Local comedian and friend of Blue Mass Group Jimmy Tingle is apparently running for Lieutenant Governor. http://www.ocpf.us/Filers/RecentlyOrganized … [Read more...]
New Steve Grossman Ad
"Twenty-five thousand children woke up this morning in Massachusetts, with no Pre-K classroom to go to." - Steve Grossman Well, yeah Steve. It's summer vacation. … [Read more...]
I’ll Gladly Pay You, Tuesday, To Be In The Herald Today
How does a freshman state representative get mentioned as a "serious threat" to Democrats looking to retain the Congressional seat being vacated by Barney Frank? Seventeen grand should do it. Among the names floated as potential … [Read more...]
A Bit of Didactic Humor
A Tea Party Patriot tries to explain how our freedoms are in jeopardy. Where the hell was this six months ago? … [Read more...]
Hudak Drops Lawsuit
From the Salem News: LAWRENCE - Republican candidate Bill Hudak withdrew his libel complaint against Democratic Congressman John Tierney this afternoon, following a judge's ruling earlier today that he could not call witnesses to testify … [Read more...]
“Judge Blocks Part of Controversial Arizona Immigration Law” – UPDATED
From CNN.com A federal judge has granted an injunction blocking enforcement of parts of a controversial immigration law in Arizona that is scheduled to go into effect Thursday. So is a 21st Century Fort Sumter coming down the pike? UPDATE: … [Read more...]
If It Looks Like a Panda and Talks Like a Panda
I've been trying to make sense out of Tim Cahill's recent behavior, what with his appearances on Fox News; being for the Massachusetts version of healthcare reform before he was against it- or at least keeping silent about it while Governor … [Read more...]
JFK Endorses Scott Brown!
No. What Brown and Jacoby won't tell you is that from 1954 to 1963, the top tax bracket was a stultifying 91%! The bottom rate was 20%. Even with a Republican in the White House from 1953 to 1961, and Republican control of Congress from … [Read more...]
NBA Labor Problems
According to today's Boston Globe and SI.com, contract negotiations between the NBA referees' union and the NBA have broken down. A lockout appears "imminent and unavoidable" in the words of the union's chief negotiator. Back in 1995 when … [Read more...]
Want to Generate Some Tax Revenue Without Raising Taxes? Let’s Legalize Fireworks
In 2007, consumers nationwide spent $620 million on backyard fireworks. Every year, Massachusetts residents cross the border into New Hampshire to buy fireworks and bring them back home. Not only are we losing potential tax revenue and job … [Read more...]