A stunning blow to pro union people and Democrats in Wisconsin. The Dems gave it their all but the people of Wisconsin spoke with their votes that they didn't care about the whiners and complainers, didn't care about union thuggery, didn't … [Read more...]
Archives for June 6, 2012
Take charge, part 2: it’s not the populism, it’s the partisanship
On the Talking Points Memo post, I don't have the same read that Charley does here. The problem identified by "JB" was not a lack of anti-plutocratic populism -- though I think that has been part of the problem underlying the spinelessness … [Read more...]
The shameful seven
Here are the seven dead-enders who voted against health care cost control. (h/t Rob "Master of Surreality" Eno). Good news is that most have Democratic opponents in November, and most all of them were newly elected in the "tea party … [Read more...]
Mass Inc.’s Pay to Edit Journalism – Herb Reed, Bill Russell, and Boston Narrative – Fredo of BMG
This city of ours is so lame. So transparent. So full of self-important frauds riding careers based on bullshit. Next case: Mass Inc. aka Commonwealth Magazine. What a bunch of pompous self-rightous frauds. This sect of "journalists" … [Read more...]
Why in the world does a custodial union care about higher education policy?
There is a common misconception made that unions do not and should not take part in discussions beyond that of their members and own interests. SEIU Local 615 recently tackled this issue from the perspective of a property service local … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick at the convention, 6/2/2012
This is my governor... http://youtu.be/KJQBeTXi4VY His words brought many chills to my spine, and I can only think that this man needs to run for president in 2016! … [Read more...]