jimc

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  1. I also object, on the same grounds (0 Replies)

    But also for another important reason.

    WE have a Gabby!

    jimc   @   May 7, 2013 at 14:40 EST

  2. Skeptical (3 Replies)

    I suspect a hoax. Or should I say, a “HOAX!!!!”

    jimc   @   Apr 27, 2013 at 15:49 EST

  3. 30 days (3 Replies)

    I haven’t been on BMG much in the last year, but I gather from recent reading that Ernie has become more unpopular with the community than he had been. I also know that moderating a blog is tough, and the community plays a large role in it that can be tiring for the community members.

    In other words — it’s none of my business.

    That said, I am wondering if a shorter period was considered. This is the biggest Boston story in quite some time, Ernie has some legal expertise that many of us lack (certainly I lack it), and the story is moving at what we used to called internet speed. Seven days would make the same point.

    jimc   @   Apr 22, 2013 at 16:17 EST

  4. More good questions (1 Reply)

    I’m really glad the situation ended well, and grateful for the tireless effort, but the response does need to be scrutinized.

    jimc   @   Apr 20, 2013 at 07:34 EST

  5. Recommended (0 Replies)

    Good questions that should be answered.

    jimc   @   Apr 20, 2013 at 07:29 EST

  6. Damn (1 Reply)

    I never noticed that. Shots of the bridge at the link..

    http://www.leonardpzakimbunkerhillbridge.org/

    jimc   @   Apr 30, 2012 at 10:44 EST

  7. 6 (0 Replies)

    n/t

    jimc   @   Apr 28, 2012 at 09:07 EST

  8. Hmm (1 Reply)

    As much as I love the notion of the “disapproval business” (good one, Mark), I can’t sign on to the notion that reporting on racism is “exploiting” it.

    When this story broke, the comments seemed so extreme that I suspected a hoax. Unfortunately it’s not turning out that way so far.

    It’s really shameful. It hurts the Bruins. it hurts the city.

    jimc   @   Apr 28, 2012 at 09:00 EST

  9. Fenway should go (1 Reply)

    I recognize its historic value, and all that. I’m also not fully prepared to defend this (yet). But unless it’s forever, and nothing is, the time to do it is now.

    jimc   @   Apr 25, 2012 at 13:31 EST

  10. Hmm (0 Replies)

    My first thought is, it’s a stretch. They probably weren’t aware.

    My second thought is, if they want to be the CATHOLIC League, they ought to be aware of other religious holidays.

    jimc   @   Apr 19, 2012 at 20:52 EST

  11. Free market! (0 Replies)

    Get ready to hear some real, unbridled — um — Republicanism this summer. They can’t afford to alienate a single GOP vote, so they’ll tolerate almost anything from the fringes. Nothing short of outright racism will be condemned. Romney didn’t even call out Nugent yesterday,

    jimc   @   Apr 18, 2012 at 19:48 EST

  12. No wottied (0 Replies)

    n/t

    jimc   @   Apr 17, 2012 at 16:52 EST

  13. How is it phrased? (0 Replies)

    Do they say “Buffet rule,” or explain the concept?

    I think the distinction is important, because the concept is good, but “Buffett rule” is bad messaging, IMAO. Who can relate to Warren Buffett?

    jimc   @   Apr 17, 2012 at 16:49 EST

  14. I did the same thing (1 Reply)

    And I wouldn’t mind a tellanie liberal vote, in that case.

    jimc   @   Apr 17, 2012 at 15:41 EST

  15. A what? (1 Reply)

    What is a telianle liberal vote?

    jimc   @   Apr 17, 2012 at 14:40 EST

  16. OK (0 Replies)

    But all these debates actually take place within the Democratic Party. What Republican is arguing for a more nuanced approach to crime, any economic policy other than an unbridled free market (that is, no regulations), or any foreign policy other than having other countries worship at the altar of American military power?

    jimc   @   Apr 14, 2012 at 20:09 EST

  17. A related question (1 Reply)

    Why is the Fed allowed to ignore its full employment mandate?

    jimc   @   Apr 14, 2012 at 11:35 EST

  18. The "People's" Pledge (0 Replies)

    I forgot they called it that. My eyes just rolled completely around.

    jimc   @   Apr 13, 2012 at 12:01 EST

  19. Hearts and minds (0 Replies)

    I’ll bet your reply convinced mizjones to support Warren.

    jimc   @   Apr 12, 2012 at 16:05 EST

  20. If it's a tax incentive (0 Replies)

    … then we should have a public option.

    But I digress.

    If the market is unique (and it is), then none of these analogies really work, no? HCR is a new approach to an old problem, paying for access to healthcare.

    jimc   @   Apr 9, 2012 at 10:21 EST