Monthly Archives: March 2009

Why Ohio’s Senate Democratic Caucus Might Surprise Everyone And Choose Vic Harris — Not Fred Strahorn

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Mike Bock

I got an e-mail from Victor Harris, assuring me that the DDN report is accurate and that he will interview with the Senate Democratic Caucus on Tuesday for consideration to be appointed senator for the 5th District. Lynn Hulsey reported … Continue reading →

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Our Democracy Is Failing And It’s All Your Fault — So, Buy My Book

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Mike Bock

I’m thinking that one way to hawk my new LuLu book, “Why You Are Not Entitled To Your Opinion,” might be to start going about and making speeches. Last night I was the special speaker at the Northridge Kiwanis Club … Continue reading →

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Paul Krugman: “Boehner’s Idea of Economics Is Completely Insane”

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Mike Bock

Economist Paul Krugman in a recent blog writes about Dayton congressman, John Boehner: “Boehner’s idea of economics is completely insane.” Krugman absolutely disagrees with Boehner’s thinking and seems to be in honest despair that a congressional leader with a lot … Continue reading →

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Montgomery County Democrats Recommend To Senate Caucus That Fred Strahorn Replace Tom Roberts

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Mike Bock

I just returned from a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Montgomery County Democratic Party. About 20 people were in attendance. The committee voted to recommend Fred Strahorn to replace Tom Roberts as senator for the 5th District. Roberts … Continue reading →

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Our Society Needs To “Put Aside Childish Things”

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Mike Bock

Great article, “The Little Mr. Conservative,” in the NYT about Jonathan Krohn, the 14 year old who spoke at the CPAC convention. This article says that Johnathan is a home schooler who, in his short life, has listened to a … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Theory That Education Is Key To “Lasting Shared Prosperity” Is Contradicted By Statistics

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Mike Bock

President Obama in his recent education speech said his goal was to “lay the foundation for lasting, shared prosperity.” It’s a great goal. A two pronged question suggests itself: In America, what is the foundation for lasting, shared prosperity? What … Continue reading →

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