Just what did happen today? Major demonstrations in New York in the Wall Street area seem to be occurring/have occurred today. There does seem to be a beginning of major media coverage. There may be SEIU involvement, an organizer named … [Read more...]
Archives for September 17, 2011
President to try again on new tax rate for the wealthy
Huffington Post is reporting that the President wants a new millionaire rate to make sure they pay at least as much as the middle class. The Speaker will oppose it as expected, especially since he has his own primary challenge. … [Read more...]
Kara Kennedy and Eleanor Mondale…RIP
Two American political families in mourning today. Kara Kennedy and Eleanor Mondale...both 51...lose battles with cancer. Rest in peace. … [Read more...]
The old Boston media double standard
An absolutely hilarious column today in the Globe by Frank Phillips "Warren’s rivals chafe at her sudden ascent." After spending a few paragraphs rubbing ink-stained hands with delight at the emergence of an exciting horse race for the … [Read more...]
Happy Constitution Day!
So today, it turns out, is "Constitution Day," the 224th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. In its honor, it seems appropriate to post the famous Schoolhouse Rock video that to this day remains the reason … [Read more...]