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Police Reform In Delaware Must Start At The Top…Of The Delaware General Assembly

By El Somnambulo June 9, 202019 Comments

We know what we have in John Carney: Someone whose jellyfish proclivities impelled him to cave to the gun store owners in the early days of the COVID pandemic. We…

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, June 9, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 9, 202013 Comments

Remember The Coronavirus?: It's Still Spreading. Bolsonaro may be even worse than Trump. And/or Trump might just decide to follow Bolsonaro's game plan. Hey, we've got some serious hot spots…

DL Open Thread: Mon., June 8, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 8, 20207 Comments

Wealthy Hospitals Laid Off Workers And Gave Executives Bonuses From Fed Funds. They were already sitting on billions in cash reserves. They got more, and spent none of it on,…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, June 7, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 7, 20203 Comments

How Police Unions Impede Any Policing Reform. Read the article and understand this: You can't negotiate with these guys. They have one approach: Scorched earth. You also can't pass meaningful…

DL Open Thread: Sat., June 6, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 6, 20206 Comments

We Have Proof: It's Not Just A Few 'Bad Apples'. Jamelle Bouie puts it in context for us. It's systemic abuse of power against citizens w/o the ability to fight…

DL Open Thread: Friday, June 5, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 5, 202015 Comments

How Mayor Mike And John Carney Tried To Stop Today's Protest. A must-read. There are elements of this story that utterly fascinate me. Plus, there is a villain, who is…

Delaware Political Weekly: May 29-June 4, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 5, 20204 Comments

1. The Most Important State Legislative Primary This Year. Marie Pinkney has filed to challenge President Pro-Tempore David B. McBride in the 13th Senatorial District. She has a great chance…

DL Open Thread: Thurs., June 4, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 4, 20209 Comments

American Military & Defense Leaders Abandon Trump. Gen. Mattis. Admiral Mullen. James Miller. Defense Secretary Esper. Even the compromised current Joint Chiefs Chair, Gen. Mark Milley, tried to walk back…

Yes! Yes! Yes! Marie Pinkney Files To Challenge Dave McBride!

By El Somnambulo June 3, 2020

She will run in the Democratic Primary against the absentee incumbent. She is so deeply involved in the community that the tragic events of the last week make her election…

DL Open Thread: Weds., June 3, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 3, 202010 Comments

Everything Falls Apart, Police Brutality Edition, Ctd. A largely-peaceful and effective day of protests. Dubya supports protesters. An amazingly empathetic statement. So far, public hates Trump's response. I am encouraged. …

DL Open Thread: Tues., June 2, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 2, 202028 Comments

Trump Declares War Against America, Sends In Troops To Quash Peaceful Demonstration...For A 'Fascist Photo-Op'. At St. John's Episcopal Church. Here is the Reverend's response: “I am the bishop of…

DL Open Thread: Mon., June 1, 2020

By El Somnambulo June 1, 20202 Comments

Everything Falls Apart, Police Brutality Edition, Ctd. Trump Takes Action--Announces Plan To Declare Antifa A Terrorist Organization. I, uh, don't think they are an organization. Hey, it's an election year.…

DL Open Thread: May 31, 2020

By El Somnambulo May 31, 20202 Comments

Everything Falls Apart, Police Brutality Edition. This is the late-'60's all over again. Which demonstrates how little has really changed. My youngest daughter was part of a peaceful protest in…