Krugman says invest in infrastructure. I think that's a fine idea. What better way to prime the pump of the economy than a SUPERTRAIN? Hell -- how are we gonna get a FAIRLYOKTRAIN from the MBTA if we don't get a little help? This … [Read more...]
Archives for October 17, 2008
WRKO NEAR BANRUPTCY?
Today many received an email from Jason Wolfe, the diminutive Vice President of Programming and Operations for Entercom's Right Wing Talk station WRKO that WRKO was apparently in desperate financial straits. WRKO has fired the … [Read more...]
Peggy Noonan unloads on Palin
Another pedigreed conservative decamps. Sure, she starts off with some silliness about how McCain won the last debate (the American people would beg to differ). But then she takes a look at the bigger picture of American … [Read more...]
Cutting the State Budget
3) It does appear that economic conditions are getting worse and that our budget gap estimates do not reflect the most recent indicators of oncoming recession. The Governor's budget cut plan was final before the latest report on … [Read more...]
Bloggers and Activism – Myth and Reality – BMG Canvass
I invited a friend, who regularly reads, and occasionally blogs on, BMG to join the BMG canvass on Sunday. This person had another obligation but mentioned in passing that s/he was concerned that bloggers just talked with each other … [Read more...]
US Supreme Court unanimously rules against Ohio Republican party in voting lawsuit
In a huge defeat for litigious Ohio Republicans, the US Supreme Court has unanimously thrown out a lower court order that would have forced the Ohio Secretary of State to reprogram the Ohio elections database. Ohio Republicans wanted … [Read more...]
The State of the Mass GOP
The Boston Globe took a critical eye to the Mass GOP. While some on the right might take issue with the lumps Barney Keller took in the piece. I guess he's just the mouthpiece, Torkildson might have been a better focal point. … [Read more...]
What’s Up At NewsLadder: Alternet’s 10 Biggest Differences Between Barack Obama And John McCain
The Ten Biggest Differences Between Obama And McCain That Will Affect Your Daily Life. It's a very strong piece that outlines to all the choice that our country will make on November 4th and the impact that choice will have on our immediate … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
BMG Activity Center: Click here to visit the "Palin as President" interactive oval office. Larry the Plumber attacks Joe the Plumber: From Daniel Kurtzman: "This Joe the Plumber has been all over the place. He's been on Good Morning … [Read more...]
Al Smith dinner — “prepare yourself for nonstop hilarity”
John McCain and Barack Obama spoke for about 10 minutes each at the Al Smith dinner in New York yesterday. Both were genuinely funny, and genuinely gracious to each other. It's well worth watching -- it's a welcome respite from … [Read more...]