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A Two-Way D Primary For Governor?

By El Somnambulo March 18, 202458 Comments

Going against the Conventional Wisdom, I think it's possible. The two candidates? Matt Meyer and Collin O'Mara. Now hear me out. I write this not only because both Meyer and…

Song of the Day 3/18: Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)”

By Alby March 18, 2024

For all the similarities between the music markets in the U.S. and Britain, some acts just never cross over. For every David Bowie, embraced as a taste-setter in America, there's…

Faith And Liberty Discovery Center Cuts Its Umbiblical Cord

By El Somnambulo March 18, 20242 Comments

G-d decided it was time to close Philly's Bible Museum: The museum created by the American Bible Society in July 2021 said it will be open to visitors until March…

DL Open Thread Monday, March 18, 2024

By Alby March 18, 20245 Comments

Donald Trump continued his Dotard America tour over the weekend, promising a "bloodbath" if he's not elected. Supporters are trying to pretend that he was talking about the auto industry,…

Song of the Day 3/17: Thin Lizzy, “Whiskey in the Jar”

By Alby March 17, 20241 Comment

Popular Irish songs might sound ancient, but many aren't very old. "The Fields of Atheny," for example, is about the potato famine, but it was written in the 1970s. "Ragland…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, March 17, 2024

By El Somnambulo March 17, 2024

Trump: 'Bloodbath' Coming If He Loses. Prediction or promise? As in a call for yet another insurrection?: The dark view resurfaced throughout his speech. While discussing the U.S. economy and…

Song of the Day 3/16: The Ink Spots, “We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)”

By Alby March 16, 2024

A theme song for the gubernatorial race. No editorial comment intended. The Ink Spots, among the country's most popular vocal groups in the 1930s and '40s, had tremendous influence on…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 16, 2024

By El Somnambulo March 16, 20245 Comments

How Delay Tactics Have Worked For Trump For Decades. When facing legal woes, as he has for decades in civil courts, Mr. Trump seeks to manipulate the schedule. Whether or…

Song of the Day 3/15: The Ides of March, “Vehicle”

By Alby March 15, 20241 Comment

An old anecdote tells of the student who went to see "Hamlet" and complained, "It's just a bunch of cliches strung together." Indeed, absent the Bard, would anyone refer to…

DL Open Thread: Friday, March 15, 2024

By El Somnambulo March 15, 20246 Comments

FIRE MERRICK GARLAND TODAY!! I'm gonna try to keep this rant profanity-free. Because I'm so fluffing angry that I either exercise restraint, or be placed in restraints: Federal prosecutors have…

Delaware Political Weekly: March 8-14, 2024

By El Somnambulo March 15, 202426 Comments

1. Collin O'Mara Files For Governor. I think he's got a legit shot. Let's face it: The partisans supporting BHL and Matt Meyer who post here have focused on the…

Song of the Day 3/14: Kate Bush, “Pi”

By Alby March 14, 20242 Comments

Pi Day, so called because in American notation it looks like the first three digits of the mathematical constant (in Europe today is 14/3), is a bona fide holiday, designated…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 14, 2024

By El Somnambulo March 14, 20241 Comment

Today's Big Story: The Senate will consider 'Permit To Purchase'. The bill came back from the House with several amendments attached, amendments that largely weaken the bill, which is the…