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Powell: Iraq in “Civil War”

November 29, 2006 By maverickdem

I realize that his reputation has taken a hit, but I still like Colin Powell.  Perhaps his loyalty to his President as Secretary of State caused a myopic view of Iraq at the beginning of the war, but he isn't allowing that to cloud the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bush, iraq, powell

Accepting Our Responsibilities

November 14, 2006 By maverickdem

This is ultimately a question over who should bear final responsibility for establishing, maintaining, and protecting our rights as citizens of our Commonwealth.  I, for one, say ALL OF US. In an act that became the model for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: concon, same-sex-marriage

“Anatomy of a Deval Patrick Rally, Volume 2: Playing Election Night”

November 14, 2006 By maverickdem

Sorry that I haven't been able to be a more vigorous contributor to the BMG forum - life has taken a turn for the busier.  However, I have been granted early access to the most recent production by local director Chris Burke and … [Read more...]

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“Anatomy of a Deval Patrick Rally” (A Short Film)

October 30, 2006 By maverickdem

Indeed, MavDem lives. . .still loves Tom Reilly. . .and finally has something to share with this forum.(Plus, I wanted to formally refute the allegation - jokingly made, of course - that I am, in fact, Tom Reilly.  I got a good chuckle … [Read more...]

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All That Matters

September 20, 2006 By maverickdem

A long time ago, Worcester's newspapers - then there were two, The Telegram and The Gazette - had an owner-editor who was famous for his one sentence editorials, so here it goes:Politically-speaking, whatever else is on your mind, it really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: patrick

BMG Honor Roll

September 19, 2006 By maverickdem

Best BMG Pollster  No contest: Ernie Boch, III.  "Come on down," Ernie, you truly are "everything we're looking for" in a BMG pollster.  I don't know where your undisclosed bunker exists, but it has been a non-stop source of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bmg

Turnout Expected to Help Reilly, Patrick

September 17, 2006 By maverickdem

It has been hypothesized here that Galvin's predictions are intended to fuel a self-fulfilling prophesy, whereby he, as an incumbent, would benefit from low turnout.  However, some independent authorities tend to agree:Dr. Clyde W. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: patrick, reilly

Gabrieli’s Globe Ed Board: Make No “Stupid Mistake” About It!

September 17, 2006 By maverickdem

Professor Gabbers on his personal "hero," Bill Gates. . ."Gates is a bit of a hero of mine, even though he's a monopolist . . ."Maybe by "monopolist," Gabrieli doesn't mean the kind of guy who would stifle the small businesses that drive … [Read more...]

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WTF, Gabrieli?!?!? Seriously.

September 15, 2006 By maverickdem

AN HONEST difference of opinion is one thing. Exploiting a hot-button issue for short-term gain is another.Just a month ago, on Aug. 15, Chris Gabrieli told Globe editors he did not feel strongly about the issue of giving favorable in-state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: gabrieli, patrick, reilly

Reilly Presses, Patrick Blinks: Deval Flip-Flops on Public Safety Act

September 14, 2006 By maverickdem

Is Patrick himself worrying about his ideological positioning?  It's pretty hard to argue otherwise when he chooses to respond to Reilly's question by retreating from the bill less than 24 hours after the debate.Patrick seemed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: patrick, reilly

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