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DL Open Thread: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Bye Bye Boris. He proved Badenov that not even he could survive it: He delivered the address to the nation after he was prompted to resign by a Conservative Party revolt and a list of scandals — including parties that violated his own pandemic lockdown rules and the appointment of a lawmaker to a key […]
Song of the Day 7/6: Elvis Presley, “That’s All Right”
Elvis Presley, it turns out, is still a box-office draw. Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” is officially a hit, moving not only movie tickets but lots the King’s greatest hits albums too. Like most of Luhrmann’s films, this one is getting mixed reviews, based mostly on whether the reviewer likes or dislikes Luhrmann’s frenetic directing style. Even […]
Speaker Pete’s ‘Unavailable For Comment’ Watch: Day 6
It was a day much like any other day. John Carney says his ‘hands are tied’ when it comes to doing anything about KMG: On Tuesday, Governor John Carney weighed in on the conviction of State Auditor Kathy McGuiness on three misdemeanor charges while in office, stating there’s not much he can do about her […]
McGuiness to Step Down Watch – Day 1
As Impeachment pressure mounts on the State Frauditor, I doubt she will find many friends urging her to stay and fight it out. Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and I issued a joint statement today regarding the removal of the Auditor of Accounts: “Based on the clear legal […]
You Have 70 Days to Get Rid of the Cop Cabal in Leg Hall – What are you waiting for?
These candidates have been endorsed by the Working Families Party. Pick one and get going. We are 70 days from the primary Becca Cotto running to send a sadly co-opted by the cops, Deb Heffernan into retirement. Deshanna Neal running to further retire the retired cop Larry Mitchell. Sophie Phillips because David Bentz retired. Cyndie […]
Deb Heffernan’s Re-Election Strategy: Kill Climate Bill(s), Harvest Campaign Cash From Polluters
Prologue: On Monday, June 13, 2022, Delaware’s foremost corporate fixer/lobbyist Bobby Byrd joins the 6th RD Democratic Committee. His daughter, Rebecca Byrd, is already a member of the committee. Byrd, who heads up Byrd & Associates (which includes his daughter, and lobbyist Kim Gomes), has publicly pledged to raise as much money as it will […]
Speaker Pete ‘Unavailable For Comment’ Watch: Day 5
Let’s wrap up Day 4, courtesy of the Delaware State News: While Senate leadership agreed on the next course of action, the same could not be said for those in the House. In a joint statement, only House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, and House Majority Whip Larry Mitchell, D-Elsmere, demanded the auditor step down […]
DL Open Thread Tuesday July 5 2022
Another white mass murdered get the kid glove treatment from cops: Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III taken in Alive. Don’t tell me we don’t have a problem with race in this country. #JaylandWalker killed no one and got shot 60 times. Nobody is saying cops should murder white people at the same rate they murder […]
‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes For June 2022
Dave Alvin singing about a train? Know any better way to kick off a best-of-the-month wrap-up? I don’t. This belongs in the pantheon of their very best: This whole album’s great. Gild Hall possibility?: I DARE you not to like this: Nathan Arizona’s Fave Of The Month? It’s only 106 seconds long, but it’s a […]
Song of the Day 7/4: Taj Mahal, “Ain’t Gwine to Whistle Dixie (Any Mo’)”
I dunno about you, but I’m not feeling all that patriotic today as a Confederacy-worshiping minority tries to steer the country back to the past. Nobody should be whistling Dixie any more, but this buoyant tune always puts me in a better mood. Taj Mahal was born Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr. The son of […]
DL Open Thread Monday July 4 2022
This usurpation of power by Wisconsin legislature should be shocking. It isn’t shocking because the entire GOP has given up on even pretending that America is a democracy. The Prehn case The Prehn case in Wisconsin offers a telling data-point about democratic erosion in the states, where gerrymandered state legislatures can effectively maintain their policy […]
Song of the Day 7/3: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet”
The story of Randy Bachman’s guitar came full circle this week. In case you missed the story when it broke last fall, Bachman lost the 1957 Gretsch guitar — one he bought as a teenager with his lawn-mowing money — when it was stolen in 1976. He searched for it fruitlessly for decades, until last […]
Delaware’s Favorite Podcast Released a New Episode – Leg Hall Lament with Madinah Wilson-Anton
After listening to this you will want to give some money to Madinah and set up a recurring donation to The Highlands Bunker. E193 – Leg Hall Lament (w/Madinah Wilson-Anton) State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton joins Rob in the bunker to talk about how the last few weeks of the legislative session has gone, giving a […]
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