Author Archives: 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 →

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 →

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 →