I'm nowhere near Beacon Hill these days, so it is useful and perhaps natural for me to consider what fundamental changes will be left standing after Governor Patrick takes his walk tomorrow. I think of these as "facts on the ground," … [Read more...]
Energy efficiency and the pipeline: The leaks to plug are called ME and NH
Massachusetts ranks number one for energy efficiency nationwide in the latest survey by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Some other New England states also perform quite well. But the big hole in the bucket is New … [Read more...]
The Man Who Couldn’t Cry
In honor of the Gubernatorial debate. There once was a man who just couldn't cry He hadn't cried for years and years Napalmed babies and the movie Love Story For instance could not produce tears. .... … [Read more...]
Attack of the robots
Robo calls peaked (I hope!) yesterday afternoon, clocking in at the rate of 1 per hour. Robocalls are amazingly cheap, and I can understand why desperate campaigns turn to them to invade the homes of voters. However, these calls … [Read more...]
Help me find my jaw: Coakley gets it exactly wrong on the facts (and it’s important)
I tuned into the debate late so I did not hear the question, which I gather was about the economy. Coakley set up her reply by referring to Wall Street "gambling" with our money, with the result that many lost their homes and homes lost … [Read more...]
So: Nobody walks to work. Who knew?
Thanks to the Boston Globe for proving scientifically that no one in the Bay State walks (or rides a bike) to work. Instead, according to this week's poll, we choose driving (82%) and mass transit (8%) or both (9%). News story • Poll … [Read more...]
Attention: Very Important Hurt Feelings Alert
Professional opinion haver Scott Lehigh is sad because his candidate did not do well today. Consequently Lehigh attacks not just the 3 remaining candidates, but the conventions, which was "disorganized" and "unproductive." I think we can … [Read more...]
The Legend of Scott Brown
This inexplicable gem from the folklorists at today's Globe: Shaheen faces a potential challenge from former Massachusetts senator Scott Brown, who has already pulled off one now-legendary upset. Gather 'round children for another … [Read more...]
Dear Granite State: We are just getting started
Today's Globe says you are growing a tad "weary" of waiting for Scott Brown. Oh honey. We are just getting started with this guy. By the time you are done you will remember the weariness of merely waiting for this thin-skinned empty … [Read more...]
How the Sox saved Boston from an existential crisis
according to the Globe. For goodness sakes, let's just rename the paper the Boston Red Sox Times and be done with it. … [Read more...]
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