Situation in Libya
By now I am sure you have all heard of the US and other countries actions in Libya. Just this morning we learned of the first US plane that has crashed in...
Tag: Politics
The Church and Politics
“The church must have no political means of exercising an influence on those in authority. The church ‘loses public confidence’ if it becomes a poli...
Should the US Intervene in Lybia?
Yesterday, whilst reading my monring blogs, I was listening to a radio program. The topic of the drive time radio was Should the US Intervene in Lybia?&nb...
Another Leak in Southbridge
A few weeks ago, on this blog, I wrote about the leak of Executive Session minutes and I called for all parties involved to do the right thing and come clean.&n...
Ethics and Local Government
Here in Southbridge we are governed by a nine member Town Council. Several weeks ago one of the members of the Council died thus leaving the eight that we...
Political Language
Like many of you I am trying to make sense out of the terrible tragedy that took place in Arizona yesterday. Anytime a life is taken it saddens me. ...
The Future of Southbridge (Must See TV)
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New Congress
If you follow this blog you know I am what can be described as a political wonk. I like politics, I like the fight of it all and I like days like yesterda...
Republican House
So today at 12pm the new Congressional Session will begin and this time around the Republicans will be in control of the House. Good for them they did a g...
Senate Rules Reform
On Wednesday the new Congress will be sworn in. Every two years the Senate has the opportunity to reform the way it does business. Some 54 senators,...