Here is an issue for the Dems: the futility of devaluing your currency to encourage exports. We are often told that devaluing your currency will lead to export growth. How does this happen? The country, say Mexico, declares that the peso … [Read more...]
Archives for October 3, 2010
BMGers often say, “Follow the money”… or was it Deep Throat?
Unions have pumped more than $1.3 million into the fight against a statewide ballot question designed to lower Massachusetts sales tax rate from 6.25 percent to 3 percent. And supporters of the question only have $18,000 in the bank. (David … [Read more...]
LGBT’s Beware Question 3
The dodgy math of Question 3's proponents means programs like ours, not deemed essential-and many unquestionably essential-are certain to be gutted. Question 3 would open up a $5 Billion deficit in the 2011 Massachusetts budget (out of a … [Read more...]
Baker’s Big Lie That Got Away…!!!!
Charlie Baker continues to brag about personally saving Harvard Pilgrim insurance company....When challenged by the fact that it was state government assistance that made the rescue possible, Charlie the prevaricator denies, denies, … [Read more...]
Paul Losccco: Charlie Baker’s Marty Linsky – With A Twist
Representative Marty Linsky (R),Frank Sargent's running mate prior to Don Dwight was dumped after it was disclosed he picked up a "Lady of The Evening" off the mean streets in the South End. Olde Spice was on the elevator at the campaign … [Read more...]
Come in! Be Safe! Get Help – Safe Surrender initiative in Boston.
The Safe Surrender initiative has its own page at the Trial Court Website. Sadly, there are 50,000 warrants out for various nonviolent criminal acts which leave women afraid to get restraining orders, parents afraid to go to court … [Read more...]
Outcomes matter — Loscocco did the right thing
Cahill has to be smart enough to understand that significant difference between Patrick and Baker. And, he has to recognize that he's got no realistic chance to win. HIs continuing to run means one of two things: a) he's Nader-like in his … [Read more...]
Campaign Tactics 101
I just saw the Parade Order for this year's Roslindale Day Parade, and it appears that Governor Patrick will not be attending. How foolish! He show have made it a point of showing up as the first rule of campaigning is mobilizing your base. … [Read more...]
Campaign Tactics 101
I just saw the Parade Order for this year's Roslindale Day Parade, and it appears that Governor Patrick will not be attending. How foolish! He should have made it a point of showing up as the first rule of campaigning is mobilizing your … [Read more...]
“One Nation” Rally draws thousands of Dem backers
Looks like the left is gunning for a sort of tea party of their own, with this little-mentioned but reasonably well attended rally in DC yesterday. WASHINGTON -- Tapping into anger as the Tea Party movement has done, a coalition of … [Read more...]