Here are some quotes from Sami: After being reunited with his eight-year old son Mohammed, who was just a baby when he last saw him, Sami summoned the strength to greet Sudan's President, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, accompanied by dozens of … [Read more...]
Archives for May 7, 2008
How can Obama get the Working Class vote
Let me first admit, I am no fan of Barack Obama. I personally feel that his economic policies will send us into an economic collapse. At the same time, John McCain will just expand Bush's "War on the Middle Class". I am stuck in a rut here … [Read more...]
Pioneer Institute and laughable hatchetry
I don't hate the conservative Pioneer Institute, I really don't. I've quoted their stuff here liberally. They've done interesting work on housing vis-a-vis zoning, did a nice report on crumbling bridges ... all fine and … [Read more...]
Restoring America After Bush – May 16 Forum at Harvard Law School
Forum on America's Future After Bush - Public Invited Cambridge, MA (OPENPRESS) May 6, 2008 -- The Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, a Boston-based civil rights organization, and the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute of Race and … [Read more...]
Casinos: Not dead yet
Oh for the love of Pete can't he just stop it already! According to the Globe Patrick says casinos may live to play another day He had the perfect out. He could let it die and move on. Instead he's prepared to resurect the beast. Please … [Read more...]
Quick hits (local edition)
Lots to talk about what with Indiana, North Carolina, and all. But there's still stuff going on here that's noteworthy! There will be a public meeting on Boston University's scary-virus biolab next Friday: A panel investigating the … [Read more...]
It’s Time to end the Democratic Race Obama/Clinton
Last nights results may prove to be the water shed moment in the Democratic race for the White House. My hope is that both of the candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama can see the forest from the trees and accept their roles in moving … [Read more...]
I Won!
This is a victory for West Brookfield. There is now a real opportunity for the Town to build the confidence that its citizens have in the services it provides. I'm looking forward to working with Selectmen Barry Nadon and Tom Long to build … [Read more...]