Decision Data Associates

09/19/2026

RIP Gloria Steinem. She had it right. The Truth will p**s us off.
We can no longer accept the things we cannot change.
We need to change the things we cannot accept.
And the wisdom to know the difference is changing. Every day, the evidence grows. Donald Trump no longer cares at all about any norms, laws, or Constitutional constraints on his attempt to nullify the power of the legislative and judicial branches of our government.

The Founding Fathers anticipated a lot, but not the ability of an autocratic President to cancel the powers of Congress through threats and intimidation.
They could not foresee a free press dependent on the Executive Branch through FCC licensing.
They could not anticipate a Heritage Foundation providing lists of acceptable judicial nominees for over 40 years.
They certainly knew the dangers of widespread political lies, but could not have predicted how fast and how widespread the dissemination of deceit could become.

Right now, in this moment, we have a chance to begin undoing the massive damage that has been done over the last 40 years since Reagan. The consolidation of power in the President. The rollback of the hard fought rights we won in the 60s and 70s. The economic policies that have guaranteed that top 1% massive control over the country's wealth and therefore the way the rest of us live.

Let us pray, however that may be for each of us, that the leaders we elect this November are up to the task before us. Let us pray for the kids today, that they may continue to benefit to everything we won through the years. For the middle class, for the poor, for the disabled, for blacks, for women, for LGBTQ.
For all of us on the other side of the 1%

09/07/2026

08/29/2026

If 2026 is like the last few elections ofver half of you have already cast your ballots by mail or in-person at early voting.

If you haven't yet, please consider Ron Iacobucci for Council (Governor's Council). The incumbent has held the office almost 40 years, and it is time for a change.

07/31/2026

Here is a clip of the Norfolk County District Attorney Candidates Forum set up by the non-profit Quincy Votes on July 27th. The next and last DA Candidates forum will be on Thursday, August 6, in Braintree. The form last for 1 1/2 hours.

This is a list of the 7 Candidates who are running.
Jim Barakat, Braintree
Greg Connor, Milton
Adam Deitch, Quincy
Robert Jubinville, Milton
Macy Lee, Milton
Craig MacLellan, Cohasset
Djuna Perkins, Dedham

05:00 Opening statements by the seven candidates
19:00 Q: What does a DA do?
40:00 Q: What are the lessons of the the Read and Birchmore cases
1:02:00 Q: What should we do now that Quincy has a large Asian American population
1:20:00 Closing Statements

Norfolk County District Attorney Candidate Forum 2026Recorded July...

07/31/2026

Fact Checking Broadcast News: Which News Organizations maintain a formal corrections process to update or amend individual fact-checks when new details emerge.

NBC News-YES
NBC News maintains a formal corrections and standards policy across its network and digital properties to promptly address, disclose, and fix factual errors. This standard protocol applies when new details emerge or mistakes are identified in digital articles, reports, or dedicated fact-checks

FOX News-NO
Fox does NOT maintain a prominent, transparent, or dedicated public corrections page or a formalized, standalone fact-checking amendment process comparable to dedicated wire services or independent fact-checking organizations. Media ethics evaluations and independent watchdogs note that the network lacks a visible index or routine workflow specifically dedicated to updating or amending individual fact-checks when new details emerge

ABC News-YES
ABC maintains a standard editorial process for corrections, updates, and clarifications when new details emerge or factual errors are identified in their reporting. Reputable divisions across ABC networks update digital reports or issue on-air statements as soon as significant inaccuracies or omissions are verified.

CBS News-YES
CBS maintains a formal corrections and publishing principles process to update or amend reporting when new facts or errors emerge. When a mistake is identified in online content, the text of the article is updated directly, and an editor's note is appended to the bottom to explain the error and provide the correct information

CNN-YES
CNN maintains an internal editorial process to amend, update, or retract digital articles and broadcast reports when factual errors are discovered or new details emerge. When a digital story or dedicated fact-check requires a material correction or update, editors typically append a clear "Correction/Update" note directly at the top or bottom of the published text detailing what was changed. For live reporting, corrections are issued dynamically on air via anchors or via lower-third screen graphics (chyrons) as new information is verified by control room staff.

