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On the Blog Post Fast for a Revolution of Values and Commitment to Nonviolence
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On the article Patrick: We Need to Increase Income Tax to Invest in Our Future
Stephen Kane
11:09 am on Monday, January 21, 2013
ReplyA rising tide lifts all boats: As long as output and incomes increase across the board, income and output in the public sector may increase and may increase more rapidly than in the private sector.
Once the system cannot or will not expand, the distributional issues, as they are called are addressed. Weaker systems like Wisconsin feel it first, then hard-hit economies like Michigan. Wisconsin elected a tough Governor - twice - and Michigan just voted itself a "right to work" state! It is not a matter of if but when it comes here, like a Midwest snow storm.
Capitalizing on a big election victory with a big push for public spending is in my opinion just the opposite of a neutral and moderate strategy, as it will tend to trigger sweeping adjustments and sharp political upheavals sooner rather than later.
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On the article Animal Shelter Funding May Not Be Slam Dunk
Stephen Kane
10:09 am on Saturday, January 19, 2013
ReplyThe legislature and the governor should exempt certain smaller municipal projects from the 'prevailing wage' laws. Projects under $5 Million say should be exempt and municipalities should be able to competitively bid these. It is a reasonable exemption from these laws.
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On the Blog Post Fast for a Revolution of Values and Commitment to Nonviolence
Stephen Kane
7:48 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
ReplyDid you know or ever meet Ernie Bragg, a doctor? Dr. Bragg was a very interesting person and I got to know him during my DMH days. I wish you well in your quest.
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On the article Patrick: We Need to Increase Income Tax to Invest in Our Future
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On the article Why We Support Construction of a New Animal Shelter
Stephen Kane
3:11 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
I agree that offline contributions are more important than online. I should know having just spent nine months, 7,500 pieces of direct mail, four thousand dollars, all raised within the District and from friends and family, none from special interests, to alert voters of the Second Bristol District to the high cost of placing their government in the hands of special interests, sketching out a program to bring change, including lowering state debt, reorganizing the MBTA, while working with officials at many levels and across party lines to bring the Gateway Cities economic development program home to the city.
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On the article Why We Support Construction of a New Animal Shelter
Stephen Kane
12:40 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
ReplyAnother 'prevailing wage' horror story. That looks to be a $350K-$450K building project. And the city must pay double or triple for it? Why? The state 'prevailing wage' laws are as antiquated and useless as that old dog pound, serving a purpose neither relevant nor useful to today's economic realities. Build this facility? Of course. The old one is way outdated. Pay double or triple what it's worth? What foolishness is this? And why do we sheepishly accept it?
Stephen Kane
6:54 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
Dr. Bragg would be very proud of you. I promise to do one (only one, and I cannot imagine doing thirty) day of fasting in solidarity with you and in his memory.