I’ve been publishing a free weekly listing of Energy (and Other) Events around Cambridge, MA for more than a decade as a listserv and a webpage (http://hubevents.blogspot.com). It covers public events in the community and in the local … [Read more...]
On Common Ambitions, Or, Occupy Wall Street Likes Capitalism – Sort Of
Well I’m finally back here at work after another recent series of personal adventures; in the middle of all the fun I’ve been finding time to get down to my local “Occupy” event, and for those of you who have not been keeping up I thought … [Read more...]
The Result Of 11-Dimensional Chess Strategy
It's a trap. "We knew that, politically, once you get it into law, it becomes almost impossible to remove it," says Dan Bartlett, Bush's former communications director. "That's not a bad legacy. The fact that we were able to lay the trap … [Read more...]
Scary stuff in the Suffolk & Norfolk State Senate District
Just recently, I found out that the Democratic nominee for State Senator in my district, Michael Rush of West Roxbury actively sought and has received the endorsement of Massachusetts Citizens for Life. He has also … [Read more...]
Say it ain’t so… Menino endorses Mike Rush for State Senate???!!!
I received a piece of literature from the Mike Rush for State Senate campaign that has a picture of him with Boston Mayor Thomas Menino touting Mike Rush as his choice for State Senator in the Suffolk & Norfolk State Senate District. … [Read more...]
Labor Day: SEIU does a great disservice to its’ members and the S & N State Senate District
I recently received two similar mailings from the Service Employees International Union Local 1199. One was stating their support of a candidate for State Representative in the 6th Suffolk District, Darrin Howell. I had no problem with it … [Read more...]
Renaming the Tea Party
I am not going to take any time writing about why I don't agree with the politics of the so-called "tea party." There's plenty of that here. I'd like to instead give some context about the silliness of their name, and what we should rename … [Read more...]
Fiscal Conservative vs. Fiscal Responsibility
The term fiscal conservative has taken off like wild fire in our political worlds. It's used as term to define a candidate who will look after your tax dollars carefully. Fiscal conservatives have been the first to cut social programs and … [Read more...]
Top progressive-themed movies?
Over on RMG, they're discussing the National Review's list of top conservative movies. Festus/Frank has adeptly covered the sheer weirdness of the list: "Lord of the Rings"? "Forest Gump"? "Groundhog Day"? "Ghostbusters"? My initial … [Read more...]
Graham-Cracker crumbles in Framingham jail
The story was first reported in the MetroWest Daily News.Radio host arrested in Framingham on license charge By John Hilliard/Daily News staff MetroWest Daily News Posted Feb 13, 2009 @ 11:51 AM Last update Feb 13, 2009 @ 09:53 … [Read more...]