OAN-NO
One America News (OAN) does NOT maintain a publicly documented, formal corrections process or an active dedicated fact-checking desk that routinely updates individual segments or reports when new details emerge.

Newsmax-NO
Newsmax does not maintain a publicly stated or transparently enforced formal corrections policy for its reporting or digital content. Independent media watchdogs have found that the network rarely publishes formal corrections or updates when errors or contested claims are identified on its platform.

MS NOW-NO
MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) does not maintain a dedicated, standalone fact-checking desk or a formal public corrections framework specifically for individual fact-checks. Instead, reporting updates and amendments are handled under general newsroom corrections practices.

04/10/2026

Masters of War was written by Bob Dylan in 1963, even before Vietnam became the leading cause of death for men 18-24. We continue to ignore his warning

Full Lyrics

Come you masters of war
You that build the big guns
You that build the death planes
You that build all the bombs
You that hide behind walls
You that hide behind desks
I just want you to know
I can see through your masks
You that never done nothin'
But build to destroy
You play with my world
Like it's your little toy
You put a gun in my hand
And you hide from my eyes
And you turn and run farther
When the fast bullets fly
Like Judas of old
You lie and deceive
A world war can be won
Come you masters of war
You that build the big guns
You that build the death planes
You that build all the bombs
You that hide behind walls
You that hide behind desks
I just want you to know
I can see through your masks

You that never done nothin'
But build to destroy
You play with my world
Like it's your little toy
You put a gun in my hand
And you hide from my eyes
And you turn and run farther
When the fast bullets fly

Like Judas of old
You lie and deceive
A world war can be won
You want me to believe
But I see through your eyes
And I see through your brain
Like I see through the water
That runs down my drain

You fasten all the triggers
For the others to fire
Then you sit back and watch
When the death count gets higher
You hide in your mansion
While the young people's blood
Flows out of their bodies
And is buried in the mud

You've thrown the worst fear
That can ever be hurled
Fear to bring children
Into the world
For threatening my baby
Unborn and unnamed
You ain't worth the blood
That runs in your veins

How much do I know
To talk out of turn
You might say that I'm young
You might say I'm unlearned
But there's one thing I know
Though I'm younger than you
That even Jesus would never
Forgive what you do

Let me ask you one question
Is your money that good?
Will it buy you forgiveness
Do you think that it could?
I think you will find
When your death takes its toll
All the money you made
Will never buy back your soul

And I hope that you die
And your death will come soon
I'll follow your casket
By the pale afternoon
And I'll watch while you're lowered
Down to your deathbed
And I'll stand over your grave
'Til I'm sure that you're dead

03/07/2026

We took a look at Quincy's 2024 State Primary Elections.
Candidates need to be aware: over 50% of the election is over before Election day (53% for Quincy)
That means: By the time ballots are mailed somewhere at the end of July, you need to make sure your message has been received.

Take a close look at the details. Other districts will probably follow this general pattern

01/28/2026

Created in the colonial era and still active today, the Council is made up of nine members, representing eight districts, and is chaired by the Lieutenant Governor. We are in the 4th District which includes the Senate districts of Senators: John Keenan, Nick Collins, Pat O’Connor, Mike Rush, and Liz Miranda.

Ron's message for transparency and accountability in how the Governor’s Council evaluates judges and approves spending has been enthusiastically received by many of the groups he has met with all over the South Shore. The incumbent has served for 40 years, and it is time for a change.

What exactly is a Governor's Council?
The Governors Council approves or rejects the Governor’s nominations for judges in the state court system at all levels, Trial Courts, including District and Superior Courts, Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court. The Governor’s Council provides “advice and consent” for the Governor’s appointments to the Parole Board and it must approve all Gubernatorial Pardons and Commutations. The Council is also responsible for State Treasury Warrants, and must approve the payment of all bills paid by the Commonwealth

The Governor’s Council meets weekly to record advice and consent on pardons and commutations, gubernatorial appointments such as judges, clerk-magistrates, public administrators, members of the Parole Board, Appellate Tax Board, Industrial Accident Board and Industrial Accident Reviewing Board, notaries, and justices of the peace.