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Maggie's Farm: Genetics post update

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:29:00 -0500

I hope you read — or at least glanced over — my post a few weeks ago on genetics, and how wildly misinformed the public is. And that's especially true if you're somewhat young, because there's little question this will impact your life at some point.

Well,' [...]

Maggie's Farm: Constitutionality of insurance mandates

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:46:21 -0500

They might use the Commerce Clause (nowadays it seems to cover almost anything the government wants to do), but I think the idea of forcing everybody to buy something is not a government power.

The topic is discussed here: Sen. Reed:
Forcing People to Buy [...]

Maggie's Farm: More Wednesday links

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Are women pickier about men than men about women?

Kelo update: It's a vacant lot

How Muslim piracy changed the world

SISU, a few weeks ago: "It compresses, enervates, extinguishes, and stupefies"

Jim Carrey: Self-hating capitalist

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lovable liberal: Win elections instead

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:47:00 -0500

Republicans always want term limits when they're out of power.' [...]

No Looking Backwards: File Under: G.F.L.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0500

Satan's living room, snowballs...some assembly required. [...]

Jerold Duquette's Blog: Democrats Must Choose Kennedy Successor

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:02:00 -0500

The choice of Democratic primary voters in a special election to fill Kennedy’s seat should be easy. Although all of the candidates are good and accomplished people, Congressman Capuano IS ALREADY ON THE JOB. There is absolutely no mystery about his legislative record, skills, or prowess. Despite [...]

Maggie's Farm: If I were a rich man

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:47:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

If I were a rich man, I would buy this cute place on W. 12th St. as a pied a terre.

NYC prices have adjusted down a bit right now with the Wall St. unemployment, the loss [...]

Talking Politics: New England Guvs -- Historical Sweep?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:56:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

With the recent announcement that Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell, a Republican, will not run for re-election, there is a realistic, if slim, possibility that Democrats could hold all six New England governorships come January 2011. According to my extensive research -- OK, scrolling through Wikipedia, mostly -- I believe this would be the first time [...]

The Fray - MassLive.com: Michael Bardsley seeks to maintain his 'change' coalition in Northampton

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:49:26 -0500

The Northampton mayoral candidate reflects on his 344-vote loss. [...]

Red Mass Group - Front Page: The Sales Tax Cut Question

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:10:12 -0500

At the Plymouth County GOP gathering gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos touted his support for a possible ballot question that would cut the sales tax from 6.25% to 3% and received loud applause from the packed room at the Rockland Holiday Inn. The sales tax roll back is something Mihos [...]

And Rightly So!: Veteran’s Day 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:33:06 -0500

I remember our Veterans, who serve and have served. In particular, I want to thank my grandfather, who served in the Pacific on the USS Storm King during WWII, and my Uncle Martin, who went ashore on D+1 with the 2nd Infantry Division and was wounded four times liberating France [...]

Viking Pundit: Just makin' stuff up, Boston-style - Remember ...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:23:00 -0500

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Just makin' stuff up, Boston-style - Remember that stimulus package that was supposed to "create or save" jobs? Not so much. Boston Globe "Stimulus job boost in state exaggerated, review finds": "While Massachusetts recipients of federal stimulus money collectively report 12,374 jobs saved or created, a Globe review shows that'" [...]

CriticalMass: More Breaking News from the Land of Duh

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:15:00 -0500

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From the front page of today's Boston Globe blares this banner headline: "Stimulus fund job boost in state exaggerated, review finds." It might as well read, "Stimulus fund job boost exaggerated, common sense says." Or, from another angle, "Bureaucrats and politicians exaggerate when big money on table, review finds."
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Chimes at Midnight: This mah frenz is whut we call a "flip flop"

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:52:00 -0500

as Congressman Capuano essentially backtracks and asserts he too would vote against the health care bill if it contained abortion restrictions.
So essentially, Mike Capuano was for the House Bill before he was against it?
Geez Martha Coakley had but to stand her ground for a twenty four hour [...]

