Jay Wilder former head of MTA in NY was at Harvard Kennedy School yesterday. What was clear from listening to him is how difficult it is to innovate and transform the transit system when unions are involved. Improved technology and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 13, 2011
#OccupyBoston: More arrests, police harassment
Today continued the Boston Police Department's trend to escalate the situation on Dewey Square, despite the fact that Occupy Boston has continually remained and affirmed its peaceful intentions and actions. The police presence surrounding … [Read more...]
14 Courageous State Senators vote NO on the seduction and robbery by stealth and undue influence of the poor, easily influenced, and simple-minded by billionaires aka: Casino Gambling
Voting against the leadership on Boston's Beacon Hill is never easy, and you always pay a price. For that reason, I am publishing the honor roll of those courageous State Senators who stood against the rape of the poor and the bad bet … [Read more...]
Grass Roots vs. The Tea Party
Some conservatives are desperately trying to besmirch the ever growing "Occupy Wall Street Movement" as something other than a grass roots movement and some have gone so far as to say that America's newest grass roots movement is trying to … [Read more...]
Let them eat cake
Senate President Therese Murray dismissed opponents’ concerns about job creation as "elitist,"... … [Read more...]
How Does Occupy Boston End?
To me, occupy Boston has an intersting dillema. Unlike a big rally, or a series of meetings/rallies/lectures, or a march, the Occupy Boston concept has no set end (not that the movement needs and end, but that the action of occupying Dewey … [Read more...]
More fun with videos
In response the MA GOP's painfully funny video that's supposed to make MA voters all scared of Elizabeth Warren, the MA Dems put out an amusing parody of it that makes use of the same cheap video tricks. Worth a watch. Also worth … [Read more...]
Mayor Menino, meet Dot Joyce
I detect a slight shift in posture from the 5th Floor of Boston City Hall. The Mayor's mouthpiece, Dot Joyce is quoted in today's Boston Globe saying: "So long as the protest is peaceful and safe, Mayor Thomas M. Menino is inclined to let … [Read more...]
Mourning the Demise of American Jobs
On Tuesday, Senator Scott Brown chose the 1% over the 99%. Yesterday, we mourned the middle class’s untimely death at the hands of Scott Brown and his Republican leadership on the steps of the Mass GOP headquarters. Pastor Paris Cherry … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Senate close to casino vote – Goldy Gone – A costly occupation
If this isn't the last time I write this, I don't know what I'll do. Take a deep breath. Here goes: The Senate is expected to resume work on the expanded gambling bill this afternoon in what I hope beyond hope is the final day of debate. … [Read more...]