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DL Open Thread: Friday, December 1, 2023

By El Somnambulo December 1, 202311 Comments

Israel Knew Of Hamas' Planned Attack--And Did Nothing. For over a year: Israeli officials obtained Hamas’s battle plan for the Oct. 7 terrorist attack more than a year before it…

Delaware Political Weekly: November 24-30, 2023

By El Somnambulo December 1, 20239 Comments

1. Annnd, just like that, we have a Democratic primary for NCC Council President. Robert A. Williams, who previously served on Wilmington City Council, as filed. I spoke to him…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: November 2023

By El Somnambulo December 1, 2023

A shorter list this month. Always happens in November as some of the best tunes I heard will not be released until 2024. February, in particular, looks real promising. Shorter,…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 30, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 30, 20235 Comments

War Criminal Dead. Finally. I mean, who gave a shit about Cambodia and Laos anyway? As was the case with Vietnam, history has judged some of his Cold War realism…

Val Longhurst–Anti-Semitic Legislator AND Scofflaw Violator Of State Law

By El Somnambulo November 29, 202322 Comments

Both on behalf of Bethany Hall-Long. We've already established that Longhurst urged legislators to back BHL because, at least in part, Matt Meyer was part of some 'Jewish cult', apparently…

RIP: Kathy MacDonough

By El Somnambulo November 29, 20234 Comments

Many of you knew her on this blog as Scarlet Woman. Without a doubt, one of my favorite commenters ever. Many of us knew her in 'real life'. In my…

BREAKING: UD To Go (Semi-) Big Time In Football

By El Somnambulo November 27, 202310 Comments

From Sports Illustrated: Delaware is preparing to join Conference USA in the 2025–26 academic year, according to multiple reports. With Delaware’s move from the FCS to the FBS, it would become…

Seeking DL’s MVP’s Of 2023

By El Somnambulo November 27, 202324 Comments

The floor is officially open for nominations! Who were those who were the most valuable to the progressive cause in Delaware in 2023? They can be people, they can be…

Delaware Department Of Elections ‘Ain’t Worth A Bucket Of Warm Spit’

By El Somnambulo November 27, 202322 Comments

When it comes to investigations, they opt out. They've now said so. From a must-read piece by Amanda Fries (h-t to Joe Connor, who apparently doesn't sleep): Delaware elections officials…

DL Open Thread: November 26, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 26, 20232 Comments

Trump Commuted The Sentences Of Only The Best People. This one raises all sorts of questions: Jonathan Braun of New York had served just two and a half years of…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 25, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 25, 20231 Comment

Pretty Much EVERYBODY Hates Medicare Advantage. Meaning, John Carney should read this article: More than 30 million older Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, wooed by lower premiums and…

DL Open Thread: Friday, November 24, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 24, 20231 Comment

Cease Fire Holds--For Now: A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be taking effect on Friday, signaling the start of what could be the longest pause in fighting…

Delaware Political Weekly: Nov. 17-23, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 24, 202347 Comments

1. Jane Hovington To Carry D Banner In RD 37 Special Election. Despite Betsy Maron's breathless prose, Hovington is a sacrificial lamb. Presumably offered up b/c nobody else stepped forward. …