As are a lot of states, actually. Kevin Drum links to a ranking of the progressivity of states' tax systems. We're not very good. Soaking the Poor, State by State | Mother Jones. This is dumb. And wrong. As we know, in … [Read more...]
Archives for February 3, 2012
Weekly Joke Revue: “Romney Appeals To Hispanic Voters For Return Of Watch He Left On Dresser”
Onion: MIAMI—At a hastily assembled press conference Tuesday, presidential candidate Mitt Romney reached out to the nation's Hispanics, asking if they would please return the watch he had left on his dresser earlier. "As I stand before you … [Read more...]
“Pink ribbon = Anti-abortion?” Komen’s commercialism, right-wing tilt under scrutiny
What a disaster. The Komen Foundation backed down today from its decision earlier this week to join God's Army, rename itself Pray for the Cure, and defund Planned Parenthood. NYT: "The reversal comes in the face of an enormous furor over … [Read more...]
Democrats for Reform of the Massachusetts Legislature: General Interest Meeting
I am a proud Democrat and I strongly support the progressive values embedded in our party platform. Currently in the Massachusetts Legislature, the power to legislate is centralized with the Speaker of the House in the House of … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate passes STOCK Act against insider trading 96 to 3
Here is a link to the story http://www.thestatecolumn.com/articles/senate-passes-the-stock-act/ Reportedly, if a U.S. Senator or congressman or staffer indulges in insider trading for their own financial gain, and is convicted, they would … [Read more...]
The Half-Man George Regan Goes Berserk on Emily Rooney, Take 2! – Globe and International News – Indictments – Ernie’s Contract Obligatations – Sports Media at Super Bowl
The indictment rumors have gone crazy. I heard a new name the other day that really blew me out of the water. I'd bet they come down Tuesday or Wednesday. Tuesday if the Pats lose. Wednesday if they win. When that happens I hope the … [Read more...]
Scott Brown boots the wager with Rudy Giuliani [updated]
Maybe this was just a staff-level typo ... still, it's bizarre. This just showed up on Twitter: Scott P. Brown @ScottBrownMA The bet is on! The Super Bowl wager is that Giuliani will wear a Yankees hat to a Sox game when the … [Read more...]
Feds throwing homeowners under the bus
Thursday morning, NPR's On Point broadcast a shocking story of government betrayal of homeowners. The politics of this will be fascinating, if the mainstream media are willing to touch this hot-potato. Why? Because Edward DeMarco — … [Read more...]