Monthly Archives: October 2011

Mitt's Tough Week

Posted on October 31, 2011 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney bumped into what I consider to be his first real turbulence this primary season during the past week, finally looking like a candidate that could be caught by another Republican. (Don’t ask who)Romney got all tangled up over … Continue reading →

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Back Into Republican Fun

Posted on October 29, 2011 by billmanzi

I take a couple of days off from this blog and come back to find the Republican Presidential field in disarray! Can someone please explain what the hell the Herman Cain ad is all about? This is now the leading … Continue reading →

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Leaving Iraq

Posted on October 22, 2011 by billmanzi

The President announced that U.S. troops would be leaving Iraq by the end of the year, and immediately after the announcement we had neo-con hand wringing and expressions of indignation. The ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. … Continue reading →

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Coburn on Telling the Truth

Posted on October 20, 2011 by billmanzi

Senator Tom Coburn has taken his share of lumps, from both left and right, including an ongoing dust-up with Grover Norquist. But when you listen to Coburn about the problems facing the U.S., and the lack of leadership emanating from … Continue reading →

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The Romney-Perry Battle

Posted on October 20, 2011 by billmanzi

I don’t know that this ongoing feud between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry can be called a fair fight, as Perry seems to have come to the debate battle of wits unarmed. But he does have $17 million or so … Continue reading →

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Balance the Budget?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by billmanzi

Politico reports today that Republican Ron Paul will announce a deficit reduction plan that cuts one trillion dollars, and purports to balance the budget. The report lists some specifics, which are not surprising coming from Paul: Many of the ideas … Continue reading →

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Rush Limbaugh: Romney No Conservative

Posted on October 14, 2011 by billmanzi

A first for this small blog. Rush Limbaugh, in all his glory, makes his first appearance. Rush points out that Mitt Romney “is no conservative”. The Rush man makes the point that “he hasn’t decided” who to support in this … Continue reading →

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Lili Mayer is October Artist of the Month

Posted on October 14, 2011 by billmanzi

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Lili Mayer October’s Artist of the Month. Lili Mayer is an award winning artist with a diverse portfolio of floral, landscapes, still life, horses, pet and human portraiture. She works in oil, acrylic, pastel, … Continue reading →

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Romney Steps Closer

Posted on October 12, 2011 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney picked up the endorsement of Chris Christie yesterday, continuing his slow, methodical march towards the Republican nomination. The Christie endorsement is obviously a prize, coming from a man that last week had many Republicans begging him to run … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts in the National Spotlight

Posted on October 11, 2011 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Senate race is drawing some real scrutiny from the national media, something that is likely to intensify in the coming months. Much commentary about clothing, or the lack thereof, and about campaign tactics and money. I guess we … Continue reading →

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