3) Find out what makes your college kids tick ... at least vis-a-vis politics. One of my daughters was enthusiastic for Hilary, though she didn't get out and campaign. When I asked her to work for Deval, at first she said she would and then … [Read more...]
Archives for November 7, 2010
Deval 2.0 re-ups governing from the grassroots
Today's Globe has an interesting interview with Governor Patrick - the whole thing is worth reading. Of particular interest to BMGers, I thought, is this bit: [In 2007, legislative leaders] didn't like Patrick supporters trying to … [Read more...]
Why voting out incumbents has become more and more popular -w/poll
Our banks are sitting on a trillion+ dollars but demanding 18% returns and so investing overseas, not in American businesses. Great for the stockmarket - but not for workers. And WE bailed these bloodsucking Plutocratic Neobarons … [Read more...]
viral hoax or real initiative?
This email has been moving swiftly around the internet...is it for real or just a viral hoax? 35 STATES FILE LAWSUIT Governors of 35 states have filed suit against the Federal Government for imposing unlawful burdens … [Read more...]
A Pox on Both Houses
Cross-posted locally. I tried to avoid writing a blowhardy, why we lost post-election diatribe. But my hand has been forced. By me. We lost because we suck. Hey! Wait a second! We don't suck! I don't! My friends don't, and my candidate … [Read more...]
Obama calls India creator, not poacher, of US jobs
P.S. What about H.I.P.A.A.? For those of you not in the health industry, this abbreviation stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The legislation addresses the issue of privacy of protected health information. (e.g. … [Read more...]