Monthly Archives: November 2010

Republican Establishment Elites Pick on Sarah

Posted on November 30, 2010 by billmanzi

The Republican establishment elites continue their assault on Sarah Palin, with rocket fire coming from Joe Scarborough, Peggy Noonan, and Charles Krauthammer. And Palin’s response, that she is as gifted as Ronald Reagan, who after all was only an actor, … Continue reading →

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Methuen's Health Deficit Borrowing Bill

Posted on November 27, 2010 by billmanzi

I have filed, and Methuen City Council has passed, a bill allowing borrowing for a deficit in our health care account for the last fiscal year. The Tribune wrote an editorial on it yesterday. There are some important points to … Continue reading →

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The Specter of Lieberman

Posted on November 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Interesting story in Politico talking about the political future of Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. I think they have caught this one dead on, as Lieberman now lives in political no mans land, with Democrats loathing him and Republicans looking for … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jules Gordon

Posted on November 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes, that is correct. That loquacious poster of conservative ideas, who is always there to pound some sense into me, has a birthday today. Happy Birthday Jules. Now on to verbal battle!

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Palin Inc.

Posted on November 22, 2010 by billmanzi

Sarah Palin is front and center (again), being featured in this weeks New York Times magazine as well as being the subject of the latest Frank Rich column. Rich does, as you might expect, beat her up, but he also … Continue reading →

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Bowles and Simpson Take on Critics

Posted on November 20, 2010 by billmanzi

Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson took a turn on “Morning Joe”, defending their deficit proposal and speculating that they may in fact be close to gathering 14 votes for their plan on the Commission they co-chair. One of the interesting … Continue reading →

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The President on START

Posted on November 20, 2010 by billmanzi

The President used his weekly remarks to talk about the stalled “START” treaty with Russia. The President, despite being rebuffed by chief Republican negotiator John Kyl, is pressing for a vote by the lame duck Senate, where he will need … Continue reading →

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Superintendent Presentation on Central School Part 1

Posted on November 16, 2010 by billmanzi

Superintendent Judy Scannell and her team conducted a meeting recently to bring information to parents about the move to the Central School by the freshman class of Methuen High School next September. This move is part of the renovation and … Continue reading →

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Superintendent Presentation on Central School

Posted on November 16, 2010 by billmanzi

Superintendent Judy Scannell and her team conducted a meeting recently to bring information to parents about the move to the Central School by the freshman class of Methuen High School next September. This move is part of the renovation and … Continue reading →

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The Earmark Challenge

Posted on November 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The President used his weekly address to talk about the Congressional “earmarking” practice. The President, as is his practice, gave a bit of a mixed message. To paraphrase he said earmarking is bad, but some earmarks go for worthy projects. … Continue reading →

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