We're only halfway through the war at this point If the rate of the conflict holds, we can expect a further 4,000 US deaths before the war is over.* We can similarly expect 30,000 wounded If the rate of the calmer last year continues, we're … [Read more...]
Archives for May 15, 2008
Open Thread: Since BMG got none (w/Poll)
There is only one Macker! … [Read more...]
Kerry tears into Bush on “appeasement” smear
So, our child-President insinuated to the Israeli Knesset that Obama wanted to "appease" terrorist groups. Sen. Kerry isn't having any of that: ... First, it's absolutely shameless that an American President would use a … [Read more...]
Good For Judge Redd
A Roxbury District Court judge told more than a dozen Boston cops who attended a probation violation for a convicted cop killer, Thomas Shay, that he wished they were out on the streets fighting crime rather than in his courtroom for the … [Read more...]
Obama: “Hold On, Sweetie”?
I know, I know...everyone's jumping on the Obama bandwagon. A Clinton victory is looking more and more unlikely every minute. Obama's undoubtedly putting the finishing touches on his acceptance speech. But is this guy really … [Read more...]
Statement on Marriage Victory
Disclaimer: This is a variation of what I posted on queertoday.com. n a 4-3 ruling the California Supreme Court has ruled that the voter approved initiative used to block same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. California has become the … [Read more...]
California Follows Massachusetts on Civil Rights
It appears the California Supreme Court decided, 4-3, to extend marriage rights to all couples in America's largest state (over 10% of the USA's population). Of course, there's an initiative to amend the CA constitution to ban … [Read more...]
Wind farms vs. unclean energy
A couple of wind-related items today ... First, Terry Murray takes care of business and sets the table to zone our oceans. This will hopefully give us some regulatory clarity for wind farm development and fishing vs. preservation. Good … [Read more...]
Peter Koutoujian – More State House Stink
Peter Koutoujian, the "dig me" rep from Waltham who is best known for milling around the well of the House floor so the chicks he met the night before (when he was single) can see him on TV, has a wife that is the lobbyest for the trial … [Read more...]
Democracy is an Invitation to Struggle – Ben Franklin
These are book clubs, a morning club and an evening version. There are art shows and speakers. Ruth Hathaway has done a magnificent job making so much available. She was wonderful librarians, but the library needs to be open.The … [Read more...]