Welcome to the world, new blogbaby -- son of sco, one of the most thoroughly decent people in our local blogosphere. Congrats to new Mom and Dad. (You know, I didn't think I'd like babies. But now, I totally love 'em. They can be some of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 4, 2007
Rep. Richard Ross, Thank You!
I wrote about my concerns over MGL 59 section 38D.I wrote to EVERYBODY about it yet I only received a reply from Representative Ross. Sir, I would gladly vote for you again. You are what you are supposed to be, a representative … [Read more...]
Should Having a Penis Be a Requirement for Holding the US Presidency?
But, because of recent advances in technology and culture, the penis has been largely eclipsed as a tool of national governance and international diplomacy. Today, brains are thought to give women the same gravitas that penises gave … [Read more...]
4,000 Af-Am and Hispanic Bostonians hope to win March 7 lottery
1. NEWSOn March 7th, 5,000 Boston parents -- 80% of whom are black or Hispanic, mostly low-income -- will find out if they won the lottery. The prize? Winning admission to a charter public school. There are no entrance … [Read more...]
New health care premiums — but what do they pay for?
As announced yesterday, here are the new health care monthly premium rates available to the uninsured. Our poster gary noticed them here, and there's also an Excel spreadsheet from the governor's office. Respectively, the three figures … [Read more...]
Mixing Religion and Politics
I've listened to BMG'ers rail about the pernicious influence of Religion in the Presidential race.Mitt having the temerity to approach BYU alumni for donations - when they're mostly MORMONS like he is! The way the Catholic Church … [Read more...]
I’m Supporting Mike Gravel for President
I'm actually sitting here laughing while listening to Senator Gravel! I cannot write anything that can convey how absolutely amusing Senator Gravel is. Listen to his videos. He puts Ernie Boch to shame!The reasons why I am … [Read more...]
CPAC straw poll: Giuliani the top vote-getter; Romney barely buys himself a plurality of #1 votes
The results from the Conservative Political Action Conference are in. Respondents were asked to name their first and second choices. Rudy Giuliani captured the most combined #1 and #2 votes; Mitt Romney got the most #1 votes, no … [Read more...]
10% odds that Massachusetts owes you money!
The insert just has 40,000 names, but the online database has more than 4 million accounts listed. So, go and click, and search for your name, and maybe even the names of your loved ones. It's not often that the state offers you … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Boston Globe!
The Globe is 135 today. What do you think the corporation should do to ensure it thrives for another 135 years? Personally, I think they should try to remake themselves into an internet-based news community supported by a mix of advertising … [Read more...]