Scott Brown can't seem to help making news even as his last days as a U.S. Senator dwindle down. He thinks he saw a proposal from the pres (as he writes) for the fiscal … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
Three million casualties of GOP class warfare
More than TWO MILLION victims of the GOP war on working-class men and women will lose their extended unemployment benefits a scant two days from now, and another MILLION will lose theirs in March, according to reports like this. Lost in all … [Read more...]
Markey is IN
"Frisky": “I have decided to run for the US Senate because this fight is too important,” Markey said in a statement to the Globe. “There is so much at stake.” ... [In] a frisky announcement statement, Markey signaled he is prepared for … [Read more...]
It’s official: Markey to run for Kerry’s seat
It's official: Ed Markey plans to run for John Kerry's U.S. Senate seat if/when Kerry is confirmed as Secretary of State, according to the Boston Globe. I enthusiastically support Markey. He's knowledgeable about both the environment and … [Read more...]
Climate Big Mo? Make it so!
Fantastic news about the newest Senator, appointed from Hawaii: ... Schatz gave one public policy priority: "For me personally, I believe global climate change is real, and it is the most urgent challenge of our generation." And we in MA … [Read more...]
Open Season on Law Enforcement? Indiana Republicans Expand Stand Your Ground to Public Servants
"The bottom line is rash decisions can have devastating, life altering consequences." --Indiana State Police spokesman A husband is beating up his wife. She escapes to the bedroom, locks the door, and dials 9-1-1. As the police arrive at … [Read more...]
White House vows to help keep Kerry’s seat Democratic
According to MaddowBlog, the White House will play a role in helping elect a Democrat to John Kerry's Senate seat. They realized too late last time that our nominee was in trouble and don't want to repeat that mistake. Since the seat is … [Read more...]
Predictions 2013
Busy times in the real world has hurt my output rate here, but I couldn't let pass my annual predictions thread. (See 2012 thread here). Before moving on, some highlights from said thread: I got Obama over Romney right, but expected … [Read more...]
Wonk Post: Majority Religion by Country
If there is a global war on Christianity, the Christians are winning. From Pew: … [Read more...]
End Airport Security Theater
With time off from work or school, chances are many of you are flying or recently flew this season. You probably have to take off your shoes, likely go through a full body scanner, forced to leave all your liquids at home or take a … [Read more...]
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