Earlier this week, I asked the question, why are Congressional Democrats electing not to execute their Constitutional powers in the negotiation of the Iraq War spending bill? My question is partially answered here, in a blog entry on … [Read more...]
Congressional Democrats: Will you lead?
Democrats are completely failing to wield their powers with the Iraq war funding bill. What gives?http://www.dailykos....http://www.dailykos....http://www.dailykos....The Democrats do not need to "negotiate" with the White House. All they … [Read more...]
Say It Like You Mean It, Mr. Bush.
In military conflict there is often a certain amount of room for early screw-ups. Although we don't see the other side as clearly, I'm sure the insurgents, terrorists and so on have spent the last few years making some big screw-ups of … [Read more...]
If I were a gay man
Do you say, Stop! Stop, you lazy, fat bastard, stop doing nothing and get off your ass and do something good, because by just being your lazy, fat, stupid arrogant self, you are doing immense evil?Is that what you say? But how would that do … [Read more...]
Something new in Middle East policy
Oil Is Our Weapon, Too(this section of Card's article reprinted from http://www.ornery.org/essays/warwatch/2006-10-29-1.html)Iran's ace-in-the-hole is not its nuclear weapon -- in their rational moments, even the most rabid of the … [Read more...]
Globe has a must-read on Dem victory
After a shocker national election that has led to surprisingly few "here's-the-way-the-story-happened" deconstructions, the Boston Globe has a must-read on the Dems' two-year strategy for recovery and dominance. Starts back at the crack of … [Read more...]
One day left to demand democracy in Boston
The recount requires fifty signatures of registered Democrats from all ten wards in the district. With one day left, Sonia Chang-Diaz campaign needs manpower. Moreover, they are tired, and wishing this thing were over. Im no exception. … [Read more...]
This is the ad Democrats should be running
Just saw this ad against Republican Sen. George Allen in VA on DKos. In Markos' words: "It's like the 'Swift Boat Liars' ad without the lies." Usually I credit Markos with an ounce of hyperbole or two...not this time. This ad is awesome. … [Read more...]
Go canvassing!
With 14 precious days until the 2006 primaries-the moment we've all been waiting for-I want to remind everyone at BMG to seize the opportunity, get off your duff, and participate in the most fundamental of all political actions. No, not … [Read more...]
Andrea Silbert Endorsed by Ward Six Democratic Committee of Cambridge
The ward committee endorsed Silbert for her strong progressive values and her impressive capability to turn her vision for positive change into reality, as evidenced by her work in founding the Center for Women and Enterprise, now one of … [Read more...]