It's pretty rare that I agree with the WSJ's editorial page, but they take apart the Bush administration's piecemeal and haphazard response to the economic crisis with reasonable cogency today. Another Sunday night, another ad hoc bank … [Read more...]
Archives for November 25, 2008
Quick hits
David's in an exotic place where elitists take vacations. My computer's power supply died. ("Of course -- It's a DELL!") Personally, I am shallow and attention-deficitted.The GOP will have to find good reasons … [Read more...]
MA donors put Obama over the top!
Well, maybe that's a little strong. Still, Massachusetts donated the most money per capita to Obama's campaign ... which included, of course, our own modest efforts.When fund-raiser Alan Solomont gathered Barack Obama's New … [Read more...]
News Coverage of Protest in Cambridge
The protest at Cambridge City Hall on Sunday was a testament to the city's strong commitment to social justice and to the queer community. It was literally freezing out, yet dozens of people showed up to hear the mayor, city counselor, and … [Read more...]
Fixing the ethics mess
Pam Wilmot of Common Cause just sent out the following: Politicians in Massachusetts are being indicted at an alarming rate. This sad state of affairs comes with one silver lining: an opportunity to change politics as usual. To that … [Read more...]
Big Dug
Maybe we need a big-time state ethics commission. I remain among the skeptics. But we damn well need a commission at the highest level and with a strong budget and with subpoena powers, to take a comprehensive look at the Big Dig. Today's … [Read more...]
No Rest for the Wicked Funny
The Improv Asylum in Boston's North End is once again raising money for Globe Santa. Each year the inmates do a 24 hour improvathon. There is an ongoing auction it's a great time and highly recommended. This year our goal … [Read more...]