So pissed off. So hurt. So let down. First off, I can't believe Obama had the gall to say he was a "fierce advocate for gay and lesbian Americans". Excuse me, but you do NOT get to call yourself a fierce advocate when you … [Read more...]
Archives for December 19, 2008
Misunderstanding universal vs. single-payer health care
Yeah, this paragraph on the coming health care debate is a non-sequitur:Harvard economists [they're not economists, they're docs -- how did I miss this?? Another mistake. -- Charley] David Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler have … [Read more...]
Caroline W. Kennedy
Is Caroline Kennedy the Democratic George W. Bush? Both are children of presidents. Both went off to college at their famous father's alma mater. Both held a series of jobs in which their prime qualification was their famous father. Both … [Read more...]
USA Joins Iran, Vatican & Zimbabwe in Defending Human Rights
Signatories to the statement are: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, … [Read more...]
“Turn Your Back on Rick Warren” Campaign
Obama says that he asked Warren to speak in an effort to include differing views in his administration. But could you imagine if the President-elect had asked an anti-Semite, or a preacher that was in favor of segregation, to speak at his … [Read more...]
Enough is enough…
It has been 8 days since the ice storm hit the Worcester County area and there are still tens of thousands of people without Electricty, heat or running water. Gov Patrick has done a miserabe job on this event. Either MEMA and/or the Gov's … [Read more...]
Police mistake 12 y/o Black girl for White prostitute. Girl arrested for assault.
I think I'm beginning to understand this whole second amendment fetish much better now. Here's the abridged version: Plain-clothes cops look for White prostitutes. Cops try to arrest 12-year-old Black girl instead. Girl resists … [Read more...]
“Change” Recommendations
2. Healthcare Now we establish universal healthcare based on single-payer system. The citizens listed above (plus any exceptions) are now eligible for healthcare services in the US. A. Funding Funding is to be provided through the … [Read more...]
Governor names Aloisi as Transportation Secretary
Press release (no link): As Transportation Secretary, [Jim] Aloisi will lead EOT and serve as chair of the governing boards of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He will also continue … [Read more...]
Tired of Warren? Let’s Talk Wasilla.
A Handcuffed Sherry Johnston … [Read more...]