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Menino for President

November 10, 2010 By johnmurphylaw 4 Comments

Sorry, I just can't help myself.  After reviewing the "Menino for Senate" post for the second time and struggling with just where to begin in composing a comment, the above title came to my mind. I'm not denying that there are good … [Read more...]

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Who Knew? Kloechner did!

November 3, 2010 By johnmurphylaw 3 Comments

As I reviewed Tyler O'Day's Open Thread Post calling for election predictions, in order to confirm my superior prognostication skills (I had the Governor's race at 49-42-8-1), I noticed an uncannily accurate cluster of predictions submitted … [Read more...]

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Globe Headline: Grossman Ad Misstates Polito Actions on License Plates

November 1, 2010 By johnmurphylaw 6 Comments

The Globe posted an article about Grossman's 11th hour Red Sox license plate allegations ("shock and outrage") at 5:00 pm this afternoon.  I certainly hope that voters have the opportunity to read this before they go to the polls … [Read more...]

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What This Is All About

January 19, 2010 By johnmurphylaw 1 Comment

The problem is, there's also a flood.  And the waters are rising.  We know that too. It's getting desperate.  People are panicking.  The fire is licking at the walls, and the floodwaters are at the door.  Our … [Read more...]

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Woke up this morning…

December 6, 2009 By johnmurphylaw 1 Comment

and switched my pick to Khazei. Supported Coakley out of the gate.  No particular reason, other than she seemed competent, and was a woman (I believe we need more women in the Senate).  To me, Capuano was a party pol (a good one, … [Read more...]

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How Did It Get To Be So Ugly? (With A Hopeful Close)

September 6, 2009 By johnmurphylaw 77 Comments

As someone who considers himself a progressive, left leaning Democrat, it is easy for me to point the finger at Limbaugh, Beck, O'Reilly, et al. and ascribe to them the blame for taking us down this road.  But that would not only be … [Read more...]

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The Demonization of Deval Patrick

April 29, 2009 By johnmurphylaw 15 Comments

First Speaker DeLeo, now Senate President Therese Murray. We are witnessing a "battle royale" while the scenery burns. It is the essential nature of political power that it will never be wrested away without a desperate fight. Some have … [Read more...]

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Abolish the Legislature

November 14, 2008 By johnmurphylaw 13 Comments

That's it.  I think we've had just about enough.  Let's utilize the considerable energy and resources of Blue Mass Group to commence efforts to abolish our laughingstock of a state legislature.   I choose my words carefully. … [Read more...]

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Don’t view this clip…

September 28, 2008 By johnmurphylaw 3 Comments

...before you go to bed.  You might have trouble sleeping.  The emperor is naked. Reminds me of that poor beauty pageant contestant who gave a long, rambling response of unrelated statements to a simple question. … [Read more...]

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New Reality Series on Fox

September 1, 2008 By johnmurphylaw Leave a Comment

I just heard about a new reality show in development for Fox.  The working title is "Family Values".  Here are links to the promo pictures. Cast Photo Principals; Cast Photo All Synopsis:  Grandfatherly John, a daffy, … [Read more...]

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OPINION: Despite the governor's shortcomings -- most recently, the rollout of the COVID vaccine -- none of the state's Democrats show any interest in challenging him in 2022. https://wbur.fm/3k9W2nf

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OPINION: Despite the governor's shortcomings -- most recently, the rollout of the COVID vaccine -- none of the state's Democrats show any interest in challenging him in 2022. https://wbur.fm/3k9W2nf

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