This really is a pretty cool story in the Globe magazine on small-time wind power, now growing in Massachusetts one turbine at a time. The state is indeed subsidizing the heck out of the industry, but at least it seems to be making the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2008
How much cash does Obama still have?
Given the criticism Senator Kerry received for not spending all of the money in his 2004 kitty, it will be interesting to see how much cash on hand Obama for America reports at the end of this month. According to ABC News, as of 4 November … [Read more...]
How would you move Massachusetts forward?
Crossposted at ONE Massachusetts At ONE Massachusetts we are trying to determine: * What kind of government do we want? * How are we going to pay for it? As residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, we all want - and deserve - … [Read more...]
Helping the middle class by spending wisely.
I would ask the BMG editors for some leeway on this post as it has little to do with politics. We all know the middle class (and poor) are being squeezed and the real squeeze may not have even started yet. SO... I am making some people … [Read more...]
For Thanksgiving weekend… what will our great-grandchildren give thanks for?
Zamore explains: Well, yes, you are right that this is not a turkey. This is a young California brown pelican who lives happily in the twin Ports of San Pedro. The twin ports -- the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach -- handle 40 percent … [Read more...]
What happened to the right, latest edition
"Legal immigration must be distinguished from illegal immigration at every juncture. ... On social issues, there has to be some conservative touchstone, like reverence for uniqueness and beauty of individual life. ... Civil unions … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
Ethics reform 101 – all Freedom of Information and Open Meetings laws must apply to the Legislature
BIBLIOGRAPHY: #1 11/28/08 Boston Globe Article on Ethics http://www.boston.com/news/loc... #2 URL for Better Government Association http://www.bettergov.org/Defau... #3 Better Government Association Report on Integrity in State … [Read more...]
Third Party Candidates – Good or Bad?
I have been watching the Coleman/Franken US Senate recount daily and it has raised an issue that I find myself struggling with. The impact of third party candidates - or more correctly, the impact of third party candidates who potentially … [Read more...]
Michael Prager, Man of Discretion
The Globe's magnificent Michael Prager offers a humdinger of a list of the best local websites. He displays his superb discretion, judgment, and taste by giving us pride of place on his list for political coverage. Hurray! RedMassGroup, … [Read more...]
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