First off, let me say how glad I am to be here.
I am a long time (six year!) lurker here who finally decided it was time to set up a diary of my own.
Why? Simple. United States Senator Scott Brown (*gag*).
I am a long-time Democratic/progressive activist here in the Boston area. I grew up outside the city, where my parents live about a half-mile from the border of Scott Brown's former MA State Senate district. Although he may have been obscure nationally before last month, I can assure you that Brown had achieved a level of local notoriety for his hypeconservative (even by MA GOP standards) views and his controversial and often inappropriate behavior.
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/...
Needless to say, I am mortified that this man is now serving in federal office.
