Where's Mitt? Not here! A few weeks ago, I made the ho-ho "prediction" that Our Guv would go "into self-imposed exile from Massachusetts". Good for a chuckle, huh? (Go ahead, it feels good.) So what do you call this? <a … [Read more...]
photo editing job postings
Wanted: Man or woman, child, chimpanzee capable of matching a name associated with a news story with a data base of pictures of men or women in elective office. No prior experience needed, clearly NO knowledge of politics or its … [Read more...]
Can someone explain how this helps us?
Today's AP story on the Kerry/Alito dust-up: "Democrats squabble over Alito filibuster."Oh, that's great. The Republicans are dismantling the country as quickly as they can, and Democrats are "squabbling" among themselves over whether … [Read more...]
My free plug for New Harvest Coffee
You may notice that we've got a new advertiser on the site: New Harvest Coffee Roasters of East Providence, RI.Now, I may be biased because my pal Gerra works for New Harvest; but I order their coffee all the time, in big 5-pound sacks. … [Read more...]
Organ Grinders
A novel health care proposal from Since Sliced Bread, a contest sponsored by the Service Employees International Union; published in the February edition of Harper's Magazine."Establish a national organ-doner program that automatically … [Read more...]
Yet another post on Ameriquest
OK, I know - I'm starting to seem obsessive about this story. But I think it's really important for lots of reasons. So here goes.Thanks to alert commenter timw, who posted on my most recent Ameriquest post a very interesting … [Read more...]
Will “W” and Tom Reilly have something in common?
As some have asked on this blog, what is the up side for Reilly in picking Chris Gabrieli? Aside from money, which he has plenty of and can get access to, the answer is: not much. What are the downsides? Well, aside from … [Read more...]
Capuano’s Trip is Indefensible
I admittedly know little about Capuano but have to say that this first impression is not a very good one. I find myself asking how would I react if this guy was a Republican? I would react by calling him corrupt and part of the … [Read more...]
Deval Patrick steps up on Ameriquest
Three cheers for Deval Patrick for doing the right thing on Ameriquest. If you're on his mailing list you've probably already seen this, but just in case, here is Patrick's just-released statement on the Ameriquest settlement and his … [Read more...]
Bailey buys into business BS
Steve Bailey, the Globe's usually-sensible business columnist, has joined the ranks of the "hopelessly confused by big business talking points," at least on health care. (I discussed Michael Widmer's entry in that derby here.)Today's … [Read more...]