It has been interesting to watch the debate back and forth between those obsessed with the purity of the process and those more concerned with achieving a just outcome on the issue of same-sex marriage. I count myself firmly among the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 12, 2006
Tom Ciulla Former Councilman and Republican State Committee man
First you have high hopes for someone the olympic hopeful who never was there for Massachusetts.He puts his own self interest ahead of the people. You should have never started running for president when you got elected Governor.All I could … [Read more...]
Globe has a must-read on Dem victory
After a shocker national election that has led to surprisingly few "here's-the-way-the-story-happened" deconstructions, the Boston Globe has a must-read on the Dems' two-year strategy for recovery and dominance. Starts back at the crack of … [Read more...]
Listen Up, Deval
MarriageThe governor was the babbling baby in the corner and the legislature was paralyzed without meaningful leadership. Hey, all, the Supreme Judicial Court told you that marriage equality was the only thing compatible with our … [Read more...]
Why “we shouldn’t put constitutional rights to a popular vote” doesn’t work
Consider, for example, the process for amending the U.S. Constitution, which of course involves no popular vote -- Article V requires the concurrence of 2/3 of each branch of Congress and 3/4 of the state legislatures. If the … [Read more...]
Setting the Record Straight
The media has an amazing ability to fall for right wing talking points time after time again. Sadly, all too often myriad people buy into them - including progressives. "We just want an up or down vote," President Bush would say. Never mind … [Read more...]
Feingold is out for ’08
I heard it on NPR this afternoon, and Mass for Feingold has the statement he sent to his supporters.I want you to know that Ive decided to continue my role as Wisconsins Junior Senator in the U.S. Senate and not to seek the Democratic … [Read more...]
Chicago Tribune Must Read: The House that Rahm Built
In Hartford, Conn., Emanuel talks to the press after an event for candidate Joe Courtney. … [Read more...]
Have the courage to allow the vote
In my simple-minded way, I figure either you agree with a process or you don't. Either you respect the integrity of the initiative/referendum process or you don't (and some clearly don't like the process -- fine. At least … [Read more...]
Hiatus from what?
Boston Herald...November 12th, 2006"Post-election hiatusPosted by Kimberly Atkins at 8:26 amThe Daily Breifing [sic] will be on a weeklong, post-election hiatus. Back Monday, Nov. 20."...WOW! And I thought she had been on hiatus for the … [Read more...]