By Mike Bock, on July 27th, 2017
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 in which power resides with the people, and the government is ruled by elected leaders who govern according to laws designed to help citizens. If we believe this definition, then we are not a Republic because our elected leaders no longer rule by law or by what their constituents want. Instead, our officials rule by the wishes of
…continue reading the article What Best Describes The American System: Democracy, Republic, Oligarchy, Plutocracy or Theocracy?
By Mike Bock, on February 12th, 2015
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 Become Voting Members Of The ODP
Ohio Democrats need bold leadership and we will soon find out if Pepper and Turner have the right stuff. They have promised to deliver their “Blueprint to Victory” in early spring. I will be reading that document carefully to see if it addresses the big changes needed in the ODP organization itself.
…continue reading the article To Transform Its “Political Boss” Structure, The Ohio Democratic Party Needs A New Constitution
By Mike Bock, on February 11th, 2015
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 like the “five basic principles” you outline — that you indicate will be the foundation for a “Blueprint to Victory” document that will be published in early spring.
The principle that most stands out to me is:
“ENERGIZING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE: The Party needs to touch voters where they are, and do so with passion — not just
…continue reading the article Note To David Pepper: Go For the Big Win — Invite All Ohio Democrats To Become Voting Members Of The ODP
By Mike Bock, on October 24th, 2014
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 on a Republican calculation that most of the public won’t care. In this short video excerpt, FitzGerald’s deals with the profound question of how a democracy can function so that citizens have the information they need to make reasoned choices.
Earlier in the day FitzGerald met his Republican opponent with the editors of the Northeast Ohio Media Group
…continue reading the article Ed FitzGerald At Dayton Town Hall: “How Can Common People Understand Complex Issues?”
By Mike Bock, on October 20th, 2014
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 of yelling at the TV.” Klepinger has taught chemistry in a local public high school for 20 years. He is 46 years old. Here is a transcript of his video:
Hello. My name is Robert Klepinger and I’m running for congress. I won the Democratic Primary of May 6 and I’m your candidate for Ohio’s 10th Congressional
…continue reading the article Democrat Rob Klepinger Says He’s Running For Congress Because He “Got Tired Of Yelling At The TV”
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