The first public appearance of the Dinosaur Twins last weekend was supposed to be a layup in front of thousands of evangelicals in Colorado Springs. Instead, the Per Diem Princess threw the ball over the backboard when she explained that … [Read more...]
Archives for September 10, 2008
Palin-McCain: “Like a Bad Disney Movie”
Hometown hero Matt Damon very amusingly demolishes the GOP's -- "I can do my job, but really, all of that stuff doesn't do any good if the people of Alaska's heart isn't right with God." -- evangelical hero, the "Per Diem Princess" ("The … [Read more...]
Health insurance premiums skyrocket again
Up another 8-12%. Disgusting. What, exactly, are we getting for that extra money? Anyone? Anyone? All that money is for more imaging? Is it worth it? Anyone know? The recently passed cost control legislation calls for public hearings any … [Read more...]
Sarah Palin, Feminist
Before automatically heaping your disdain onto me, I encourage you to read her piece. It certainly struck a chord with me not because of any support I have for Palin (and I have plenty) but for its clear-headed explanation why … [Read more...]
What does a transparent government mean to you?
An 80-page report the council takes up today recommends asking the Legislature for an exemption from the law that requires all cities and towns to conduct their business in public. An exemption would mean citizens have no legally guaranteed … [Read more...]
Let’s talk about issues: Tax policy
Naturally, both candidates have a plan for tax policy - Obama promises a tax cut to 95% of working Americans, while McCain offers a continuance of George Bush's tax policy. Today, Business Week compared the two. Len Burman, a former … [Read more...]
State of Virginia blog for residents
BMG'ers -- According to the AP, the State of Virginia recently launched a blog for residents to submit ideas on how to improve government performance. The site also will allow users to collaborate with others to rank and discuss the ideas … [Read more...]
OINK: Lots of porcine cosmetics out there
Here's an interesting little quote direct from the Official White House website, reporting Vice President Cheney's November 1, 2004 remarks about John Kerry at the Jackson Hole airport.Well, he's working very hard to cover it up. Now, … [Read more...]
Something to pay attention to this general election.
And that would be the lack of attention that Massachusetts will be receiving and another reminder that it's imperative we pass National Popular Vote legislation the next session which begins in January. I thought today would be the … [Read more...]
John McCain Insults Chelsea Clinton
Forget "Lipstick on a pig" the real pig is John McCain. Remember a few years ago he told what he said was a joke but shows what a pig he is. Going to reprint the "joke" here although it is in extreme bad form but it clearly demonstrates … [Read more...]