Like the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, wherein looking at a particle affects it's movement, increasing a tax affects the revenue stream. http://www.boston.com/news/loc... September revenues came in $243 million below expectations, a … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2, 2009
Weekly Joke Revue
First up, a special section devoted to the comedy confection Sarah Palin whose forthcoming memoir Going Rogue sounds like it will offer cover-to-cover amusement: "Sarah Palin's 400-page memoir is going to be released on November 17th, and … [Read more...]
Read the Hyatt IPO
The Hyatt IPO came out yesterday, and you can read it here on the SEC webpage. Hyatt has its brand image as the top competitive advantage. Since the IPO was just filed yesterday, you'd think one of the Pritzkers would have brought it up to … [Read more...]
Ellen Goodman, meet French “Mutuals”
Ellen Goodman has a meaty column in the Globe today about the debate going on in Congress whether the public should pay for abortions and maternity care as part of the public option. Michelle Obama referred to this connection between health … [Read more...]
second bill of rights
FDR's second bill of rights It is our duty now to begin to lay the plans and determine the strategy for the winning of a lasting peace and the establishment of an American standard of living higher than ever before known. We cannot be … [Read more...]
Capuano v Coakley Let me know what BMGer’s think of this strategy
Both of these candidates bring alot to the table. Both of these candidates also have so much in common, so my personal endorsment for Martha is not because I disagree with Mike's polictics, but it is more in line with strategy. Mike Capuano … [Read more...]
Why details matter
Today's exhibit: the case of Elaine Brown, recently sentenced to 35 years in prison. In Elaine's words: "I'm 68 years old. I don't have much time left on this Earth. But I have no doubt I will spend eternity with my husband and a myriad of … [Read more...]
A Victory for Public Safety
We applaud the Framingham Police Department and The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office for ending their 287(g) accords, and believe it will go a long way toward restoring trust in the police among immigrant communities, thereby making all … [Read more...]
Robust Public Option count in the House
The daily kos (dailykos.com) today is reporting that the House progressive leaders are counting how many members will support the strongest version of the public option - one tied to Medicare rates plus five percent. This kind of … [Read more...]
POLL: Howie Carr’s Double-Dog Dare
I guess they want me out of that AM radio station. Now, that's funny, because what do these Birkenstock-wearing vegans think I've been trying desperately to do for the last, oh, four years? Good luck, "Ernie." If you can get me out of here, … [Read more...]