I am also hoping for an election box on the left with the websites, election dates, etc. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 27, 2009
GOP plagiarism
Hmm...anyone notice a pattern here? http://www.thecapitolviewlive.... "I cannot in good faith ask, nor can I justify asking taxpayers to fork over even more of their hard earned dollars to support Governor Patrick's misplaced priorities," … [Read more...]
Reaction to President Obama’s Troop Withdrawal Announcement?
Almost one year ago exactly, the first piece of legislation that I introduced after being elected was a bill to set a timetable for the responsible redeployment of our armed forces from Iraq. Today's announcement at Camp LeJeune by … [Read more...]
Obama scores low so far on “Restoring the Rule of Law” Scorecard
UPDATE We now have an update for Obama's first 100 days: http://www.aclum.org/scorecard/ … [Read more...]
Obama announces 18-month troop withdrawal
From the Globe - Obama announces 18-month troop withdrawal schedule. Link to President Obama's remarks. The president said today between 35,000 and 50,000 troops will stay beyond the pullout date to train Iraqis and perform … [Read more...]
Let’s Put Down Our Swords and Talk Political Ideology
As someone with no stake at all in the perpetual brouhaha between members of the Democratic Party and the members of the GOP, but someone with a very deep, passionate love for political ideology in its untarnished form, at the behest of … [Read more...]
There are no conservatives here
Jay marvels at the breadth and reach of Obama's policy ambitions, and tries to get conservatives to ask the right questions in response:My suggestion would be for conservatives to start asking this question: What is the proper role of … [Read more...]
Looming financial apocalypse at the Pike
The details are mind-numbingly complicated, but it turns out that, due to a brewing perfect storm of factors, the Turnpike Authority may soon find itself on the hook for a loan payment of nearly $400 million. Needless to say, it … [Read more...]
What recession?
We are lucky to live in MA. I have been saying "where's the recession" for many many months now and I still feel that way. I eat at restaurants once a week (different nights) and I continue to have to wait in line. I asked somebody recently … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
I thought dissections were for biology, not political science, but the online evisceration of former G.O.P. hopeful Bobby "The Exorcist" Jindal is so amusing it's become a joke. Gawker: "Jindal just couldn't quit with the wide-eyed 'aww, … [Read more...]