I thought this was an excellent speech, and an impressive example of the possibilities Obama's election has created. This country will be far safer and more prosperous if we can work with the world's one billion Muslims rather than setting … [Read more...]
Archives for June 4, 2009
Cold Beer on the Commuter Rail!
First off, let's stipulate there will be a two beer limit and everyone gets carded. The Long Island RR commuter system sells cold beer to commuters for the ride home from the city. With over one million people riding the … [Read more...]
BMG PAC – a naming contest
Ernie and others have been after us to do this for a long time, and we're finally doing it. Fasten your seatbelts: We're starting a Political Action Committee. The goal, of course, like that of any PAC, is to help elect candidates we … [Read more...]
More on today’s Globe story: what they didn’t tell you
First, here is the full statement from A&F spokesman Joe Landolfi. I have underlined the only parts that made it into the Globe. The US Attorney's indictment indicates that the initial Cognos matter began in 2004 under a prior … [Read more...]
Boston deserves Better…
Leading the Way
A leading sticking point in Israel/Palestine peace negotiations certainly has to be the rights to the land seized by Israel as a result of the Six Day War in 1969. The Palestinians want the land returned to Palestine, while Israel is … [Read more...]
Health care JUGGERNAUT!
Things that are good: There's just amazing ferment in health care policy these days, hard to keep track: Chris Dodd says there will be a health bill in a few days from the HELP committee -- with a public option. Yow!Ted Kennedy … [Read more...]
Business as usual. But not worse.
Well, plainly the Patrick administration submitted to Sal's heavy-handed pressure tactics in buying Cognos' software. I do find it strange that a.) you'd ever buy software that you didn't already have a real need for, … [Read more...]
Calling Out Senator Michael R. Knapik, a Real Jerk – WITH POLL
I couldn't believe what I was reading. Then I asked some people and confirmed it. If I knew how to find the video of it I would link to it. During the Senate debate on the elimination of Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day holidays Senator … [Read more...]
78 Reps Stand Tall For Hackdom
... including many of our beloved "progressives." ... Kaufman, Sciortino, Smizik, etc. … [Read more...]