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Reality-based commentary on politics.

What’s a Public Information Officer for?

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I was alerted from Ed Brayton about a nasty bit of work going on with the Boston PD. All the details are here. Here's the story: So there's a video out there of some police intimidation against someone videoing them. The site photography … [Read more...]

A quick note about BMG profiles

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A couple of years ago I contacted some users here through email by using their contact information that they provided in their profiles. I recently wanted to contact someone again and I've noticed that many (most) people who had contact … [Read more...]

When does ‘I had no active role’ really mean “… making decisions involving the operation or management of the activity, performing services for the activity, and hiring and discharging employees.”?

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Answer - when it affects your taxes. But according to his 2010 tax return, when the Internal Revenue Service comes calling in April, Romney has a different answer: The presumptive GOP nominee reaps lucrative tax breaks for "active" … [Read more...]

Mitt miffs another one.

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Romney desperately needs to gain some 'empathy traction'. But it's funny to watch as he tries. (hat tip Ed Brayton) A day after being labelled “out of touch” for casually offering a $10,000 bet to a rival candidate, Mr Romney told … [Read more...]

Mr. Lynne’s Corner

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(Cross posted at Left in Lowell) OK, it seems that the blog [LeftInLowell] has been a little slower as of late. Thankfully, Jack has added his own special blend of herbs and spices to our recipe. But it still feels like it could use … [Read more...]

So when?

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So when's the get-together we should have and at what establishment dedicated to the imbibing of the fruits of fermentation?  After the election, but before the holidays turn up the crazy again, seems a natural temporal LaGrange point. … [Read more...]

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