How often do we fall into treating the symptom, rather than the cause? Our politicians have certainly done so. I've received 10 fund-raising calls this week for various candidates. "It takes about $100MM to run a campaign, these days." A very important message for our...
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“Bomb hoax” hoax undermines our real emergency response ability
Ok. I can't keep quiet about this any longer. It's driving me nuts. I just read a story titled $2 million US settlement in Boston TV ad bomb hoax. This is a fine example of how the wrong words can do damage, even when intending to inform. "Bomb hoax" implies intent to...
There’s more to life than funding and taxes.
We're approaching our state primary for Governor here in Massachusetts. All the commercials I've seen simply tell how each candidate will cut taxes taxes taxes. "I'll cut the gas tax." "I'll push to roll back the income tax." "I'll cut all taxes." I can't help feeling...
Why do people always sabotage you?
Being betrayed by those around you is just no fun. I was watching the finale of Bravo's reality-based TV show, "Top Chef" the other night. The finalists were Tiffany and Harold. Tiffany lost. Her food was good. She took some risks, and some of her dishes paid off. But...
What if politics were organized around process, not positions?
Ever notice how people don't change their minds? Even when confronted with compelling evidence against their position, they cling to their position and emotionally shred the evidence rather than face the notion that their beliefs are wrong. As one high-ranking...
Why gas prices are so high and oil companies enjoy record profits
On "The Daily Show" the other night, John Stewart hosted an oil industry expert talking a bit about current oil prices. She was a very happy woman, and her engaging, bubbly personality was just charming enough that she could repeatedly evade John's questions without...
The eyes have it… Body language and the Body Politic
Last night (April 7, 2006) we were watching Scott McClellan in the White House press room responding to an onslaught of questions from reporters about leaks, classified information, and whether President Bush has declassified information for his party's political gain...
Tax cut obsession is absurd; vote for tax increases!
Tax cuts aren’t the answer. Tax increases aren’t the answer. Taxes are just a funding decision. We should focus on policy first, and funding it second.