I keep thinking this and it will NOT go away, and it makes absolute sense to me-I think the ticket to have is John Edwards for President and Evan Bayh for Vice-President. One-the South would play very much in the Democrats' favor, and the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 3, 2006
Patrick’s outreach (and BMG) talked up on Kos front page
The coalition had produced a report on the future of higher education, and Deval Patrick, the governor-elect, a man who clearly has plenty to do with his time, had actually read it, which he showed by responding seriously to the issues it … [Read more...]
Un-great moments in framing
"Framing" -- the association of two or more things, even if denying the connection, thereby reinforcing the connection in the public's mind. A distant cousin of the Freudian slip.Richard Nixon, November 17, 1973:"I am not a crook"... … [Read more...]
How can we reform education?
1) With the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 (MERA) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in place can local school districts implement meaningful reforms on their own?2) Are there any school districts in Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Energy and Environment Principles, Discussions, and Community Meetings
Driving our economy around renewable energy technologiesInvesting in our parks and open spacesPromoting conservationA plan to ensure that government practices what it preachesLimitations on toxicsUtility regulations and how they impact … [Read more...]
Sometimes, the Paper Does It for You.
On the front page, the Times gave the quiz to five sample citizens, and their answers and photos didn't make it into the online edition. Here - transcribed verbatim -are their names, ages, scores, and comments - which Porcupine feels … [Read more...]
Mitt partly undoes the budget-cut damage
Within the Department of Mental Retardation line items, the governor restored $8.4 million out of the $9.8 million he had cut. The restored funding included the following:--A $2 million increase in the Turning-22 program. … [Read more...]
Child Welfare law takes a bold step in California
Please note the following: In California social workers and the state were held financially liable for removal absent immediate danger of physical injury - emotional abuse allegations were no protection against liability AND Child's … [Read more...]
(W)orst President Ever?
Mass Eyes and Ears points us to the Washington Post, where historians Douglas Brinkley, Eric Foner and David Greenberg engage in a fun debate (under the exceptionally grim circumstances) as to whether Bush is absolutely hands-down the worst … [Read more...]
Troopers can arrest illegal immigrants in Romney deal
WARNING: This may cause early morning retching. This must be rescinded. I am all for reasonable, fair immigration policy - but this moves quickly into "I stopped you for a broken tail light - but I deported you for being … [Read more...]