Resolutions for MBTA Riders: I will pay my fare and will not jump turnstiles whether the MBTA GM is present or not. I will let people exit the vehicle before I push to get on, will give up my seat to those who need it more than I do and not … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Scott Brown: Needs to be bride at every wedding, corpse at every wake…
Today a good man, a police officer killed in the line of duty was honored and put to rest in Woburn. As usual, dignitaries and elected officials attended to pay the respects of the Commonwealth. Most did so in a humble way, almost sight … [Read more...]
Predictions 2011
World: 1. Portugal is bailed out by the IMF/EU, but Spain and Italy survive. 2. Kim Jong Il survives the year, but increasing reports and evidence indicate that the real power in the country is not him or his son, but Jang Song-taek. 3. … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue: “Birthers Challenge Hawaii to Produce Statehood Certificate”
We may have already featured this cover photo from the 2010 Tea Party National Convention Delegates Guide, but here it is again to celebrate 2010. Happy New Year BMGers! Borowitz: Birthers Challenge Hawaii to Produce Statehood Certificate: … [Read more...]
A Tea Party Crackup: I’m Not A Witch, I’ve Just Got Sticky Fingers”
Take a moment from your busy holiday season to consider the following fact: As the new class of Tea Party backed legislators prepares to head off to Washington for the 112th Congress, the movement is once again besmirched by one of it's … [Read more...]
The Latest Tea Party Crackup: I’m Not A Witch, I’ve Just Got Sticky Fingers”
Take a moment from your busy holiday season to consider the following fact: As the new class of Tea Party backed legislators prepares to head off to Washington for the 112th Congress, the movement is once again besmirched by one of it's … [Read more...]
Why do other states do this?
Hi All: Just found this story on Yahoo. It shows that seven states are raising the minimum wage due to increasing cost of living expenses. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/201... It might not be much of a wage increase, but why do legislators get … [Read more...]
The Iraq War is a Giant Boondoggle
I'm deployed to Kuwait right now. Most of my time is spent sitting around, or doing stuff to look busy. This is because a whole battalion (about 500 soldiers) has been assigned to do work that could be done by a company (about … [Read more...]
Is Extended Solitary Confinement in Massachusetts Torture? Is it Cost Effective?
Celebrated local doctor, author, and MacArthur genius grant recipient Atul Gawande argued yes, it is a form of torture, in this 2009 New Yorker piece, and went on to assert that it is also not effective, very costly, used with exceptional … [Read more...]
Alan Grayson for President?
Politics Daily discusses the ramifications of the progressive hero making a run. … [Read more...]
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