Well if the 2012 Republican field of challengers arrayed against Barack Obama wasn't interesting enough, we now have Texas Governor Rick Perry throwing his hat into the ring. Fresh off of an old timey religious tent revival meeting and not … [Read more...]
Archives for August 11, 2011
Senator Brown Takes a Hike (But Not on Taxes)
"...it’s a no-brainer" --Sen. Scott Brown Senator Scott Brown spent most of yesterday's visit to Amherst in the woods. He wasn't hiding exactly, though he seems to have made his way quickly to the top of Bare Mountain, a steep, if short … [Read more...]
sign me up
Just finished reading The Big Short, a very accessible review of the astoundingly shameful 2008 financial meltdown and how Wall Street and the ratings agencies allowed our economy to tank. Stimulating, if infuriating, reading. More … [Read more...]
My Call to Kerry – Not Reassuring
I was very upset when I read that Kerry, who has been appointed to the "Super Committee" was talking about cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, so I called his office. The results were not reassuring. I told the woman who … [Read more...]
This is my 1st post on your site and I’m not familiar with the proceedure? I have been a supporter of Dr. Warren for the consumer protection bureau and was disappointed that the president didn’t make a “recess appt.” but in hind sight it is probably just as well? She will be an articulate and sane progressive voice in the Senate and I will do all I can as a MA resident to get her elected. cjsm
New Tom Conroy Campaign Website
I am pleased to announce that our full campaign website is now available at: www.tomconroy.org . You will find there a full array of information about me and my campaign and about the people and issues that I have been engaging from all … [Read more...]
All you really need to know about Mitt Romney, in 3 seconds
Pretty much says it all. Oh yeah ... … [Read more...]
Coming Home
Growing up, every decision for my family involved a careful calculation about how we could pay for it -- a visit to the doctor, a tank of gas to drive to my grandparents’ house, a new pair of school shoes. My Aunt Bert cut everyone’s … [Read more...]
Meta: Ratings and Ratability
Have at it. I have no strong opinions on the subject, except one: I didn't like the old system. I prefer the new one. And mainly, I just didn't want to muck up Ernie's excellent thread any … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Sinkhole found under I-90 tunnel – Retailers gear up for tax holiday – Brown tour comes to Amherst
SINKING FEELING: At least we'll all forget about the sinking economy when we actually begin to sink into the ground. (Globe, Herald, AP) A NICE STAINLESS STEEL ONE: Don't even pay attention to any of this financial tailspin and/or … [Read more...]