Some of you may remember that local stations used to have guests in the studio regularly to either debate with each other or offer alternative opinions to the station's editorials on current issues. Today I get annoyed when I watch Bill … [Read more...]
why I believe Bernie Sanders is the right choice
STILL UNDECIDED BETWEEN HILLARY AND BERNIE? Here's why I believe Bernie Sanders is the right choice. SUMMARY There is Only One Major Issue in American politics today and Bernie has got it covered. Hillary does not. It's the single … [Read more...]
Robert Reich nails it today, IMO
Reich's clarity is a gift to us if we choose to see it. For years, I have believed that the root of all evil in our nation - both domestic problems and international issues - is the corrosive effects of big money on our politics, especially … [Read more...]
bmg hard to use
just tried to post a diary with a web link and gave up after 4 failed attempts. The link never went live after I tried it four different ways. This is why I don't visit BMG anymore. … [Read more...]
Barney & the Bailouts
Contrasting Perspectives of Barney and Elizabeth Barney Frank on the bailouts, in an October 2008 email to constituents: When the Bush Aministration bill was initially proposed, I made it clear that we ought to include at least four key … [Read more...]
Yip Harburg’s “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”
Brother, Can You Spare a Job? – column by William Zinsser (author of the classic book, On Writing Well): The black cloud of unemployment hanging over the land got me thinking of the lyricist E. Y. (Yip) Harburg and his anthem of the … [Read more...]
Expired food scandal
I'd like a good explication of the meaning of food expiration dates. Has anyone heard a credible expert comment on this?"It's not rancid food. It's not spoiled food.''But Leslie Walker, executive director of Prisoners' Legal Services, … [Read more...]
Vennochi whacks Obama
Wow. Venocchi slices and dices Obama in a piece on Kerry and deservedly so. But I think she may also subconsciously be displacing some residual resentment against Kerry onto Obama here. After years of dithering, Kerry's got a lot of make-up … [Read more...]
from the keyboard to the streets
event of possible interest here: Greater Boston Civil Rights Coalition March 4, 2011, 9:30am - All are Welcome! Selma to Cairo to Madison: Are Americans Flexing Their Freedom Muscles? Discussion About Direct Action for Freedom and … [Read more...]
Should I run at caucus?
Seeking guidance from BMG'rs. My town's Democratic caucus is coming up. Wondering if I should run for delegate to the state convention. I'm a lifelong registered Dem but disenchanted with our national party. I'm OK with our state party, … [Read more...]
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