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Whatever happened to opposing views on local TV stations?

December 2, 2017 By hubspoke 5 Comments

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...]

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why I believe Bernie Sanders is the right choice

February 27, 2016 By hubspoke 4 Comments

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...]

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Robert Reich nails it today, IMO

September 23, 2013 By hubspoke 16 Comments

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...]

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bmg hard to use

January 9, 2013 By hubspoke 19 Comments

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...]

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Barney & the Bailouts

January 10, 2012 By hubspoke Leave a Comment

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...]

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Yip Harburg’s “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”

November 7, 2011 By hubspoke Leave a Comment

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...]

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Expired food scandal

April 12, 2011 By hubspoke Leave a Comment

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...]

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Vennochi whacks Obama

March 16, 2011 By hubspoke 28 Comments

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...]

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from the keyboard to the streets

March 3, 2011 By hubspoke Leave a Comment

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...]

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Should I run at caucus?

February 8, 2011 By hubspoke 17 Comments

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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bluemassgroupBlue Mass. Group@bluemassgroup·
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This won't do at all.

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This is horrible

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/21/national-guard-troops-vacate-capitol-461220

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They did the same with Obama and the economy in January '09.

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Yesterday Hannity was ranting about how it’s awful that Biden hadn’t solved the COVID crisis yet, hours after he was inaugurated https://www.mediamatters.org/sean-hannity/sean-hannity-attacks-president-biden-not-having-covid-pandemic-under-control

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amywesterveltAmy Westervelt@amywestervelt·
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My mother is very proud that I’m the one dropping an f bomb in this bitch. Seriously though, it’s time to widen the lens of climate accountability. Big Oil relies on enablers, and they shouldn’t escape scrutiny https://twitter.com/billmckibben/status/1352389540334481410

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Ad agencies and PR agencies are renting themselves to the fossil fuel industry, supplying the creative juice necessary to wreck the planet. Please--do something different with your talents!

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brianr2600Brian RIstuccia@brianr2600·
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@BostonDotCom Seventeen speeding tickets, at least 7 wrecks, and 6 license suspensions. Why do we need to wait until someone dies before permanently revoking the license of a driver who has repeatedly demonstrated that they can't be trusted to operate an automobile safely? #mapoli #ZeroVision

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@bluemassgroup @BostonGlobe More details not behind a paywall:

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