There has been much discussion about how "marvelous" Arthur T. DeMoulas is. Some have questioned why I am so "cynical" about the accolades being given him. I have repeatedly insisted that the first step towards actually improving life for … [Read more...]
Archives for July 24, 2014
Jury convicts in probation case
Globe: John J. O’Brien, the disgraced former Probation commissioner accused of corruption, and his top aide, Elizabeth Tavares, today were convicted of mail fraud, racketeering, and racketeering conspiracy by a US District Court jury, … [Read more...]
Progressive Dems of Mass. (PDM) Endorses Healey for AG, Conroy for Treasurer
Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts (PDM) is proud to announce that we have voted to endorse Maura Healey for Attorney General and Tom Conroy for Treasurer. These endorsements follow upon PDM’s endorsement of Don Berwick for Governor … [Read more...]
Do These Facts Change Your Mind About Arthur T. DeMoulas? I Bet They Do.
Read pages 4 − 8 of this lengthy court filing. (starts with heading "Arthur T.'s Defiance of Board") It will blow your mind. Most of you will think to yourself, "why didn't they get rid of this son-of-a-bitch earlier?" Talk about a … [Read more...]
Market Basket Prediction Thread
The Board of Market Basket is meeting tomorrow morning (Friday, July 25th). MB workers plan a massive (and "final" (their word) rally to coincide with the meeting. So BMG, what will the Market Basket Board do? Reinstate Arthur T? Stand by … [Read more...]
Investigate the IRS, via Special Prosecutor If Necessary
I have defended the IRS, here I think, and definitely elsewhere. But there's too much smoke around this story. We have to make sure there's no fire. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen appeared for a third time before lawmakers to testify … [Read more...]