Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune. I don't often read the Lowell Sun. But it's must-see this week. LOWELL -- For the most part, City Councilors were guarded yesterday in their comments regarding the city's 10-page investigatory report … [Read more...]
Senate President
I'm told...I'm told Could we not at least have the semblance that she is exercising her duty to thoroughly review the impacts of slots/casinos and express concerns for the increases in addiction, family disruption, bankruptcy, traffic … [Read more...]
Coming up – Are Democrats handing it to the G.O.P.????
Democratic scandals are opening the door for a G.O.P. comback. Could it be the guy you buy junk food from. Details coming up. by Kevin Sowyrda Read www.southendnews.com this Thursday, June 18th. Direct … [Read more...]
McCrea Pitches Himself for Mayor
Conventional wisdom has Menino walking away with the primary and election. He certainly has the bank account and foot soldiers. Contenders McCrea, Sam Yoon and Michael Flaherty each thinks he has a shot. Kevin intends to give it his … [Read more...]
How Bad Was the Burris Call?
(Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune.) (Hat tip to Talking Points Memo for raising the question and linking to this transcript.) Note: Blagojevich here is ROB Blagojevich, the governor's brother. BLAGOJEVICH: So I will just shoot straight … [Read more...]
Cost vs. Constitution
A "SINGLE VOICE PROJECT" is the official name of the petition sponsored by: The National Public Service Council To Abolish Private Prisons (NPSCTAPP) THIS PETITION SEEKS TO ABOLISH ALL PRIVATE PRISONS IN THE UNITED STATES, (or any … [Read more...]
Chiefs Thieves and Priests
The only institution that really counts is trust, if you like. And something's got to allow that to build. Property rights are just another expression of trust, aren't they? I trust you to deliver this property to me. I trust somebody else … [Read more...]
Fusion Center run amok? Who knows? Not you.
Everything secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity. - Lord Acton … [Read more...]
Chuck Turner’s Bedfellow
As the Herald quotes local defense guru Robert George, this is a "high stakes gamble." He added that Clark's involvement "on behalf of any criminal defendant is a high-profile endorsement of a person’s innocence, (but) this was … [Read more...]
Illinois Governor arrested — hey, it’s not just Massachusetts!
NYT reports: Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois was arrested on Tuesday morning and charged with corruption, including an allegation that he conspired to profit from his authority to appoint President-elect Barack Obama's successor in the … [Read more...]