Sometimes the right thing politically is also the right thing on the merits. In asking Congress for authorization to act against Syria, President Obama got it right all around. President Obama stunned the world and paused his march to war … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Pant to close, 630 good jobs go with it
The old standby, Vermont Yankee, will be closed by the end of 2014. Due to low natural gas prices resulting from fracking and harassment from the VT legislature, Entergy, the same owner of Pilgrim I, has decided to close this 600+ megawatt … [Read more...]
Will Tim Tebow make the final cut and be a N.E. Patriot?
After passing for 2 TD's in the final pre-season game, and his NFL career on the line, Tebow told the media he is at peace no matter what happens, because he has his faith. Like Mr. Kraft, I am pulling for Tebow and hope he makes the team. … [Read more...]
Shouldn’t Obama Get Congressional Authorization for Syria Strike?
Issues of presidential authority for taking military action are complicated and somewhat dependent on the nature of the threat at hand. Syria is not an imminent threat to American security despite their use of chemical weapons on their own … [Read more...]
Where is the “clean elections law” (revamped, of course) when we need it most?
Seriously. In many countries one cannot make these contributions. One cannot become a lobbyist after holding office! Bring back a revamped "Clean Elections law" and outlaw every kind of money contribution - allow only volunteer labor … [Read more...]
Not One But Two Oil Spills Foul New Bedford Harbor
I've covered oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and in Arkansas, but today the oil came to me. Thursday morning a local journalist alerted me to reports of an oil spill right down the street from me in New Bedford Harbor. I headed down and … [Read more...]
Harvard Univ. study proves strict gun control laws DON’T reduce murder rates
I know, I know, how can this be? First we learn from Bob Neer that Harvard Univ. invented Napalm on a soccer field back in the 40's. Now they issue a comprehensive and exhaustive study of various European nations, with and without strict … [Read more...]
Exciting Numbers In Education Testing
School's almost beginning, and as a math teacher, I want to show you some exciting numbers! First, many parents will have to sign their children up for the SAT, at $51 for one test, and perhaps their children will take it two or three … [Read more...]
Ethics Commission’s ridiculous ruling in Dan Wolf’s case could force more legislators out of office
Surely you didn't think that Dan Wolf was the only one that would be affected by the Ethics Commission's nutty ruling regarding Cape Air? Check out this great piece from Commonwealth Magazine, in which intrepid reporter Jack Sullivan dug … [Read more...]
Coakley Investigation Ends. Murray Responds.
Posted on Facebook by Timothy P.Murray: Regarding today's agreement with the Attorney General's Office: I am glad that this civil settlement brings to a close a process that I initiated in January of 2012 when I asked for an … [Read more...]
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