To die is to sail on, not an end, nor a tragedy. Death should not happen alone, in secret, or be treated as shameful for all of us will die; some soon, and some after five score years or more, like my father. If as a society and a species … [Read more...]
Archives for September 5, 2012
God is added back to the Dem Platform!!!!!
Jerusalem is recognized as the Capitol of Isreal as well. What is hilarious is how the Dems count votes. A two-thirds majority is required and done by a voice vote. Call me crazy, I thing more people opposed adding God back to the … [Read more...]
One More Term
Eating the City and Town: Todmorden and Beyond
http://video.ted.com/talk/stream/2012S/Blank/PamWarhurst_2012S-320k.mp4 A few months ago, some people in Cambridge, MA were inspired by the example of Todmorden in the UK between Leeds and Manchester, a town that decided to grow as much … [Read more...]
“Women for Brown” sends Warren basket of laundry supplies
So, this happened. Mud-slinging seems to be a common refrain from both sides of the race -- the Women for Brown group, affiliated with the Brown campaign, sent Warren a basket filled with laundry supplies to help her "clean up her … [Read more...]
PCCC raises $1 Million for Warren.
They claim an average donation of just $16. I'm confused though. I thought these independent groups could not raise for or give to a candidate directly, certainly not that amount. If they use it themselves on her behalf won't that … [Read more...]
Will GOP Let Petty Politics Kill Clean Energy Jobs?
The New Bedford Standard Times today calls on Congress to extend incentives for wind energy: The tax credit works by giving wind farm owners 2.2 cents for every kilowatt-hour of power they produce. It is expected to cost the federal … [Read more...]
Massachusetts’ deep breakfast
John Walsh promised a "rock'em sock 'em" set of delegate breakfasts at the convention, and the depth of Massachusetts' political talent has not disappointed. Sure, we saw Deval Patrick torch the Time Warner arena last night, leaving only … [Read more...]
How Bain wanted to shut down Fitchburg State College
I just came across an article I wrote for CommonWealth magazine just after Mitt Romney became governor of Massachusetts. It's about how Romney had turned to his old friends at Bain & Co. to tell him where and how to cut the state's … [Read more...]
The Convention From Ground Level: An Alternate Delegates Blog
I am an alternate delegate from the 6th CD from Massachusetts. I am having a blast. Each day I am writing down my experiences and outlook from that perspective. I invite you all to tune in. The blog: oetkb.wordpress.com . Enjoy my … [Read more...]