A little Monday addendum to the Joke Revue. Borowitz: Libyan Madman Turns Up in New Hampshire CONCORD, NH (The Borowitz Report) – The mystery surrounding Col. Muammar Gaddafi’s whereabouts was resolved today as the dictator announced … [Read more...]
Archives for August 22, 2011
Ten Questions About Life, Politics, Elizabeth Warren, Bob DeLeo, Puddy Brown, Menino, Michelle McPhee, J Geils, and BMG
1. What if after this "listening tour" Elizabeth Warren decides not to run? A woman has the right to choose you know? 2. How long after the November election will the talk be about Mayor Menino running for four more years? 3. If … [Read more...]
Brown says biggest problem is: he doesn’t know what’s next
Everyone knows that Scott Brown is expected to win over 100 percent of the vote in 2012 and bolster his Tea Party base with a landslide of Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian, and Green Party votes. Nonetheless, it is astounding … [Read more...]
Anybody know anything about Jim King?
He is apparently running for US Senate from MA. Politics1 identifies him only as an attorney. His website is currently like Elizabeth Warren's - a single page on which to sign up for forthcoming information. … [Read more...]
McConnell enjoyed his, get your Brown Bobble-head
The Lowell Spinners are having a Scott Brown bobble-head doll night tonight. He is scheduled to be in attendance in his Saab Ford Pick-up. Rounding out the Bobble Head schedule is the return of Sen. Scott Brown Bobble Head Night, August … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Kerry set to go on debt panel – E. Warren’s history of feisty quotes – Palmer looks to shut down new lodging in anticipation of casino
SUPER FRIENDS: The Globe takes a look at how Sen. John Kerry, International Man of Intrigue, will do fighting with the GOP and tea partiers over domestic cuts on the debt super committee. ONE BASKET: With the gambling debate just around … [Read more...]
Rick Perry – the intellectual’s candidate!?
Well at least his campaign strategy. Never underestimate those that have risen to power and their ability to win... Here is a very interesting blog post on his campaign from the New York Times - Rick Perry’s Scientific Campaign Method … [Read more...]
On Doing Better Than 50%, Part Two, Or, Is “Made in USA” A Jobs Program?
When last we met, it was to discuss a Big Idea that the Obama Administration might apply to get some job creation going, despite a difficult Congress; the Big Idea was to look at the “Buy American” provisions that exist in our laws, … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Anti-Lynch Map
Congressional redistricting tea leaves suggest Stephen Lynch and William Keating will get placed together. However, this doesn't really make sense from a geographical perspective. Why? Well, currently there are four districts (MA-03, MA-04, … [Read more...]