In any case, this is a neat parlor trick to pull the next time you have a Righty over for dinner. Our guest was stopped cold, and remained docile for the rest of the evening. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 7, 2007
Climate Change and RGGI
Skifree is upset, of course, with the weather.Sixty degrees at 8 am in January! Climate change?El Nino?, Both? Unfortunately climate change is real, ongoing and with no end in sight. We must address the problem. Money spent now IS well … [Read more...]
Patrick Says He’d Support Kerry in 2008
Here's a shocker, at least as far as I'm concerned. During an appearance on Urban Update this morning, Governor Patrick was apparently asked who he planned on supporting in the 2008 primaries, and according to the Globe his … [Read more...]
“Where’s the outrage?”
Mike at Marry in Massachusetts has been giving it to us "process liberals" (ugh) with both barrels lately. In fact, he's so angry, he's moderated at least one of my comments into the circular file. Nice. [Update: Mike claims Blogger ate it. … [Read more...]
Iraq – Do the right thing
President Bush is about to announce a policy change in Iraq this week. Speculation is that he wants to add up to 20,000 troops and 1 billion dollars for a jobs work program. Is this the right thing to do? I don't know, but after … [Read more...]
This bodes well …
From the Times of London: "Revealed: Israel plans nuclear strike on Iran."Israel has drawn up secret plans to destroy Iran's uranium enrichment facilities with tactical nuclear weapons. Two Israeli air force squadrons are training to … [Read more...]
Who is Dan O’Connell and why does he make so much sense?
Dan O'Connell, Governor Patrick's Secretary of Housing and Economic Affairs, is featured in an interview in the Sunday Globe business section. In the interview, O'Connell speaks with a common sense about housing policy that has been … [Read more...]
Power Plant dumps on Queen Victoria’s Ice Cubes
Note: By the time we learned of the rich history of the lake, we were already well into our attempts to clean it up. Amazing. I'll weave the tale in chronological order so you can join me on this journey. Wenham Lake Ice: Fit for a … [Read more...]
Hot time in the city of homes (woes) tonight
Mayor Charlie Ryan was eloquent as he lauded the Commonwealth on it's rich history (along with Virginia) of leading our nation at it's conception (Constitution) up to today's vision of vitality that is the Patrick/Murray team. … [Read more...]
A Sign of Life at City Hall
Finally, a sign of life at Boston City Hall and BPD HQ. Instead of blaming guns for our city's shooting crimes, the focus in this Globe article shifts the blame exactly where it should be: on the scum commiting doing the shooting.I … [Read more...]