Author Archives: billmanzi

Imperfect Health Reform Still Beats the Status Quo

Posted on July 22, 2009 by billmanzi

The battle over the future of health care in America continues to rage, with Democrats putting up a new ad criticizing Republicans as simple obstructionists, and Republicans firing back at the old stand by of wanting to prevent socialized medicine. … Continue reading →

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Health Care Debate Goes On

Posted on July 21, 2009 by billmanzi

The Health Care debate continues in Washington, with Republicans sensing some political opportunity from Democratic disagreement over financing health care reform. Republican Chair Michael Steele launched a broadside as part of a concerted Republican effort to undermine the President on … Continue reading →

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John Walsh Poses Five Questions

Posted on July 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Democratic Party Chair John Walsh has posed five questions to Republican candidate for Governor Charlie Baker, which I have posted below. I took the questions from a very interesting post over at Blue Mass Group which Walsh wrote. Baker has … Continue reading →

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Cronkite Passes

Posted on July 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Former CBS News Anchor Walter Cronkite passed at age 92. Cronkite was one of the last of the network news anchors that had real stature, and he came to represent an era in television journalism that is long since gone. … Continue reading →

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President Obama Drives Health Care Debate

Posted on July 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The President on Health Care Reform. I had done an earlier post on this, and I do agree that reform must occur before we implode financially. The question again goes to whether the bills winding their way through Congress achieve … Continue reading →

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The Lunar Landing

Posted on July 18, 2009 by billmanzi

It is the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon this week, and Fred thought it worth a post. I do too. This was a staggering achievement, and it is even more staggering when you think of President … Continue reading →

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Duane Glasscock, A Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes to You

Posted on July 17, 2009 by billmanzi

Goodbye WBCN. The station I spent so much time listening to as a younger person is gone, swept up by changing times and corporate ownership. I have not tuned in to BCN for many years now, but they really did … Continue reading →

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Health Care Front and Center

Posted on July 17, 2009 by billmanzi

As the President pushes for health care legislation by August it is becoming increasingly clear that his timetable likely will not be met. And the Democrats continue to struggle with finding ways to pay for the bills that are winding … Continue reading →

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Zoo Politics

Posted on July 14, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick has found himself in the middle of a zoo controversy after issuing a veto of funding for the Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo. Patrick’s vetoes cut the zoo budgets, but did not eliminate funding. The PR … Continue reading →

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Sotomayor Day One

Posted on July 14, 2009 by billmanzi

The opening dance in the Judge Sotomayor confirmation hearing was held yesterday, with Republicans critiquing her fairness and impartiality, and the Democrats offering warm words of praise. The prospective Justice offered an opening statement. From the Washington Post: “The task … Continue reading →

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