Here are the proposed amendments And again, to paraphrase Ed Markey when he was a Rep: "The Speaker can tell you where to sit, he cannot tell you how to vote." That is, unless our elected representatives LET the Speaker tell … [Read more...]
Archives for April 9, 2010
Beyond the Echo Chamber
It may be difficult to remember now, but the 2004 election was a moment of deep introspection for the progressive movement. Probably as a result of the dramatic propaganda campaign that gave us the Iraq War, many progressives finally … [Read more...]
Wall Street – from their perspective.
It is interesting to listen to the talk on Wall Street, and the way they feel put upon by government and society. They think Tim Geithner is "solid" and the good guy. They spin tax numbers to make it seem like they are going to … [Read more...]
Telephone workers win amendment preserving VOIP regulation
When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts put forward a new Economic Development bill, Verizon and Comcast inserted a little known provision to deregulate "Voice Over Internet Protocol" technology, often called VOIP. VOIP is the … [Read more...]
Sunday Plans?
My previous post finally disappeared. Many thanks to all the recommends that kept it up and visible for so long. :) Here is the information again: On Sunday April 11th at 8 pm, the Dudley House Orchestra will be playing in Sanders … [Read more...]
Origination of entitlement programs
With all the talk about the ever expanding entitlement programs. I think we need to look back at the history of WHY they came into being. In the early 1900s there were many working families that couldn't save money for retirement. Many … [Read more...]
Support for Harkins Growing
With 5 days until the Special Election Primary on Tuesday, April 13th, Lida Harkins continues to secure endorsements from progressive organizations throughout our Commonwealth. Lida's record of service, and her dedication to protecting the … [Read more...]
Wikileaks posts Iraq war combat video
A fascinating example of the quick-moving revolution that is turning journalism upside down and enormously expanding the amount of information about recent events available in this country and elsewhere. This video shows U.S. troops killing … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
"Teabonics:" the new English dialect of the Tea Party: Daniel Kurtzman: "President and Mrs. Obama hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll today. Dozens of children gathered on the White House lawn to roll eggs toward a finish line … [Read more...]
Barney Frank Retiring? Right Wing Rumor Mill.
Conservative C-list pundit, Laura Ingraham is stirring the rumor pot in classic homophobic fashion saying that @pwire Sources tell me Bawney Fwank won't run for re-election. Wants to work on the board of a bank and make $ before … [Read more...]