When I was around ten years old (that would be 34 years ago) my Mom took a few of my friends and me to McDonald’s in celebration of my birthday. On a single dollar apiece if memory serves we were each able to order a full meal (we won’t get into the nutritional aspects, that’s another topic). A dollar literally went a long way. I had a good time with my friends and also was fed. $5 may not sound like much today. But this is what I believe it can get you:Democracy. Maine is one of the very few... Read Full Story
http://bangor.maineville.com/detail/124780.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=&user_id=&event_mode=&event_ts_from=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=2&sub_type=blogs&town_id=&page= Excerpt:"Is the country ready for President Susan Collins?If Sarah Palin was the anti-Hillary, then Collins could be well positioned to be the anti-Palin. Palin is common touch, at times even in-your-face, while Hillary was/is the brilliant b... Read Full Story
http://www.downeast.com/the-tipping-point/2009/october/wiki-for-governor Wiki For Governor Excerpt:"Right now in Maine, the number of political journalists is declining almost as quickly as the number of gubernatorial candidates is increasing, and that's just an escalation of a trend that has been going on for decades. Apparently, years ago, Maine's newspapers had reporters dedicated to following candidates all over the state, tracking their policies and promises and keeping them honest. In m... Read Full Story
Washington Post - As Health Vote Nears, Fellow Lawmakers Wonder Where Snowe Will FallExcerpt:"Everyone on Capitol Hill is wondering how Sen. Olympia J. Snowe will vote on the Senate Finance Committee's health-care reform bill once the big day arrives, likely within the next week. The Maine Republican is the only member of her party considered to be a serious conversion prospect. But although Snowe supported Democrats on many key amendments during the committee's two-week debate on the legisla... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Alex Hammer for Maine Governor". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your... Read Full Story
The healthcare debate may well be a microcosm for economic and political forces of the times. For example, are we, as a capitalistic country, a system in which free enterprise best serves societal and individual interests in all markets or do some markets require additional safeguards, intervention or participation by government? In the politics of national healthcare legislation a small percentage of swing legislators are bearing substantial weight in regard to what type of health care packa... Read Full Story
Moderates, or is it in fact ends to stop dialogue (i.e.. make it only one sided)??http://www.pinetreepolitics.com/2009/09/11/dont-give-alex-hammer-the-attention-he-desires/ Read Full Story
The healthcare debate may well be a microcosm for economic and political forces of the times. For example, are we, as a capitalistic country, a system in which free enterprise best serves societal and individual interests in all markets or do some markets require additional safeguards, intervention or participation by government? In the politics of national healthcare legislation a small percentage of swing legislators are bearing substantial weight in regard to what type of health care packa... Read Full Story
