A political blog by 3 guys Attracted both wise and gadflies One day Guarino joined in So did Doug Rubin Even Ernie recanted goodbyes … [Read more...]
Archives for April 18, 2008
Bad rules should be broken to make votes count
Globe columnist Joan Vennochi's April 17 column about Democratic women meeting with our state's U.S. Senators and Governor urging them to ensure all Democratic Primary votes will count in the Party's nomination process struck a … [Read more...]
Report from the Field (Allentown PA)
Sadly, the office here was broken into last night, and several pre-paid cellphones and some laptops were stolen. Fortunately, that was the extent of the damage, and it seems not to have been politically-motivated. Whoever stole the phones … [Read more...]
For enhanced “civic engagement” bring back cable coverage of formal legislative sessions
"Legislators behave differently when their constituents are watching" - a quote from the book Lobbying on a Shoestring that I believe is a true statement. Excerpt: http://www.realclout.org/ppi/p... Digital streaming is no … [Read more...]
No May 1st SEIU 509 Strike
SEIU 509 is not going to strike. Their website states that they are going to get what they need based on a bill being submitted by Rep Marty Walsh. Does anyone know more? … [Read more...]
Lowell Blogger Fiesta – Last Call!
We're wrapping up preparation for the blogger partay! tomorrow. Also known as "cleaning the house." I believe I have emailed everyone, who signed up, directions and information for tomorrow. If I am mistaken, and missed you somehow, it's … [Read more...]
Elitist Obama: Small towns “a death trap, a suicide rap”
From Slate, via Political Intelligence. … [Read more...]
When the Phone Rings at Three A.M. ……Dan “Search and Avoid” Conley Jumps Into Action
"Remember sir, when we went over that big green bridge that time?" "Yeah, that was fun." "A few exits over that bridge sir, and you will find Revere." "OK Smithers. I get the picture. This is where I am at my best. I thrive in this … [Read more...]
Being Heard…Media Notes Power of Blogosphere in Debate Flap
And as if we didn't know that the blogosphere was packing some punch this campaign season, here is this piece from MSNBC's First Read on ObamaNation: Curious of what the bitterness and anger could look like if Obama is somehow denied the … [Read more...]
Goodbye BMG!!
Oh, woe, oh woe! How did I ever get in this situation - and why on Earth are people on BMG so mean to me!! How could they not understand that I just like to make fun of people of different ethnicities, and really, everyone, that's a … [Read more...]