When Barack Obama first took office economist Ken Rogoff, who served on the International Monetary Fund and at the Federal Reserve, warned the president that the 2008 downturn was no ordinary event. Rogoff advised Obama that downturns … [Read more...]
Let’s Get Organized at the Young Democrats Holiday Social in Dorchester, Wed. 12/15
Come to the Greater Boston Young Democrats Holiday Social next Wednesday to talk about the ways we help the Democrats end the year right and remind Senator Brown to put his constituents' values ahead of his Republican … [Read more...]
Once again, ‘compromise’ is giving Republicans what they want
Heading off tax increases: Compromise taking shape Not long after Obama spoke, Democrats ignited a partisan row in the House with legislation that would prevent taxes from rising on lower- and middle-income wage earners but allow them to go … [Read more...]
When “Less Irresponsible” is His Best Option
It's Wednesday in Charlie Baker's World, and it seems Charlie Baker is having a hard time getting over the hump. The Boston Globe reported today that Charlie's tax cut plans could lead to some serious consequences for our communities in the … [Read more...]
Tax Cuts and Their Efficacy: A Postscript
In two previous articles, "Maintain Tax Cuts for the Rich? Americans Don't Seem to Buy the Conservative Argument" and the "Efficacy of Tax Cuts Is now Questioned" I laid out two basic premises. One was that a majority of the American people … [Read more...]
Going to Extremes as the Downturn Wears On and On and On…….
Going to Extremes in the NYTimes is long on horror stories from all over the country telling us what happens when government services are withdrawn and disrupt lives of ordinary citizens, but short on ordinary citizens mobilizing to do … [Read more...]
Why I am voting for Martha Coakley on Tuesday
After supporting John Edwards whom I did NOT know, and who turned out to be a creation of the media and phony, it matters to me whether I know someone in governance who becomes a candidate for higher office personally. Before the Juvenile … [Read more...]
Welcome to the New Gilded age – and the Big Lie
The parable of the frog in the cookpot comes to mind. When first popped into the water, the water was at room temperature. But that pot was on the stove! The burner was turned on, but very low. The frog comfortably … [Read more...]
Supply Side…Again?
Like the addled Blanche, too many of us are willing to depend on the kindness of strangers, in this case, those who share the outlook of petty criminals and drug dealers — those who first and foremost understand self-interest.What, … [Read more...]
Where are the ghosts of Massachusetts Past when Scrooge McMassachusetts needs them?
The size and difficulty of the fights I have had in trying to get residential care for children who were psychotic, who really really needed that level of care have dramatically increased each year [except for some hopeful signs of change … [Read more...]