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DL Open Thread: Thurs., May 23, 2024

By El Somnambulo May 23, 20245 Comments

Oh, Nos! Not Another Plague Hitting Florida!!??: For all the obvious challenges facing South Florida as sea levels surge, one serious threat to public health and the environment remains largely…

Song of the Day 5/22: Pixies, “Monkey Gone to Heaven”

By Alby May 22, 2024

Theme music for the heat dome over Mexico that's causing monkeys to fall dead from the trees. Black Francis wrote "Monkey Gone to Heaven" about the environment 35 years ago,…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., May 22, 2024

By El Somnambulo May 22, 20246 Comments

As expected, the Hospital Cost Review Board bill as amended passed the House and heads to the Governor. No R's voted yes, D Reps. Lynn and Matthews voted no. One…

DL Open Thread Wednesday, May 22, 2024

By Alby May 22, 20241 Comment

Rehoboth Beach, the resort town of 1,100 year-round residents that gifted Delaware politics with Pete Schwartzkopf and Kathy McGuiness, is embroiled in a controversy that for once involves neither of…

Song of the Day 5/21: Randy Rainbow, “Forty-Five”

By Alby May 21, 20241 Comment

This is a weird coincidence. Just a couple of days after featuring "9 to 5" as Song of the Day, Randy Rainbow released a new parody song set to its…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

By El Somnambulo May 21, 20244 Comments

The Big Story: Hospital Cost Review Board Bill Could Go To Governor Today. The bill was amended in the Senate, so it now returns to the House for final passage. …

DL Open Thread Tuesday, May 21, 2024

By Alby May 21, 20241 Comment

That Trump trial in New York is getting close to its conclusion, with all the plot twists the writers could think up. Michael Cohen revealed on cross-examination that he stole…

Meyer Campaign Throws Shit At Collin O’Mara

By El Somnambulo May 20, 202453 Comments

Don't see any way one could interpret this otherwise: May 20th, 2024 Dear Commissioner, Albence, I wanted to inform you that according to the Delaware Constitution, a candidate for Governor…

Song of the Day 5/20: King Willonius, “Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body”

By Alby May 20, 20242 Comments

It's not exactly life imitating art, more like reality imitating reality TV, but the Catfightin' Congresswomen of Washington could be the hottest new show in the capital. In last week's…

DL Open Thread Monday, May 20, 2024

By Alby May 20, 20242 Comments

Iran's president, Ebrahim Raisi, was killed when his helicopter crashed. That should give conspiracy theorists plenty of grist, but analysts agree the effects will be internal, because he was seen…

Song of the Day 5/19: Dolly Parton, “9 to 5”

By Alby May 19, 20241 Comment

Dabney Coleman, who died last week at 92, was best known for playing arrogant, venal characters in movies and television, especially during the '80s, when he starred in the sitcoms…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, May 19, 2024

By El Somnambulo May 19, 202413 Comments

Brief campaign note. Was knocking doors for Branden Fletcher Dominguez yesterday, and I was paired with Susan Sander, who just won a seat on the Red Clay School Board. She's…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 18, 2024

By El Somnambulo May 18, 20242 Comments

'All You Can Eat' Yourself Right Into Bankruptcy. 'Endless shrimp' to put an end to Red Lobster?: Locations of Red Lobster all over the country have been closing down, with…