Another Times article visiting Obama-Trump country to figure out what happened in 2016. Lehigh Valley was one of the hardest hits by the end of protectionism on American steel, with Bethlehem Steel shuttering factories and jobs in the … [Read more...]
Who Deserves Economic Success?
According to a recent poll, 74% of Democrats said they believe graduating from college is "essential" or "very important" to being economically successful, compared with 40% of Republicans. Variations were only modest across incomes on … [Read more...]
Trump is now impeachable, but will Democrats act?
With the assassination of Soleimani, Trump has provided undeniable evidence that his Presidency is a threat to US National Security. Trump has impulsively and recklessly committed this act of war without Congressional authorization. It's … [Read more...]
2002 Ed Markey & Iraq versus 2019 Ed Markey & Iran
Another writer on Blue Mass Group highlighted Ed Markey’s swift and clear condemnation of Trump’s apparently thoughtless and dangerous escalation in Iran, when he unilaterally ordered the killing of Qasem Soleimani. I agree with Senator … [Read more...]
Anyone else experiencing technical issues with bluemassgroup?
I was getting error messages all of yesterday (Sat, 1/4), when trying to access bluemassgroup.com … [Read more...]
“What you’re seeing and what you’re reading is not what’s happening.”
Nothing has changed about this general who was probably to be Iran's next president. He had always been engaged in these kinds of attack plans. His proxy, the leader of the associated Shia-affiliated political party in Iraq, was the one who … [Read more...]
My 3 recommendations to try to stop war with Iran
At a Greater Haverhill Indivisible party last night I urged specific actions about Iran when opportunities arise vs unfocused rage or fear which could serve other agendas without making progress. Hours later, here’s our chance: 3 things to … [Read more...]
Unified Political Calendar for 2020
I thought BMGers might find this interesting and helpful. I have compiled into a single timeline various dates to keep in mind for the 2020 election cycle, including both public and party matters. My primary sources were the websites of … [Read more...]
Is This Spectral Vision Already Who We Are?
538 national poll average as of today
Having been a polling geek since college days, I have resisted the temptation -- until now -- of posting the horse race numbers. But with one month to go until the Iowa Caucus, here's where we are today: Biden 27, Sanders 17, Warren 15, … [Read more...]