Let's remember that this attack was classic Karl Rove: Take the alleged strength of your opponent, and turn it completely on its head. Doesn't matter if there's not a shred of truth to the attack whatsoever; in fact, it's a bait for the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 9, 2011
AN OPEN INVITATION TO SEIZE AND OCCUPY THE DAY
THIS NOTICE AND REQUEST ARE POSTED AS AN OPEN INVITATION FROM OCCUPY BOSTON TO EVERYONE As many of you know, this week the temporary restraining order was lifted from the Dewey Square camp, which was promptly followed by a 12-hour eviction … [Read more...]
Blessed are …
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for … [Read more...]
Open thread on Dec. 13 State Senate primary
We have been totally out to lunch on the 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate race to replace Steven Tolman. (Click image for a larger map.) Lot going on, but still. Nostra culpa. Are you a Will Brownsberger person? Are you a Jon … [Read more...]
Devastating story of misconduct in Worcester PD
WBUR's David Boeri fought long and hard to get the video of the police interrogation of a 16-year-old whose baby had died. She was made to confess, and spent 2 1/2 years in jail waiting for trial before the Worcester DA finally dropped the … [Read more...]
Midnight is the eviction deadline for Occupy Boston – livestream is UP!
For those still up, and wanting to be a part of "the Whole World is Watching" the main live stream is: http://www.livestream.com/occupyboston There is a large presence of clergy. Occupy Boston rented u-haul trucks, and any valuable and … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue: Romney Considering Adultery to Boost Polls
Borowitz: Falling in Polls, Romney Considers Adultery: Huddles with Advisors About Possible Affair CONCORD, NH (The Borowitz Report)– Troubled by his fading poll numbers, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is considering a bold … [Read more...]