I'm quoting Alan Dershowitz from WBUR's Radio Boston, today (9/18) at about the 6:20 mark. "(Hamas) use what I call the dead baby strategy." Dershowitz was expounding on his current series in the Globe. My question is, do the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 18, 2014
Scotland Decides
The votes are coming in and leaning NO for an Independent Scotland. Public radio has carried thoughtful discussions about the decision for Scottish citizens and the pros/cons for an independent country. What is remarkable to me......one … [Read more...]
Both of MA’s Senators Voted Against Arming the Syrian Rebels
Today, the Senate voted on the Continuing Resolution that passed the House yesterday, with the funding authorization for Obama's plan to arm the "moderate" Syrian rebels. Last week, the New York Times had an excellent article on how … [Read more...]
Scotland
97% of eligible citizens are registered to vote. Turnout reported at over 80%. That's an Aye vote for Democracy! … [Read more...]
Biggest Game of Our Lives on November 4th Against Casinos, Media, Mobsters and Politicians. We Can Beat The Big Boys. Have to Work as One
Okay, bring it in. C'mon, gather 'round. Take a knee. Smoke 'em if you guttem. Put down the goddamn cell phones before I smash every last one of them. I need you all to listen. It's important. In few weeks time we will playing the … [Read more...]
Koch Influence on Higher Ed: Letter to New Suffolk University President
President Smith, As a proud alumna of Suffolk University, I’d first like to say: welcome to our University! New leadership means a fresh start and I'm excited to see what opportunities your presidency will present for the Suffolk … [Read more...]
An independent New England?
You heard it here first in the NYT: The details of Scotland’s grievances are almost the diametrical opposite of those of, say, the Tea Party or Swedish right-wingers. They want more social welfare spending rather than less, and have a … [Read more...]
Why Massachusetts should care about #HungerAction month
It’s #HungerAction month, which means that all across the country those who work to combat hunger are raising awareness about the growing problem of hunger in America. You might see the #HungerAction hash tag come across your twitter or … [Read more...]
BENNETT: “Thank you Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop!”
Dear friends, supporters, and loved ones, I want to thank you for your hard work over this past 15 months in our effort to win the Sheriff’s race. Although we did not come out on top, we did finish 2nd in the election, and I am proud to … [Read more...]