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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 7, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 7, 20188 Comments

Greg Lavelle and Dave McBride. The two senators who made sure that wielders of assault weapons will be able to mow down children, teachers, ordinary citizens, police, and others. What…

Song Of The Day: June 7, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 7, 20182 Comments

RIP, Clarence Fountain of the Blind Boys Of Alabama. To quote Clarence: "If James Brown could come in here and do the twist, and do the mess around for the…

June 6 Open Thread: Democrats Manage Not to Screw Up Primaries

By Alby June 6, 20188 Comments

Except for the action-hungry sports bettors who flocked to Delaware, yesterday's big stories came from the flurry of primaries in eight states. The generally good news for Democrats wasn't all…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 6, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 6, 20187 Comments

I think they're just trolling Rep. PAL Longhurst now. Yes, the Senate passed the bump stock bill. And, yes, they placed yet another amendment onto the bill, making eight in…

Song Of The Day: June 6, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 6, 20186 Comments

Albert Collins, The Master Of The Telecaster:

Football Becomes a Political Football

By Alby June 5, 201823 Comments

It's no secret that blustery, overcompensating macho types like Donald Trump love football. Trump himself, you'll recall, tried to buy an NFL team in the 1980s and failed. He then…

June 5 Open Thread: All Bets Are On

By Alby June 5, 201816 Comments

Today's the day Delaware casinos start losing money by accepting single-game sports bets, according to crybaby Dover Downs CEO Denis McGlynn. "People need to manage their expectations on this," McGynn…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 5, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 5, 201810 Comments

Let's talk gun bills. What the General Assembly does, or does not do, with gun legislation will determine whether this session can be deemed even somewhat of a success. How…

Song Of The Day: June 5, 2018

By El Somnambulo June 5, 2018

Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater, one of the best from the Chicago blues scene, passed away last week. In his heyday, he simply was one of the most exciting blues performers…

Trump ‘Disinvites’ Eagles From White House Ceremony

By El Somnambulo June 4, 201811 Comments

This is a true story. From the Washington Post: "The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow,” President Trump…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: May 2018

By El Somnambulo June 4, 20181 Comment

While there's one song that towers over all the others and could well be the Song Of The Year, there are nevertheless several other pleasures to savor. As always, something…

Jesus Says, “No Cake For You!”

By Alby June 4, 201831 Comments

Spokesmen for Jesus of Nazareth said the Savior approved of the Supreme Court ruling that bakers don't have to make wedding cakes for gay couples, because he thinks it's a…

John Carney is Ruth Ann Minner Without the Charm

By Alby June 4, 20184 Comments

Maybe Gov. John Carney thinks that autocracy is the way all the cool guys are governing these days so he'll give it a try. Why else would his administration be…