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DL Open Thread Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023

By Alby December 27, 20232 Comments

Thom Hartmann warns that Trump is following the fascist playbook by goading his supporters to violence. And it wasn't just WWII-era fascists – Orban is doing the same thing in…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2023: #’s 40-31

By El Somnambulo December 27, 2023

40. 'You don't like me then, you won't like me now.' 39. 38. 37. 36. 35. 34. 33. 32. 31.

Announcing DL’s MVP’s Of 2023!!

By El Somnambulo December 26, 20234 Comments

As usual, there are more than ten on the list. While one of Jason's preferred choices isn't on the list, I'm pretty damn sure he'll agree with our #1. 10. …

DL Open Thread Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023

By Alby December 26, 20233 Comments

Pope Francis, fresh off his controversial decision to allow the blessing of same-sex relationships, used his Christmas message to take aim at the weapons industry, which means he took aim…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes Of 2023: #’s 50-41

By El Somnambulo December 26, 20231 Comment

This could be the best list I've ever put together. Not b/c the tunes were necessarily better this year, but because I listened to the tunes without the videos, and…

Song of the Day 12/25: Top 10 Most-Viewed Christmas Songs of the Day

By Alby December 25, 2023

According to one of those sketchy "favorite (noun) of every state" lists, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is the most popular Christmas song in Delaware. Well,…

DL Open Thread Monday, Dec. 25, 2023

By Alby December 25, 20234 Comments

Digby, noting Trump's claim to have won the war on Christmas, has an interesting story about the Nazis' attempts to modify Christmas to their particular tastes. Let's just say peace…

Song of the Day 12/24: Bruce Cockburn, “Cry of a Tiny Babe”

By Alby December 24, 2023

Most retellings of the nativity understandably dwell on the spiritual aspects. Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn went in another direction. I wanted to put it into terms people can relate to…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, December 24, 2023

By El Somnambulo December 24, 20236 Comments

Cris Barrish Chronicles Horror Story Of A Serial Abuser. Despite having been repeatedly beaten and having the tip of her finger bitten off, his wife begs judge not to send…

Song of the Day 12/23: John Prine, “Christmas in Prison”

By Alby December 23, 20231 Comment

In the five years I've been writing the Song of the Day feature, nobody has compiled more page views than John Prine. Prine loved Christmas – he told Rolling Stone…

DL Open Thread: Sat., December 23, 2023

By El Somnambulo December 23, 20238 Comments

Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores Democracy, Overturns Blatantly-Gerrymandered Legislative Maps: MADISON - The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Republican-controlled state Legislature to draw new legislative boundaries ahead of the…

Song of the Day 12/22: The Beach Boys, “Alone on Christmas Day”

By Alby December 22, 20231 Comment

You're probably familiar with "Little Saint Nick," the Beach Boys' tune about Santa's new hot rod. Alternate transporation for Santa was a popular theme back in the '50s and '60s,…

DL Open Thread: Friday, Dec. 22, 2023

By El Somnambulo December 22, 20235 Comments

A Preview Of Our Holiday Programming: Dec. 26: DL's MVP's Of 2023 Dec. 26-30: 'Bulo's 50 Fave Tunes Of The Year. 10 each day. Dec. 31: 2023: The Good, The…