More than 70,000 Soldiers have been stop-lossed since 2002. During the recent Iraq troop "surge," the number of troops stop-lossed reached 12,235. Such orders harm the morale of our fighting men and women and are nothing more … [Read more...]
Archives for June 9, 2008
Where were all of the delegates?
First, the party should only hold conventions in even-numbered years. So called "issues conventions"--those in odd-numbered years--are sparsely attended and expensive. A bi-yearly convention schedule would make the one off-year convention … [Read more...]
Articles of Impeachment being read now by Kucinich
Dennis Kucinich is on the floor of the House right now reading articles of impeachment against President Bush. It is a 35 count indictment and is live on CSPAN. Doesn't look like many people are there....but still, intersting. … [Read more...]
McCains Economic Policy Promises to be a cheap date
US Gas tax suspension Another Republican smoke and mirrors for the Middle class Ok lets have an open discussion Republican Nominee John McCain wants to lead off his economic policy by suspending the Federal Gas tax. He says it's going to … [Read more...]
MA Dem Convention & Van Jones
I hope the Debbie Downers who have posted about lack of food options at the Tsongas didn't miss Van Jones' [www.vanjones.net] fantastic keynote address (held while Senate ballot counting was taking place). He spoke passionately and … [Read more...]
Tornado in Worcester: Who Knew?
The Mass. Foundation for the Humanities reminds us that on this day in 1953: Worcester County was devastated by the strongest tornado ever to hit New England. With winds close to 300 mph, the twister traveled 46 miles across the county, … [Read more...]
Shaheen and Patrick on Tuesday – Better than “Two for One” now “Two for Half the Price of One”
SOS Majority, aka Secure Our Senate Majority, is hosting a fundraiser for Governor Jeanne Shaheen in her race to defeat John Sununu for US Senate. Governor Deval Patrick is the special guest. This is our first event where we are … [Read more...]
Renewed call for a SDC “Logistics” Committee
Given that so many conventions and meetings are in locations where food and other necessities are not easily available to purchase near the venue, I think that logistics should get more consideration. Folk crab about delegates who are … [Read more...]
“A Loss for Kennedy” … Four Months Later
In a sour and petulant column the day after the Super Tuesday primary, Joan Vennochi celebrated Clinton's win as a wonderful feat for the Massachusetts Democratic party and a defeat for Ted Kennedy. Her argument, titled, "A Loss for … [Read more...]
Convention Photos
Teresa Heinz, chair of the Heinz Foundations MA AG, Martha Coakley Congressman John Tierney (MA 6th District) Congressman Edward Markey (MA 7th District) MA Democratic Party Chair, John Walsh and MA Lt. Governor, Tim Murray Happy … [Read more...]