So far as I know, Wisconsin is the only state that discloses corporate tax return information. See this interesting analysis of taxes paid (or, not paid) by Wal-Mart in that state, and also nationally. In any case, Massachusetts does not … [Read more...]
Archives for May 20, 2007
UMess: Tocco channels Jimy Williams
Remember old Sox skipper Jimy Williams, who would answer any questions of his perversely surreal managing with the brushoff, "Manager's decision"?Maybe he's giving PR advice to UMass board chair Steven Tocco. See, UMass President Jack … [Read more...]
I’m not about Obama
Ugggggghhh ... It's really a shame, because Obama is plainly very charismatic and bright, but I really can't consider him seriously for the nomination at this point. He's just whiffing so badly and unseriously on the two issues I take most … [Read more...]
Sound files of convention
Here's Patrick's speech, in three parts:Part 1Part 2Part 3I'll have Kerry's later. Funny to hear him talking about George Tenet's "kissing butts" in 2001-02, compared with his protestations now.Here's Kerry:Part 1Part 2 Part 3Part 4 Part 5 … [Read more...]