In its latest attempt to bolster the value of the Globe brand as the investment bankers scour the world for the schmuck with the most dough to pay for the name, the sports, the obituary library, and one or two columnists the paper sent … [Read more...]
Archives for April 3, 2013
Shut down or fix the MBTA … NOW!
This video was shot by a Red Line passenger yesterday (April 2). It shows a Red Line train traveling at full speed with an open door. That's right, an open door. According to NECN: Spokesperson Joe Pesaturo said: "…the (MBTA)…has … [Read more...]
Michelle Wu’s Campaign Kickoff – EDubs and Reading the Tea Leaves
The South End of Boston was the place to be on Tuesday evening. Senator Elizabeth Warren was a special guest at Michelle Wu's campaign kick-off. Michelle Wu is a candidate for Boston City Councilor at-large. Senator Warren looked great and … [Read more...]
Cry-baby Lynch
Despite how much I hate the Herald, they have an interesting story about the Cry-Baby Lynch at Lynch slams national Democratic party for backing Markey Why in the hell would anyone want this thin-skinned whining cry-baby as their Senator … [Read more...]
TransCanada Oil Executives Announce Support for Rep. Steve Lynch
Environmental activists released a video this week taking on Rep. Steve Lynch for his support of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Created by the production company, Portal-A, the video portrays TransCanada Oil Executives endorsing Rep. Steve Lynch … [Read more...]
Half a loaf: the Legislature’s transportation plan
The Legislature dropped its long-awaited transportation plan yesterday. It’s the first time I ever felt shock and disappointment at $500 million. I believed that we had the chance to set a visionary course for a post-Big Dig transportation … [Read more...]
What’s up with Elizabeth Warren and the Medical Device Tax?
Part of the money for Obamacare is supposed to come from a tax on medical devices. According to the New York Times, the Senate seems interested in repealing that provision, thus wiping out a dedicated funding source, which I assume will … [Read more...]
Common Sense Tax Reform Needed to Move MA Forward
Here is a copy of the Op Ed I submitted to papers last week. Now more than ever it is crucial to speak out about the importance of sufficient revenue: Massachusetts has reached a fork in the road. One path leads to an even better … [Read more...]