In nature black swans are a rarity. In the world of politics and economics they represent rare surprise events that have significant consequences. Of late the term black swan gained renewed currency when economist Nouriel Roubini said that … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2, 2012
New poll: Warren up 6 going into the final weekend
Public Policy Polling is out with its final Massachusetts poll of this election cycle. Here are the highlights, taken directly from PPP's excellent Twitter feed: Elizabeth Warren is likely to be the next Senator from Massachusetts. Our … [Read more...]
Crowdsource an ad: Romney’s Climate Joke
Here's someone who's raising money to play this ad in Virginia and Ohio. Besides being a good and palpable hit on Romney, it's good awareness-raising -- like it needs to be raised if you're under water ... Share Romney's Climate Joke … [Read more...]
Syarzhuk’s Voting Guide
Electors of President and Vice President: Stein and Honkala, Green-Rainbow party. For the rationale, see my explanation from 4 years ago Senator in Congress: Warren. The only statewide election where your vote actually means something. … [Read more...]
Please vote yes on Question Three; Medical Marijuana is a needed treatment for patients like my husband
Photo taken on July 8, 2012 by Michael Horan. Note that Marc Aaron Butler is third from the right. Please vote Yes on Question 3. For me this is a deeply personal ask and cause. As most of you know, my husband Marc who is the love of … [Read more...]
October 29, 2012 — Day of Infamy
The assault of Hurricane Sandy on the Eastern US on October 29, 2012, should be remembered as a "Day of Infamy" — right alongside December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001. While climatologists may argue about the role that climate … [Read more...]
Disaster of Disenfranchisement
Hurricane Sandy has certainly left a disaster in her wake. And the legacy of the destruction could be one of the messiest presidential elections in history. The NYT has reported sporadic interruptions to early voting in Maryland, North … [Read more...]
Dan Kennedy Nails It on Assisted Suicide
I encourage BMGers to read Dan Kennedy's personal piece on assisted suicide and the slippery slope it creates. The story he tells of a doctor's comment after his beautiful and thriving daughter was born is chilling. This is what happens … [Read more...]
Counting Every Vote
In the late 1960's Alexander Pope's famous saying "To err is human, to forgive divine," got an update for modern times: "To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer." As the election gets close, there are already … [Read more...]
Make a 2012 Senate/Presidential Prediction!
UPDATED: Per david's suggestion, feel free to include your guess at the Electoral Votes total (EV) UPDATED 2: 11/2 11pm - Per trickle up's suggestion: a Deadline: MONDAY 11/5, 8pm (24 hours before polls close) for the prediction to be … [Read more...]