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...]
Accepting Our Responsibilities
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...]
“Anatomy of a Deval Patrick Rally, Volume 2: Playing Election Night”
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...]
“Anatomy of a Deval Patrick Rally” (A Short Film)
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...]
All That Matters
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...]
BMG Honor Roll
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...]
Turnout Expected to Help Reilly, Patrick
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...]
Gabrieli’s Globe Ed Board: Make No “Stupid Mistake” About It!
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...]
WTF, Gabrieli?!?!? Seriously.
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...]
Reilly Presses, Patrick Blinks: Deval Flip-Flops on Public Safety Act
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...]
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