Monthly Archives: August 2008

Ross Perot Warns About Dangers of National Debt

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Mike Bock

In his run for the presidency in 1992, Ross Perot became famous for his use of charts and graphs. In that race Perot spent over $64 million of his own money on a campaign that featured Perot explaining the economy … Continue reading →

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The Newer Deal: How Democrats Can Create a Supermajority, and, “Win Big In 2010 And Beyond”

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Mike Bock

An interesting article in Salon, by Michael Lind, tells, “How Democrats can win big in 2010 and beyond — by doing the opposite of what they’re doing now.” Prior to 1968, Lind says, the two party system consisted of the … Continue reading →

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For Congressman Mike Turner, “Pork Has Been a Family Affair” — Mother Jones

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Mike Bock

The latest issue of Mother Jones tells that Congressman Mike Turner “has declared himself to be a pork buster” and that he is sponsoring legislation to prohibit House and Senate members from using earmarks as a “backdoor” means to get … Continue reading →

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Did Congressman Turner Mis-Use The Franking Privilege? DDN Asked to Investigate

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Mike Bock

I got a nice e-mail from DDN reporter Jessica Wehrman in response to my e-mail about Congressman Mike Turner’s impeachment vote and about his use of the franking privilege to print and mail literature to voters in the 3rd District. … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News Should Do In-Depth Reporting About Congressman Mike Turner

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Mike Bock

I sent the e-mail below to Dayton Daily News reporter, Jessica Wehrman, urging her to write a more in-depth article about Congressman Mike Turner’s recent mass mailing to citizens in the 3rd District, and about Turner’s surprising “Yes” votes supporting … Continue reading →

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“The Wrecking Crew”: Horrendous Mismanagement of Government By Conservatives Is Not By Accident