There has been a push of late to discourage people from buying bottled water, as it creates waste and is expensive. Menino, with a bunch of other mayors, has decided to stop stocking bottled water at City Hall (where I used to work, and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2, 2008
Governor Patrick’s Town Hall tour — coming to a town near you!
Here's the Governor on the town hall tour: And here's his message, which includes a rundown of some recent achievements. Friends, Over the past 18 months, our administration has built a foundation for real, lasting change. We have … [Read more...]
They just found that 12 year-old Vermont girls body.
When are these sick fucks going to stop or be stopped? I am getting so tired of hearing about these child predators assaulting and killing little girls. I know we all condemn this kind of thing but really what can we do to stop it??? Laws? … [Read more...]
McCain’s history comes back to haunt him…
Here's the money quote from Cochran: "McCain was down at the end of the table and we were talking to the head of the guerrilla group here at this end of the table and I don't know what attracted my attention," Cochran said in an interview … [Read more...]
National Popular Vote Bill – Call your State Rep. and Alice Wolf! (Please)
Hi BMGers, I have been a long time reader and have finally signed up. One of the many issues that I hold dear to my heart is the National Popular Vote movement/bill. We have a version here in Massachusetts, House Bill 678, that should … [Read more...]
Help Darcy Burner Recover from a Devastating Fire
The home of congressional candidate Darcy Burner (WA-08) was destroyed early yesterday morning when a faulty lamp in her son's room sparked a blaze that quickly spread through the house. Darcy and her husband, son, and dog made it out … [Read more...]
Cheney Breathes Oxygen!
Since the balrog is coming to visit on 4 July, I thought this note from The Onion was apropos: Cheney Celebrates Earth Day By Breathing Oxygen At a special Earth Day event Sunday, Vice President Dick Cheney inhaled his first-ever breath of … [Read more...]
Obama on Marriage in 2006: Open Mind Important
Just as a follow-up to David's post below, I thought it might interest devoted BMGroupies to read what Obama wrote about marriage in his 2006 book The Audacity of Hope: [I]t is my obligation, not only as an elected official in a pluralistic … [Read more...]
Obama supports Bush’s faith based initiative. Will Nativity Scenes be coming back soon?
Maybe we can start having Nativity scenes at our public buildings and parks next. Many of BO's supporters say he is not a flip-flopper but he does "shift" his position from time to time. Is this a shift, a pander or a flip-flop? Story from … [Read more...]
Is Obama suddenly favoring same-sex marriage?
Mike thinks so. I'm skeptical. You be the judge -- here's the letter that's raising the issue. Dear Friends, Thank you for the opportunity to welcome everyone to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club's Pride Breakfast and to … [Read more...]