Here's a nugget from Salem News editor Nelson Benton in the Dec. 1st paper about the transition:"It should come as little surprise that the first two community forums being held by Deval Patrick's transition team are in Boston and Amherst. … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2, 2006
Transition: Civic Engagement group sets South Coast meeting
The Patrick/Murray Transition's Civic Engagement working group has announced one more public meeting, this one on the South Coast:Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, 5:30 pm (doors open at 5)UMass Dartmouth Board of Trustees Conference Room (hi … [Read more...]
FAQ’s on Universal health care system using single payer financing
Frequently Asked Questions, with Answers (FAQ)Is national health insurance "socialized medicine"?No. Socialized medicine is a system in which doctors and hospitals work for the government and draw salaries from the government. The U.S. … [Read more...]
Circular accountability
Check out this bizarre example of circular accountability.Chapter 15: Section 1F. Commissioner of education; appointment; duties; salaryThe board of education shall by a two-thirds vote of all its members appoint a commissioner of … [Read more...]
Don’t let me hear this again
Once again I heard about a "story" in the Boston Globe that points out the hypocracy of Mitt Romney and his stance against illegal immigrants while he "hired" them to mow his lawn.What I find really interesting is the deliberate … [Read more...]
An Inconvenient Truth: A Request
I'll be there!Yes, I received my acceptance notice this morning and I am truly psyched. I'll be able to spread the word of global climate change far beyond my circle of friends and business contacts.But that is where I'll need your … [Read more...]
Bookmark this Romney quote
Here's an interesting Romney quote from the Washington Post.Romney, who is also being succeeded by a Democrat, bristled at the suggestion that the GOP had run off course. "Where we get in trouble is where we say one thing and do something … [Read more...]
Beyond Civics Class — Have High School Students Help at the Polls
There are several advantages to recruiting high school students to join the ranks of existing poll workers, many of whom are retirees.1. Young poll workers understand computers and technology. Growing up with computers at … [Read more...]