Back in the glory days of November 2006, I posted a little muse here[http://www.bluemassg...]that didn't catch a flicker of attention, probably because it was so BORING. I had the luxury back then of thinking about little problems … [Read more...]
Gen. Pace calls homosexuality immoral
General Pace Grievious' [http://en.wikipedia....] only recognized weakness in battle was his inability to use the Force. He was not a Jedi or Sith, and because of his lack of midi-chlorians, he had no Force wielding capabilities.Pity, no … [Read more...]
MA Republicans for truth, an oxymoron?
Thanks for the tip, Laurel. In Reporters blowing smoke [http://www.bluemassg...]Laurel notes the new website MA Republicans for truth [http://www.massrepub...]MassRepublicansForTruth.com is a federal political action committee … [Read more...]
Who ‘da thunk?
The newspaper continued with yesterday's article that cited the source as Country Home magazine. Only Burlington, Vt., Ithaca, N.Y., and Corvallis, Ore., in that order, scored higher in the "Best Green Places" survey by Country Home … [Read more...]
Giuliani way out in front
The poll also showed Giuliani at a virtual tie when pitted against possible Democratic Party contenders including Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama.In a match-up with Clinton, Giuliani beats the former First Lady 47-to-46 … [Read more...]
4th Estate or You Snooze, You Lose
This proposal is good news for municipalities. As a defender of those not on the web, it would be great to implement the public notices on the web and provide hard copies at key locations, city/town halls, senior centers, libraries.I … [Read more...]
First Lady, Diane Patrick, Esq.
It has seemed a bit odd to me that there has not been a more substantive discussion of the role of the First Lady and the responsibilities and contributions of the spouses of officials to elected office. Maybe it's because women are … [Read more...]
False Start
What's it going be Governor? Perception is a mighty force and it's time to get the train back on track. And then there's the $1,166-a-month price. If that's the best lease deal you could get, then -- nothing personal, sir -- … [Read more...]
Credits for Pension Reform
Ken Ardon received a PhD in economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1999, where he coauthored a book on school spending and student achievement. He taught economics atPomona College before moving to Massachusetts, … [Read more...]
Divisiveness v. Reconciliation
The book is limited in its discussion to the role of Christians in moving from the divisive politics of the conservative wing to a more effective approach of reconciliation and does not offer wider discourse of the many religions and … [Read more...]