Are you going to come out against the nice old chap who helped organize all those rallies for you? Violence against gay people isn't something you have supported in the past, so are you going to prove your love for all things gay (except … [Read more...]
Building Our Movement
1. On fostering ideas:On BMG, I recommended creating permanent, volunteer councils largely comprised of non-establishment experts to both serve as a sound board for Deval Patrick (so he can test ideas out with them) and as a way to create … [Read more...]
A Proposal
So, I'm tired of all the infighting. I support both gay marriage and health care as a basic right that belongs in our constitution. I do not support attacking one right at the cost of the other, nor should anyone else. Instead of … [Read more...]
Setting the Record Straight
The media has an amazing ability to fall for right wing talking points time after time again. Sadly, all too often myriad people buy into them - including progressives. "We just want an up or down vote," President Bush would say. Never mind … [Read more...]
Hub Politics LIES Again
Where the hell do they come up with this? Well, at Deval's Rally for Change, there were some of the usual crazy people who came out - looking to get their cause on the camera. In years past, they would be Nader supporters going to an Al … [Read more...]
Today, the Constitution Dies
Dear readers, We gather here today to mourn the loss of this nation's strongest protector, the Constitution. It had a long life and gave rights to millions of people who otherwise wouldn't enjoy them today. Perhaps that's why its enemies, … [Read more...]
My Election-Day Round Up!
1. Call it a pre-election celebration: Deval's New Bedford Rally last Saturday with some pictures (including one of him and I).2. I asked people to vote and they did. Over 420,000 of them for Deval alone.3. A last minute Chris Gabrieli … [Read more...]
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Silbert and Murray’s Forum: My Impression
Here's how the two candidates boil down:I like Silbert because she's exceptionally polished and a great speaker. She has a fiery quality, yet doesn't come off like Tom Reilly (overly negative and not very nice). In fact, in some ways she's … [Read more...]
Romney Screws Over UMASS Once Again
"It's a clear indication from (Romney's) perspective that the university was too bold in its stance to support the law-school issue," said Mr. Karam, of Tiverton, R.I., who is president and CEO of the First Bristol Corp., a development … [Read more...]