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Monthly Archives: November 2010
The Debt Commission Cometh
The co-chairs of the President’s Deficit Commission have issued a report in advance of the full commission report, making proposals for trillions of dollars worth of deficit reductions. Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson have made some recommendations that really do … Continue reading
Methuen's Veterans Day Ceremony
Happy Veterans Day to all. Thanks to the American Legion and the VFW for all of their work today on our Veterans Day Parade and service. The Memorial Service is posted below. Congratulations to Sara Payne Haden, who was one … Continue reading
Michael Steele for RNC Chairman
I am on a clear losing streak with my endorsements of Republicans for party positions, as Michelle Bachmann has withdrawn from her run for House Republican Caucus Chair. As I contemplated the injustice of Michelle being summarily denied by the … Continue reading
Callie Bateson is the November SOAR Award Winner
Mr. James Giuca, Principal of Methuen High School and Mrs. Debra Thomas Math Coordinator are proud to announce the Soar Award Winner in Mathematics for 2010-2011 is Callie Bateson. Callie is the daughter of Neil and Cynthia Bateson. She lives … Continue reading
Truly Scary Deficit Numbers
Pete Peterson was on with Chuck Todd today, talking deficits and giving his view that any solution will require 1)spending cuts 2) entitlement reform 3) tax increases- He used some numbers that would come into play should a solution be … Continue reading
The Bush- Lauer Interview
Former President George W. Bush talked to Matt Lauer in advance of the release of his memoir, “Decision Points”. The former President has been largely silent since he left office, living quietly and working on this book. I have only … Continue reading
Pragmatism Vs Purity
Lawrence O’Donnell engaged in a debate with Glenn Greenwald that has been going on in the Democratic Party for some time, on Morning Joe. O’Donnell, a committed lefty, argues that without Blue Dogs it will be hard, if not impossible, … Continue reading
What is Rand Paul Right About?
Senator Elect Rand Paul gave a national interview to Christiane Amanpour, and although he took some heat from her for refusing to give specific answers as to where he would cut the budget (which has been typical of Republican doublespeak … Continue reading
Michele Bachmann for Republican Conference Chair
The Republicans have a fight on their hands for a key leadership position in the new Congress, pitting Michele Bachmann against Jeb Hensarling for Republican Conference Chair. The institutional support seems to be with Hensarling, but I think the Republicans … Continue reading