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Delaware Political Weekly: Nov. 17-23, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 24, 202347 Comments

1. Jane Hovington To Carry D Banner In RD 37 Special Election. Despite Betsy Maron's breathless prose, Hovington is a sacrificial lamb. Presumably offered up b/c nobody else stepped forward. …

Song of the Day 11/23: Mary Gauthier, “Thanksgiving”

By Alby November 23, 20232 Comments

Just in case you're not feeling all that thankful today, Mary Gauthier's song about visiting prison on the holiday will remind you that some people have it much worse. Unlike…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, November 23, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 23, 2023

Israel: 'At Least Two More Days Of Wanton Destruction Before Cease-Fire'. Because 5000 dead children just aren't enough: The Israel Defense Forces said ground troops had “continued striking” in Gaza,…

Song of the Day 11/22: Daryl Hall and John Oates, “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”

By Alby November 22, 2023

Here's the proof that we're living in the most contentious times since the Civil War: Daryl Hall is suing John Oates. The lawsuit, filed in Nashville, is sealed, so we…

I Get A Letter From ‘Doctor’ Bethany Hall Long

By El Somnambulo November 22, 202323 Comments

Well, actually, my wife did. But it was addressed to me. 'Doctor' Bethany Hall Long wants to make sure I've, uh, had my shots: Hi Stephen, I may be running…

Open Thread Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

By Alby November 22, 20238 Comments

Today's Thanksgiving prep – stuffing, or more properly dressing, since we don't actually put it inside the bird. We always have three different kinds – traditional, cornbread with oysters, and…

Open Thread Tuesday Nov. 21, 2023

By Alby November 21, 20234 Comments

Short one today with Thanksgiving prep on tap. Today: Pies – pumpkin, apple and pecan. Republicans should spend more time baking pies instead of thinking of ways to make life…

Song of the Day 11/20: The Afghan Whigs, “I Know Your Little Secret”

By Alby November 20, 20231 Comment

Bethany Hall Long's secrets don't seem all that secret at this point. She might as well face the music. The Afghan Whigs, the vehicle for frontman and songwriter Greg Dulli,…

DL Open Thread Monday, Nov. 20, 2023

By Alby November 20, 202311 Comments

President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn died at yesterday at 96, two days after entering hospice care, with her husband of 77 years by her side. Their marriage lasted as long…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, November 19, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 19, 20233 Comments

You Got To Fight--For Your Right--For Junk Fees. Lobbyists battle Biden Administration against regulating junk fees: Frustrated with airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights,…

Buy Weed? Can’t They Just Drink Instead?

By Alby November 19, 202311 Comments

The Atlantic coast is supposedly the liberal part of Sussex County. So why are its beach towns treating cannabis sales like a pool hall coming to River City? As a…

Song of the Day 11/18: John Fred and His Playboy Band, “Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)”

By Alby November 18, 2023

Hard to believe it took this long, but it appears the George Santos saga is reaching its denouement. The guy who makes Donald Trump's lying seem timid seems to have…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, November 18, 2023

By El Somnambulo November 18, 20232 Comments

Musk Promises 'Thermonuclear Lawsuit' Against Media Matters. For, you know, reporting the truth: Elon Musk said on Saturday that he will file a "thermonuclear lawsuit" against non-profit watchdog Media Matters…