This evening a poster called Magna Vox posted a disturbing and vicious post that was deleted by Bob, David, or Charlie. So did the poster lose his/her rights to post in the future and if not, why not? I seek guidance. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 22, 2010
Why Climate Change Deniers Should Still Support Green Energy
The senators claim that because there were some errors included in the IPCC's 2007 report -- for instance, how quickly the Himalayan glaciers might melt -- the entire phenomenon of climate change must now be questioned. I am not a … [Read more...]
On the other hand, Brown voted with the Dems (sort of).
Just voted with Dems -- not for actual legislation -- only to begin debate on such legislation: Five Republicans joined Democrats in a key cloture vote moments ago, allowing debate on a jobs package to move forward. After overcoming … [Read more...]
Don’t Blame Bill Delahunt For Amy Bishop Cover-up Blame…….
Right-wing nut talk radio [ Michael Graham "cracker", Howie Carr et al] are going after now Congressman Bill Delahunt for covering up the killing of Amy Bishop's brother Seth in the early 1980's. According to his response today, the case … [Read more...]
Assistant District Attorney at Scene of Seth Bishop Killing?
Did I ever tell you guys about the job I used to have as a crime-scene-body-chalk-outliner? It was a great gig which I lost to technology and modern times. Our union has suffered greatly because of DNA, rubber gloves, and strictly enforced … [Read more...]
Stepford Wives for Baker
Charlie Baker is having his Women for Baker Open House tonight and has graciously invited all of his female supporters to come, “tour our Boston Headquarters and enjoy a cocktail while learning more about the Baker Campaign.” … [Read more...]
Dear Governor: Don’t lose the mantle of reform – but make the word mean something to people!
Words matter...sometimes more of em' works better Reform is of course such an overused term it means little to people. It's used for everything and anything - in part to gloss over budget cuts or other unpopular changes or to suggest … [Read more...]
Scott Browntorum?
Having watched Scott Brown for several years from my perch here in SmallTown, I thought I had him pegged in the gaffe department: frequent small gaffes, but no huge tectonic ones. This, after all, was the pattern in his recent campaign, and … [Read more...]
Lieberman leads the way
No, seriously. Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today issued the following statement regarding his intent to introduce legislation to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell: "I will be proud to be a sponsor of the important effort to enable patriotic … [Read more...]
Jumbo Hubris at Tufts
Hey look at us. Aren't we clever? We have applicants submitting You Tube videos with their application. How clever. Who would have ever thunk. I mean back forty years ago when kids were sending in cassettes of violin playing and Community … [Read more...]