Author Archives: Mike Bock

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

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

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

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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