So to recap, the GOP is having a lot of trouble with the House:It is having recruitment trouble. Example: GA-12 has a Republican advantage but is represented by a Democrat, John Barrow. The GOP has not found a challenger yet. NC-11 isn't … [Read more...]
Archives for September 22, 2007
I have this image
I have this image in my head.It comes from some years ago at camp. We were firing different high power rifles into close range targets, about say 30 meters. A plastic 2 liter container full of water explodes violently when hit … [Read more...]
The Big Dig Guilty, Enablers, and Heroes-New Ward Commission is needed for oversight
State and federal taxpayers once again must be exasperated and disgusted at the latest Boston's Central Artery Project-Big Dig tragedy that is pushing the media. When enough is is enough? No more cover-ups are needed. Time for the truth to … [Read more...]
Compare and contrast
Cardinal O'Malley:The Church's stance on gambling is a nuanced one. We believe that gambling can be a legitimate form of recreation, like drinking alcohol. But, like alcohol, there are also dangers involved in gambling. Casino gambling, I … [Read more...]
Brattle Street thinktank brings us some dubious ideas on the property tax
As the Commonwealth plunges into debate over taxes, revenues, and local services, it should consider whether the property tax is as bad as it is often made out to be.... The property tax is basically sound. It works the way it was intended, … [Read more...]
A Guide For The Criminal Minded…..The Big Dig Experience!
These guys and girls must get rid of the "pinky rings," body piercing, tattoos, drugs, and engage and adopt a code of gun and weapons control to a new way of real profitable non risk crime that leads to wealth, leisure, and acceptance. The … [Read more...]
Multiple P-Town Hate Crimes Come to Light
The Cape Cod Times has reported that police are investigating two other likely hate crimes from this summer, in addition to the September 10th gaybashing of the New Bedford resident. http://www.capecodon... Anti-violence advocates have a … [Read more...]
Professor’s Study gives Failing Grade to Casino Gambling.
2. ECONOMIC EFFECTS SHOWN TO BE ACTUALLY HARMFUL: The legalization of gambling activities eventually causes: (1) increased taxes, (2) a loss of jobs from the overall region, (3) economic disruption of other businesses, (4) … [Read more...]