With those questions in mind, if Government's purpose is to prevent anarchy and be a stabilizing force, is our government actually doing it's job? Part of the answer involves considering how the human mind works. We, as a species, tend to … [Read more...]
CASINOS!!! Let’s start to compete!
I'm continually amazed that a state economy long respected for its creativity, imagination and vision continues to be hamstrung by a House speaker and some members who are quite content with allowing our state's gaming, entertainment and … [Read more...]
All Hail Deval! (Note: this post isn’t actually about Deval).
While I always thought, in a Democracy, politicians were beholden to the people, apparently it's actually the other way around. The progressive community is behaving childishly. The Governor can't make good things happen by magic. … [Read more...]
Is it Time for a New Forum Etiquette?
Lately, I've been noticing that the election has been one giant metaphor for some of the sparring I've done in the comments of Blue Mass Group - and I think it's time for a general discussion. It all boils down to this: do we engage in … [Read more...]
Good Post Alert: Do you have a favorite drunkard? … Andre The Giant
Titled "Do you have a favorite drunkard?", Richard English turns out a most energetic and thoroughly entertaining piece on Andre The Giant, and his voracious (and believe me, that is an understatement) alcohol consumption. Here's a few … [Read more...]
Thoughts for the new year!
The Winter Solstice, 2007, C. E. Greetings to all of you! This epistle has a past, a present and a future. So do we! The Past: 2007 was a pretty good year. I helped some Amaryllis bulbs to grow. I watched some of my other bulbs grow … [Read more...]
Rules of the Road Revisited
Another rule that seems applicable is this one: Penalties Users who consistently violate our policies will receive a warning. Users who fail to heed our warning may be banned from the site. … [Read more...]
Announcing: A Blog about Brandeis. By: Future Members of the Waltham City Democratic Committee
I am also pleased to inform you all that my blogging compatriot, three others, and myself will all be members of the Waltham City Democratic Committee (assuming we each get at least one vote in the Feb 5th primary): the 7th precinct Ward … [Read more...]
Where are you, John Hosty?
I promised a while back not to post any more on the Laguer affair (I can't link to the promise--it seems to have been a reply to a post that was removed?), but I am just curious to know why we haven't heard from Laguer's camp regarding his … [Read more...]
Best candidate call ever
Anyway, a little while later I got a call from my housemate upstairs after his call arrived. His answering machine reads off the numbers of the caller so you can judge the call a bit. But his machine … [Read more...]
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