Moronic doin's

  Coming back from a pleasant walk in the Hamilton Sanctuary (q.v.), we noted that State Road is in terrible shape. In fact, much of Maine's infrastructure is dangerous, badly needing repair. For this reason, the legislature has proposed a bond issue for construction, which of course would bring work to Maine, too. Generally this is the way Maine has dealt with its road and bridge problems: the state's credit rating is good, and paying back the money over time has worked well. Not this time, though. The Blaine House Bozo has wheezed that he will not sign any bond bill until the welfare costs are reduced. As soon as the poor are on the streets, he will consider it. Meanwhile, who would want to move a company to a state that is falling apart?
  This situation is a microcosm of the damage that the Grand Old Party would like to visit upon the whole country. Let it fall apart while we balance the budget. You would think someone in that weird organization would understand something about economics, and about the need for cash infusion to keep capitalism healthy. Ah, Grover, you know a moron when you see one. Here, sign this pledge, doofus.

The  Hamilton Sanctuary  is in West Bath, at the end of Foster's Point Road. It is managed by the Maine Audubon Society, the good folks who are going to save all the lil birdies from the horrible windmills. Over the 15 or so years it has been going, the preserve has grown even more beautiful, and the trails are well maintained, especially if you like roots. Nice views of Back Cove (although it was low tide and there was no water when we were there). Haven't been there since right after it opened, but we'll be going back.