Author Archives: billmanzi

Politics, Presidents, and Making the Wheel Turn

Posted on November 24, 2012 by billmanzi

One new David Brooks column on Abraham Lincoln, and a review of Robert Caro’s LBJ books by Thomas Meaney, in “The Nation”, have made for some great Thanksgiving reading. Connected? I think so. Brooks, in his column, masterfully writes of … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by billmanzi

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope you enjoy a wonderful day with family and friends. Would it be Thanksgiving without Arlo Guthrie and Alice’s Restaurant?

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Attack of the Pods

Posted on November 21, 2012 by billmanzi

Please don’t ask why this post is here on a political web site! I just love coffee! Some interesting gift ideas. http://live.wsj.com/public/page/embed-3897AF15_BADE_47B4_AD77_1AD07FE15944.html

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Two Stepping to the Cliff

Posted on November 21, 2012 by billmanzi

The issues involved in the so called “fiscal cliff” have been written about ad infinitum. With the first general meeting held at the White House and all coming out spouting optimistic platitudes the level of optimism has gone way up. … Continue reading →

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New Transportation Taxes Coming.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by billmanzi

With Massachusetts looking at mid year budget cuts due to missing it’s revenue benchmarks, and with transportation scheduled for review in the coming month(s), it appears likely that there will be a strong push by the Governor and the legislative … Continue reading →

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No Massachusetts Tax Reductions on January 1, and…..

Posted on November 18, 2012 by billmanzi

The relatively modest reduction in the state income tax rate scheduled to occur on January 1, from 5.25% to 5.2%, will not occur, as the financial yardsticks necessary for implementation have not been met. As you may recall voters opted … Continue reading →

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Tax Expenditures in the News

Posted on November 17, 2012 by billmanzi

What more exciting subject could there be besides “tax expenditures” to write about today? I can think of nothing else that I would rather do over this weekend than study the new report from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation on Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Everybody Better Sober Up

Posted on November 15, 2012 by billmanzi

The Democrats have won a smashing victory this past cycle, and with that victory will come great expectations. Naturally there are a whole host of issues that many Democrats feel have been neglected for the past four years, and they … Continue reading →

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Republican Strategy? Help John Kerry?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by billmanzi

A shorter post today on the seemingly intractable Republican opposition to the nomination of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice as the successor to Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Both Ambassador Rice and Senator Kerry have been named as likely successors … Continue reading →

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Happy 67th Birthday Neil Young

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billmanzi

Neil Young today celebrates his 67th birthday. Nothing short of a musical icon who changes musical direction like other folks change socks, Neil is back on tour with Crazy Horse. He looked like he might be hitting the road with … Continue reading →

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