[Cross-posted from the ProgressMass blog. Like ProgressMass on Facebook and follow on Twitter.] This past week was one in which Republican Scott Brown reminded us that he is: lacking in substance, beholden to Wall Street, and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 19, 2012
The Other Ernie – Sutter’s Spinmiester
Democratic contributors on Cape Cod recently received a letter from professional spin-man Ernie Corrigan, known to many as the voice of "innocence" behind the Archdiocese of Boston during the abuse scandal. The letter was written on behalf … [Read more...]
Republicans flailing in surreality-based sea
The Republicans really have got to up their game or this election is going to get away from them. Romney supporter Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz was absolutely destroyed on Friday, again by Soledad O'Brien on CNN. His key … [Read more...]
NY Times editorial page brands Romney and Ryan liars on Medicare
Bravo to the New York Times editorial page, which has lately been showing a real taste for hard truths when it comes to the presidential race. Today's lengthy, multi-part editorial is entitled "Truth and Lies about Medicare." The … [Read more...]
Don’t miss the Globe’s profile of Elizabeth Warren
Today's Globe has a front-page story on how Elizabeth Warren got to where she is today. It's a very interesting read, both in a big-picture sense (it's an interesting story), and in that it does a nice job of addressing some specific … [Read more...]
Is Paul Ryan a bigger flip-flopper than Mitt Romney?
It's hard to believe, but Mitt Romney might not be the biggest flip-flopper ever to appear on a national ticket. It's possible that Paul Ryan has actually outdone Romney, at least on the subject of government stimulus and Keynesian … [Read more...]
You are all invited on August 23rd
The interests of the 99% are best served by peace between all religions, cultures and peoples. The interests of the 1% are best served by endless wars, with the opportunities for war profiteering. Divide and conquer, foment hatred and … [Read more...]