Monthly Archives: July 2010

Web-site Seeks Donations To Fund Three “Beat Boehner Billboards”

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Mike Bock

The Crooks and Liars web-site have announced their goal to raise enough money to place three large billboard’s in John Boehner’s home district — Ohio’s 8th Congressional District. This is one of the six choices. Boehner is the Republican leader … Continue reading →

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Solutions To Ohio’s $8 Billion Budget Gap Should Be Focus Of Ohio Assembly Election Campaigns

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Mike Bock

Ohio’s current budget was funded with $8 billion worth of one-time windfalls (see the chart below) — like Federal Stimulus money. Ohio’s new State Assembly — to be elected November 4 — will need to find $8 billion to close … Continue reading →

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Muslims Who Seek To Build $100 Million NYC Complex, Near Ground Zero, Say They Are The “Anti-Terrorists”

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Mike Bock

Sarah Palin yesterday joined the debate concerning whether a proposed $100 million, 15 story, Muslim Center should be built two blocks from ground zero in NYC, tweeting, “Peaceful Muslims, pls refudiate.” Palin later shrugged off her use of the non … Continue reading →

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Note To Tea Party: Radical Leaders Prey On the Fearful and Naive

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Mike Bock

The web-site Oh!pinion reports that in Mason City, Iowa, the North Iowa Tea Party has a billboard showing pictures of Hitler and Lenin, and, in between, a picture of President Obama. The title on the billboard seems a classic example … Continue reading →

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In A Democracy, Leadership Bubbles Up — It Is Not Imposed By Authority Deciding Who Is Worthy

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Mike Bock

David Esrati, on his web-site, makes reference to a Boston.com post, by Scott Kirsner, that suggests that New England should adopt a “mission statement.” Esrati says, “There is nothing wrong with stealing good ideas.” This is Kirsner’s suggestion for a … Continue reading →

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In Special Election, Voter Turnout In Montgomery County Reduced By 30% — Only 4 Polling Places Open In Entire County

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Mike Bock

In yesterday’s Special Democratic Primary, 30% fewer voters participated in Montgomery County than in the last Special Primary in September, 2006. This big reduction in voting rate must be blamed on the fact that in a money saving move, only … Continue reading →