El Somnambulo – Page 236 – Delaware Liberal

DL Open Thread: Mon., Sept. 2, 2019

By El Somnambulo September 2, 20191 Comment

What Biden And Carney Have In Common: Neither have the earthliest idea as to why they run. And, as we saw with Carney, he had no earthly idea as to…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: August, 2019

By El Somnambulo September 2, 2019

A strong final week rescued what otherwise would have been a relatively weak month for new music. Thanks to that final week, it's weak no more. Not even close: More…

DL Open Thread: Sun., Sept. 1, 2019

By El Somnambulo September 1, 20191 Comment

The Latest Shooting Rampage From Texas. It's gotten to the point where the particulars don't matter. Especially since Texas has just passed bills to make the carnage more likely. Betty…

DL Open Thread: Sat., Aug. 31, 2019

By El Somnambulo August 31, 20191 Comment

How Tax Break To Help Poor Became Windfall For The Rich. Including, of course, Buccini/Pollin (Thanks, Mayor Mike!) and virtually everybody in Trump's orbit. Trump Judge Blocks Timely Release Of…

DL Open Thread: Fri., Aug. 30, 2019

By El Somnambulo August 30, 20193 Comments

Arden Fair Day tomorrow! Hope to see you there. I'll be working as a beer narc from 12:30 to 2:30, so stop by and say 'hi'. Just don't try to…

DL Open Thread: Thurs., Aug. 29, 2019

By El Somnambulo August 29, 20195 Comments

City Sues Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter. While I have little regard for the reign of Mayor Mike, this lawsuit looks like a response to the Potter family run amok. And it…

BREAKING: Rethug US Senator To Resign At Year’s End

By El Somnambulo August 28, 201910 Comments

Johnny Isaakson, citing Parkinson's. This almost certainly means that both Georgia US Senate seats will be on the line in 2020. The D's chances of picking up the Senate just…

Is This The Smoking Gun That Finally Takes Down Trump?

By El Somnambulo August 28, 201932 Comments

If true, I think the answer is yes. "If true." These are the words that Lawrence O'Donnell used over and over again tonight. And he emphasizes that it's only a…

DL Open Thread: Weds., Aug. 28, 2019

By El Somnambulo August 28, 201915 Comments

NCC Council Approves Height Limits On Landfills. The vote was unanimous, with two abstentions. A tip of the sombrero to Matt Meyer and to Council. It's about time someone, anyone,…

NCC Executive Matt Meyer Is…An Environmentalist

By El Somnambulo August 27, 20195 Comments

What a literal breath of fresh air. His op-ed in the News-Journal outlines an aggressive environmental agenda, including the following: Better water quality, prohibiting new major developments on septic systems…

Yes, Yes, Yes! Chris Johnson Appointed To Wilmington City Council…

By El Somnambulo August 27, 20192 Comments

...well, not quite. Council will hold a formal vote on Thursday. But council members who interviewed three candidates have forwarded Johnson's name to the entire council for confirmation. I…

DL Open Thread: Tues., Aug. 27, 2019

By El Somnambulo August 27, 20194 Comments

Delaware's Unclaimed Property Czar Is...Brenda Mayrack. Ya gotta admit, this is one of the greatest money-raising gimmicks any state has ever come up with. It's really too bad that Mayrack…

DL Open Thread: Mon., Aug. 26, 2019

By El Somnambulo August 26, 20191 Comment

Trump: Drop Nukes To Stop Hurricanes From Hitting the US. Since, according to Trump, Puerto Rico isn't part of the US, he can solve two 'problems' at the same time.…