Those are Jon Keller's words for Deval Patrick's performance to the media with regard to CaddyGate, DrapeGate, and let's not forget FirstLadyGate.Actually, I think they apply pretty well to the local press's performance, including … [Read more...]
Archives for February 21, 2007
Renewable Energy Choices and Electricity Metering
My first question was asking about whether the state has any plans to require power companies to provide an option for residents interested in having all their electricity generated by renewable sources. Currently, some utility companies … [Read more...]
So much for the Dems playing nice during the primary
Here we go.The Clinton campaign has gone into overdrive over remarks Hollywood mogul David Geffen made about Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and former (definitely former now) pal Bill Clinton to Maureen Dowd in her column today....here are … [Read more...]
Deval Patrick ….
There is nothing like the form, fit and feel of a pitch black Cadillac on the open road. But yesterday afternoon was no day for a "Sunday Drive" not for our good friend, Deval Patrick.It appears that the Republican "Truth" Machine had … [Read more...]
Byron Rushing files bill legalizing same-sex marriage
MassResistance is reporting that there's a new House bill filed by Rep. Byron Rushing that will actually legalize same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. Why is this necessary? What does it say about the legality of same-sex … [Read more...]
Update on Exploratory Committee for 5th Congressional
Before I was elected to the State House in 2002, I worked as a Legal Aid attorney for Merrimack Valley Legal Services (MVLS), helping working people in Lowell and Lawrence fight evictions, get unemployment benefits, and applying for Social … [Read more...]
A “Reality – Based” Web Site
that every informed Massachusetts citizen/taxpayer should visit http://www.coupedeva... … [Read more...]
The Gotcha Shuffle: Patrick Gets Got
The Globe columnists continue to pile on.Today it's Jeff Jacoby, a day late and a dollar short. Yesterday, it was Brian McGrory looking down from Mount Olympus and handing out his sage advice. Last week it was … [Read more...]
Public Protection & the Credit Card Industry
Expanding the field of progressive ideas is never easy. We are a mixed bunch with many causes and sometimes it can be tough to figure out which ones are worth going for. Here is one suggestion.I am working with a group called the Merchants … [Read more...]
My kingdom for a frame. . . .
I am all for Congress sinking its teeth into the problem, keeping the pressure on, and finding a way to minimize U.S. losses. I agree that the situation has been destablized by the U.S. invasion and further violence will ensue with or … [Read more...]