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JKIII’s speech: He did well!

January 31, 2018 By Charley on the MTA 8 Comments

I had an appointment and missed most of Trump's speech; needless to say I don't really regret missing such moral wretchedness. But I was actually looking forward to Joe Kennedy III's speech. David and I had a chance to meet him a few years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: joe-kennedy-iii, sotu

Join the Online SOTU Discussion TONIGHT

January 24, 2012 By massuniting Leave a Comment

I'm sure many of you in the Blue Mass community will be watching the State of the Union tonight. And I'm just as sure that you'll be brimming with comments and insights about what the President says (and what it means). Tonight, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 99-percent, barack-obama, Live discussion, MassUniting, OWS, president-obama, sotu, state-of-the-union

Save the Date: State of the Union Watch Parties – Tuesday 1/25

January 15, 2011 By kgilnack 7 Comments

On Tuesday, January 25, President Barack Obama will address both chambers of Congress, the Supreme Court, other leaders from the administration, and millions of Americans to deliver his State of the Union Address. Where have we come … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: barack-obama, sotu, state-of-the-union, ydm, young-democrats-of-massachusetts

Obama’s Weak Rights Brew

January 28, 2010 By massmarrier 2 Comments

Moreover, if the Prez was committed to civil rights, he would have called for states to pass same-sex marriage legislation. He would have pushed to overturn Pres. Bill Clinton's disgrace, the Defense of Marriage Act. Certainly, Obama … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civil-rights, dadt, doma, obama, same-sex-marriage, sotu, speech

I’m guessing Justice Alito is going to wish he’d stayed home tonight

January 27, 2010 By David 78 Comments

As I noted in the SOTU thread, when President Obama criticized the Citizens United Decision, Justice Alito was obviously shaking his head, and appeared to be saying something like "no, that's not right." Very, very bad form.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: alito, gop, sotu

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard During The Presidents State of the Union Address

January 29, 2008 By jtdgarlic Leave a Comment

10.  Jesus, he hasn't finished yet? ... I think he's gonna keep us here 100-years...  9.  Is that a veto in your pocket, Mr. President, or you just glad to illegally listen in on my calls ...  8.  I heard the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 935-lies, bush-agenda, bush-fatigue, bush-grindhouse, bush-lied, lame-duck-president, national, satire, sotu, state-of-the-union-address, top-ten-cloves

State of the Union, baby

January 28, 2008 By Charley on the MTA 20 Comments

"American families have to balance their budgets. So should their government."Well shoot George, that would have been easy, except that I invaded and occupied the house of this guy down the street, and he's not too happy about it, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bush, president, sotu

Bush Fatigue Alert – Monday’s SOTU

January 27, 2008 By jtdgarlic Leave a Comment

I had been thinking about it, just vaguely, as this month as rolled on. Isn't it time for the SOTU? Last Thursday, Barry Crimmins also thought about it; "Take a look at the MSNBC Political Calendar JANUARY 2008 24 NBC Republican debate, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: barry-crimmins, bush, bush-agenda, bush-fatigue, hurricane-katrina, national, shadow-government, sotu, state-of-the-union-address, vice-president-dick-cheney

Did he just say “Climate Change”?

January 23, 2007 By lori 26 Comments

The rest was mixed, good and bad, but contained much of the same doublespeak that we've heard for the last six years.  Any substance to be found in this brief discussion unfortunately appears on the supply side of the energy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bush, climate-change, energy, global-warming, national, sotu

… and here’s Jim Webb’s response

January 23, 2007 By David 11 Comments

Good evening.I'm Senator Jim Webb, from Virginia, where this year we will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown - an event that marked the first step in the long journey that has made us the greatest and most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: national, sotu, webb

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davidleboeuf Rep. David LeBoeuf @davidleboeuf ·
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This Saturday from 9am-10:30am my office will be hosting office hours at iKrave Cafe, located at 517 Park Ave in Worcester. If you can't make it in person, please reach out to 617-722-2575 to set up a time to talk #MAPoli #MALeg

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Lets advocate for #ProHousing #ProTenant #mapoli

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sabadosama Lindsay Sabadosa @sabadosama ·
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Stopped to see the #CummingtonCulturalCouncil's Art Walk on Main St this weekend. Turned out my @Wellesley shirt was the perfect attire for the human sundial's Votes for Women spoke. #PowerofCulture #mapoli

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progressivemass Progressive Mass @progressivemass ·
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The Legislative Session will be ending in less than four weeks, and we need to make sure the Legislature doesn't run out the clock on addressing the housing crisis in the state. #mapoli (a THREAD)

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javawithjimmy James ‘Jimmy’ Hills aka #javawithJimmy @javawithjimmy ·
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The State of #Massachusetts needs to have a real #happyhour it’s 2022 and we’re so #progressive … so why not??? #mapoli

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Just like queer Pride, comprehensive, consent-based, LGBTQ+ inclusive sex ed is a necessity at all times of the year. Join us July 13 at the state house to rally for the Healthy Youth Act and comprehensive sex ed for Massachusetts youth! #mapoli #HealthyYouthAct #sexed

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