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DL Open Thread: Friday, September 10, 2021

By El Somnambulo September 10, 20216 Comments

I hear there's a House Committee meeting taking place today. Don't (Not allowed to) know what it's about. Can't (Not allowed to) attend. Business as usual under the thumbs of…

Psst–House Ethics Committee To Consider Gerald Brady’s Fate On Friday–DON’T TELL ANYBODY

By El Somnambulo September 7, 202117 Comments

Pete 'n Val's utter disdain for the public is on full display this week. They've crafted rules that prohibit any discussion by House members of anything that comes before the…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, September 4, 2021

By El Somnambulo September 4, 20215 Comments

Here Are The Companies Who Funded Texas' Anti-Abortion Supporters. 'We have a history of giving to both sides', blahblahblah. Where are all those tech companies who moved to Texas for…

DL Open Thread: Friday, September 3, 2021

By El Somnambulo September 3, 202110 Comments

Delaware Rethugs Have An AG Candidate. Chuck Welch, a retired Common Pleas Court judge in Kent County and, before that, for six years, a state representative. He's focusing his campaign…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: August 2021

By El Somnambulo September 1, 20212 Comments

There's so much to enjoy (and possibly to be offended by) this month. In other words, my kind of list: CATBITE!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnTMhr_Mg8c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wixtkRwSQR4 "I'm good, I'm veryvery good." BONUS: Videos…

In Praise Of State Rep. David Bentz

By El Somnambulo August 31, 20215 Comments

You may have missed it, but in typical low-key fashion, Rep. Bentz announced he would not seek reelection in 2022. During his relatively short legislative career, Bentz has passed a…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, August 28, 2021

By El Somnambulo August 28, 20211 Comment

Floridians Turning Against DeSantis? Signs point to yes: Covid infection rates continue to climb as the state faces shortages of health care staff, morgue space and even oxygen for patients.…

National AFL-CIO To Gerald Brady: “Resign”.

By El Somnambulo August 28, 20214 Comments

No, not from the General Assembly. From his position as the Executive Director of the Delaware AFL-CIO: Liz Shuler, national president of the AFL-CIO, said in a statement on Friday…

DL Open Thread: Friday, August 27, 2021

By El Somnambulo August 27, 20213 Comments

Why So Many Politicians Are Jerks--And How To Bring Them Down. Something we always ingrained in our candidates: Thank your volunteers, treat them well, and feed them. Meaning, I particularly…

Songs Of The Day August 26: The Muslims-‘Fuck These Fuckin Fascists’/’Unity’

By El Somnambulo August 26, 202113 Comments

Punk the way it's supposed to be: crude, obnoxious and funny. In their own words: "THE MUSLIMS is a crunchy, kickass punk band of Black + brown queer muzzies. Your…

The Arden Concert Gild & El Somnambulo Present…

By El Somnambulo August 24, 20212 Comments

...the following great concerts. My musical dance card is officially full--at least through February. I'm really psyched about these shows that I'm bringing to the Gild Hall this year: An…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, August 21, 2021

By El Somnambulo August 21, 20212 Comments

U-Va: No Vaccine, No School For You. Dis-enrolls 49 students who didn't follow mandatory policy. Oh, well, there's always Falwell U. Krugman: 'The Quiet Rage Of The Responsible': Also, it’s…

DL Open Thread: Friday, August 20, 2021

By El Somnambulo August 20, 20212 Comments

Virginia Redistricting Panel Ends Up Exactly As I Thought It Would. Same thing would happen here: When Virginians voted nearly 2-to-1 last fall to establish a bipartisan redistricting commission, the…