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General Assembly Prefile Profile
As the General Assembly heads into the second year of the current term, we are presented with this teaching opportunity. Primarily for the newbies, but you grizzled vets might learn a little something as well. We begin with the term ‘prefile’. The term refers to a group of bills filed prior to the legislature convening […]
Song Of The Day: Dec. 19, 2017
A Velvet Underground entreaty to Jesus without even a trace of irony present? Why, yes, yes, I think so. I just learned something new during Jesus Week:
Song Of The Day: Dec. 18, 2017
Jesus Week continues. The protagonist in this Tom Waits song expects Jesus to be here soon. That emphysemic cough at the very end suggests that the protagonist isn’t gonna find Him. While the Blind Boys Of Alabama provided a more optimistic take on this song, this one rings closer to the truth for me:
Song Of The Day: Dec. 17, 2017
Welcome to Jesus Week. Don’t worry, regardless of your religious beliefs, or lack of same, there will be something for everybody this week. Full Disclosure: I don’t like the Christmas season (putting it mildly), and I hate Christmas music. The few Xmas songs that I like(d) have long since passed their sell-by dates. But, Jesus […]
Song Of The Day: Dec. 16, 2017
In the Year Of King Cheeto, only one song could possibly have topped my list as Song Of The Year for 2016. But first, the countdown from a year full of great music (if you’re not checking these lists out, you’re missing some incredible tunes). My Song Of The Year (NSFW) was written in April […]
Song Of The Day: Dec. 15, 2017
My fave song of 2015, although about how a child sought sanctuary from an abusive father, was also my fave b/c it took place in the squared circle of…pro rasslin’. First, the entire countdown! And, now, the Heavyweight Champeen:
Delaware Political Weekly: Dec. 8-14, 2017
1. Miro To Retire, Grease The Skids For His Daughter? That’s the word on the street. The longtime pol who currently represents the 22nd RD is planning to retire and have his daughter run for the seat. I’ve also heard that the D’s have a strong prospective candidate. This is precisely the kind of seat […]
Song Of The Day: Dec. 14, 2017
I had no doubt about my choice for Best Song Of 2014. Every bit as timely now as it was then. Perhaps more. But first, the 2014 countdown: https://delawareliberal.net//2014/12/30/bulos-fave-tunes-of-2014-the-top-ten/ Here’s what American Songwriter wrote about this song: “Alynda Lee Segarra takes more than 100 years of murder ballads to task on this standout from Hurray […]
WDEL Gets The KHN Harassment Report
Great hed on Amy Cherry’s must-read piece: “Do You Need To Call Your Mommy?” I know it’s not politic to say so, but NCC Council President Karen Hartley-Nagle appears to be mentally and emotionally unfit to hold office. Her personal skills don’t seem to have advanced beyond the petulance of adolescence. She’s costing the taxpayers […]
Song Of The Day: Dec. 13, 2017
Two great roots songs top what was quite the eclectic list of Best Songs of 2013. Both of them chill-inducing. First, here are the countdown articles: https://delawareliberal.net//2013/12/24/el-somnambulos-25-favorite-songs-of-2013/ https://delawareliberal.net//2013/12/26/el-somnambulos-favorite-songs-of-2013-the-top-ten/ I’m gonna post both #’s 1 and 2 b/c, depending on the day, I went back and forth on which would wind up on top. I still […]
Alabama Senate Race Open Thread
All signs point to a razor-thin race. Here’s one sign: Exit polls show men voting for Moore by a 57-40 margin and women voting for Jones by a 57-42 margin. Earliest results have Jones up, but with less than 4000 votes in. Not statistically significant.
Song Of The Day: Dec. 12, 2017
We continue our visit to Songs Of The Year Past. 2012. First, here is the 2012 Countdown, presented in two parts: https://delawareliberal.net//2012/12/11/bulos-best-songs-of-2012-part-1/ https://delawareliberal.net//2012/12/12/best-songs-of-2012-the-top-10/ I really like this list, and love the #1, a white hot slab of adrenaline that Husker Du would have been proud to release:
Who Are Your Choices For MVP (Most Valuable to the Progressive Cause) And LVP?
I just don’t have the heart to try and cobble together an MVP list this year. The year sucked, locally and nationally. Worst year ever. I believe our democracy is imperiled, and I have abandoned any hope that those who pass for state leaders will lead. So, it’s up to you. Who provided you with […]
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