All this talk on OIB about retirement parties has me thinking (that usually spells trouble) about where I’d have my soirée, although I’m a long,
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Seven Dirty Words
As we segue into podcasting peculiarity, OIB begins a new feature later this week: Pol Pod, interviews with city decision makers that you can listen
Read moreThe Public Finance Scam, Plus: What’s With Fig?
Barack Obama’s rejection of the federal public finance system sets up an interesting question for candidates running for state office. Should they opt in or
Read moreI Need Lots And Lots Of Reminding
Memo To Me: Remind stepdaughter Kaitlin to stop using my deodorant. With all the kitties on this blog she could catch cat scratch fever. Ask
Read moreHandicapping Shays/Himes
I’m excited. Lots of races, lots of fascinating match-ups including the paradoxical standoff between Congressman Christopher Shays and opponent Jim Himes that pits a Republican
Read moreConstitutional Morons Beware, Plus: Himes On Barack
This cartoon by Dan Collins, which originally appeared in the Holiday issue of Hustler magazine 2007, appears here with Dan’s gracious permission. Help out this
Read moreMassaging The Message, Plus: Russo On GOP Budget
So, I’m wondering, as a brief segue from the local political scene … do you want Hillary to bag it, embrace Barack and get out
Read moreLet’s Throw A Party
So, the Clintons reported that they have earned more than $100 million since leaving the White House. What are we doing wrong? Let’s write some
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