Monthly Archives: December 2010

Economist Joseph Stiglitz Says To Cut U.S. Deficit — End Corporate Welfare and Raise Tax Rates On The Wealthy

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mike Bock

Economist Joseph Stiglitz in an article in The Guardian, says, “It’s possible to cut the US deficit in a growth-friendly way that reduces inequality. But certain powerful groups won’t like it.” He says that new austerity strategies now being championed, … Continue reading →

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The Rise Of The Oligarchy — How The U.S. Became a Country “Of The Rich, By The Rich, For The Rich”

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mike Bock

Interesting article by Andy Kroll in Mother Jones, “How the Oligarchs Took America” reports on how America became a country “of the rich, by the rich, and for the rich.” The article uses information from a new book by political … Continue reading →

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Gary Staiger Condemned Complacency — Urged Fellow Democrats To “Get Off Their Asses”

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Mike Bock

Gary Staiger died on Thanksgiving day of a suspected heart attack.  He was 62 years old.  Gary was found in his car on W. Third Street, evidently trying to drive himself to the VA hospital. See David Esrati’s post here. … Continue reading →

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Just Singing A Song Won’t Change The World

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Mike Bock

I love this clip of Neil Young talking with David Letterman. Neil jokes that he is working on a new song, “Just Singing A Song Won’t Change The World.” He banters with Paul Schafer and finally says, “You can keep … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 2, 2010 by Mike Bock
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