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J.S. Bach is still speaking

January 15, 2005 By David

Last night I attended a concert featuring some choral works of J.S. Bach.  I was struck by the following passage from Bach's Cantata no. 179, sung by the tenor soloist (this translation from the original German is by Pamela … [Read more...]

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Scalia v. Breyer

January 15, 2005 By David

There are several reports today about the 90-minute debate between Justices Scalia and Breyer on whether American judges should consider foreign law in interpreting the U.S. Constitution (How Appealing has collected some of them here and … [Read more...]

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National Intelligence Center’s Director calls Iraq a terrorist magnet

January 14, 2005 By David

The WaPo has the story on a 119-page report just released by the National Intelligence Center, a CIA thinktank (hat tip: Oliver Willis).  The NIC's director told the Post: "At the moment, Iraq is a magnet for international … [Read more...]

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Initial reactions to state of the state

January 13, 2005 By David

You know, Romney really is not that charismatic.  Sure, he looks pretty enough.  But he almost always sounds as though he's addressing a bunch of vice-presidents back at Bain Capital.  And the speech really didn't break much … [Read more...]

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7:58

January 13, 2005 By David

A tribute to two MA residents who served in Iraq, including one who lost both his arms.  Very, very long standing ovation from the audience.That's it, folks!  God bless the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and he's done.  Still … [Read more...]

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7:52

January 13, 2005 By David

Help for seniors:property tax relief a la Prop 2-1/2keep MA senior prescription program in place to fill gaps left by new federal benefitAnd now to welfare: more welfare recipients should be working (gee, have you ever heard that one … [Read more...]

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7:48

January 13, 2005 By David

"Education Reform Act of 2005": a new proposal to be filed soon, many only for failing districts.much longer school daypay good teachers more - especially excellent math & science.create new MCAS discipline in science, and … [Read more...]

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7:43

January 13, 2005 By David

Onto health care now.  Referring back to his "Commonwealth care" - no new taxes, no employer mandate.  Well, apparently nothing new here - he's sticking to his old plan of allowing the sale of stripped down health … [Read more...]

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7:37

January 13, 2005 By David

Mitt, Trav, DiMasi share common vision: shooting for 100% health care coverage.  Also, MA kids can lead the world in test scores, and gap between races can disappear.Number of good jobs can be envy of the country, affordable housing … [Read more...]

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7:35

January 13, 2005 By David

OK - here comes the expected "reform" litany.  We reformed every g*dd*mn thing in the state, and we did it without raising taxes.State of the Commonwealth: strong and growing stronger.Tag line: "Massachusetts is … [Read more...]

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