The SUV is virtually an ‘America only’ vehicle, which is seen only intermittently elsewhere, and even then the vast majority are of the BMW X-3 size, not the mammoth Chevy Suburbans or Ford Excursions. We could count the … [Read more...]
Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones and a Couple of Other Rants
I hate to break it to you Marie, but every Election Day, my right to free expression is being infringed upon by state law. There is a 150 foot buffer zone between political sign holders and the entrance to the polling station.So Marie, if I … [Read more...]
Time is short in politics – and for Deval?
I think it may be time for Patrick to look beyond the legislature - building an agenda and crafting initiatives that raise important issues even if the legislature will sit on them. There are lots of things he can do without them, … [Read more...]
COMMENTARY: R.E.: Beat the Press Update
For now, I think I have to come down on the side of Phil Balboni in this. In the "Beat the Press" post, the distinction was made between "performing" journalism, and being a journalist. Dictionary definitions, aside, I believe that being a … [Read more...]
Patrick for VP?
Is this new? DP on the VP list? http://politicalwire... … [Read more...]
Survey for a midterm paper on Civic Engagement and the Internet
1. How long have you been an active member of BMG?2. Are you an active member (attend meetings and events, not just pay dues for) in any other social, fraternal, or professional organizations (service groups, religious groups, PTAs sports … [Read more...]
Frenzy at Columbia
The walkways are covered with pictures of teenagers being hanged, presumably for being gay, and men with bared backs displaying the scars of a fresh whipping (flogging was last carried out here in Delaware in 1952 and was legal there … [Read more...]
Friday open thread
Still missing Pavarotti ...(via Alex Ross.)What's on your mind? What are we forgetting to talk about in the midst of casino madness? … [Read more...]
Cycling in Boston Has a New Proponent
This is great news. Boston could be an ideal place for cycling as a viable form of transportation (it's flat, it's compact, etc.), but it's limited because of lack of infrastructure, aggressive driving, etc.I personally had given up … [Read more...]
Quick hits
Larry Sabato is right: "The real presidential race begins now." Up to this point, the polls have mostly measured name recognition.I don't think Fred Thompson really wants the job that bad.Jimbo of The Hubster has been doing good work … [Read more...]
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