General Assembly Pre-Game Show-Monday, June 29
2 days to go. Based on press reports, the white smoke has yet to be seen from the Legislative Hall chimney. The state's finances, of course, being the foremost subject…
Cutting of Legislators’ Transportation Funds Misguided
A proposal to seriously reduce legislative funds designed to repair roads is ill-considered and will not save money in the long run. It will delay repairs of suburban streets, many…
Read All About It In the Sunday Papers-June 28, 2009
LEAD STORY-Asia Times: Anatomy of a Pentagon Coverup As was predicted here several weeks ago, US media lost whatever little interest they had had about recent U. S. air strikes…
Bulo’s Saturday Music for the Masses-Michael Jackson Memorial Edition
Look at these vids and you come to 2 conclusions: (1) He was every bit as talented as everyone has said (even the song about the rat) and (2) The…
Breaking: House Narrowly Passes Climate Control Bill. Castle Votes Yes.
By a 219-212 vote, the United States House of Representatives has narrowly passed landmark climate control/energy reform legislation. Rep. Mike Castle was one of only 8 Republicans to vote yes.…
The Delaware State Senate Is Changed Forever
With the passing of Thurman Adams, the Delaware State Senate will never be the same. And the State of Delaware will be much the better for it. While one wishes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…