Manhattan Contrarian

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Combating elite Manhattan political ideologies on climate change, the purpose of government, New York state news, and the basic principles of economics.

December 31, 2023

Happy New Year From Manhattan Contrarian

December 31, 2023/ Francis Menton

Thanks to all for reading and commenting in 2023, from the Manhattan Contrarian team of Francis Menton and Jane Menton. We’re pictured below from beautiful Greenwich Village with Jane’s brand new baby number 3, Maeve Felicity (born November 19). All the best for 2024!

Manhattan Contrarian

Combating elite Manhattan political ideologies on climate change, the purpose of government, New York state news, and the basic principles of economics.

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