Category Archives: Special Reports

What Best Describes The American System: Democracy, Republic, Oligarchy, Plutocracy or Theocracy?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Mike Bock

Gerry Myers in her post — What is America? A Republic? A Democracy? An Oligarchy? A Plutocracy? A Theocracy? — says America is not a democracy and not a republic either. She writes: “A Republic is a form of government … Continue reading →

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To Transform Its “Political Boss” Structure, The Ohio Democratic Party Needs A New Constitution

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Mike Bock

This morning I made the comment below on a two month old article posted on Plunderbund. This builds on my post yesterday addressed to David Pepper, ODP Chairman and Nina Turner, ODP Leadership Team Chair : Invite All Ohio Democrats Too … Continue reading →

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Note To David Pepper: Go For the Big Win — Invite All Ohio Democrats To Become Voting Members Of The ODP

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mike Bock

To: David Pepper, ODP Chairman and Nina Turner, ODP Leadership Team Chair: Congratulations on being selected as leaders of the Ohio Democratic Party. Thanks for producing your document: “Turning The Tide: Our Vision.” It gives Democrats a lot to think about. I … Continue reading →

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Ed FitzGerald At Dayton Town Hall: “How Can Common People Understand Complex Issues?”

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mike Bock

Enjoyed attending the Dayton “Town Hall” meeting last night with Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor— Ed FitzGerald and Sharen Neuhardt.FitzGerald denounced his opponent, Republican Governor John Kasich, for his refusal to debate. He said that this refusal rests … Continue reading →

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Democrat Rob Klepinger Says He’s Running For Congress Because He “Got Tired Of Yelling At The TV”

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mike Bock

In a 55 second video that he recorded for the Dayton Daily News, Rob Klepinger, the Democratic candidate seeking election to congress to represent Ohio’s 10th District, says he decided to oppose the incumbent Republican Mike Turner, because he “got tired … Continue reading →

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DDN Reporter Laura Bischoff Shows How DeWine’s “Pay To Play” Scheme Awarded Contributor Valuable Contract