Maggie Gallagher's "National Organization for Marriage" is holding an anti-equality rally in Warwick, RI on Sunday, trying to hold onto the lone state in New England not to recognize same-sex marriage. Her group used an inside connection … [Read more...]
Archives for August 10, 2009
Right Wing Anti-Health Care Reform Hero Needs Insurance asks for Donations
I think Eabo has the midas touch, well at least from those who want to reform health care when he posted a diary about a fight outside a town hall meeting in St. Louis involving teabaggers and SEIU members. Steve Benen at the Washington … [Read more...]
When Free Speech is not Smart Business
I had some minor service done on my car this morning and, while I was paying, noticed an emailed joke had been taped next to the register. The gist of the joke was that the recovery will begin when Obama loses his job. It wasn't … [Read more...]
Comment of the day
OK, I was away this weekend, and this was posted on Friday -- better late than never. This is really Mass. Politics 101 stuff, from Ed Poon:frameworks What a bizarre scene to have Democrats openly rooting for a … [Read more...]
Ernie’s Answering Questions – Next
Being a pretty big fish in this puddle we call BMG I think it is time I massage my ego and reach out to all my adoring fans. Yes, my pathetic fellow BMGers, I am here to answer all your questions. No matter the subject. Feel free to post … [Read more...]
Massport booze cruise: the gift that keeps on giving
Remember this oldie but goodie? (Photo via the Boston Herald) That, of course, is the end of the ill-fated Massport booze cruise back in 1999. Once the story (and that photo in particular) hit the papers, then-Massport director (and … [Read more...]