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Reality-based commentary on politics.

Boston City Hall- a parking lot?

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In most cities; City Hall is the seat of power. It is the center of a city. It reflects the culture and thinking of the cities leaders. Boston City Hall Plaza is filled with trucks, city and private cars. Whatever you think about … [Read more...]

Dreamliner-787

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is operating. Logan needs a few of these to land and connect our state to Brazil, India and or China. The closer to growth we are the more chances we have to grow. Gov Patrick has told me he has friends at … [Read more...]

glass steagall

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Why not save save some time and money; Barney Frank and other can agree that they screwed up, and put back what they took apart-Glass Steagall. The general concept is you can be a commercial bank which takes deposits and gives loans … [Read more...]

UP Graded

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this is a great step of Gov Patrick. "Massachusetts, which earned a higher credit rating from Standard & Poor’s a month after the company stripped the U.S. of its top grade, is being rewarded as Democratic lawmakers defy union … [Read more...]

MARIJUANA -tax it and legalize it

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Making marijuana illegal enriches drug dealers, ads expense to our legal system and has proven to be fruitless policy. Here is a good website to help take action   http://www.mpp.org/states/massachusetts/ … [Read more...]

Pot- legalize it

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Thousands of Americans smoke pot. There is a large and growing medical marijuana business in many states. None of which have seen a massive demise of their societies. It is time to legalize marijuana. This is a great source of tax … [Read more...]

S&P Downgrade

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if you read the rational behind the downgrade one of the key points is Washington's in ability to compromise and have a plan. Redricting is at the core of this. We need to reform the redistricting process to give our elected officials a … [Read more...]

Grading system for food safety in Boston

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NY City- has a grading system for food establishements- besides the fines, the grade is displayed in the window. I recently reviewed the health inspection reports of a local market in Beacon Hill. The market failed 50% of their health … [Read more...]

traffic and Zipcar

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Zip Car is a great service.  It is innovative and environmentally conscious. If   Boston is going to going to continue to grow and prosper we need to reduce traffic congestion. Reduce traveling time to communities and towns well beyond … [Read more...]

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