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You'll learn that and much more in this interview with the smartest man in the world.   Not to be confused with the Dos Equis guy.  Or Bill Belichick.   *You'll learn why Obama fired the general in Afghanistan and brought in … [Read more...]

This Slate article caught my eye.   On paper, the experiment was a resounding success. According to an Urban Institute estimate, the number of uninsured residents quickly fell from 13 percent to 7 percent following the law's … [Read more...]

Check this out.   Several Senate sources say two Democrats - Hiram Monserrate and Pedro Espada Jr. - are poised to announce that they have decided to cross the aisle and caucus with the Republicans out of anger at Senate Majority … [Read more...]

According to their latest OCPF filings: Guy A has raised $285,000 so far this year.   Guy B has raised $389,000 so far this year.   Guy A raised $709k last year. Guy B raised $1.05 million last year. A is the Gov; B is the Lt. … [Read more...]

Yeah, so, I realize this is totally random.   I'm wired with volunteers in Boston, but my network dies right outside the city limits.   Do you know of anyone who'd like a twice/week volunteer gig with an 18-year-old serving a … [Read more...]

Just wondering John Carroll, professor of mass communication at Boston University and senior media analyst for WBUR-FM, recalled how he was "flame-broiled on the Internet" for missing the satire in a blog he cited on television. Carroll … [Read more...]

Sound off, folks, on the proposed plan. First, identify yourself!  Which category do you fit in? 1. You tend to oppose tax increases and cheer almost all tax cuts.   2. You support most tax increases, particularly if rich people … [Read more...]

So: 1. Part of me is pleased with Obama's $500,000 cap on CEO salaries of TARP Takers.   Have some friggin' pride, execs.  If you're taking bailout money, take a salary/bonus haircut for a couple years, just so you keep my blood … [Read more...]

Per this, Chicago Superintendent Arne Duncan was chosen to be EdSec.   (TBlade, can I claim victory in your Cabinet contest? Two right!  Two more than my usual.) Here's why I argued 2 weeks ago that it made too much sense not to … [Read more...]