Just FYI. Take a look at the legislation. Globe's got the story, and a brief rundown of what was passed. We'll have to see what was in and what was out of the final legislation to pass judgement. Thought you'd like to know. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 10, 2009
Medicare Part E (Everyone in, no one left out) is finally on the table
June 10, 2009 The United States Congress finally puts "single payer"--improved and expanded Medicare-for-All--health reform on the table at the HELP Subcommitee (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) hearing. Click link to view hearing on … [Read more...]
Security Guard Killed at Holocaust Museum in DC
Let us pray for the man who was killed and his family, as well as for the person who was wounded. I don't understand how anyone could commit such a crime in a place that speaks peace and love to hate. "There are none so blind as … [Read more...]
Job Search
What I used to do is no longer done here in these United States. I was good at it. I was the ultimate team player and did it in one of these trendy "diverse" enviornments. Hell, we got along so well we figured out diversity was … [Read more...]
Anti-abortion extremists: “A violent terrorist movement in this country”
Lehigh: Appetite for Destruction
In mad, dauntless pursuit of a conceit for his column today, Scot Lehigh trips over his own feet. How does one reconcile these consecutive statements?In part it's because the governor clearly lacks the appetite for the bold, tough … [Read more...]
Charley Baker – DeLeo’s Leadership Team – Diane Patrick – Slots – Tim Cahill – Finneran Radio –
---------------------------------------- What's sad is that Bob Spellane is a major dude in Bob DeLeo's leadership team. This guy is so ethically challenegd he should pull a Clark Rockefeller and plead … [Read more...]
Gay Marriage Food Fight in NY Senate
Check this out. Several Senate sources say two Democrats - Hiram Monserrate and Pedro Espada Jr. - are poised to announce that they have decided to cross the aisle and caucus with the Republicans out of anger at Senate Majority … [Read more...]
Cahill under the spotlight again and under the gun With Poll!
Now I know that Governor Patrick appears to have made missteps and we certainly can point to his political advisors for some poor choices and serious missteps. Marion Walsh should certainly be put on Doug Rubins score card and Sal Dimasi … [Read more...]
I come before you with a heavy heart…
I have voted for a Democratic candidate in every statewide election since 1974, with the exceptions of 1978 and 1990, when I wrote in "Mickey Mouse" as my gubernatorial choice in preference to Ed King (in 1978) and John Silber (in 1990). I … [Read more...]