Author Archives: billmanzi

The States take a hit (look out below)

Posted on October 9, 2008 by billmanzi

The massive economic upheaval is imposing a heavy burden on state governments throughout the nation, with revenues plunging, pension funds sinking, and costs rising. With access to credit markets still somewhat limited cash flow problems could force states to come … Continue reading →

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A different shade of Red: Battlegound Colorado

Posted on October 9, 2008 by billmanzi

Rasmussen has Barack Obama moving to a six point lead in Colorado, seemingly solidifying a state that voted two times for George W. Bush, and one time for Bob Dole. From Rasmussen: Barack Obama is pulling away from John McCain … Continue reading →

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Scoring the debate

Posted on October 8, 2008 by billmanzi

Was there a winner last night? I thought both candidates stuck closely to their talking points, getting to those talking points even when the question did not require it. McCain called for the purchase of homeowners mortgages directly by the … Continue reading →

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The Red Winn Bridge

Posted on October 7, 2008 by billmanzi

This past Sunday I was honored to host the dedication of the new bridge in the Spiggot Falls Park on Osgood Street to Red Winn, who we lost so suddenly and prematurely. Red was a person that truly believed in … Continue reading →

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The Keating Five

Posted on October 7, 2008 by billmanzi

With Jiohn McCain turning towards the negative it was only a matter of time before the Obama team unleashed an ad dealing with the Keating 5 scandal. I read a quote from Obama that said something like “we won’t throw … Continue reading →

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Obama Launches Pre-emptive strike

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

With John McCain in a steep decline in key battleground states his campaign has signaled that they intend to travel the low road once more in an attempt to distract people from the economic mess that has engulfed the country. … Continue reading →

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The Net Capital Rule or how the poor are responsible

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

We have all heard the new spin coming out of the John McCain camp and from those that blog and parrot those talking points. I refuse to name names (Jules Gordon) but blaming the CRA and the poor seems to … Continue reading →

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Lazarus House Hike for Hope

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

The Lazarus House of Lawrence does invaluable work for the Merrimack Valley. Today is the “Hike for Hope”, which I am participating in. Please consider contributing to Lazarus House through this event. You can do so at this link online. … Continue reading →

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SNL Version of the VP Debate

Posted on October 5, 2008 by billmanzi

SNL has a franchise going here.

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Frank and O’Reilly Slug

Posted on October 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Barney Frank and Bill O’Reilly slugged it out on O’Reilly’s show this week, with O’Reilly confronting Frank in a tirade about Frank’s past statements of support for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A truck load of hits on You Tube … Continue reading →

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