Monthly Archives: May 2017

Making Plans For A “Small Group Of Thoughtful Committed Citizens” To Change OH-10

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Mike Bock

In response to my article outlining my Bock Scale of Republic Robustness (BSRR), Chet Bauch wrote an encouraging reply which started with this comment: “Hi MIKE: Your BSRR is dead nuts on. Problem: realistically people don’t have the time to … Continue reading →

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The Fellowship Of Those Who Dare To Know, Dare To Understand

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Mike Bock

I like the old gospel song that begins, “What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms …” I remember the congregation enthusiastically singing those words in the church of my youth — a congregation where there … Continue reading →

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Suppose Gort — From Outer Space — Returns And Demands A Big Increase In Public Virtue, Or Else!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Mike Bock

Ronald Reagan’s favorite movie was, “When The Earth Stood Still,” and in a speech at the UN Reagan mused about what would happen if, as in that movie, an alien force of insurmountable power demanded that the world work together … Continue reading →

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How Do We Judge The Robustness of Our Constitutional Republic?

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Mike Bock

What is the condition of the health of our republic? By what criteria should we evaluate its vitality? Ten years ago, I made a little speech to a Kiwanis Club and asked my listeners to answer this question: “On a … Continue reading →