Monthly Archives: February 2009

Paul Krugman’s: “Economy At Edge Of Catastrophe And Republicans Are Trying To Push It Over The Edge”

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Mike Bock

Paul Krugman, writing in the NYT, On the Edge, uses some alarming language. He says, “It’s hard to exaggerate how much economic trouble we’re in.” And he says, “Most economic forecasts warn that in the absence of government action we’re … Continue reading →

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Only 14% In US Believe In Evolution — That “Humans Developed Over Millions Of Years”

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Mike Bock

Interesting article about the theory of evolution, “Unfinished Business,” in The Economist. The article reports, “In the United States a Gallup poll conducted last year found that only 14% of people agreed with the proposition that ‘humans developed over millions … Continue reading →

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How Can The System Known As The United States Be Made To Work To Provide “Liberty and Justice For All”?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Mike Bock

The idea of “system” can be a powerful engine of thought that helps us understand our world. I’m wondering: How can the system known as the United States be revitalized? How can we make our system work? W. Edwards Deming, … Continue reading →