Well he at least put it on the table. The Governor earlier today said it was not the time to talk gas tax and the Senate President has not commented yet. In light of the forthcoming transportation reform that inlcudes the the dismantling of … [Read more...]
Archives for November 19, 2008
What the hell’s the agenda?
So, the election's over. Great results for us at the federal level -- and even at the local level, with new State Senators Jamie Eldridge and Sonia Chang-Diaz taking up the progressive banner.Just for the sake of annoying everyone … [Read more...]
Who’s to judge?
Bork was questioned about his character by Ted Kennedy. Bork wrote a book about the experience and the state of our nation called, "Slouching Toward Gomorrah." Very eye-opening read by a learned man of good character. Somehow it seems … [Read more...]
Obama in Australia
Please link to my friend Bruce Wolpe's blog at the Sydney Morning Herald on Obama's victory. But also scan the comments to see how offshore opinion is not unanimous. … [Read more...]
The shell game of Flagmen vs. Police details continues.
I contacted my Town officials recently about various construction projects in town being manned by Police Officers and not flagmen since they were on small streets with low speed limits. I was told that flagmen would cost too much. Huh? It … [Read more...]
The Political Irrelevance of Cities
At lunch today, my friend Ed, an astute observer of Massachusetts and national politics posed the following question: "Can you name a mayor of a major American city who is looked upon as a national political figure?" I confess I was … [Read more...]
Senate President’s statement today
I was going to add this as a comment to the Wilkerson resigns diary but I think it deserves to stand on it's own. Senate President Murray Statement to the Senate 11/19/08When I stood before this distinguished body 20 months ago, I … [Read more...]
The Metro West case for (smart) toll hikes
And, time is money, especially for small business owners, who will find that it takes less time to get goods and services (perhaps delivered by the small businesswomen herself) downtown. But, the congestion relief is minimized if there … [Read more...]
What’s Happening To The Right?
In the wake of Nomad943's unfortunate anti-Semitic comment, Nomad wrote a post on RMG crowing about the ban that our wise editors imposed on him here. I wandered onto RMG, perhaps foolishly, to rebuke him. Nomad's comments weren't the kind … [Read more...]
Post-Election Myths About the Greyhound Protection Act
MYTH NUMBER 1: Citizens did not understand the impact of their vote on Question 3 until after the election. I find this myth absolutely incredible. It has been repeated on numerous occasions, most notably in the lead paragraph of a … [Read more...]