The relevant information, for those busy with other things: Male voters for winner Barack Obama had stable levels of testosterone, but the hormone rapidly declined in males who cast ballots for losers John McCain and Robert Barr. Scientists … [Read more...]
Archives for December 16, 2009
We must control the cost of health care
I'm new to posting on this site but appreciate the depth of thought here. For now just thought I would share a column I wrote for boston.com about health care costs. Clearly the federal reforms (assuming somehing passes) are not … [Read more...]
Lieberman drives the left stupid
So, Brookline Tom says " will not support nor vote for ANY legislator that votes to enact this travesty." So I assume you'll vote for a Republican, then, Tom? None of them will vote for health care reform, either. I think I know why … [Read more...]
John Kerry’s Afghan Foreign Policy: Holds water or carries it?
KERRY'S STATEMENT Secretary Gates, Secretary Clinton, Admiral Mullen-we welcome you here today. Thank you for coming to share more details about the President's plan, and for consulting and partnering with Congress on a decision of enormous … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick’s Holiday Gala
Simply donate $100 here and your name will be included on the RSVP list for the "Dessert Reception" at 7:00 PM. Featuring small bites, pastry chefs, and dancing. Program with Mistress of ceremonies Keisha Whitaker and a performance by … [Read more...]
Capuano to Dems: “You’re Screwed.”
Ryan Grim (no pun!) over at Huff Post has a story about Mike Capuano's remarks to the House Democratic Causus. Writes Grim: "Capuano took to the microphone, looked out at his colleagues and condensed what he'd learned into two words. … [Read more...]
5 Qs on the Brown v. Coakley Environmental Policy Dustup Dec 15
Brown Brown, the Republican nominee and a state senator, charged that Coakley's support for a so-called cap-and-trade measure would burden businesses with unaffordable energy costs. The system, outlined in legislation pending before … [Read more...]
Repealing Chapter 40B: Why it’s the only way to create real affordable housing!
The developers have good reason to spend so much money protecting 40B, it is their cash cow. Inspector General Gregory Sullivan estimated that more than $100,000,000 was owed back to cities and towns in 40B fraud. In order to … [Read more...]
Just say “NO”
The health care reform bill as currently configured — without a public option — is nothing but an insurance company windfall. It should be defeated. Senator Lieberman (I-Aetna) should be stripped of all seniority. Today. We … [Read more...]