Foreign policy has been relegated to the back-burner in the primaries of both parties. We need to press the candidates on their vision for the role of the U.S. in the world. Barack Obama shared his vision for a more restrained and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Let’s talk about EFFECTIVENESS
No picture this time. We've heard lots of talk about "electability". We've heard lots of discussion about "flip-flopping", about whether or not Americans are ready to elect a self-professed socialist, and of course we've had numerous … [Read more...]
Clinton lead grows in all demos including under – 30s…
these latest youth numbers post the Biden withdrawal surprised me.www.democraticunderground.com Fred Rich LaRiccia … [Read more...]
Clinton wins union support…
CNN is showing her endorsement this morning at Union Hall, SC by the International Longshoremen Union. Hillary said : " I'm here because I believe the American Labor Movement helped to build the middle class." As a lifelong unionist … [Read more...]
Warren and Markey to ExxonMobil: Are You Still Funding Climate Denial?
Last month, investigative journalists uncovered documents showing that ExxonMobil knew about the link between carbon pollution and climate change as far back as the 1970, with its scientists making fairly accurate predictions about the … [Read more...]
Benefit Concert Sunday for The Last Call Foundation (firefighters)
Just a heads-up, for those of you in the Metrowest area: Sunday I'm singing in a benefit concert for The Last Call Foundation, created in memory of fallen firefighter Michael Kennedy. It's at the M. Steinert and Sons piano store (which … [Read more...]
New York’s Mayor DeBlasio Endorses Clinton…
in advance of an urban forum he will host in December. He joins Gov. www.democraticunderground.com/Howard Dean, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Civil Rights icon, Congressman John Lewis (D-GA). Fred Rich LaRiccia … [Read more...]
Hillary hits 50 % in latest poll
since Joe Biden took himself out of contention. www.democraticunderground.com She still holds a 20 point lead over Bernie in this latest NBC online poll. In today's Reuter's tracking poll she leads 72 to 23. Fred Rich … [Read more...]
Joke Revue: GOP Debate winners and losers
The Onion summarizes the winners and losers of the GOP debate: Winners Ted Cruz: Emitted his policies toward the audience at an impressive 105 dB Chris Christie: Found a good, firm grip on his podium that he really liked Lindsey … [Read more...]
The Grand Bargain
Driving back from apple picking recently I stopped in one of those small New England towns west of Boston for a cup of coffee. I struck up a conversation with a gentleman sitting next to me. He has resided in this small New England town all … [Read more...]
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