Monthly Archives: December 2010

In 2011, The Question Progressives Must Answer: How Do We Vitalize Our Democracy?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Mike Bock

I recently saw a great movie, “The Duchess,” set in 1770 aristocratic England — where everyone understood that the actions of a whole society were centered on the goal of benefiting the aristocracy. It comes as a shock to realize … Continue reading →

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Ohio Democrats Were Defeated In 2010 Because Too Many Democratic Voters Failed To Vote

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Mike Bock

Ohio Democrats were roundly defeated in November’s election, because too many Democrats stayed home and simply didn’t vote. A new report from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, “Mapping the Republican Sweep: the 2010 Election Results in … Continue reading →

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The Tax Agreement: Another Victory For The Party In Power — The Money Party

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Mike Bock

As an amazing turn of events unfolds — a Democratic president, with a congress with big Democratic majorities in each house, passing a huge giveaway to the most wealthy — we should take the time to be shocked. This tax … Continue reading →

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“The U.S. Government Should Not Advance Policies Aimed At Reducing Inequality” — Discuss

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Mike Bock

In response to a recent post concerning recommendations from economist Joseph Stiglitz, Rick wrote: “It should not be the policy of the United States government to reduce inequality. That is not an enumerated power.” It is American democracy’s right and … Continue reading →

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What Is The Public Education That Will Sustain An Ever More Successful America?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Mike Bock

In order to address the essential question — What Is The Public Education That Will Sustain An Ever More Successful America? — there needs to be some imagining: What does a successful America look like in the future? What are … Continue reading →

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ABC News Propagandizes That 5% Increase In Student Test Scores Would Boost U.S. Economy $41 Trillion

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Mike Bock

Last night on ABC News, David Muir made a truly whopping claim. With a straight face he reported that, according to a Stanford study, “a 5% increase in American test scores would translate into a $41 trillion increase in the … Continue reading →

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