Well somewhat. Here's a chance to assist me in snarking the national GOP. I have been a Republican for three months. Were there dues involved in joining the party? Why is Michael Steele sending me dunning letters? Why wasn't I told … [Read more...]
Archives for September 16, 2009
Progressive Voter Guide – Check it Out
How did We Make This Thing? Each Mayoral and At-Large City Council candidate was invited to fill out a Questionnaire created by the members of the JP Progressives on a number of topics of importance to the group, including affordable … [Read more...]
You Can Handle Dissent?
A few non-controversial points. Coming back home after an expat assignment in the 90s was something like living the script of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Removal from this home culture, learning another and then re-entering this … [Read more...]
Anyone need a job?
Just wanted to share an email I was forwarded. Can't make this stuff up. Hello: Looking for staff for a Democratic political event tomorrow in Boston!!! Date: Thursday, September 17th Time: 12p-4p Location: TD BankNorth Garden Rate: … [Read more...]
Boston Phoenix endorses Yoon in the primary
Boston voters and Blue Mass junkies should be interested in this week's editorial, which urges a Yoon/Menino contest in Boston's November election for mayor. An advance read is here http://thephoenix.com/Boston/N... … [Read more...]
Iraqi Constitution has healthcare right…my op-ed
http://www.southcoasttoday.com... … [Read more...]
MA HealthCare: Government Bureaucrats vs HMO Bureaucrats?
As someone who used to live in MA and who is pondering the pros and cons of the national health care options being debated now, I'd like to hear from MA residents who've experienced state health care first hand, what your thoughts are. … [Read more...]
Waiting for my BMG Mug!
Still waiting to get my mug (496 fans and trying to be the 500th) and can't help but think that Martha Coakley made a mistake by making a statement that should have sounded more like an AG and not like one of Mayor's Menino's pals. … [Read more...]
Hearing 9/17/09 – TOMORROW in A1 at the State House regarding Shared Parenting Bill h1400
h1400 As of now, the Joint Judiciary hearing begins at 1:00 PM and many, many bills are under consideration The hearing's list of bills As some may recall, I spoke at the Democratic Convention in favor of access to both parents for children … [Read more...]
Coakley looks away
Dear Martha Coakley: favoritism and backroom dealing is killing Boston. Maybe that should be on the agenda? "Particularly understanding this is the middle of a campaign, we get lots of complaints from folks who are adversaries who have a … [Read more...]