State Senate joins the gambling fray with a proposal for three destination casinos, no slot parlors. Sound familiar? Of course, the Senate proposal is on a collision course with the House & Speaker Deleo's proposal and, like the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2, 2010
Baker’s had enough … of arithmetic.
Here's the Baker campaign, in a nutshell. Two consecutive press releases ("blog posts", in the parlance):#1. BAKER OUTLINES EDUCATION PRIORITIES, SAYS HE’S HAD ENOUGH LOCAL AID CUTS #2.LOCAL RESIDENTS HAVE HAD ENOUGH TAXES, … [Read more...]
I am supporting Mike Lake for State Auditor
I am supporting Mike Lake for State Auditor because he shares my vision for an efficiently run government. As our state and local governments struggle to meet budgets, the solution always seems to be to increase taxes and fees. … [Read more...]
Hire Nat Fortune for State Auditor!
If you'd like to HIRE NAT FORTUNE, you can. Vote for him for State Auditor on November 2nd! … [Read more...]
Obama Making the Case for Govt – Taking it to GOP – So Goes Case Against Baker
I just wanted to flag the President's speech today on the economy at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. I think he makes a very strong critique of Republican failings as well as offering up his own philosophy about the role of … [Read more...]
National Popular Vote: Sounds Good – But May Not Be
Figured I'd just turn this into a post as I was late to NPV debate previously. Sure the House already passed it but here goes anyway: I agree with Rep. Brownsberger. NPV sounds good but isn't. He obviously has given this a … [Read more...]
Governor’s subsidy to Liberty Mutual: Part II
I attended Governor Patrick's campaign event at the Boston Architectural College last Monday, and again asked to meet with him, to discuss the tax break he gave to Liberty Mutual to subsidize its new office tower. He had his aide, Haven … [Read more...]
BP’s “nonexistent” underwater oil plumes recorded by ABC
It is hard to understand why B.P. is still in charge of anything in the Gulf, as a matter of either politics or practice. I have little doubt the government can find the authority to take over the company's operations, deep water technology … [Read more...]
Rights Under SCOTUS Assault — Again
In their decision regarding Berghuis v. Thompkins, the Court's majority has decided that a suspect's three-hour silence does not constitute an invocation of his right to remain silent, while opening his mouth after three hours of silence -- … [Read more...]
Comment of the Day: The T’s GM responds
Cool. The event that Mr. Davey refers to, "Where's the Bus 2.0: The Wait Is Over", is tomorrow, Thursday 6/3, 6pm @ Microsoft's New England R&D center, One Memorial Drive in Cambridge. … [Read more...]