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“…unfortunately or fortunately.”

By jason330 May 19, 20232 Comments

A Brief Observation on the Verdict Declaring Donald Trump Sexually Assaulted E. Jean Carroll There was a time in the not-so-distant past when it was just fine to sexually harass…

Yay Capitalism!

By jason330 May 18, 20233 Comments

Millions of Americans in the past few years have run into this experience: filing a health-care insurance claim that once might have been paid immediately but instead is just as…

Song of the Day 5/18: The Everly Brothers, “Gone Gone Gone”

By Alby May 18, 2023

Colorado Congressclown Lauren Boebert has been demonstrating those Republican family values again, this time by serving her husband with divorce papers. He reportedly didn't take it well; the process server…

“Is Joe Biden the most horrible monster to ever run for President?”

By jason330 May 18, 20231 Comment

The whole game for the GOP is raising enough wariness in the minds of Democratic voters to mute their election day enthusiasm. I can't believe I still have to be…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 18, 2023

By El Somnambulo May 18, 20232 Comments

Last Session Day until June 6. Joint Finance Committee finalizing the budget until then. Meaning, in the unlikely event that Speaker Pete is true to his word, he has only…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, May 18, 2023

By El Somnambulo May 18, 20235 Comments

Three Headlines From This Morning's NYTimes: South Carolina House Passes Six-Week Abortion Ban Texas Legislature Bans Transgender Medical Care for Children Montana Governor Signs Total Ban of TikTok in the…

Song of the Day 5/17: Samuel E. Wright, “Under the Sea”

By Alby May 17, 20233 Comments

A Florida man has set a new record for living underwater without depressurization -- at this point, 78 days and counting. University professor Dr. Joseph Dituri intends to stay in…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., May 17, 2023

By El Somnambulo May 17, 20239 Comments

Collegiality reigned in Dover yesterday. Don't think there was a no vote anywhere on the Agenda. While collegiality isn't necessarily 'good', as in unanimous passage of the corporate law package,…

DL Open Thread Wednesday May 17 2023

By jason330 May 17, 202325 Comments

Here is some stuff that happened... Is Carper really running? Roll Call is asking. Democratic Sen. Thomas R. Carper has yet to announce his plans as well and after Cardin,…

BREAKING: Guiliani Accused Of Selling Pardons From Trump For $2 Mill Apiece

By El Somnambulo May 16, 20232 Comments

Along with some especially disgusting alleged sexual harassment. I won't post the details. But you can click on the link. As to the pardons: A woman who said she worked…

Song of the Day 5/16: Shuggie Otis, “Strawberry Letter 23”

By Alby May 16, 2023

Everyone knows the version by the Brothers Johnson, a. No. 5 hit in 1977. Fewer realize that it's a cover of a tune written by guitar prodigy Shuggie Otis, who…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

By El Somnambulo May 16, 20233 Comments

Looks like the Seaford 'LLC's Are People' Bill is dead. For now. Wouldn't be shocked if Rep. Danny Short is breathing a sigh of relief. The bill was on last…

DL Open Thread Tuesday May 16 2023

By jason330 May 16, 202316 Comments

Unless you are a migratory bird or a mosquito, there is absolutely no reason to go to any of these so-called "beaches". The best 'secret' beaches in Delaware: Broadkill, Pickering,…