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Song of the Day 6/27: Spin Doctors, “How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Can Have Me)”

By Alby June 27, 2024

The Spin Doctors' lament is really about being friend zoned, but it's the same question the Biden campaign could ask anyone who's voting for his felonious opponent. The Spin Doctors…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, June 27, 2024

By El Somnambulo June 27, 202414 Comments

The Big Story: General Assembly Hands John Carney His Lovely Parting Gift. While I don't know if any senators will vote against the veto override of HB 282, I know…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, June 27, 2024

By El Somnambulo June 27, 202412 Comments

Anyone else not gonna watch tonight's 'debate'? I'm almost over the denial phase of my grief, headed towards--whatever comes after the denial stage of grief. As much as Biden is…

Song of the Day 6/26: Neil Innes, “Brave Sir Robin”

By Alby June 26, 2024

This one's for Bethany Hall Long who, put in a position to cast an important tie-breaking vote, showed her leadership skills: She bravely turned her tail and fled. Neil Innes…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 26, 2024

By El Somnambulo June 26, 202428 Comments

The Big News: BHL Took A Walk. Why? Because there was a distinct possibility that the vote on Paul Baumbach's HB 140 would have been a 10-10 tie--said tie then…

DL Open Thread Wednesday, June 26, 2024

By Alby June 26, 20241 Comment

One of the news media's longest-running crime dramas came to an underwhelming finish yesterday when the U.S. government reached a plea deal with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange that will allow…

Song of the Day 6/25: Fataday Korngor, “Pinky Ring”

By Alby June 25, 20241 Comment

New music is El Somnambulo's territory, but I heard this on WXPN's local music show last week and I'm not willing to wait until his end-of-the-month roundup to share it.…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

By El Somnambulo June 25, 202435 Comments

Two Big Stories Today: Bond Bill On Agenda. HB 140 Could Reemerge In Senate. A quick look at the Bond Bill reveals--yet more money for the Underwater City At Ft.…

DL Open Thread Tuesday, June 25, 2024

By Alby June 25, 20246 Comments

Media chatter has turned to Thursday night's televised debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and it seems nobody is pretending anymore that the event has anything to do with…

Song of the Day 6/24: Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

By Alby June 24, 20242 Comments

H/t Jason, who posted this in the comments the other day. It was among the songs featured in this this article about the contenders for the Song of the Summer.…

DL Open Thread Monday, June 24, 2024

By Alby June 24, 20247 Comments

Somebody must have spiked Sen. Chris Coons' breakfast on Sunday, because he went on Fox News and freaked out the host by pointing out that Trump is a convicted felon.…

Song of the Day 6/23: LL Cool J, “Mama Said Knock You Out”

By Alby June 23, 20241 Comment

So Trump's latest idea for controlling immigration is to have the equivalent of bum fights. I'm all for it, given that the first person the first contestant gets to fight…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, June 23, 2024

By El Somnambulo June 23, 20242 Comments

A Model For The Country--But Is John Carney Paying Attention?: Maryland’s legalization of recreational marijuana just over a year ago has obviously been a boon to users. But it has…