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BREAKING: Eric Morrison To Primary Earl Jaques!
Earl Jaques, who has been something of a mixed bag as a state representative, will face a primary challenge from a serious progressive. I especially like Eric Morrison’s commitment to supporting public education, in stark contrast to Jaques’ knee-jerk support for charter schools. Jaques, more than many, has been something of a populist on economic […]
Mo’ Better Dems 2020: 1st & 2nd Chair Violas
I doubt that I’ve ever compared the cacophonous Delaware General Assembly to an orchestra before. But I do so today…if only to argue that it’s time that the first- and second-chair Violas be replaced. Violas. As in Reps. John Viola and Andria Viola Bennett. Father and daughter. The math is still the same: 2 x […]
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: April, 2019
Before we dip into this month’s sonic cornucopia, just a reminder that the amazing The Suitcase Junket is coming to the Arden Gild Hall on Friday, May 10. Let me know if you’re coming, and I’ll reserve the tickets in your name. Or you can buy ’em online. Or buy ’em at Between Books in […]
NRA Engaging In Circular Firing Squad
I don’t want anyone taking away their weapons as long as they’re training them on each other: Oliver L. North announced on Saturday that he would not serve a second term as the National Rifle Association’s president, deciding to step down as the organization grappled with a bitter dispute over its future and its worst […]
Supreme Court Poised To Institutionalize Rethuglican Criminality
There’s so much Trump-inspired white noise out there that the undemocratic takeover of the country continues unabated in the shadows. In this instance, buoyed by Mitch McConnell’s machinations that have yielded Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, a profoundly injudicious Supreme Court appears ready to rubber-stamp an illegitimate census count. A count that will almost assuredly […]
Joe Biden’s Campaign To Peak Next Week
Why? Because he is announcing next week. At least, as of today. I may be overstating the case. But if so, only by a week or two. The initial flawed strategy was for him to delay his entry and remain above the fray. Apparently nobody in the campaign anticipated his hands-on proclivities and disastrous previous […]
The Barr Translation Of The Mueller Report Open Thread
Venting is not only permitted, it’s encouraged. Thankfully, I will be at work. C’mon everybody, let it all out.
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., April 18, 2019
Wednesday was a Tale Of Two Bills: SS1/SB 37(Brown) expands the ability to have one’s criminal history expunged. It’s a great piece of criminal justice reform legislation, and it passed unanimously. HB 63(Lynn), which had narrowly passed the House a couple of weeks back, passed the Senate 13-8, but only after a significant amendment was […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., April 17, 2019
“Hey, kids, what time is it?” The answer might always be ‘Daylight Savings Time’ if SB 73(McBride) becomes law. But not necessarily. Because as the bill states: This Act achieves this (year-round DST) by doing the following: (1) Requiring, in Section 4 of this Act, that the Governor request that the United States Secretary of […]
The Suitcase Junket Coming To Arden!
Who the bleep is The Suitcase Junket, you ask? He’s this guy (I’m only providing live cuts b/c that’s the way he plays, and he plays everything): Here’s what you need to know: Fresh off the release of his critically-acclaimed new album, Mean Dog, Trampoline, The Suitcase Junket makes a triumphant return to the Arden […]
Bill Barr: Serial Cover-Up Artist
People who profess to be shocked at the blatant cover-up that Barr is currently orchestrating haven’t paid attention to his history. Here’s why they shouldn’t be so shocked: Barr’s Playbook: He Misled Congress When Omitting Parts of Justice Dep’t Memo in 1989 Got that? : On Friday the thirteenth October 1989, by happenstance the same […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., April 16, 2019
It’s a new week. I’m feeling charitable. How about–a shout-out? Not just a shout out, but a shout-out to President Pro-Tempore Dave McBride. I just love the fact that he posts the scheduled agendas for the entire week well in advance of Tuesday’s session. Sometimes, the bills don’t get worked b/c perhaps they don’t make […]
Wishing Well To Those Impacted By Last Night’s Storms
Looks like it was a horrible late night/early morning for those in western Sussex County. From the Delmarva firefighters blog: Crews from Laurel Fire Dept., Blades Volunteer Fire Company, Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, Delmar Fire Department, Gumboro Volunteer Fire Company, Georgetown Fire Company and Sussex […]
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