Last night's debate focused on red-herring issues at the expense of 'the #1 issue' on everyone's mind - the economy. But in one of the few moments when the debate turned to the economy, Charlie Gibson chose to push the idea that cutting the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 17, 2008
What would you say … [open thread]
if you were talking to college students this afternoon about politics and new media, specifically blogs? Pearls of wisdom from the BMG community are welcome, as always! … [Read more...]
Why you should never believe a pundit
From today's papers, which continue to try to dissect BitterGate. First, the NY Times: Last week in Terre Haute, Ind., Mr. Obama explained that the people he had in mind "don't vote on economic issues, because they don't expect … [Read more...]
Hard-fought contest results in glorious victory for BMG!
OK, I made up the "hard-fought contest" part, and "glorious" is perhaps an overstatement. But a HT to RMG, of all places, for noting that Blue Mass Group was named 2008's "Best Local Blog" by the Boston Phoenix. (By the way, … [Read more...]
Obama’s performance = Really bad.
Just a brief take on the debate last night ... as most readers know, I'm an Obama supporter. I hope and believe he'll be the next president. And I think the Democratic primary is essentially over. I tend towards the optimistic … [Read more...]
Governer files Supplemental Budget – court appointed attorneys say THANK YOU
April 18, 2008 PRESS RELEASE BAR ADVOCATES PRAISE GOVERNOR'S SUPP BUDGET Quick action needed to avoid delays in payment Governor Patrick filed a supplemental budget on Tuesday that will help ensure that thousands of private lawyers who … [Read more...]
Bush Administration to Launch New Currency
A little Thursday morning humor from Blip.tv... … [Read more...]
A Bitter Debate…Obama Took Beating…What Now?
Well, that debate last night was pretty nasty and petty. It didn't really even come from the candidates - we can thank George and Charlie for a debate high on guilt-by-association and symbolism. Maybe they just figured that the … [Read more...]