Quoth Deval re. Kerry's gaffe, on second thought:"He made a mistake," he said. "Listen[,] if I get this job count on it. Im going to say something dumb once and a while, too. Because thats what human beings sometimes do. I hope Ill … [Read more...]
Archives for November 4, 2006
Why Visit BMG After the Election?
Things could get pretty quiet around here after the elections are over. What will we come here to read about?This is a serious question. I hope people will continue to visit and discuss all things Massachusetts and politics.I for one, have … [Read more...]
Death of the American Empire
I have spent major hours using this very moniker on political boards left and right and so far the longevity of my namesake has only survived left leaning boards. Google it, if you like.Now back to the destruction of … [Read more...]
Massport wi-fi monopolists overruled by feds
An interesting item buried in today's Globe:Wireless Internet access appears poised to take off at Logan International Airport after federal regulators this week thwarted a two-year effort by airport officials to shut off private … [Read more...]
SoS Debate — a game of cat-and-mouse according to AP
from: http://hosted.ap.org...Secretary of state candidates debate after game of cat-and-mouseBy GLEN JOHNSONAP Political WriterBOSTON (AP) -- The candidate, a debate just moments away, kept his head down and swept past the media as his aide … [Read more...]
the Lt.gov, race in Vermont
( Dubie, Rep. incumbent vs. Dunne, Demo.) needs some blog help - publicity, I think - getting the story wider coverage . It seems current Lt. Gov. Dubie says he was at meetings in Vermont when he was actually in Hawaii. The papers aren't … [Read more...]
9th congressional district: no endorsement
Stephen Lynch is a regressive Democrat. He's been a Bush-Cheney booster on Iraq; he's toed the Republican line on many social issues; he hasn't exactly been burning up the halls of Congress with his blazing accomplishments since he … [Read more...]
Hacking Democracy
I just finished watching the HBO documentary entitled Hacking Democracy which highlighted the vulnerability of computers involved in counting votes during elections. Towards the end, the major focus was on the Diebold machines which … [Read more...]
North Shore Dems Unite for Victory Rally Sunday
Everyones Invited! And Bring a Friend!You don't have to go to West Roxbury for a greatdusk to dark pre-election rally this year!North Shores Rally for VictorySunday, NOV 5th,3:30- 5:30 PM(speakers start at 4 PM)on the Commons on … [Read more...]
Tingle Counsels Healey on her Party Pitch
For information on Jimmy Tingle's live performances and the shows now playing at Jimmy Tingle's OFF BROADWAY Theater in Davis Sq, Somerville please go to JimmyTingle.com</a … [Read more...]