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DL Open Thread Sunday Magazine: August 16, 2026

By El Somnambulo August 16, 2026No Comments

'Big Cannabis' Goes Global. Think we can all see where this is heading...: In America it has been a bumpy ride. The country long tried to effectively wipe weed off…

Song of the Day 8/16: Franki Valli, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”

By Alby August 16, 2026No Comments

Some guys just don't know when to hang it up. Back in May Frankie Valli, who sold more records in the '60s than anyone except the Beatles, canceled a string…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, August 15, 2026

By El Somnambulo August 15, 2026No Comments

You Can Listen To the Three Democratic Candidates For AG Here. Tom Byrne asks good questions. Trump Never Gives Up: His DOJ is going after the judge in the Stormy…

DL Open Thread: Friday, August 14, 2026

By El Somnambulo August 14, 20263 Comments

Lest you wonder why I haven't posted on more primary races lately, it's because the 30-day filing deadline is Tuesday (which makes it 27 days, but who's counting?). Just want…

Song of the Day 8/14: Deep Purple, “Smoke on the Water”

By Alby August 14, 20263 Comments

One of the longest-running feuds in rock history was put to bed last Wednesday, for one night at least, when guitarist Ritchie Blackmore joined the current iteration of Deep Purple…

Song of the Day 8/13: Rod Stewart, “Rhythm of My Heart”

By Alby August 13, 20261 Comment

Rod Stewart, now 81, has canceled the remaining dates on his farewell tour after a heart operation to insert a stent in a cardiac artery. His announcement said the shows…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, August 13, 2026

By El Somnambulo August 13, 20265 Comments

Water Supplier Veolia Sues Companies For Dumping PFA's: Investor-owned drinking water supplier Veolia has filed a lawsuit against nine companies, alleging they are responsible for contaminating Delaware drinking water sources…

Guess Who’s Shilling For Ray Seigfried Now?

By El Somnambulo August 12, 20267 Comments

And you just KNOW that Elon Musk's attorneys are paying for these Robocalls. Give up? "Ray Seigfried: A trusted ally for women's rights. Hi, ______, it's Sen. Nicole Poore. I…

Song of the Day 8/12: Pat Benatar, “You Better Run”

By Alby August 12, 2026No Comments

Donald Trump's escape from Turkey via a catering cart has already become the stuff of legend, and not in a good way. While journalists fume about being used as decoys,…

DL Open Thread: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

By El Somnambulo August 12, 20262 Comments

Delaware Task Force--No Nukes--For Now: A group of stakeholders have decided, after months of deliberation, that small modular nuclear reactors — recently touted as a possible solution to Delaware’s growing…

Dwayne Bensing Explains Why I Support Dwayne Bensing

By El Somnambulo August 11, 20261 Comment

His interview on WDEL. Listen to his answers unfiltered: https://www.wdel.com/news/electionwatch-delaware-attorney-general-candidate-dwayne-bensing/article_ff39d259-7cf6-4876-9563-da3295a23a2b.html#/questions Gotta say, also great questions from Peter MacArthur.

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

By El Somnambulo August 11, 202611 Comments

Let's start with a couple of political 'while I'm thinking about its': What's wrong with Claire Snyder-Hall? Why in the world is she supporting Mark Schaeffer's wife in a primary…

Song of the Day 8/11: The Cowsills, “Hair”

By Alby August 11, 2026No Comments

Donald Trump is physically decomposing. He's so decrepit he can barely move from one golf cart to another, making his latest club championship a true work of art – the…