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Song of the Day 5/6: Guns N’ Roses, “Live and Let Die”

By Alby May 6, 20202 Comments

Donald Trump visited a factory that makes medical-grade face masks yesterday. He got lots of scolding for not wearing a mask during his tour, but I thought the more noteworthy…

OK, General Assembly. It’s Time.

By El Somnambulo May 6, 20202 Comments

I think most Delawareans have remained largely unconcerned about the ongoing closure of the General Assembly. Safety first. However, the challenges facing the state that will need to be addressed…

DL Open Thread: Weds., May 6, 2020

By El Somnambulo May 6, 20208 Comments

Carney Partially Reopens Some Delaware Businesses. In general, it's a cautious approach and, I think, a prudent one. Although I do question why we're removing any restrictions in Sussex County…

Scientist Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

By El Somnambulo May 5, 20203 Comments

The lawsuit is comprehensive and detailed. Included in the 89-page brief: He (Rick Bright) also notes that he clashed with his boss, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at HHS…

Song of the Day 5/5: War, “Low Rider”

By Alby May 5, 20202 Comments

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday more celebrated in El Norte than in Mejico, I give you War's tribute to one of the symbols of California's Mexican-American culture.…

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

By El Somnambulo May 5, 202016 Comments

Ted DiBiase: Million Dollar Man/Wrestler/Minister/Scam Artist. Religion and rasslin' are two of the greatest scams goin' today. Both have seen better days, especially religion. Notable former wrestlers like Tully Blanchard…

Song of the Day 5/4: Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, “Cantina Song”

By Alby May 4, 2020

It's Star Wars day, so who better to deliver the song of the day than Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes -- the band featured in the cantina scene in…

They Rage, Rage Against the Light

By Alby May 4, 20204 Comments

Donald Trump, who hears -- mostly from the voices in his head -- that he's the hardest-working president in history, erupted in another ragefest on Twitter this morning, triggered by…

DL Open Thread: Monday, May 4, 2020

By jason330 May 4, 202014 Comments

Down on its luck DEGOP drafts this guy to run for Governor. He says he is running as an independent, but his base and his platform is pure red white…

Song of the Day 5/3: Harry Nilsson, “Coconut”

By Alby May 3, 2020

With Trump grasping at every coronavirus miracle cure that crosses his diseased mind, I think it's time he looked into Dr. Nilsson's remedy. I tend to think that adding a…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, May 3, 2020

By El Somnambulo May 3, 202010 Comments

Trump Fires Author Of Report Critical Of The Federal Pandemic Response. You won't inspect/If you don't genuflect. Oklahoma Yahoos Defy Order To Wear Masks. The mayor had to back down…

Song of the Day 5/2: Randy Newman, “Stay Away”

By Alby May 2, 20203 Comments

Randy Newman has written a special song for these days of social distancing. This was recorded almost a month ago, but he was prescient about selfish "reopen" protesters. "It's hard…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 2, 2020

By El Somnambulo May 2, 20204 Comments

'Investigate Tara Reade's Allegations': I agree. Just do it. And quickly. Biden could have made it a lot easier by being responsive and supportive of a check into his document…