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‘Bulo’s Top 10 2010 Republican Targets-#2

By El Somnambulo April 24, 200922 Comments

5th Senatorial District-Cathy Cloutier Caustic film critic Pauline Kael once famously called quasi-film star Don Ameche, "The zero who sings." Don Ameche, meet Cathy Cloutier. Like Ameche, Cloutier is likable…

Miss California: Just a Good Wholesome Christian with a Boob Job

By El Somnambulo April 23, 200918 Comments

Yep, suhprize, suhprize, Miss Holier Than Thou will be an introducer tonight on the Dove Gospel Music Awards show. And, just like that, the Religious Right has a new cause…

‘Bulo’s Top 10 Republican Targets for 2010-#3

By El Somnambulo April 23, 200912 Comments

29th Representative District-Pam Thornburg Or, instead of Pam's name, should it read 'No Incumbent'? Pam Thornburg is very unlikely to seek reelection. She almost lost (well, actually, the initial count…

Breaking: FDA to Permit ‘Morning-After’ Pill for 17 Year-olds

By El Somnambulo April 22, 20098 Comments

The FDA today said that it will not appeal a judge's order to permit 17-year-olds to get the 'morning-after' pill. From the Associated Press story: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food…

McClatchy Papers: Bush Pushed Torture to Find Iraq-Al Qaida Link

By El Somnambulo April 22, 200913 Comments

A link which, of course, never existed. In other words, Bush/Cheney et al were so intent on getting evidence to justify their misbegotten war in Iraq that they approved torture…

El Somnambulo’s Top 10 Republican Targets for 2010-#4

By El Somnambulo April 22, 200929 Comments

State Auditor-Tom Wagner No, no, defeating Alleged State Auditor Tom Wagner does not require a 'suspendering of disbelief'. All that's needed in these fiscally-troubled times is a credible candidate dedicated…

Breaking: US Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Civil Liberties

By El Somnambulo April 21, 20092 Comments

Granted, it may be a small victory, but it's important. And, just wait'll you see how the justices voted. The New York Times reports that, by a 5-4 vote, the…

‘Bulo’s Top 10 Republican Targets for 2010-#5

By El Somnambulo April 21, 200921 Comments

9th Representative District-Dick Cathcart, House Minority Leader Democratic insiders will tell you that no one ran a more disappointing 2008 campaign than Becky Walker against Dick Cathcart. Her entire campaign…

Key Obama Official Buys Fusion Hybrid…from Sheridan Ford!

By El Somnambulo April 21, 20098 Comments

Tres cool. Delaware's own David Plouffe, who as you all know was Presidential Campaign Manager for Barack Obama and is now a senior advisor to the President, purchased a Ford…

‘Bulo’s Top 10 2010 Republican Targets-# 6

By El Somnambulo April 20, 200913 Comments

11th Representative District: Greg Lavelle Bleatings from the Rethuglican flock notwithstanding, Brandywine Hundred remains a target-rich environment for the D's. Already gone are the 7th RD, formerly held by Wayne…

Read All About It in the Sunday Papers: April 19 Edition

By El Somnambulo April 19, 20097 Comments

LEAD STORY-The Times of London: British Scientists Use Stem Cells and Find Cure For Blindness Wow. Good thing that Bush and the Wingnuts had such an abiding 'respect' for 'human…

‘Bulo’s Music For the Masses: Lost in the ’80’s, Volume 1

By El Somnambulo April 18, 200910 Comments

The Beast Who Slumbers generally likes his music the way he likes his roadkill-raw and visceral. He also likes music that engages both his brain and his butt. So, if…

‘Bulo’s Top 10 2010 Republican Targets-#7

By El Somnambulo April 17, 200911 Comments

21st Representative District-Mike Ramone "This ain't a purchase, it's a rental." Thus sayeth Tom Waits, El Somnambulo's favorite philosopher. And thus sayeth the Beast Who Slumbers about Mike Ramone's 2008…