Fresh and well rested after the last Environmental League debate, which he didn't attend, Charlie Baker is back in action, calling for a series of five televised gubernatorial debates between now and Election Day. I highly suggest … [Read more...]
Archives for July 1, 2010
On Music Appreciation, Part Two, Or, Records Only Have One Groove
When I asked Dangerfield how old he was he had to think for a minute. "I'm 22," he said finally, "but I used to be much older." --From "The "Hashbury" Is the Capital of the Hippies", Hunter S. Thompson If you weren't here yesterday, the … [Read more...]
Remember, Cap-and-Trade Was Originally a Free-Market, Conservative Idea
In short, good things happened when we harnessed the tremendous power of the market to solve environmental problems. Today, the biggest and most pressing of those problems - identified, once again, by a massive amount of scientific research … [Read more...]
Matthew Hoh: State Department official who resigned over Afghan war
The end of the most deadly month for coalition forces in the longest war in US history seems like a good time to listen to this interview today on Democracy Now! with former Marine captain Matthew Hoh: Last September Matthew Hoh became the … [Read more...]
IRS Windfall Tax
It's official. This is the last unemployment check. In perfect timing the last resort between living under a bridge abutment is prematurely cashing in the 401. Did the IRS plan it that way? Workplace "diversity" doesn't … [Read more...]
Gina Raimondo for Rhode Island Treasurer
Voters sometimes complain of a dearth of top-quality candidates for elected office. Not in the case of the Rhode Island Treasurer's race. Local venture capitalist and attorney Gina Raimondo is an excellent choice. If you live in, work in, … [Read more...]
Thank you for your support!
If we're going to keep our country moving forward-creating jobs, looking out for consumers and small businesses, and making sure we honor our veterans and keep our troops safe, we cannot taking anything for granted in this election. I will … [Read more...]
Parades! Celebrate Independence Day!!
Looking for a way to celebrate Independence Day that helps elect Democrats AND do something fun with non-political friends and family, and is good exercise? Consider marching in a parade with your favorite Democratic candidate. … [Read more...]
A case for keeping the Pacheco Law — an update
I asked the Comptroller for figures on the total value of contracts for services held by state agencies in Massachusetts. The Comptroller provided figures for fiscal years dating back to 2003. In FY 2003, the total value of state … [Read more...]
H4560: Time Has Come to Elevate State Colleges
Salem State College is already a university in all but official title offering more than enough degree programs and post graduate degree programs. Salem State graduates and even more thousands of … [Read more...]