For one example, we have a concentrated higher ed capacity, virtually the primary export industry of the state, yet all Deval can do is raise public tuition. Pfui! Why not establish a loan forgiveness program with teeth, repopulating our … [Read more...]
Archives for February 8, 2009
Yoon is running for Boston Mayor
Boston.com says Sam Yoon is in for Mayor meaning a busy election in Boston. Three candidates mean a preliminary and a lot of campaigning. Let's hope that the Bostonians who came out for Obama and Patrick will realize that this race is just … [Read more...]
Disillusioned with the Dem State Convention
My disillusionment comes from the illegitimacy of the voting process. Accepted motions are subject to majority voice vote and decided according to the perception of the moderator. In a large auditorium with poor acoustics and thousands of … [Read more...]
NYT Parrots “Evil Gays” Meme
FOR the backers of Proposition 8, the state ballot measure to stop single-sex couples from marrying in California, victory has been soured by the ugly specter of intimidation. A Web site takes names and ZIP codes of donors supporting the … [Read more...]
TOWN HALL MEETING WITH CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE BARNEY FRANK AT SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL
The Congressman's discussion is going to focus on the recovery plan for the American Economy and your questions are welcome. This is going to be great and informative event so please invite everyone you know. … [Read more...]
Does allowing comments improve the Globe’s web site?
Blue Mass. Group without comments would be unthinkable. What makes this site interesting (at least to me) is the animated, passionate, and sometimes startlingly well-informed discussions that the posts engender. I've learned far … [Read more...]