Comments on: Don’t blame me. I’m from — wait… what?

By: Filippo Salviati

Filippo Salviati — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:17:26 +0000

You are safe again.

Myself, I’m going off to print some retro bumper stickers that repeat the mantra from 1974. Maybe with 1974 on one end, and 2010 on the other.

By: Dave Clooney

Dave Clooney — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:20:51 +0000

Definitely interesting. I live in western Massachusetts, but most of the more political folks I know have closer ties to the Boston machine. There was not widespread love of Coakley out here, although I’m in no position to dispute what happened during the primary.

There is also the issue of Emily’s list, and the contingent of the Democratic party for whom breaking the glass ceiling for women is the only issue. With no exit polls, and so much going into the race, there is likely to be speculation for years to come.

Thanks for the link.

By: jenks

jenks — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:46:55 +0000

Dave, I just read something today that to me makes perfect sense as to the situation under which this could have happened – http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/1/19/827160/-My-Mom-is-a-Democratic-machine-operative-in-Bostonheres-her-explanation

By: Dave Clooney

Dave Clooney — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:23:54 +0000

Jenks wrote: I’ve never known anything but Democrats (except for one Governor, once), from my home state my ENTIRE LIFE.

The myth of an all blue Massachusetts is just that. William Weld (R) took office as Governor in 1991, followed by Republican Paul Cellucci, followed by Republican Jane Swift, followed by Republican Mitt Romney, followed by (centrist) Democrat Deval Patrick in 2007.

But overall, I share your dismay. Massachusetts was on a real roll – marriage equality, two people who weren’t white guys running for Governor (Kerry Healey and Deval Patrick), marijuana decriminalization, statewide universal health care, just a whole ton of progressive policies. So, yeah, it’s disappointing, but it shouldn’t have been unforseen or all that surprising that there are still enough teabaggers in the suburbs to screw things up.

-dc

By: jenks

jenks — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:59:20 +0000

Raymond – “Topekas by the sea” and “American Hong Kong.” So awesome! I’m totally using these now.

I do wonder what has happened in Iowa that it’s suddenly become so progressive out of the blue. Would make an interesting case study, huh?

By: Raymond Nadeau

Raymond Nadeau — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:18:14 +0000

What a well written, although saddening piece. However, you should take heart. Here I live in Manhattan – the American Hong Kong if you will. Imagine my horror when New York State defeated gay marriage when Iowa – yes, Iowa – now allows it. It’s as though my high taxes (including city tax), tiny, overpriced apartment and manic lifestyle were for naught. I find myself living in a place that is less forward thinking than Iowa – a state perhaps a bit maligned until now. Why do I say you should take heart? It’s because if places like Iowa start becoming progressive and the lines between stupid and smart states becomes less clear, persons who consider themselves liberal, creative or even, dare I say it, intellectual now have options. I no longer need to live in formerly enlightened, overcrowded albeit sophisticated ghettos. Iowa is looking better and better. Perhaps I should open a gay, vegan bed and breakfast before real estate prices rise? And, if the trend continues, it will be the place with the best theater, coffee shops, music, art etc. in the country. Perhaps that will be what it takes to wake up call to states like Massachusets and New York – warning them that they are only a couple of more bad decisions/elections away from becoming Topekas by the sea.