Monthly Archives: March 2009

Robert Greenwald Posts First Two Of Five Parts Of Documentary, “Rethink Afghanistan,” On You-Tube

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Mike Bock

I just noticed in the NYT that filmmaker Robert Greenwald has released the first two parts of his new documentary about Afghanistan on You-tube.  There will be five parts to the documentary when finished. The NYT says “Mr. Greenwald is … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Special Reports | 1 Comment

How A Lazy Disinterested Prince Came To Relish Learning, Treasure Understanding, Delight in Insight

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Mike Bock

I like the word, “relish.” I finally looked it up. I see in my worn out Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, “relish” means 1: characteristic flavor; esp : pleasing, or zestful flavor. 2 : a quantity just sufficient to flavor … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in M Bock, Opinion | 1 Comment

Richard Sheridan Urges Ohio Adopt One Year Budget, Tells Assembly To Cut Strickland’s Big Increases

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Mike Bock

It is always interesting to read Ohio budget expert Richard Sheridan’s analysis. Sheridan writes for The Center For Community Solutions. In the March issue of State Budgeting Matters, Sheridan advises the state legislature to change its usual practice of creating … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Special Reports | Leave a comment

Grassroots Group, CODEPINK, Scolded For AIG Disruption, “Pink Ladies” Seek Peace and Social Justice

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Mike Bock

Interesting article in Salon, March Madness on Capitol Hill, by Mike Madden, tells how the chair of a House Committee investigating AIG, Paul Kanjorski, angrily scolded the “Pink Ladies” who were holding signs in protest. This is the first I’ve … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Special Reports | 1 Comment

The Quinnipiac Poll Failed To Ask: “Shouldn’t Ohio’s Most Wealthy Be Taxed More?”

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Mike Bock

It’s interesting to read the questions used in opinion poll of Ohio voters just released by Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University.  The poll seems to show that Ohio voters are firmly against increases in state taxes.  But a key question on the … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in M Bock, Opinion | 2 Comments

Kucinich Urges Congress Investigate Whether Dick Cheney Used Illegal Death Squads For Assassinations

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Mike Bock

Dennis Kucinich has written a letter to the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform urging the committee to investigate a credible allegation by investigative reporter Seymour Hersh that the George W. Bush Administration planned and committed illegal assassinations … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Special Reports | 4 Comments