Breaking:’Sanctity of Marriage’ Bill Defeated
Sen. Robert Venables' attempt to permanently outlaw same-sex marriage was defeated in the State Senate today. The roll call for SS1 for SB 27 was 9 in favor, 11 opposed,…
The Demise of Wolf Block-What Really Happened
Since 'bulo's previous article attracted a surprising (at least by 'bulo's expectations) response, he would like to share this 'inside baseball' article from the Philadelphia Inquirer. You just have to…
The County That Couldn’t Shoot Straight
You've all heard the term 'self-fulfilling prophecy'. As it turns out, New Castle County Executive Chris Coons' tone-deafness on the issue of county services vs. the need for tax increases…
Senator Proposes Bill to Enable Newspapers to Be Run as ‘Not-For Profits’
An intriguing proposal from U. S. Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland. This would not in any way help the giant media conglomorates, but it appears that this might help local…
Breaking: Powerful Law Firm to Close, Delaware Heavy-Hitters Going to…
Philadelphia-based Wolf Block, a very powerful law firm with strong governmental ties, will dissolve, according to this report on Philly.com. 10 attorneys from its Delaware office, including former AG Charles…
Good News/Bad News?: Tweety Re-ups w/MSNBC for 4 Years
Arlen Specter can presumably breathe easier. Chris 'Tweetybird' Matthews has signed an extension w/MSNBC that will keep him there until after the 2012 elections. Matthews denies that he was raising…
Read All About It in the Sunday Papers-March 22 Edition
LEAD STORY: Philadelphia Inquirer: HOW THE FEDS GOT FUMO. Somebody's got to say it. There is not a newspaper in the country doing better investigative work than the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
‘Bulo’s Music for the Masses
The Beast Who Slumbers likes this weekend trend of sharing favorite music and other cultural touchstones with the blognoscenti. It enables 'bulo and others to take time to savor life's…
The Morning After
March 19, 2009 will forever be remembered as the date that Delaware's Gilded Age officially ended. An age that was literally 'built on a house of (credit) cards' is no…
Breaking: 8% Pay Cut Among Markell Proposals
Jack Markell has proposed an across-the-board 8% pay cut for all state employees, including teachers. This would include both merit and non-merit employees and, coupled with benefits reduction and holiday…
Inconvenient GITMO Truths
Yes, 'bulo knows, everybody is bored with Iraq/Afghanistan/GITMO. Just like everybody is bored with the criminal behavior of the Bush Administration (Although said boredom doesn't extend to the slugs in…
Whackos Preparing ‘Marriage Protection Act’
A talkative toucan informs El Somnambulo that Sen. Bob Venables (D-Mars) and the troglodyte caucus are preparing a so-called 'Marriage Protection Act' for introduction. It's not in the system yet,…
Breaking: ‘Climate Prosperity’ Leader Nominated to Head DNREC
It appears that Gov. Markell was really serious about bringing a new approach to DNREC. Here's the press release: Markell Nominates Climate Prosperity Leader to Head DNREC Advocates praise bold…