Everyman: Keeping Up

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:50:54 -0500

Borrowed from The QOR Club, just in case you haven't become a member yet:' [...]

No Looking Backwards: At the Risk of Repeating Myself

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:49:00 -0500

Camille Paglia:

Holy Hygeia, why can't my fellow Democrats see that the creation of another huge, inefficient federal bureaucracy would slow and disrupt the delivery of basic healthcare and subject us all to a labyrinthine mass of incompetent, unaccountable petty dictators?

Because, to most of your fellow' [...]

greylocknews: Robin O'Herin to Perform November 16 & 23 at NAPL

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:41:27 -0500

The North Adams Public Library hosts "Rhythm, Roots, Blues and Poetry" with singer Robin O'Herin on Monday, November 16 and the 23 at 6:30 pm at 74 Church Street. For more information or to sign up, please call Kim Di Lego or Kirsten Rose at 413.662.3133.

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greylocknews: Holiday Shopping Vendor Fair November 15 at Eagles

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:35 -0500

North Adams, MA - On Sunday, November 15 at 11 am a holiday shopping vendor fair will be held at the Eagles Hall, 515 Curran Highway. This fundraiser for "Relay for Life of Northern Berkshire" will include vendors, a basket drawing and relay information. Call 413.664.4202.

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greylocknews: Learn About the Challenges of the Holiday Wartime Kitchen November 14

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:36:28 -0500

On Saturday, November 14 at 4 pm, Western Gateway Heritage State Park presents the lecture, "Holiday Wartime Kitchen." This illustrated lecture will focus on the challenge of the holidays during World War II when rationing made for imaginative choices especially for the traditional holiday meals. Call 413.663.6312.

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New England Republican: Brothers down through time

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:34:43 -0500

For those who went before me, with me and those coming after,

We are Brothers all.

[www.youtube.com]

Hotspur and OP, much thanks. [...]

greylocknews: Open House & Craft Demos at Guilded Cage Gift Shop November 14

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:34:42 -0500

North Adams, MA - The Guilded Cage Gift Shop will hold an open house and craft demonstrations= on Saturday, November 14, 10-2 pm. The shop is located beneath St. John's Church, 59 Summer Street. For more information please call the church office at 664.9656.

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greylocknews: Medeski, Martin & Wood Play MASS MoCA November 12

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:33:20 -0500

North Adams, MA - The legendary Jazz / Funk trio Medeski, Martin and Wood appear at MASS MoCA's Hunter Center Thursday November 12 at 8 pm.

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greylocknews: REACH Community Wellness Screening November 12

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:31:35 -0500

North Adams, MA - REACH for Community Health will sponsor a free wellness screening for community residents on Thursday, November 12, from 9-12 pm at Stop and Shop supermarket, 876 State Road. To pre-register, call 413.664.5326. [...]

No Looking Backwards: Missing Child Rescued By Armed Citizen

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:16:00 -0500

Union Leader (NH):

MILTON, N.H. (AP) -- A missing 2-year-old Maine girl who was allegedly taken by her father has been recovered and is OK, police said Tuesday.

Hailey Traynham was found in the woods with her father, 38-year-old Gary Traynham, who has been arrested and is [...]

Maggie's Farm: David Brooks sees the light

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:03:00 -0500

We did a post on Mad or Bad last week, and I am happy to see David Brooks is willing to see evil, in his The Rush to Therapy:

The conversation in the first few days after the massacre was well intentioned, but it suggested [...]

Red Mass Group - Front Page: Bombshell: Baker camps asks Cahill to be No. 2; but Treasurer says "No thanks!.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:51:29 -0500

According to the Boston Globe, emissaries from the Baker campaign apparently approached current Treasurer Tim Cahill about the possibilities of the independent candidate for governor serving as number two on the GOP ticket. State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill, who is mounting an independent candidacy for governor, said yesterday that [...]

Dracut Forum: Reports that Chartrand being investigated

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:31:52 -0500

Its a tough one to listen to. I heard about this coming last week.

