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A Pre-Post-Mortem

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on September 9, 2024 48 Comments

To me, this is the lede that must not be buried: The Delaware Democratic Party, DSEA, and several other groups of whom you might expect better,  endorsed Bethany Hall-Long for Governor even though they knew about her violation of campaign finance laws and other various and sundry unethical activities. They knew, at least in part, […]

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DL Open Thread: Sunday, September 8, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on September 8, 2024 5 Comments

Absolute Must-Read Of The Day:  The Prince Documentary You Might Never See.  You’ll learn more about Prince from this article than you ever knew.  Warts and all. Kamala Harris And Penzey’s Spices–Perfect Together.  BTW, she’s a serious cook: Ms. Harris bought five different spices at the store, according to her campaign: Creamy Peppercorn Dressing Base, […]

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DL Open Thread: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on September 7, 2024 4 Comments

Real Headline Of The Day: Scientists use food dye found in Doritos to make see-through mice My unassailable theory:  Scientists eat way too many Doritos. Tenet Is No More.  You know, the Tennessee-based RWNJ disseminator of Russian propaganda.   Isn’t treason defined as ‘giving aid and comfort to the enemy’.  Try these assholes for treason: A […]

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DL Open Thread: Friday, September 6, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on September 6, 2024 17 Comments

I hereby take a timeout from moderating the blog to trying to write the daily Open Thread post.  Moderating ain’t easy, especially when one is not a moderate.  Can’t recall a year where there’s been more ‘working of the refs’.  But, I digress. Nobody Has Ever Seen The Likes Of This Trump Article Ever Before.  […]

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What The Fuck??!!

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on September 5, 2024 65 Comments

BREAKING NEWS:  Branden Fletcher Dominguez is out of primary?? Here’s what just arrived in my e-mail: On Friday, August 30th, the Department of Elections reached out to my campaign requesting documentation by Tuesday of this week that I unfortunately was not in a position to provide. After communication with the Department I have decided to […]

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DL Open Thread: Thursday, September 5, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on September 5, 2024 11 Comments

Don’t See Many Stories Like This One: More than $100,000 in Apple products that were being shipped from Delaware to China have been seized, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Wednesday. Customs and Border Protection officials said the parcel’s manifest — the document containing shipment information — undervalued the packet by a little […]

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El Somnambulo Picks Some Of ‘Em For You

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on September 4, 2024 33 Comments

Wasn’t gonna do this.  But, I can’t help myself. US Representative:  Sarah McBride (D) and Donyale Hall (R).  Assuming, of course, that anybody turns out to vote in the Republican Primary. Governor:  Matt Meyer (D) wins, doesn’t quite get to 50%.  Let’s say 46%, BHL 32%, O’Mara 22%.  Can’t wait for the Delaware Way implosion […]

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‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: August 2024

Filed in Arts and Entertainment by on September 3, 2024 4 Comments

A bit more roots/blues-oriented than usual, which is not a bad thing in my book: Pony Bradshaw, also featuring Rachel Baiman: Combat: Lounge Lizard gets what he deserves?: MAVI:

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DL Open Thread: Sunday, September 1, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on September 1, 2024 6 Comments

More Israeli Blood On Netanyahu’s Hands: Outrage mixed with grief in Israel on Sunday, with many Israelis directing their anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the news that six bodies found in Gaza were dead hostages. Advocates for hostages and members of Mr. Netanyahu’s political opposition swiftly accused the Israeli leader of torpedoing monthslong […]

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DL Open Thread: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Filed in National by on August 31, 2024 14 Comments

Gotta make this quick–Arden Fair beckons (Catch me at the book sale from 10-12!) Brazil Shows Us The Way.  This is how you get rid of that Musk-y Odor Of Misinformation: X began to go dark across Brazil on Saturday after the nation’s Supreme Court blocked the social network because its owner, Elon Musk, refused […]

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DL Open Thread: Friday, August 30, 2024

Filed in Featured, Open Thread by on August 30, 2024 18 Comments

The most important item(s) you’ll read all day is/are in the comments section of the Lydia York article.  Suffice it to say that the State Democratic Party’s embrace of a nominee as consistently corrupt as Bethany Hall-Long is an utter disgrace.  And spare me the bullshit about the democratic process that led to her endorsement.  […]

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Delaware’s Most Intriguing Primaries Of 2024: #1–Democratic Governor

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on August 29, 2024 44 Comments

Let’s not bury the lede:  In recent Delaware history, meaning as far back as I can remember, there has NEVER been a candidate with such a lengthy litany of unethical and illegal behavior like Bethany Hall-Long.  From the beginning of her political career up to the present, her actions and those of her husband create […]

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Yo, Lydia, Any Reports Hanging Around Your Desk Just Waiting To Be Made Public?

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on August 29, 2024 23 Comments

An Open Letter To Lydia York, State Auditor: You and I both know something.  The same thing.  You are in possession of a report that could have a direct impact on a statewide race.  Almost certainly will. You and I both know what report we are talking about. You and I are well aware of […]

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