Half Truth "a statement that conveys only part of the truth, especially one used deliberately in order to deceive someone." There are quite a few half truths out there that anger me. Here's one that's in the news lately. We hear … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Romney and the White Horse Prophesy
So Romney has quit the race. He has seemingly given up one of the highest aspirations of Mormonism. It has not been central doctrine, but it gets a wink of the eye endorsement to those anointed as their premier politicians. Romney's first … [Read more...]
Gov. Baker refuses request for LG Murray’s phone records.
I've always thought this was much ado about not very much, but the Herald was denied access to the records surrounding Murray's car accident. The article wasn't clear, but was Murray using a phone owned and provided by the state? … [Read more...]
That was quick!
As expected, the etch-a-sketch has folded. Not unexpected, but still mourn the possibilities. When was the last time there was no Bay State hat in this ring? Glad the Hon. Eds. deployed the blimp one last time while they still … [Read more...]
Couldn’t resist
Popular support for a Boston Olympics is already dead // Crackdown on city workers’ free speech is not boilerplate
It was pretty easy to guess that the meager support a Boston Olympics was receiving in early polls would quickly dissipate as the details spilled out. But who would have guessed it would happen this fast? The latest, a statewide poll … [Read more...]
Winners, Losers, and Loozahs in Demolition of Speaker Term Limits
WINNERS: Bob DeLeo (Duh) His staff (Duh again) Winthrop (OMG, how many times can I say "duh"? Duh.) Suffolk Downs (At Least four times. Duh.) Future speakers (Five, five Duhs. Duh) The House as an Institution: By … [Read more...]
“Why can’t you be a f***ing gentleman?”: A bad day for the House
First, when you've got left (BMG), right (the Herald), and center (well, maybe center-left) (the Globe) agreeing on an issue, there's probably a decent chance that they've got a point. In fact, just about the only people in Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Properly Pricing Carbon
The Williamstown Democratic Town Committee has endorsed a bill (SD285) filed in the Massachusetts State Senate by Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) that would impose a revenue-neutral carbon fee that is reimbursed to households and businesses. We … [Read more...]
Hacks in a huddle
The Joke Revue came early this week, and in the Herald of all places: Matt Stout reports in "Critics press lawmakers to oppose Robert DeLeo:" DiMasi became the third speaker in a row to be convicted of a federal crime, and DeLeo, while … [Read more...]
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