In an editorial published this week, the Boston Phoenix argues that "Hezbollah and Hamas, Iran and Syria â not Israel â are to blame for the unexpected war in the Middle East." They start off:Like people of goodwill everywhere, we … [Read more...]
Archives for July 29, 2006
A little history on the Boston crime wave
I just reread a Boston Phoenix article from a year ago, provocatively entitled "The Worst Homicide Squad in the Country." (HT to Charley for digging it out.) It's well worth reading to give yourself a sense of how the city has … [Read more...]
Who’d’a thunk it? NY Times endorses Lamont!
Win or lose on August 8, no one will be able to say that Ned Lamont didn't come a long, long way in his race against Joe "Mentum" Lieberman. When Lamont started his campaign, he was almost literally a nobody taking on one of the … [Read more...]
BMG Pundit Smackdown II: Wednesday at 2:30 pm
In this corner: Kim Atkins, the Herald's intrepid State House reporter and blogger extraordinaire. And in this corner, Chet Curtis, veteran Boston journalist, NECN personality, and previous BMG interviewee.On the agenda: the news of … [Read more...]
Another Democratic Loss?
I just finished reading an article called "Tax Talk" by Dave Denison on the MassInc. website. I think it's very insightful piece and supports my (sadly held) belief that this election is Kerry Healey's to lose. I can't … [Read more...]
Scapegoat accomplished, pt. II
Jay takes issue with my description of Matt Amorello as a "scapegoat":Anyone who still claims Matt was a 'scapegoat' should be forced to defend, point by point, the actions of Matt and the board in the days before the Big Dig tragedy.Well, … [Read more...]
Will the Perry-Kerry connection matter?
Analicia Perry, a 20-year-old aspiring nursing assistant and mother, was murdered a week ago at the shrine to her murdered brother. Both the Globe and the Herald ran stories today on Ms. Perry's funeral. Both reported Rev. … [Read more...]
So Much for Accountability
From the Globe article on Armadillo's dismissal: "Amorello also wanted to be indemnified against any potential liability arising under any investigation or lawsuit. That provision was included in the agreement, although in a narrower … [Read more...]