HOUSE SESSION - MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2007CONVENES: The House convened at 11 am, Rep. Paul Donato of Medford presiding. Father Robert Quinn offered the prayer, then members and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Business Was Then … [Read more...]
Breaking News
From the Drudge Report, aptly titled - The Winners, Round One.http://www.drudgerep...Sen. Clinton - Total $26 millionGov. Romney - Total $23 millionFor first quarter statements, given their respective name recognition, it is remarkable that … [Read more...]
For Winds Do Shake The Darling Buds Of May!!!
I KNEW I liked that boy, ever since the days I went to his Commonwealth presentations at the Parker House!When the Great Satan, George W. Bush, signed the Energy Bill in 2006, it required that off-shore wind pay a lease to the Federal … [Read more...]
Civic Engagement Alert!!
I realize that this isn't as much fun as having Deval 'pump you up' - but THIS is how changes are made in the legislative process.If you cannot attend to testify - and a 1 pm beginning for the hearing may well make it difficult for those … [Read more...]
Breaking News!
Sen. President Therese Murray has announced her intention to allow the legislators to vote on the marriage petition at the Constitutional Convention."My vote is going to be just what it was the last time," Murray said on her way into her … [Read more...]
Mixing Religion and Politics
I've listened to BMG'ers rail about the pernicious influence of Religion in the Presidential race.Mitt having the temerity to approach BYU alumni for donations - when they're mostly MORMONS like he is! The way the Catholic Church … [Read more...]
The Missing 189
A man who thinks too much about his ancestors is like a potato-the best part of him is underground. - Henry S. F. Cooper The Associated Press (via reporter Glen Johnson from Boston) has chosen to alert us to the fact that two of Mitt … [Read more...]
A Special Event and a Special Film
In my main blog, Peter Porcupine I have a post about a special movie called Amazing Grace which opens in theatres today.I hope you will drop by to read the post called Making Amends and I hope even more that you will take the time to see … [Read more...]
Oho!
MEMO: CARTOON NETWORK PRESIDENT RESIGNS OVER BOSTON BOMB SCARE BLUNDERFri Feb 9 2007 13:56:11 ETTo: ColleaguesFrom: Jim Samples I am sure you are aware of recent events in which a component of an Adult Swim marketing campaign made Turner … [Read more...]
Are Some fish More Equal Than Others?
From the Wahington TIMES (not Post):House Republicans yesterday declared "something fishy" about the major tuna company in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco district being exempted from the minimum-wage increase that Democrats … [Read more...]