My friends ... It is extremely difficult to believe that one of the two major parties in our great land, the oldest democracy in the world, is plying us with performances like the following ... You've probably seen this: Ladies and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Just as Expected, Globe Spot Lite
Hey there. I just got back from the emergency room where the stitched up a large gash in my head. Lemme tell you what happened. This morning I got out of bed all excited because the much anticipated Globe Spotlight story on OUI bench … [Read more...]
Denver police jackboot Occupy protesters
NYT: The simmering tension near the Colorado Capitol escalated dramatically Saturday with more than a dozen arrests, reports of skirmishes between police and protesters and authorities firing rounds of pellets filled with pepper spray at … [Read more...]
“Keep Wall Street Occupied”
Fascinating. … [Read more...]
Occupy Denver is still there – and Occupy Nashville arrestees have been released twice
1. Denver - police fire rubber bullets at 2000 peaceful marchers in Denver Here is a link to some youtube video from Denver, today: http://www.businessinsider.com/denver-police-fire-rubber-bullets-on-occupy-protesters-2011-10 And … [Read more...]
If victory is dramatically changing the conversation, then Occupy has already won
It remains somewhat unclear exactly what the Occupy movement, as a whole, "wants." Clashes with police are distracting from the group's overall message. And it remains to be seen whether the protests, many of which are located in northern … [Read more...]
Wonk Post: Income Inequality, with links
Via Daily Kos: A Google Doc of income inequality by Congressional District and a link to the Census Bureau's most recent American Community Survey. And, from the Columbia Journalism Review, a good takedown of a fraudulent American … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue: “Romney’s dream, to connect with one voter”
Onion: Mitt Romney's Goal: To Connect With One Voter By The Time This Is All Over BELMONT, MA—While he is widely favored to win the Republican nomination for president next year, Mitt Romney told reporters Monday that deep down, what he … [Read more...]
NH primary ballot set
Today at the close of business was the deadline for filing for candidacy for President of the United States in New Hampshire. Apparently all you need is a spare $1000 to get on the ballot. The candidates are (Don't ask me who most of them … [Read more...]
I have never seen anything like this in my life!
Anne Mahoney is a candidate for mayor of Quincy. Incumbent Mayor Tom Koch is losing the debate so he resorts to strong arm tactics. Yes that is right! The Mayor of Quincy grabs Anne Mahoney in an attempt to silence her. Anne Mahoney … [Read more...]
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