Monthly Archives: November 2008

Paul Krugman Gives Two Reason He Supports Bailout of Auto Companies

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Mike Bock

It was interesting this morning to see George Will confidently put forth an economic theory — only to have his theory be immediately contradicted by a Nobel winning economist. Ouch. Will probably still thinks he is right. The discussion happened … Continue reading →

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Was Hamlet A Thoughtful Person?

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Mike Bock

The characteristic that most clearly defines what it means to be educated, I believe, is the quality of thoughtfulness. I’m influenced by the thinking of Abraham Maslow. I put thoughtfulness at the top of Maslow’s pyramid, along with self-actualization. Schools … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey Hart Says Republicans Must Reject Bushism And Rediscover Eisenhower

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Mike Bock

Jeffrey Hart, a former editor of National Review, and former speechwriter for both Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, writes that the conservative movement that backed George W. Bush “is now dead.” He urges the Republican Party to move away from … Continue reading →