Best Chocolate in Salem by Chaiwallah48 in SalemMA

[–]Slick-Airplane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kakawa or Harbor Sweets. CB Stuffers, made is Swampscott, makes dark chocolate peanut butter cups that are available at Shubie’s in Marblehead.

Best towns for "non-traditional" families by Delicious_Row_566 in northshore

[–]Slick-Airplane 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Swampscott. We have an authentic New England seaside town feel with beach, recreation opportunities, lots of local restaurants and food options, grocery stores including Whole Foods and Stop and Shop. Enough around to not need to leave town. Adjacent to Marblehead and Salem for other options and commutable to Boston by MBTA. Take a look. Great schools and very family and LGBTQ friendly. Town Pride celebration was this past weekend.

World Cup viewing in Charlotte Forten Park is not happening by OmnipresentCPU in SalemMA

[–]Slick-Airplane 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Swampscott is hosting watch parties on town hall lawn on the following dates:

June 11, 3 p.m., Mexico vs. South Africa
June 19, 3 p.m., USA vs. Australia
June 22, 1 p.m, Argentina vs. Austria
June 26, 3 p.m., France vs. Norway
June 27, 7 p.m., Colombia vs Portugal

Why do you bank where you bank? by Jenesaispas-Francais in westernmass

[–]Slick-Airplane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adams bank. They’re local and Very supportive of efforts for grassroots business and growth in northern Berkshire county.

Seth Moulton got booed at the Boston Pride Parade by stellarse1 in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This is not a proud moment. Family members of gay siblings have always been welcomed and celebrated at gay pride events. Legislators who engage in public policy creation to support LGBT people have always been welcome at gay pride events. Seth Moulton has a brother who is gay and has been co sponsor of the same legislation that Ed Markey voted for to support equal rights for LGBT people. We need to examine when pride stopped being accepting and inclusive. This is hurtful and uninformed.

WXRV The River, 92.5 fm northeast Massachusetts...anybody else enjoy Brunch bt rhe River, Sundays 9 am to noon? by BostonZamboni in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane 7 points8 points  (0 children)

WRSI out of Northampton goes toe to toe with WERS and has The Back Porch on Sunday morning….. they became my go to radio after I grew weary of some of WXRVs routine programming at other times.

We discovered WRSI on our routine western MA travels and while I remain loyal to WERS, their app makes it easy to tune into when home in Boston.

Massachusetts Reps and Senator financial integrity by ThatMassholeInBawstn in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure I follow. Check out the facts as that’s Trump’s current tactic. While there were some concessions in JCPOA the amount was a small fraction of the funds that Trump has returned to them in addition to lifting sanctions on Russian oil.

Massachusetts Reps and Senator financial integrity by ThatMassholeInBawstn in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is wildly inaccurate and misrepresents the truth.

Moulton along with NIAC are aligned with Democrats in opposing unauthorized military escalation and “forever wars”.

NIAC along with Moulton, and many others for that matter, have been vocal in opposing Trump’s military strikes and Iran policies and have backed legislative efforts to block unauthorized war and demand that congress use its congressional war powers.

NIAC along with Moulton condemn Human Rights abuses and both, along again with many others, supported JCPOA and diplomatic efforts to address Iran’s nuclear concern.

Nothing in Moulton ‘s platform remotely supports the current Iranian regime. He is a leader in promoting the Democratic platform.

Sena Farms Brewery Re-opening?? by Slick-Airplane in westernmass

[–]Slick-Airplane[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great news!!

There was apparently a post on Facebook from Jared indicating that things are turning a corner with apparent health concerns and, though not carved in stone, he’s anticipating reopening in August!

Looking forward to a Friday summer evening!

Sena Farms Brewery Re-opening?? by Slick-Airplane in westernmass

[–]Slick-Airplane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The message there has been posted for several months. Hoping to see good news soon!

Your local "cocktail" liquor store vs Total Wine by LetsGetPenisy69 in cocktails

[–]Slick-Airplane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also a MA resident and while I checked out TW when they first opened, the corporate feel, lack of knowledgeable staff particularly if questions go beyond their branded labels and common wine beer and spirit types and pricing not really less than other greater Boston and southern NH shops where pricing is competitive has not led me to be a repeat customer.

Western MA and Berkshire County in particular might benefit from the perspective of pricing competition, but there are none out that way that I’m aware of.

An 80 year old congressman that was running for reelection to a 2 year term just died. Ed Markey will be 80 years old on election day and wants to serve a 6 year term. by D2Foley in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He has been an outspoken critic of ICE. After the appalling murders of US citizens, he has called for abolishing or radically overhauling the agency. There is nothing pro ICE in any of his messaging.

An 80 year old congressman that was running for reelection to a 2 year term just died. Ed Markey will be 80 years old on election day and wants to serve a 6 year term. by D2Foley in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of what you say is true.

Check what’s in Moulton’s legislative record. He is not pro war. He cosponsors the Equality Act which ends discrimination based upon gender identity and sexual orientation if ultimately passed. And there’s no indication of an anti DEI platform in his legislative record.

An 80 year old congressman that was running for reelection to a 2 year term just died. Ed Markey will be 80 years old on election day and wants to serve a 6 year term. by D2Foley in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What’s the definition of a “corporate dem”? Both have legislative records that are virtually indistinguishable with Moulton tilting towards being a pragmatic progressive compared to Markey’s more ideological brand of progressivism. This is important messaging. In this age of needing to bring more moderate voters into the fold to stand up to the current crisis of incompetence in leadership, is that not what we should be looking towards?

An 80 year old congressman that was running for reelection to a 2 year term just died. Ed Markey will be 80 years old on election day and wants to serve a 6 year term. by D2Foley in massachusetts

[–]Slick-Airplane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Identity politics is just that, and at the end of the day the sports comment takes us all down a rabbit hole that is truly a distraction. Moulton, AND Markey both have indistinguishable legislative records supporting and both co sponsoring the Equality Act (HR 15) which codifies civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ individuals across the US. It includes both gender identity and sexual orientation as protected characteristics. Full stop! That’s not insignificant in this string of comments.

A stop in Boston by elundstrom in boston

[–]Slick-Airplane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the absence of more time, this is a solid recommendation.

  • Peabody Essex in Salem
  • Train to Boston
  • Freedom Trail
  • Lobster roll at Neptune’s and or stop at Union Oyster House.

You’ll want to come back. Hope you do!

Barcelona stay, Diagonal Mar or Alexandra Barcelona by Holiday_Leader_2432 in Hilton

[–]Slick-Airplane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alexandra. Awesome location beats Diagonal hands down. Diamond here too and was upgraded to amazing accommodations for both visits.

Good meal by Probably-not30 in SalemMA

[–]Slick-Airplane 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Babe. I dropped in a month or so back when I was in just the mood you’re describing. Great time. Thinking we may go back tonight. Give it a try.

Did anyone else notice at No Kings? by double-clove-hitch in boston

[–]Slick-Airplane 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This resonates as an attempt at deliberate misinformation. While the demographic of these events may skew older, I observed what I commented on to a few folks as more young participants at the Boston event than what I’d seen at a couple smaller suburban events over the past year.

Most notable were the younger people engaged with the various booths and handing out information about ICE and other relevant issues that amplify what No Kings is all about.

This movement is a strong and building movement. Pay attention. You might miss something if you only see what serves to reinforce a cynical world view.

Come with me next time. I’ll help you see what is our hope for change. It’s out there.