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DL Open Thread Wednesday, May 1, 2024

By Alby May 1, 20243 Comments

I'm not going to bother with a Trump trial wrap-up, because if you consume news you can't avoid the media's information avalanche. I can't tell who's winning, but it's pretty…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: April 2024

By El Somnambulo May 1, 20242 Comments

I tried to narrow this list down and, in fact, did. Just too many good songs to ignore: For newbies, the songs are in alpha order by artist: Real Black…

BREAKING: DEA To Reclassify Marijuana

By El Somnambulo April 30, 2024

From the Washington Post: The Drug Enforcement Administration will move to loosen restrictions on marijuana in what would be a historic shift in federal drug policy, according to multiple people…

Song of the Day 4/30: Riley Puckett, “The Cat Came Back”

By Alby April 30, 20241 Comment

As I noted yesterday, and Kristi Noem is finding out at her leisure, Americans treasure two animals above all others – Man's Best Friend, and His Noble Steed – and…

DL Open Thread Tuesday, April 30, 2024

By Alby April 30, 202418 Comments

Gov. John Carney officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Wilmington Monday. If he succeeds, it would mark one of the biggest self-demotions since ex-President John Quincy Adams was elected…

Song of the Day 4/29: Dave Matthews Band, “Ants Marching”

By Alby April 29, 20242 Comments

Seems this was the year the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bit the bullet and opened its doors to bands that were popular but critically scorned. Foreigner was finally…

DL Open Thread Monday, April 29, 2024

By Alby April 29, 20244 Comments

Trump's courtroom snoozing isn't just a punchline – according to this expert, it's another sign of his cognitive decline. According to Dr. John Gartner, "Trump fell asleep 4 out of…

BREAKING!!: Delaware Working Families Party Announces Endorsements

By El Somnambulo April 29, 202463 Comments

Here is the press release in its entirety: Delaware Working Families Party Announces First Round of Endorsements in 2024 Elections Endorsements Include Collin O’Mara For Governor, Slate of State House…

Song of the Day 4/28: Henry Gross, “Shannon”

By Alby April 28, 20241 Comment

You don't have to be an animal lover to find yourself aghast at the Kristi Noem dog-killing story – not just that she did it in the first place, which…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, April 28, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 28, 20243 Comments

Every Dog-Killer Has Its Day. Noem's day is done: The outpouring of animal love from political social media is all in response to South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem (R)…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, April 27, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 27, 20244 Comments

Election Integrity--Rethuglican-Style. They no longer even pretend that they're not gonna try to steal the election: When conservative lawyer and media personality Christina Bobbbecame one of the latest members of…

Song of the Day 4/26: The Beatles, “I’m Only Sleeping”

By Alby April 26, 2024

He's at it again. Trump reportedly took a "bonafide nap" during his lawyer's cross-examination of National Enquirer honcho David Pecker this morning. Remember, with people like Trump, every accusation is…

DL Open Thread: Friday, April 26, 2024

By El Somnambulo April 26, 20249 Comments

No DC Trump Trial Before Election. The Supreme Court has guaranteed it in a multitude of ways. Josh Marshall says it best: I was watching cable news this afternoon at…