AOL is reporting today that tainted Chinese candy has reached store shelves in 2 US states. Last week it was milk, though that probably didn't get here. Previously it was lead toys and before that pet food. Not to mention … [Read more...]
From county caucus to permanent organization?
I was just wondering what the interest or feasibility would be of using the upcoming Middlesex Probate Caucus as a launching pad for something more permanent. There was a comment in another thread about having Obama and Kerry people … [Read more...]
Court rules against Cheney
Always nice to see a court interfering with the administration's attempt to keep things secret. … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton for Senate Majority Leader
I ran across this website today, which I thought might interest people. Many who have questioned her being our nominee for either position on our ticket have indicated being open to this. I'm personally not impressed with … [Read more...]
Kerry/O’Reilly Debate
Here is a link to the article and video of the debate taped yesterday, to air when many people are still in bed or getting ready for church:( I cannot play the video myself since I use dial-up so I have not seen it, but Ed O'Reilly … [Read more...]
Thoughts on the Republican National Convention
I wanted to mention two things about Lieberman's speech. First, I'm very glad that he did not reprise the appalling level of vitriol demonstrated by Zell Miller last time. Second, did anyone else catch that he actually praised … [Read more...]
Tragedy for Arkansas Democrats
Bill Gwatney, the Chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party, was fatally shot this afternoon at state party HQ. The CNN article is here. Let's keep his family and our fellow Democrats in Arkansas in our thoughts and prayers. … [Read more...]
Hillary draws the line
HRC was constantly accused of doing anything or saying anything to get herself the nomination vis-a-vis Barack Obama. We now apparently have confirmation that such is not the case. This article shows that she rejected Mark … [Read more...]
His Excellency visits Amesbury
I attended the town hall discussion led by the Governor this evening in Amesbury. Both he and the questioners made some good points and the dialogue was genuine. He took questions for about an hour, which in some cases involved … [Read more...]
A want ad I never thought I would see
I was browsing Craigslist and came across this job posting. I do not agree with the premise that legislators should simply be delegates slavishly following the expressed preferences of their constituents. I also think Mr. … [Read more...]