There is no justice if this tragedy is not a tipping point for the Legislature to enact the pending anti-bullying bill.Prince committed suicide on Jan. 14 after a tumultuous freshman year, where she was picked on and taunted, friends and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 25, 2010
Post Mortems on the Senate Race
I'm trying to get up to speed on what went wrong with the race. Can anyone point me in the right direction for good thoughtful analysis? I'm especially interested in "lessons learned." I'm finding it difficult to sift … [Read more...]
Obama plans to help a middle class `under assault’
Obama announced his "Middle class" help program and I for one am unimpressed. The core of the program is... -- Nearly doubling the tax credit that families making under $85,000 can receive for child care costs, with some help for families … [Read more...]
Comment on the day: Spending “out of control”?
Actually from Friday, from NoPolitician:Skyrocketing spending? … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator -Elect Scott Brown (R) Wrentham – A Sunshine Patriot ? ? ?
US Senator-Elect Scott Brown (R) Wrenthan ran on the fact that he is a Lt. Col. in the National Guard. However, when push comes to shove is appears that he would be a Sunshine Patriot by regulation. According to US Senate regulations … [Read more...]
Blogging: Political Discourse in Cyberspace UPDATED
How have blogs changed the political conversation? What impact do they have? What role did they play in the 2006 gubernatorial election in Massachusetts, the Presidential campaign, and the recent special election for Senator? Join us … [Read more...]
“Morality” not an issue in largest U.S. commercial RE walk-away
Disgraced former securities analyst Henry Blodget, barred for life from the industry, has apparently found the freedom to speak freely: Over the past few months, arguments have raged about whether it is "immoral" for homeowners to send … [Read more...]
When the going gets tough… the Dems start leaving.
Two more for the road... Delaware Beau Biden announced Monday that he will not seek election to the U.S. Senate seat long held by his father, Vice President Joe Biden, putting another Democratic-held Senate seat in jeopardy and dealing … [Read more...]
When Washington Rides To Your Rescue, Call For Help.
In week after Rasmussen released its first report, Coakley's 9 point lead shrunk to a single point. Washington Dems started to pour dollars down the throats of Massachusetts voters. Hoping to stem the bleeding with truly terrible television … [Read more...]
George Half Man Regan – Time to be Senatorial Scott – Next A.G. – Inside Track Best – House Frauds
(Hey, it's me. Ernie. I changed my name last week. Same great taste but without Half Man George Regan using me to get press for his nutty client. Isn't it funny how Ernie, Jr called his p.r. guy - Half Man - and not one of the many lawyers … [Read more...]