The Boston Globe inflames an already tragic situation in Milford in today's piece reporting the episode. The gratuitous pandering begins in the sub-head: "Illegal immigrant charged in death of Milford Man" ̵ complete with unflattering photo … [Read more...]

Barack Obama should follow LBJ's courageous example and step aside, so that a more able Democrat can lead us forward. Here is what LBJ said in March of 1968 (emphasis mine): Our reward will come in the life of freedom, peace, and hope … [Read more...]

I have a proposal for how to balance the federal budget: The Aligned Money and Mouth Bill. The "Aligned Money and Mouth Bill" has two parts: 1. Have the CBO compile regularly (each year? each quarter?) a report that shows, at the … [Read more...]

What happens if President Obama directs the government to ignore the debt ceiling? Suppose, on the day when the ceiling is actually reached, President Obama addresses the nation and says that his oath to protect both the constitution and … [Read more...]

According to published reports (I note that the Globe seems to have missed this story), Treasurer Steve Grossman is moving to immediately suspend Sal DiMasi's pension and begin forfeiture proceedings at the end of the month. I think this … [Read more...]

Here is today's online Boston Globe, as it appears in my Firefox browser, at home and at work. It works fine in IE and Chrome. I understand that sh*t happens in the publishing business, I can accept that an online daily looks like … [Read more...]

For the past few days, page loads here are stalled for long periods while waiting for www.hellobar.com — the orange banner at the top that encourages us to click through and support earthquake/tsunami relief in Japan. While I … [Read more...]

For at least some of us, if not all, a technology problem that popped up on BMG yesterday is blocking our ability to comment on any thread. I am still able to write a new diary, hence this message. I know that David and the crew are working … [Read more...]

The adverse health consequences of untreated OSA are severe and life-threatening: Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that can cause more than just sleep deprivation. Sleep apnea can lead to memory problems, weight gain, impotency, and … [Read more...]

The world, America, and President Obama do not need this kind of garbage, it just adds more mud to already dangerously murky water. … [Read more...]