Article I, s. 9 of the U.S. Constitution says that No bill of attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed. Exactly what does and does not qualify as a "bill of attainder" has been difficult to nail down over the years. It hasn't … [Read more...]
This morning’s depressing news round-up
Wow. No shortage of depressing, infuriating, and otherwise unhappy news stories in today's papers. Let's get to 'em. Charley has already noted the bombshell of the day: Transportation Secretary Jim Aloisi's sister's $60,000 … [Read more...]
I’ll be live-blogging MassINC’s forum on why we don’t have more contested elections
UPDATE (Thursday evening): The event is now over, and you can replay the live-blog at the bottom of the BMG front page. Unfortunately, I have to say that it was a bit of a disappointment. Never really dug into the reasons why MA … [Read more...]
Tim Cahill is shocked! shocked! to discover gambling in these establishments!
WBZ reports that lots of bars in Massachusetts have gambling machines that are being run like mini-casinos, cash payouts and all. WBZ's I-Team followed around undercover agents working out of the Treasurer's office (grainy video … [Read more...]
Chicanery on signing statements
President Obama issued a "Memorandum" on presidential signing statements yesterday. Some press reports seem to suggest that it represents a big departure from the controversial Bush practice of signing a bill and then issuing a … [Read more...]
Our 15,000th post!
I'm pleased to announce that this post is number 15,000 in the Blue Mass. Group catalogue. We've come a long way from the "Welcome" post -- BMG post no. 1 -- that went up in late November, 2004. Since then, we've recorded over 8 … [Read more...]
Assignment for the BMG hive mind: figure out swaptions documents
OK folks, time to earn your stripes. Here are the documents setting up the swaptions now wreaking havoc at the Pike. If you're up for it, read them and tell us what you find. … [Read more...]
Jon Stewart pwns CNBC
The extent to which Jon Stewart and the Daily Show disemboweled CNBC in this piece from last night is actually not all that funny. It's just painful, and a truly embarrassing commentary on what passes for responsible journalism today. … [Read more...]
Blogging from the Commuter Rail
Hey, this is pretty cool. I'm riding the Lowell Line Commuter Rail train into town, and lo and behold, I ended up on one of the new wi-fi enabled cars. Free wireless for the duration of your ride. There's lots to complain about … [Read more...]
When Clyde Barrow says your gambling numbers are too optimistic …
you know you've got trouble. "Nobody's ever paid that much for a casino license," said Clyde Barrow, a casino specialist at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. "I can't see anybody putting up that kind of money to license a slot … [Read more...]
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