Monthly Archives: February 2012

Weekly Podcast on WCAP

Posted on February 9, 2012 by billmanzi

Doing the weekly show with Teddy Panos and the crew over at WCAP 980 on the am radio dial. We had a surprise call in during the show, with Senator Scott Brown calling in to talk about the passage of … Continue reading →

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Outsourcing Municipal Services

Posted on February 7, 2012 by billmanzi

It seems like an appropriate time to talk about the effective outsourcing of municipal services, which is not only in the news today, but will likely be something that will be on the front burner for some time to come. … Continue reading →

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They Caught Em, We Didn't

Posted on February 6, 2012 by billmanzi

Super Bowl match-ups between two evenly matched teams come down to execution at critical times. The Patriots actually played a pretty good defensive game, and I do not believe you can fault the Belichek game plan. The Giants simply made … Continue reading →

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Romney Rolls in Nevada- Santorum Gets New Life Next Week?

Posted on February 5, 2012 by billmanzi

As expected Mitt Romney won the Nevada caucuses by a wide margin. The win was so expected that we were spared much of the primary/caucus coverage that is now tending to repeat the same points over and over and over…..Romney … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Michael Stipe-"Photograph"

Posted on February 4, 2012 by billmanzi

A great song by Stipe, with the fabo Natalie Merchant providing background vocals. Natalie = the voice of an angel.

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Last Weeks Podcast

Posted on February 4, 2012 by billmanzi

Talking with Teddy Panos over at WCAP 980 am about the last FLA Republican debate, the Governor’s State of the State speech, the State of the Union speech, and politics around the Valley. Always have a great time with Ted … Continue reading →

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Industrial Policy? Right After the Lunar Colony.

Posted on February 2, 2012 by billmanzi

We have had a Presidential campaign going on for quite some time now but very little of substance has been brought forward by anyone. The two parties seem content, for now, to campaign by sound bite, while what little is … Continue reading →

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Well This Should Do It

Posted on February 2, 2012 by billmanzi

Well I know that this Republican primary season has been a little bit crazy (ok maybe more than a little bit) but the idea that anyone would actually seek the endorsement of a political buffoon like Donald Trump is still … Continue reading →

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Mitt: What Did I Just Step In?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by billmanzi

Whatever it is it sure doesn’t smell that good. Romney, after a big win in FLA, reopened the Willard gaffe machine, stating on CNN that he “wasn’t concerned about the very poor.” Romney, in trying to make the point that … Continue reading →

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Methuen's Local Aid Numbers in House 2

Posted on February 1, 2012 by billmanzi

Methuen’s local aid numbers, as reflected in Governor Patrick’s budget submission, are listed below. The Governor has recommended level funding unrestricted local aid, and has also recommended an increase of $145 million in Chapter 70 (school assistance) aid. That Chapter … Continue reading →

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