The Wisconsin recall elections happened today. And despite a barrage of truly sleazy tactics by Republicans and their thugs, including robocalls and mailings supplying inaccurate information, the Democrats are really, really close to … [Read more...]
Archives for August 9, 2011
Fight to the finish in Wisconsin
A half-dozen Party of God GOP Senators in Wisconsin faced recall elections today because of their lack of respect for contract rights, or something like that. Democrats need three wins to remove the mullahs from power regain control of the … [Read more...]
Report: John Kerry will be one of the super-Senators
Reuters: Three Democratic senators -- Max Baucus, John Kerry and Patty Murray -- will be tapped to serve on a deficit reduction super committee, a Senate aide told Reuters on Tuesday. If this is true, it's great news. Kerry has been very … [Read more...]
Citizens Petitions – Democracy in Action
Democracy for sale has become such a competitive business. What's a casino developer to do when competing interests are all spending millions to woo our legislators to draft legislation giving them exclusive rights to a casino? Submit … [Read more...]
Brown’s invite-only “jobs tour” can’t hide his anti-jobs voting record
By Jason A Stephany, MASSUNITING Since he took office February 4, 2010, US Senator Scott Brown has yet to host a public town hall or open forum. His schedule has included more than 250 stops for ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking ceremonies … [Read more...]
Support Youth Civic Engagement!
[Crossposted from ONE Massachusetts] ONE Massachusetts supports initiatives and programs that support civic engagement in our communities as a means to influence the policy decisions that affect our lives and those of our … [Read more...]
MASSterList: State ratings could get upgrade – Local beerpocalypse averted – Marzilli’s list-serve
AAA BALL: Compared to the federal government, Massachusetts' finances don't look half bad, according to Treasurer Grossman. (WBUR,Sun, Republican) THE CAUSE OF AND SOLUTION TO: Steve Grossman also saves comes to an agreement to the local … [Read more...]
The Sense of an Ending
It was all-too reminiscent of the scene in Boston, at Northeastern University, on January 16, 2010. Back then, President Obama opened the desperation rally to try and save Martha Coakley’s senatorial candidacy by greeting the crowd with … [Read more...]
Meridian Auto Parts
Everybody having their own passion to choose their car, then why can’t assemble your car by auto parts on yourself or fixed with the local mechanic. It is the easiest job of purchasing the OEM Car Parts such as Ignition Coil and installing … [Read more...]
Pesky facts.
On Monday, August 8, the global financial markets sent a clear message: investors fled stocks and bought US bonds. Why are stocks falling? Why are investors buying bonds? Because investors see the United States hobbled by incredibly … [Read more...]