In my first post on the mayor’s race back in July, I argued that Marty Walsh represents a game-changing fusion of traditional labor might with passionate social justice progressivism and ideas-driven, pragmatic government. Since then, in … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Martha, Martha, Martha
Looks like she's got some splaining to do according to the Globe Despite all those expenditures, Coakley’s federal accounts are replete with inaccurate numbers. The result is an accounting nightmare that makes it unclear whether the … [Read more...]
How the Sox saved Boston from an existential crisis
according to the Globe. For goodness sakes, let's just rename the paper the Boston Red Sox Times and be done with it. … [Read more...]
A bit of a backlash
A vibe I'm picking up in the South End, that I suspect is true is nearby downtown neighborhoods also, is resistance and pushback to the perceived caricature of Connolly as an "elitist." For example, South End community leader Susan Passoni … [Read more...]
Not Just a River in Egypt, Denial Is the Life Blood of Today’s GOP
If Texas ever decides to get smart, the United States would be a much better place. But given the killing of innocent Texans in the name of justice and efforts to prevent more of it citizens from voting, it looks like we've still got a long … [Read more...]
Citizens United No Longer Controversial
The Globe reports today that outside money is driving the Boston Mayoral Race. http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/01/outside-groups-pay-canvassers-knock-doors-for-walsh-and-connolly/CQgNXV0MJyBw3sXILWt5DO/story.html The mysterious … [Read more...]
When Marty was the Teacher and John the Student
Dorchester civic leader and former City Council candidate Catherine M. O'Neill shot this touching video in 2005, during John Connolly's first campaign for an At-Large spot on the Council (he lost but was elected in … [Read more...]
I’m Suspending Myself From Posting Until Post Election. (Unless the Connolly Health Insurance Thing Turns Out to Be True)
During my absent I'm asking you to reflect on my phenomenal prediction back in March that John Lackey will have a kick-ass season. I’m betting the house when John Lackey pitches this season. Oh, and if you go to the link pay no attention … [Read more...]
Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn (An Andy Wahol Type Post)
Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Information Wants to Be Free
A few thoughts: I love the Rolling Rally, but the name itself is iffy, and I wish the Duck Boats weren’t the default. Cash cow tourist traps, if you ask me. But better than police tanks. Is that razor blade in the apple story BS put … [Read more...]