This morning’s paper discusses an investigation over a September incident where Deputy Chief Chartrand removed a shotgun from a home following a domestic disturbance.

The question, however, was whether he should have been involved because of his [...]

Dracut Forum: Dracut police chief stands by deputy in gun incident

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:25:04 -0500

By Erin Smith, esmith@lowellsun.com

DRACUT — Police Chief Kevin Richardson said yesterday he has opened a preliminary inquiry into whether his off-duty deputy chief had been drinking when he showed up to a 911 domestic call for a man with a shotgun and wound up almost getting shot by his own [...]

Red Mass Group - Front Page: Boston Globe: Massachusetts Stimulus Claims Don't Add Up

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:52:59 -0500

What does close to a trillion dollars in stimulus spending get you? Not much says the Boston Globe. The paper is reporting that "the stimulus fund job benefits are wildly exaggerated."

While Massachusetts recipients of federal stimulus money collectively report 12,374 jobs saved or created, a Globe review shows that [...]

Maggie's Farm: ObamaCare supporter lets the mask slip

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:04 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Via the WSJ:

Mr. Cassidy is more honest than the politicians whose dishonesty he supports. "The U.S. government is making a costly and open-ended commitment," he writes. "Let's not pretend that it isn't a big deal, or that it will be self-financing, or that it will work" [...]

Massachusetts Liberal: First you say you will, then you won't...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:25:00 -0500

Who knew you would need Dramamine to keep up with the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary?

But in an outstanding display of political dexterity, Rep. Mike Capuano has emulated the new senior senator by declaring he was for the bill before he will be against it. And [...]

Massachusetts Liberal: Numbers please?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:14:00 -0500

We're from the government and we're here to help you -- count.

Excellent piece of reporting in today's Globe on how many jobs stimulus dollars are supposed to have have created -- and what the reality is.

While I'm sure critics of the Obama administration (and Deval' [...]

Maggie's Farm: South Norwalk, CT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:11:00 -0500

South Norwalk is the old harbor village of the town of Norwalk.

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Blue Mass. Group: Capuano Campaign Politics Fail

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:59:42 -0500

The monumental 24-hour flip-flop of the Capuano campaign on whether the Stupak-Pitts amendment is, or is not, a health care deal-breaker has to call into question the candidate's ability to run an effective campaign and, by extension, his ability to be an effective Senator.

A campaign press release I received' [...]

Peter Porcupine: Dulce et Decorum Est - 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:44:00 -0500

War is HellGen. William Tecumseh Sherman (Observation in a letter, 1864)The Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month.Once, every schoolchild knew this story, and all society stood for a minute of silence to observe Armistice Day.Soldiers have died to defend us all since ancient times, but most [...]

Ryan's Take: Town Democratic Websites

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:06:00 -0500

I have to say, having spent an hour or so looking at the various town committee websites across Massachusetts, I'm most impressed at how our party's base activists have quickly taken to technology. I've been fairly involved with the development of my town dem committee's website (at least insofar [...]

And Rightly So!: Happy Dance in Virginia

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:34 -0500

Number of comments: 2

John Muhammad, mastermind of the “beltway sniper” attacks that left 10 people dead in Maryland and Virginia in 2002, was executed at 9:00 PM Tuesday night, by lethal injection. He was convicted and sentenced to death in Virginia for the murder of Dean Harold Meyers, who [...]

Maggie's Farm: Veterans Day: “Before You Go”

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

This song, “Before You Go,” will be performed today at the National Celebration of Veteran's Day, 2009 at the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. The song's authors Dr. Sam Bierstock and John Melnick have received the honor.

The "Before You Go" project now has a formal affiliation [...]

Viking Pundit: The conspiracy to keep you poor and ...

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:51:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
The conspiracy to keep you poor and dependent - Government-run health care is an opportunity to make Americans more dependent on the government...and that helps the statist Democrats. At least one guy let the cat out of the bag: "Confessions of an ObamaCare backer."More - From Q&O. [...]

Everyman: Marines Birthday

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:20:44 -0500

We've observed it here before:' [...]

