The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 3, 2006
Parking at the Commons
David wrote up Chris Lydon's bloggy thinking-cap session on Friday; and now so has Massmarrier.* Here's what I took from it: Chris Lydon wants a website (maybe) that would combine all the nifty things that all the current local websites are … [Read more...]
When in the course of human events …
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be … [Read more...]
Declaration of Independence
I hope BMG will post the whole Declaration tomorrow at the top of the page for us all to read -I am not somepace where I can put my hands on it or I would do it myself..Maybe I'd better look farther. … [Read more...]
Lieberman pledges to hold breath till he turns blue if Lamont wins
The AP reports today that Joe Lieberman has announced his intention to run as an independent if he loses the Democratic primary to Ned Lamont. Given Lieberman's good standing with both unaffiliated and Republican voters, his chances … [Read more...]
More problems for the Mittster
We know that Mitt's been busy down in the Bible Belt and Iowa, but he still faces a significant uphill climb with a third of the national electorate. Check out this poll in the 7/3/06 LA Times: http://tinyurl.com/g3t9gYou've … [Read more...]
A Progressive Remembrance of Jim Morrison
The Doors called themselves âerotic politiciansâ. Though they did not specialize in protest music, the lyrics of their hard-hitting âUnknown Soldierâ can be understood today:[slow] Wait until the war is over / And we're both a … [Read more...]