Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Banking and Finance Sector Crater

Posted on January 21, 2009 by billmanzi

On his first full day in office President Obama is facing a global banking crisis that has been getting worse instead of better, with an initial application of help from governments around the world having little impact. The figures are … Continue reading →

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Methuen Passes (Modified) Pot Ordinance

Posted on January 21, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s City Council gave first read approval to my proposal to levy additional fines for public usage of marijuana last night. The approval was unanimous. I did announce to the City Council that I would submit to them revisions to … Continue reading →

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President Barack H. Obama

Posted on January 20, 2009 by billmanzi

The Inaugural address of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28738177#28738177.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; … Continue reading →

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A Day of Hope

Posted on January 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Barack Obama will be inaugurated this morning, and the difficult job facing him will test him from minute one. But I think he represents a real hope that the rationale for decision making in the White House will be logic … Continue reading →

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Obama Praises McCain

Posted on January 19, 2009 by billmanzi

John McCain was the guest of honor at a dinner party that featured President-elect Barack Obama. Another nice touch by Barack Obama, who has really got this inaugural week roaring. John McCain seemed delighted to be there. Good for both … Continue reading →

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Politics in a Smoke Filled Room

Posted on January 19, 2009 by billmanzi

For those who have decried politics in the proverbial smoke filled room this You Tube video, encouraging people to come out against a local ordinance increasing the fine for marijuana usage in parks and playgrounds, gives new meaning to that … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Teeters

Posted on January 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the New York Times has entered into talks with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim that would set the terms for a large cash investment by Slim in the New York Times. Today’s Globe reports … Continue reading →

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Wages in deflationary spiral

Posted on January 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The Wall Street Journal has a piece in Saturday detailing the downward spiral of wages in the private sector. The deflationary spiral we are starting to enter will need to be stopped soon or the consequences, in my opinion, will … Continue reading →

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Cheney on SNL????

Posted on January 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The folks at SNL explore any possible regrets that outgoing Vice President Dick Cheney may have as he leaves office. Has Cheney really not gone hunting since he shot that poor sap in the face? http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/4973fad7fc206b28/497339f64ff497ca/104e88e3/-cpid/15a13790cbc93e44

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Rahm on Meet the Press

Posted on January 18, 2009 by billmanzi

I may have mentioned this before, but I have always thought highly of Rahm Emmanuel, the Obama Chief of Staff. He is hard working and brilliant, with a rough political edge to him. He appeared today with David Gregory on … Continue reading →

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