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| Typical Menino, Riding Bikes instead of Tackling Big Issues |
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino says the city would suffer "a catastrophe" if the nation defaults on its debt. Menino said Wednesday that the city's various grant programs and its financial businesses would take a big hit and a default would put more strain on a city still trying to come out the economic slowdown. Attending an opening event of the National Urban League, in town for its annual national convention, the Boston Democrat put the blame for a Congressional impasse in GOP House Speaker John Boehner's lap. He said there needs to a "revolution" in Washington to get to the sides to iron out a deal. Menino said he hasn't discussed plans with his financial team about what the city should do if the nation defaults.
Hey Menino, instead of practically trying to incite mass hysteria how about you meet with your financial team on what the city will do if the nation defaults? What do you mean you haven't done that yet? Look I know you're all jazzed about this Hubway Bike Sharing program that's kicking off soon, I just happen to think taking care of the fiscal solvency of the most important city in our state, and region, may trump a leisurely bike ride along the Greenway.
It's not like this is some off in the distance, no need to hurry event. This is days away now. And yea, hopefully those kids down in Washington put aside their little pissing match, stop arguing about who's Dad would win in a fight, and figure this thing out...but just in case, you might want to get together with some of your "experts" on this just so you're prepared. This isn't something you're just going to walk into your office Monday morning and get briefed on, ya know? Like you can't just open your Outlook email box and flag the "US in default" email you receive from the Federal Government for follow up later.
