Funny or Die's Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell Daniel Kurtzman: New York Gov. David Paterson may be stepping down after being involved in a scandal. Something like this hasn't happened in New York for ... months. New Yorkers are … [Read more...]
Archives for March 6, 2010
#Walshgate – Thoughts on Twitter (with Poll)
I intentionally avoid facebook status updates that say things like "I'm looking out the window." I'm a big fan of facebook used judiciously. While I wouldn't spam my e-mail list with a request for a suggestion for a good restaurant in … [Read more...]
Government for the people, and by the people would be
In a healthy representative democracy, the Governor and every legislator would understand that the role of government is to: 1. Provide common infrastructure* by spreading the costs across society in a fair manner; 2. … [Read more...]
John Keller a Must Read for Devalites
Despite some powerful people trying to talk him out of running again, Deval is pushing on. John Keller breaks it down perfectly. Okay, who's the next Messiah, people? Who do the state dems have next with tons of cool packaging yet nothing … [Read more...]
Hey Charley, Bob, and David, I Have a Personal….
question which I will understand if you don't answer. But, here it goes. Are each of you in the fortunate position of not having to worry about income? BY that I mean, do each of you fit the stereo typical wing nut fashioned by Howie Carr … [Read more...]
Health Rate Hikes Flout New State Caps – Boston Globe
Three weeks after Governor Deval Patrick warned that his administration might turn down health insurance premium increases it deemed excessive for individuals and small businesses, insurers have asked the state to approve rate hikes of 8 to … [Read more...]
We have our work cut out for us
I once heard Barney Frank quip something like this, "In all my years of public service, I've never gotten one complaint along the lines of 'Please don't plow my roads every day!' or 'The ambulance got here too fast!'" People seem to get … [Read more...]