dream On”

By Alby August 4, 20243 Comments

Some of the rock bands that formed in the '60s are still performing live – some are on their third or fourth farewell tour. But bands formed in the '70s…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, August 4, 2024

By El Somnambulo August 4, 20241 Comment

The Agony And Joy Of Defeat. You really thought I'd miss this story?: French athlete Anthony Ammiratiwas getting in his own way at the Summer 2024 Olympics. The 21-year-old pole vaulter…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, August 3, 2024

By El Somnambulo August 3, 2024

Has Trump Become Fat Elvis? Who am I to say no?: He used to seem so formidable, a very real threat to American democracy, the pal of dictators around the…

Song of the Day 8/2: Rupert Holmes, “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)”

By Alby August 2, 20245 Comments

These hot, sticky days call for tropical drinks with tiny umbrellas in them, and no tropical drink with a tiny umbrella is more popular than the piña colada – nobody…

DL Open Thread: Friday, August 2, 2024

By El Somnambulo August 2, 202430 Comments

If you only listen to one of the Rev's podcasts this year, make it this one. This is why Erik Raser-Schramm is one of my favorite people of all-time. Check…

The Meyer Request For The Feds To Investigate BHL’s Finances Is Official

By El Somnambulo August 1, 20242 Comments

Here is the letter that the campaign sent: July 31, 2024 United States Attorney for the District of Delaware David C. Weiss United States Attorney’s Office P.O. Box 2046 Wilmington,…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: July, 2024

By El Somnambulo August 1, 20246 Comments

While few months can ever match last month for music, these tunes are quite satisfying, with a few genuine stunners in the mix. Think of it as that follow-up album…