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Open Thread For June 26, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 26, 201734 Comments

Kushner, Trump, Russia, Loans, Deutsche Bank. Emoluments. Not just for the President any more. Kushner got a $285 mill lifeline loan month before election. So many conflicts-of-interest, so little time…

Open Thread For June 25, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 25, 201711 Comments

Joy Reid: Leave Nancy Pelosi Alone! I agree with her. We're gonna put that centrist asshole from Ohio in her spot? Hope not. The Business Of Compensating Victims: Turns out…

Open Thread For June 24, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 24, 201719 Comments

Putin was Directly Involved In Electing Trump. Simply one of the most important stories of this or any other year. Read it, even if it means subscribing. In fact, you should subscribe.…

Open Thread For June 23, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 23, 201712 Comments

Yes, Vote Totals May Well Have Been Altered Due To Russian Interference. Besides, it's written by Charles Pierce, so it's a great read. But, it's an essential read. A rare…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 22, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 22, 20173 Comments

What a shock. Liquor store owners, beer distributors and the like flooded Legislative Hall yesterday to rail against tax hikes, specifically sin tax hikes. As might be expected, the wavering…

Open Thread For June 21, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 21, 201722 Comments

Delaware Correctional Officers To Finally Get Pay Raise: Minner/Carney kicked the can down the road back in 2005, Markell punted the can as far as he could. Leading to an…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 21, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 21, 201717 Comments

Let's talk Coastal Zone, shall we? HB 190 (Osienski), The Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act, passed the House by a 34-7 vote. There were several amendments adopted in the House,…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 20, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 20, 201712 Comments

First some rare good news. The committee that tracks Delaware's revenue (DEFAC) has upped its prediction by $27 million. Meaning that balancing the budget just got a little bit easier. …

Open Thread For June 19, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 19, 201728 Comments

Over 1100 Animals Adopted At Bellevue. Best wishes to all the adopters and adopted. What an incredible job by the Brandywine Valley SPCA. There may not be a cooler event…

Open Thread For June 18, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 18, 20176 Comments

Russia Does Trump A Solid. Renews expiring Trump trademarks. On Election Day. Meaning Trump has at least something to do with Russia. Civil Rights Commission Launches Probe Into Trump/Sessions Evisceration…

Open Thread For June 16, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 16, 201714 Comments

D's Give Delaware's Wealthiest Another Break. Yep, those who inherited obscene wealth will now be able to keep all of it in the (DuPont) family. Although not on the Senate…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 15, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 15, 201737 Comments

The D's have unveiled their proposed income tax increases and, while it doesn't go as far as I'd like, I see it as progress. The proposal would create a new…

Open Thread For June 15, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 15, 20171 Comment

Trump the Target of Obstruction of Justice Probe. They may not have been investigating him when he asked Comey. They are now. R's Respond To Attacks By Calling For Looser…