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TMZ Reports Michael Jackson Dead
Cardiac arrest. Wasn’t breathing when the paramedics arrived. The cause is unknown, but he had reportedly just caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpTQCQEFhg[/youtube] Who knew that when he was looking in the mirror and exhorting himself to ‘Make that change’ he was talking about his pigmentation and the shape of his nose? […]
Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-Thursday, June 25
‘Bulo apologizes that this will be both late and short, but he just got back from hiking the trail. Well, the big news is that SB 121 has passed both houses and has been sent to the Governor. Here is the House roll call. Anyone considering running against Greg Lavelle in his Brandywine Hundred district […]
And Yet More Mark Sanford-Inspired Music
Good thing Sondheim’s a better lyricist than Sanford is an e-mail correspondent… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpdB6CN7jww[/youtube]
Because Everyone (OK, Joanne C) Requested It
No, demanded it. Senors y senoras, Patti Lupone: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d01NpclvlE[/youtube]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up and Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, June 24
Most of yesterday’s abbreviated sessions were given over to tributes to Thurman Adams. Sen. Nancy Cook reportedly led a group of about a dozen of Adams’ family onto the House floor (Sen. Venables was also with them). Several shared their memories. When it was all over, the session was adjourned for caucus with the announcement […]
The Governor’s Tax Package-Bill By Bill
Here is a summary of, and link to, each bill in the Governor’s tax package. As required by law, all revenue enhancers must start in the House, and a 3/5 majority is needed for passage. Please note that all are sponsored by the Democratic leadership as the Rethugs seem determined to simply play political Russian […]
What Adams’ Death Might Mean in the Short-Term
Yes, it is unseemly, and, yes, El Somnambulo wishes he didn’t have to write this. But there are real and immediate potential impacts to Senator Adams’ death, and they must be dealt with very quickly. First, it is essential that the Senate select a new President Pro-Tempore. Unlike the positions of majority/minority leader and majority/minority […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show-June, 23,2009
Presumably Dick Cathcart has spent the past four days reading all the fine print in the Governor’s budget proposal, and presumably he’ll be prepared to provide his Mindless Minions with their marching orders in Caucus today. Not a bad idea with only a week to go in the legislative session and an $800 million budgetary […]
Read All About It in the Sunday Papers-Fathers Day Edition
And by fathers, the Beast Who Slumbers emphatically does not mean L. Ron Hubbard, the ‘Father’ of Scientology. Today’s lead story is a chilling glimpse inside the full-fledged cult of Scientology as told by some of the cult’s former leaders themselves. And it’s only the first of a three-parter. Major ‘bulo Tip of the Sombrero […]
David Vitter Facing Strong D Challenger
For those of you who’ve forgotten, allow the sage words of Dick Vitale to remind you of just who U. S. Senator David Vitter (R-Louisiana) is: He’s a diaper dandy! He’s a P-T-Pee-er! With this news that Dem. Rep. Charles Melancon is likely to challenge the DC Madam’s Man/Child of the Year, Vitter won’t merely be peeing […]
SB 121 First On Tuesday’s Senate Agenda
Some things just can’t wait for Tuesday’s pre-game show. SB 121, which would outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation, is #1 on the Senate agenda for Tuesday. Predictably, Sen. Bob Venables (D-Mars) has lobbed in three amendments, only one of which has even a passing acquaintance with sanity. He’s probably got a few more being […]
General Assembly June 18 Post-Game Show: “Everything Else” Edition
Lots more noteworthy stuff happened and didn’t happen yesterday in Dover. First, here’s the whole enchilada: Now here’s that Spicy Somnambulo Salsa that turns an otherwise bland meal into a taste sensation: Highlights from the Senate: HCR 7(Oberle), discussed here yesterday, passed the Senate w/o opposition but with a Senate Amendment, which supporters had sought […]
General Assembly June 18 Post-Game Show: “Everything Falls Apart” Edition
Apparently taking their cues from Mitch McConnell, the Republican Caucus of the Delaware House of Representatives has decided to blow to smithereens any hope of addressing Delaware’s dire fiscal situation by June 30. Yesterday, the Rethugs, led by Minority Leader and Delaware State University bagman Dick Cathcart, defeated, on straight party line votes, three bills […]
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