p>Then, you mention the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as an advocate (engine?) of job growth. My impression is that nothing could be further from the truth. My experience, in testifying against them in hearings and in other ways, is that they are advocates for big business making big profits. Among other things, that means minimizing labor costs and minimizing their role as contributing members of our society by avoiding taxes wherever and however possible. Higher state revenues create jobs. The Chamber, it seems to me, is quite anti-job on a lot of fronts.
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p>Finally, you complain about the “exclusivity of the forum” because of the $50 entry fee sending the “wrong message” to potential campaign workers. You implication is that the candidates somehow benefit from the $50 charge — what evidence do you have of that? My guess is that it goes into the treasury of the Chamber to use as they see fit. Further, my hunch is that the candidates will be there because they were invited to speak before an important audience, having nothing to do with the finances of the event.
howardjpsays
That it is unfortunate when the most diverse Senate district in the state, an urban district with active Democratic committees and committees looking to become more active approach the Senate candidates and get set aside. Kudos to Josh and to Peter Antonellis and the ward chairs and activists who thought this would be a good idea. This was something that all of us regardless of our positions in the local election thought was a great idea. Maybe something can still happen post-November 3.
joshdawsonsays
Thanks for you comment, Michael.
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p>Per the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s website: “On Monday, October 26, the Greater Boston Chamber will host the first forum featuring the four democratic candidates for United States Senate”
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p>- That’s why I called it “The First”
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p>On the other issues, I believe you made some incorrect inferences.
1) I never implied I thought the Boston Chamber was an advocate of job growth, I just said job growth was a major issue. However, one could infer, I believe, that Boston Chamber plays a role in job creation.
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p>2) I did not talk about where the $50 was going – I have no clue where it is going to(Boston Chamber or candidates) and didn’t imply it was going to anyone.
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p>Howard, thanks for the backup and for always being a good D!
… but as I often admit, that’s a normal state of affairs for me!
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p>Why do you call this “The First” when I’m aware of at least a couple of others that have already taken place?
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p>See my recent post, e.g.
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p>Then, you mention the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as an advocate (engine?) of job growth. My impression is that nothing could be further from the truth. My experience, in testifying against them in hearings and in other ways, is that they are advocates for big business making big profits. Among other things, that means minimizing labor costs and minimizing their role as contributing members of our society by avoiding taxes wherever and however possible. Higher state revenues create jobs. The Chamber, it seems to me, is quite anti-job on a lot of fronts.
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p>Finally, you complain about the “exclusivity of the forum” because of the $50 entry fee sending the “wrong message” to potential campaign workers. You implication is that the candidates somehow benefit from the $50 charge — what evidence do you have of that? My guess is that it goes into the treasury of the Chamber to use as they see fit. Further, my hunch is that the candidates will be there because they were invited to speak before an important audience, having nothing to do with the finances of the event.
That it is unfortunate when the most diverse Senate district in the state, an urban district with active Democratic committees and committees looking to become more active approach the Senate candidates and get set aside. Kudos to Josh and to Peter Antonellis and the ward chairs and activists who thought this would be a good idea. This was something that all of us regardless of our positions in the local election thought was a great idea. Maybe something can still happen post-November 3.
Thanks for you comment, Michael.
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p>Per the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s website: “On Monday, October 26, the Greater Boston Chamber will host the first forum featuring the four democratic candidates for United States Senate”
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p>- That’s why I called it “The First”
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p>On the other issues, I believe you made some incorrect inferences.
1) I never implied I thought the Boston Chamber was an advocate of job growth, I just said job growth was a major issue. However, one could infer, I believe, that Boston Chamber plays a role in job creation.
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p>2) I did not talk about where the $50 was going – I have no clue where it is going to(Boston Chamber or candidates) and didn’t imply it was going to anyone.
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p>Howard, thanks for the backup and for always being a good D!