Speaker Pelosi has named Congressman Jim McGovern the new co-chair of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. Jim fills a vacancy left when Congressman Tom Lantos passed away. Jim McGovern has been a tireless advocate for human rights issues … [Read more...]
Archives for June 13, 2008
Protecting the other side, a sensible choice for VP
"It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority"- Benjamin Franklin Let me first state that I am a lifelong Democrat and also plan on voting for Obama this coming election. I wasn't 100% sold on Obama though, … [Read more...]
GOOD GRIEF!
By NBC News and MSNBC June 13, 2008 ASHINGTON - Tim Russert, NBC News' Washington bureau chief and the moderator of "Meet the Press," died Friday after a sudden heart attack at the bureau, NBC News said today. He was 58. Russert was … [Read more...]
57% of Republicans think things are seriously off on the wrong track
Do you feel things in the country are generally going in the right direction, or do you think things are seriously off on the wrong track? Wrong track 76% (57% or Republicans, 81% of Independents, 89% of … [Read more...]
Words From Ben LaGuer
I am only asking for fundamental fairness. Many of us charged with task involving lesser human consequences have exhibit more integrity when it comes to double-checking our work. Why are so many people in power afraid to … [Read more...]
Tim Russert Has Passed Away
Tim Russert has died of a heart attack at age 58. The story is developing. How sad. Tim Russert, NBC News' Washington bureau chief and the moderator of "Meet the Press," died Friday after a sudden heart attack at the bureau, NBC … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
From Ben Alper: The Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield has been renamed the Comcast Center. All shows will now begin sometime between 7:00 and 11:00 A.M. or 1:00 and 5:00 P.M. A seven-year-old Cambridge girl almost had her … [Read more...]
Yes Virginia, there is a Bilderburg
And even the Washington Post says so! http://www.washingtonpost.com/... You can imagine how much fun I can have with this little gem on the boards left and right. I feel so much better now. … [Read more...]
Democratic Rally in Leominster Sunday, June 22
Democrats from across Northern Worcester County will rally from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 456 Litchfield Street in Leominster. The rally is open to all. State Senate candidates Jennifer Flanagan and … [Read more...]
Game On! Obama Army on the move
From Talking Points Memo The Obama campaign is moving to get a quick start on the general election, and is moving ahead with a plan to send 3,600 volunteers to 17 key states this weekend. The volunteers will work full time for the next … [Read more...]