Sox scored 12 runs in the 6th before recording an out.  They batted around and scored everyone.   … [Read more...]

Now let's talk about revenues.  Can't the legislature identify a more progressive choice for increased revenues than the sales tax?  What's wrong with a small increase in  the income tax?  The Institute on Taxation and … [Read more...]

John Aliperta - vote for me, my financial planning and real estate practices are down John Cesan - vote for me, I'll do the job for only $80K Bob Colt - vote for me, I'm endorsed by Harshbarger Thomas Concannon - vote for me, you made a … [Read more...]

Note to proprietors, am I within TOS to post this here?  Assuming OK since candidate is endorsed. Please advise.   I bought a button press this summer, with the plan of making and distributing 500 Obama buttons before the … [Read more...]

I was especially cheered by the overwhelming crowd response on energy policy.  The throng at this rally clearly didn't think we can drill our way out of our energy woes - they were full-throated in their approval for Obama's calls for … [Read more...]

I am completely loving that these ordinary people are getting up and speaking with great urgency and passion to a packed football stadium about their hopes and fears.  CNN of course can't be bothered to show them... it's all talking … [Read more...]

Just watched 38 year-old Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania win the women's Olympic marathon and 41 year-old Dara Torres take the silver in the 50 meter freestyle swim.  Forget nationality, I'm now rooting for my generational cohort - … [Read more...]

Was amazed and pleased to hear on NPR tonight that 75% of Americans now support repealing "don't ask, don't tell" and allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.  The SF Chronicle has a good write up which points out … [Read more...]

Not much detail.  They're also reporting that he has released a statement (as predicted by many here) that he will not be running for reelection.   Link here. … [Read more...]