Monthly Archives: December 2009

“Avatar” Delivers This Message: The Limit And Hope Of Humanity Is Not In Our Science But In Ourselves

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Mike Bock

“Avatar” takes place 4.3 light years from Earth, in the year 2154. Here is a description of the key premise of the movie from a review: Intelligent life, called Na’vi, has been found on the moon called Pandora. Jake Sully … Continue reading →

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Senator Paul Kirk Disputes Howard Dean’s “Health Bill Does More Harm Than Good” Condemnation

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Mike Bock

Howard’s Dean’s assessment of the Senate’s health care bill is so negative, if he were a U.S. Senator, Dean says, he would vote against the bill. If Howard Dean were actually a U.S. senator, it’s hard to think that he … Continue reading →

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At Oslo, Obama Asked And Attempted To Answer The Question: How Do We Overcome Evil?

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Mike Bock

In President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize speech, I hear Obama asking and attempting to answer a fundamental question: “How do we overcome evil?” The question, “How do we overcome evil?”, is a great way to frame the question of “peace,” … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s Budget Crisis: Ohio Must Find A Way To Make Its Total Tax System More Fair, More Progressive

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Mike Bock

Today’s DDN editorial, “Ohio’s GOP Senate to blame if cuts come” describes the needed postponement of the 4.2% income tax cut as “significant and painful.” According to the Chillicothe Gazette, Republicans in the Ohio Senate have agreed to a deal … Continue reading →

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Montgomery County Democrats Vote To Eliminate Petition Requirement For Central Committee Candidates

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mike Bock

Last night, I attended the December meeting Christmas Party of the Montgomery County Central Committee at Democratic HQ on Wilknson Street. During the business meeting, the Central Committee voted to implement a provision of Ohio Revised Code that allows the … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: Senate Health Care Bill Creates Monopoly For Health Insurers With No Incentive To Control Costs

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Mike Bock

Robert Reich has expressed his discontent with the Senate’s proposed healthcare legislation in his blog. According to Reich, the legislation would establish monopolies and result in a constant rise in healthcare costs. He believes that the proposed system, which relies … Continue reading →