http://bluemassgroup.com/2012/12/christmas-day-open-thread-predictions-for-next-year/ Reality-based commentary on politics and policy in Massachusetts and around the nation Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://bluemassgroup.com/2012/12/christmas-day-open-thread-predictions-for-next-year/#comment-307210 kate Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:31:28 +0000 http://bluemassgroup.com/?p=51765#comment-307210 Fiscal Cliff end game..... What will happen? Fiscal Cliff end game….. What will happen?

]]> http://bluemassgroup.com/2012/12/christmas-day-open-thread-predictions-for-next-year/#comment-307206 jconway Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:38:24 +0000 http://bluemassgroup.com/?p=51765#comment-307206 Long House experience, a scientist, would have a Western MA Senator for a few months at least helping that region out. Non controversial and no temptation to run for a full term. He and Frank were both victims of redistricting but he took it better. I like Frank but I believe he has burned too many bridges on his farewell tour and wouldn't have enough time to make an impact. Paul Kirk is my first choice and I like the idea of him being the David Ortiz of the MA delegation: designated interim Senator. Already knows the role well and far too charmless and technocratic to be tempted to abuse his temporary power. Victoria ruled herself out for either already right? I know Duke ruled out appointment and Affleck and Jr won't seek the seat. I LOVE Affleck against Lynchie to be honest and want to draft that. Long House experience, a scientist, would have a Western MA Senator for a few months at least helping that region out. Non controversial and no temptation to run for a full term. He and Frank were both victims of redistricting but he took it better. I like Frank but I believe he has burned too
many bridges on his farewell tour and wouldn’t have enough time to make an impact. Paul Kirk is my first choice and I like the idea of him being the David Ortiz of the MA delegation: designated interim Senator. Already knows the role well and far too charmless and technocratic to be tempted to abuse his temporary power. Victoria ruled herself out for either already right? I know Duke ruled out appointment and Affleck and Jr won’t seek the seat. I LOVE Affleck against Lynchie to be honest and want to draft that.

]]> http://bluemassgroup.com/2012/12/christmas-day-open-thread-predictions-for-next-year/#comment-307205 jconway Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:31:16 +0000 http://bluemassgroup.com/?p=51765#comment-307205 Went to two church services with my fiancées family (also a new development her saying yes was the only present I needed). One was a midnight service in Tagalog and her family and friends waited until close to 3am to open gifts, but it was a lot of fun. Pancit, adobo, and Filipino ham instead if ma's lasagna and meatballs (but luckily that's my dinner tonight). Also as a Catholic I never really realized how hard Christmas is in clergy. But my future father in law had three services and couldn't spend time with his family until early Christmas morning. I suspect it must be a lonelier holiday for the priests in my denomination as well. Had to get asthma medication for the fiancée as well and I appreciate all the Walgreens employers at the 24 hr stores that stay open. The lady at Target said they were open until 9am, which seemed a little absurd (5 or 6pm makes more sense), do maybe progressives and fundamentalists can rally around restoring some blue laws so the working poor can get a deserved day off. Went to two church services with my fiancées family (also a new development her saying yes was the only present I needed). One was a midnight service in Tagalog and her family and friends waited until close to 3am to open gifts, but it was a lot of fun. Pancit, adobo, and Filipino ham instead if ma’s lasagna and meatballs (but luckily that’s my dinner tonight). Also as a Catholic I never really realized how hard Christmas is in clergy. But my future father in law had three services and couldn’t spend time with his family until early Christmas morning. I suspect it must be a lonelier holiday for the priests in my denomination as well. Had to get asthma medication for the fiancée as well and I appreciate all the Walgreens employers at the 24 hr stores that stay open. The lady at Target said they were open until 9am, which seemed a little absurd (5 or 6pm makes more sense), do maybe progressives and fundamentalists can rally around restoring some blue laws so the working poor can get a deserved day off.

]]> http://bluemassgroup.com/2012/12/christmas-day-open-thread-predictions-for-next-year/#comment-307204 kate Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:26:39 +0000 http://bluemassgroup.com/?p=51765#comment-307204 Barney Frank, John Olver, Scott Harshbarger, Drew O'Brien, Shannon O'Brien, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Chris Gabrieli, Jonathan Sclarsic and of course David Kravitz. The Duke is out. Who else has been mentioned? Barney Frank, John Olver, Scott Harshbarger, Drew O’Brien, Shannon O’Brien, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Chris Gabrieli, Jonathan Sclarsic and of course David Kravitz. The Duke is out. Who else has been mentioned?

]]> http://bluemassgroup.com/2012/12/christmas-day-open-thread-predictions-for-next-year/#comment-307202 kate Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:27:00 +0000 http://bluemassgroup.com/?p=51765#comment-307202 One of the many challenges around the holidays are the concerns for people raising children in a no Santa Claus environment. I recall a group of three of us chatting about the issues such as well meaning people asking your child what Santa is bringing him or her for Christmas. One woman was the wife of an Episcopalian minister wanting to keep the holiday focused on the religious aspects. A Jewish friend did not celebrate Christmas. I celebrate Christmas but chose for a number of reasons not to tell my child that a stranger would come down the chimney and leave gifts. One of the many challenges around the holidays are the concerns for people raising children in a no Santa Claus environment. I recall a group of three of us chatting about the issues such as well meaning people asking your child what Santa is bringing him or her for Christmas. One woman was the wife of an Episcopalian minister wanting to keep the holiday focused on the religious aspects. A Jewish friend did not celebrate Christmas. I celebrate Christmas but chose for a number of reasons not to tell my child that a stranger would come down the chimney and leave gifts.

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