The mid-term elections will soon be upon us, so it will be a good idea to get our house in order, and work though whatever painful but necessary conflicts sooner rather than later. Of the two ways forward, resumption of incrementalism … [Read more...]
Archives for February 13, 2017
Think like a Republican, Vote like a Democrat
Democrats have to start thinking like Republicans. Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. Especially when real peoples lives are affected by who's in charge. Five keys to victory: 1) Obstruct Trump The opposition party … [Read more...]
DDS providers pushing Gov. Baker to phase out state-run care
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blogsite) The major lobbying organizations for corporate providers to the Department of Developmental Services appear to be pushing the Baker administration and the Legislature to privatize more and … [Read more...]
Tip of the Iceberg: Michael Flynn Is Only a Piece of the Russia-Trump Connection
Quid pro quo, Clarice. Quid pro quo. --Hannibal Lecter The Russian Presidency--domestic, not foreign--is back in the news with National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. The early Trump supporter, former Defense Intelligence Agency chief, … [Read more...]
Dr. King nailed it
" We are at the moment when our lives must be placed on the line if our nation is to survive our own folly. Every man of humane convictions must decide on the protest that best suits his convictions, but we must all protest." REV. DR. … [Read more...]
Do MA Dems Have the Statewide Infrastructure to Resist Trump?
If it's going to lead to sustained success and create lasting change, the movement to resist Trump needs infrastructure - meetings, regularly-updated online information, people willing to organize both - not just in Boston and its suburbs … [Read more...]
Bob Massie may jump into 2018 race for Governor
From long-time BMGer Bob Massie's Facebook page: So: it is true, I am considering a run for governor of Massachusetts. What do you think? Both our democracy and our planet stand at the most dangerous moments in our history; we need to … [Read more...]