Everyone is in a dither now that we have a good idea who hacked into Sony. The neoconservatives are again beating the war drums, but neglect a few important facts.  Namely we do the same to the North Koreans.  It just so happens there is … [Read more...]

As the state convention and primary results show, Martha Coakley was not a first choice by a majority when put up against legitimate rivals.  Now it is down to two from the major parties plus 3 others, and party activists have to do their … [Read more...]

What could have possessed Jack Connors to turn in his Democratic bona fides, and endorse Charlie Baker?  Mr. Connors is a power broker, but his entourage is made up mostly of the well off in the Democratic Party.  Yes he does much charity … [Read more...]

Three days ago a union was formed at the Chattanooga VW plant, UAW 42. Such a major turn of events should have been shouted from the rooftops.  The press, internet, and broadcast media have been derelict in not reporting this most welcome … [Read more...]

For those of you who are undecided or aren't sure which candidate they should support.  As you know, Dr. Berwick is the only one on the Democratic Ballot for governor who opposes Casinos for Ma. A CASINO TOWN HALL will be held at Doyle's … [Read more...]

Scot Lehigh wrote ...... My response: Any miscues present at the Dem Convention pale in comparison to the absolute disaster called the Republican Convention. Maybe the Democrats took too long to count the votes, but the speeches and … [Read more...]

I am a member of the Reading, Ma Rotary, and today we had a special guest. Richard Tisei.  He announced he wasn't going to be political.  Then he launched into the Republican talking points on the ACA using deception and outright falsehoods … [Read more...]

HRI/Arbor counseling is a major source of mental health facilities in this state. Their facility in Brookline is only one incident that has been investigated.  Yet they continue to operate with only "window dressing" changes.  The doctors … [Read more...]

The front pages of major media are reporting that Russia, V. Putin, has asked Assad to coalesce his Chemical Weapons and have them destroyed by UN oversight.  Is this enough to cut off any strike?  I would hope so.  The move signals a … [Read more...]

I am an alternate delegate from the 6th CD from Massachusetts.  I am having a blast.  Each day I am writing down my experiences and outlook from that perspective.  I invite you all to tune in. The blog:  oetkb.wordpress.com .  Enjoy my … [Read more...]