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Monthly Archives: December 2011
The Song of the Week- "Question" from the Moody Blues
The Moody Blues with an appropriate “Question” for the song of the week. How can these guys not be in the Rock Hall of Fame?
What is Wrong With Politics
Yesterday the Tribune ran a story about a dust-up between City Councilor-elect Sean Fountain and a private citizen (Jack Burke) over Mr. Burke texting and following Mr. Fountain. Councilor Fountain filed a police report, and of course it makes for … Continue reading
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Tagged City of Methuen, Jack Burke, Sean Fountain
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Elizabeth Warren Establishes Early Lead
A new Boston Herald poll released today shows Elizabeth Warren widening a lead on Scott Brown, going up by 7 points, 49% to 42%. As I pointed out in my last post on this race it appears to me that … Continue reading
It Had to be the CRA
The 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday had a segment that pointed to the lack of prosecution of bankers who quite obviously broke the law and almost brought down the entire world financial system. Both Citi and Countrywide were featured. 60 … Continue reading
Could Romney Be Knocked Out?
I posted the results of the FLA poll yesterday, showing Newt Gingrich with an enormous lead. A new Iowa poll released by the Des Moines Register also shows a surging Gingrich leading the pack at 25%, followed by Ron Paul … Continue reading
Song of the Week- Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa
Simply extraordinary stuff put out by singer Beth Hart being backed up by Joe Bonamassa. Check out their new album “Don’t Explain” if you want to hear more of this great sound. WOW!
Herman Cain Suspends the Campaign
Herman Cain withdrew from the Republican race today. I have attached the video, and if you are wondering why he needed to withdraw just take a listen. The Herminator rolls off the tracks even while announcing that his campaign is … Continue reading
Gingrich Storms to Big FLA Lead
I have, for some time, talked of the inevitability of a Romney nomination. I have not seen any plausible way he could be beaten with the huge advantage he holds in resources and organization. And quite frankly he is the … Continue reading
Who is the Flip-Flop King?
Ron Paul launched yesterday on Newt Gingrich, releasing an ad that highlights many of the foibles and flip-flops of the former Speaker. Great ad by Paul, and with the results from the Public Policy poll in FLA showing Gingrich with … Continue reading
Tom Coburn on Washington Dysfunction
Tom Coburn popped up yesterday in Morning Joe, and I have to post his clip. Coburn is a Republican deficit hawk who actually walks the walk. In this clip he talks about the need for fundamental change in Washington, highlighting … Continue reading
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