Is there any discipline in this administration? The NTSB issues a scathing report of MBTA safety practices. A Republican head rolls (Dan Grabouskas). Then another head rolls (James Aloisi). Thursday, the COO (Chief of Operations) of the … [Read more...]
Where’s the JOY?
The Nobel price is among the most prestigious awards humanity gives. It is a great honor. It should trump ANY sporting event. It should be reported as the honor it is. We should allow ourselves to accept the sincere appreciation and … [Read more...]
The true identity of EB3 is …
Mike Barnicle. Sorry "Ernie", I had to do it. I need the money. … [Read more...]
Senator Patrick
I think Deval Patrick can help his and our cause as "Senator Patrick". Deval Patrick is a relationship guy. In my view, that's what he has demonstrated he likes to do, that's what he's good at, and he can be better at that as "Senator … [Read more...]
BMG as political force
After decades of feeling mostly ignored by government, I awoke this morning to a happy reminder that the net has given us a voice. Today's column by Joan Vennochi reminds us that we have become an important player in the Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Is there REALLY nothing happening about the empty Senate seat?
Our state and nation is at a pivotal moment in determining the shape of our state and national health care system. We cannot afford an empty Senate seat during the next few crucial months. Is anything going on behind the scenes? I'm aware … [Read more...]
Time to close ranks and enact single-payer
The August recess shows, yet again, that the sole agenda of the GOP is to bring down the administration of President Obama. It is time for the rest of us (everyone to the left of Attila the Hun) to wish them "goodbye and good luck", close … [Read more...]
My nomination for interim Senator
I support Senator Kennedy's proposal. I would like to see Carolyn Kennedy be the interim Senator. I'd like to see Governor Patrick duke it out with the other contenders in a special election. I'd like to see Tim Murray take over as … [Read more...]
No evidence to support CPD version
Most importantly, the 911 caller makes NO REFERENCE to "two black men." Instead, she clearly avoids making any sort of racial identification, even after prompting by the 911 dispatcher. Her attorney says that she never mentioned "two black … [Read more...]
“Lottery Bonds”?
What if the Commonwealth were to offer "Lottery Bonds" to fund the current cash crisis. By "Lottery Bonds", I mean a series of bonds that have the interesting property that they offer variable interest rates, comparable to the winners of a … [Read more...]