My town has been trying to negotiate the GIC for the past two years. At one time every union but one had signed on to the idea, but that was not good enough under the law. The result of this stalemate is that we have sent about $4 million … [Read more...]
It’s Those Deadbeat Bergs!
"It's the equivalent of a gigantic credit card debt which grows and grows the longer it is ignored," said Michael J. Widmer. This is par for the course from the Globe and the Masters of Beacon Hill, who can only roll their eyes at this … [Read more...]
The true American patriots
Charlie, of course, was written as a campaign song for Walter O'Brien, Progressive candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1949. The song protests a fare hike to transfer money from T riders to shareholders of private companies who had been bailed … [Read more...]
Unexpected criticism of Pelosi
In today's Globe, some criticism of the House leadership from a quarter I did not expect: "If the Red Sox came in and lost every game of the year and they kept the manager at the end of the year, that's a problem," US Representative … [Read more...]
There’s no such thing as a free…
Government creates markets. What, you thought they emerged spontaneously from the moral fabric of the universe? Markets are based on property rights. Who defines those rights? The government. If someone robs you, who do you call? The … [Read more...]
Guy Glodis Will Reign
Copy editors of the world, you are vindicated. Update: Photo added. … [Read more...]
Patrick says don’t cut any local aid
The Governor this morning told local officials he opposes cuts in aid to cities and towns, according to this Boston Globe story: A day after pledging no new cuts to schools, Governor Deval Patrick told municipal leaders he would fight to … [Read more...]
Lessons learned, anybody?
Lessons learned, anybody? … [Read more...]
One of these four does not belong
Coakley and Capuano make the cut by virtue of their political resumes. Khazei's public-service career also does it for me, though such is not the conventional path to the U.S. Senate. I remain unconvinced, however, by the persistent idea … [Read more...]
Game theory: Everybody in!
The Bay State is losing a House seat, and unless one of your colleagues steps aside or moves to the Other Chamber, you will and the rest of the delegation will be playing musical chairs. So, you can sit out this special election--and watch … [Read more...]
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