Everyman: Presidential Deliberation

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:19:28 -0500

A sometime thing: [...]

Everyman: Encoreless

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:05:39 -0500

Well, as it happens, the answer to the question I posed last night turns out to be . . . [...]

lovable liberal: Smooch!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:46:00 -0500

CNN correspondents such as Dana Bash do not make up for themselves characterizations of any politician as a "regular guy". They take in the bullshit from their "GOP sources", masticate it just slightly, and regurgitate it for our little-bird consumption.

Oh we're not still confined to the nest?[...]

Maggie's Farm: Wisdom from Tom Sowell

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:28:33 -0500

Number of comments: 5

Thomas Sowell -Random thoughts on the passing scene:

· If politicians stopped meddling with things they don't understand, there would be a more drastic reduction in the size of government than anyone in either party advocates.

· It' [...]

Red Mass Group - Front Page: Plymouth County GOP Rally Live Blog

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:39:56 -0500

I will be using Cover it Live to live blog the Plymouth County GOP Rally once it starts.

Come back here soon to get updates.

Plymouth County GOP Rally
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Left In Lowell: Liveblogging the First Post Election Council Meeting

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:35:52 -0500

The title says it all. I have internet access and a laptop and am sitting here.

Note: I’m not hitting every point or thing brought up. Liveblogging is hard work! City Council agenda here.

Question from Elliot on non-local aid hits to City budget:
Lynch: Some grants, other reimbursements from [...]

Red Mass Group - Front Page: Senator Hedlund passes resolution condemning UMass-Amherst over invitation of terrorist to speak

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:13:48 -0500

The Massachusetts State Senate, led by the Senate Republicans, passed a resolution that condemns the University of Massachusetts - Amherst for extending an invitation to Raymond Luc Levasseur to speak on Thursday.

Raymond Luc Levasseur is a convicted terror bomber and radical leader of United Freedom Front, a violent anti-government group [...]

lovable liberal: Coakley takes a chance

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:06:00 -0500

Martha Coakley is a very careful politician. For years, it has been tough to get her to make definitive statements about most issues of the day (and that's why I support Mike Capuano - no such difficulty there).

So I find it odd that she has stuck her [...]

New England Republican: Dietary and ethical deficiencies in today’s school Children

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:59:51 -0500

One of these is both the same

Would you let your muffintop daughters and flabulous metroboys have a daily diet of this?

A non-nutritious tooth-rotting blob of shapeless goo held in place by a thin skin of pancreas poison.
Your kids would have a superb chance to win [...]

Ryan's Take: Legislative Bigotry

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:46:00 -0500

Thankfully, this video isn't from Massachusetts, but it still pains me to watch it (along with the news that marriage equality is again delayed in NY, though that's much better than defeated).

Here's a woman who speaks at length about how she can't get legally [...]

Maggie's Farm: Excuse me, Obama

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:21:00 -0500

Number of comments: 10

Doctors do not "crack under stress." Not stress from their work, anyway.

Anybody who can handle 48 hours on, 24 hours off as an intern in a big city hospital for a year does not "crack under stress." On my busiest night, I by myself admitted [...]

Left In Lowell: UTEC Celebrates 10!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:36:54 -0500

UTEC (United Teen Equality Center) is celebrating its 10th anniversary and hosting a gala fundraiser. From their website:

Please join us for UTEC’s 10th Anniversary, celebrating 10 years of Peace, Positivity, and Empowerment!

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: 34 Hurd St. Lowell, MA 01852

Tickets are $50 in [...]

Ryan's Take: Today's LeftAhead Podcast: MA-Sen, Health Care

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:27:00 -0500

It was a lively one, today, especially after Lynne joined us (she was a bit late).

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Red Mass Group - Front Page: State House News: US out of Recession, Massachusetts Isn't

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:17:25 -0500

Contrary to what Deval Patrick and his progressive allies have been saying, Massachusetts is not poised to come out of the recession faster than the rest of the nation. In fact, according to State House News Service economists say that the United States as a whole is out of [...]