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Colin Bonini: The Watchdog Who Doesn’t Watch

By El Somnambulo October 19, 201018 Comments

State Auditor Tom 'See No Evil' Wagner and State Treasurer-Wannabe Colin Bonini are now billing themselves as Delaware's Fiscal Watchdog Team. Set aside that the only watching they do is…

Jim Westhoff’s Opponent…In His Own Words

By El Somnambulo October 12, 20109 Comments

Never thought I'd see someone from Sussex County actually make Charlie West seem...articulate. Then again, never saw Jim Westhoff's opponent, Dave Wilson, before. Check out this video of Wilson, and…

R. I. P.: Solomon Burke

By El Somnambulo October 10, 20106 Comments

This sturdy Philly soul singer who enjoyed a career renaissance in the last decade, largely thanks to producer Joe Henry, has passed away. While his instrument may not have been…

“The Lower 41”: Post Man-Pants Edition

By El Somnambulo October 10, 201026 Comments

OK, time to take a look at how the legislative landscape in competitive races has changed since 'I'm You' defeated Mikey Man-Pants. In general, I think that R turnout in…

Some Random Political Musings

By El Somnambulo October 7, 201053 Comments

*If Richard Korn didn't intend to, you know, actually campaign for office, why did he file? He's hiding b/c he (allegedly) is afraid that Delawareans won't take to his Lawn…

Checking the Ground War in Brandywine Hundred

By El Somnambulo September 28, 201032 Comments

Took a drive through some communities in Brandywine Hundred today, from Claymont to the tony Perth and Pembrey developments. When it comes to signs, Bryon Short, Chris Coons and Mike…

Allons Danser Avec Beausoleil

By El Somnambulo September 16, 2010

The great Cajun dance band Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet performs this Saturday night at the Arden Gild Hall at 8 p.m.. A perfect way to celebrate the downfall of the…

What Passes for ‘Mainstream’ Political Commentary…May Well Pass

By El Somnambulo September 14, 20103 Comments

Could Celia Cohen possibly have been any less prescient than this? In this piece, the duPont Dormouse ridicules bloggers just like...herself. BTW, this was written on Sept. 7, not some…

Late-Breaking Castle Commercial

By El Somnambulo September 11, 20107 Comments

The music: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PETEgnaXcg[/youtube] The copy: "I'm Mike Castle. I put my man-pants on one finely-toned leg at a time. I talk softly and carry a big stick--in my man-pants." Gotta…

Epic Dem Fail in the 21st RD

By El Somnambulo September 10, 201017 Comments

Mike Ramone's pesky creditors are at it again--this time to the tune of over $1 million. Not counting County sewer taxes. A dog-bites-man story if there ever was one, as…

Bulo’s Adrenalin-Fueled Music for the Masses-The Top 5!

By El Somnambulo August 13, 20102 Comments

Put down that cuppa Joe, you won't need it: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2WXlaWv2u0[/youtube] 5. The Clash-Brand New Cadillac [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohk8lYNjkLQ[/youtube] 4. Steely Dan-Bodhisattva [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwVk8WI1BI[/youtube] 3. The Blasters-One Bad Stud [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCRX36Fdxks[/youtube] 2. The Rolling Stones-Rip…

‘Bulo’s Adrenalin-Fueled Music For the Masses-Part I

By El Somnambulo August 12, 201014 Comments

Every year, WXPN-FM, the public radio station affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, does an 885 Music Countdown of some sort, and enlists the ballots of its listeners. This year's…

Carper Tries a Campaign Combover…Er, Makeover

By El Somnambulo August 9, 201014 Comments

The Red Phone must've rung in the stately Carper manse, meaning that Ed Freel was likely on the line. The conversation could well have gone like this: Freel: "Boss, we're…