Author Archives: Mike Bock

At Oslo, Obama Asked And Attempted To Answer The Question: How Do We Overcome Evil?

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Mike Bock

In President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize speech, I hear Obama asking and attempting to answer a fundamental question: “How do we overcome evil?” The question, “How do we overcome evil?”, is a great way to frame the question of “peace,” … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s Budget Crisis: Ohio Must Find A Way To Make Its Total Tax System More Fair, More Progressive

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Mike Bock

Today’s DDN editorial, “Ohio’s GOP Senate to blame if cuts come” describes the needed postponement of the 4.2% income tax cut as “significant and painful.” According to the Chillicothe Gazette, Republicans in the Ohio Senate have agreed to a deal … Continue reading →

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Montgomery County Democrats Vote To Eliminate Petition Requirement For Central Committee Candidates

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mike Bock

Last night, I attended the December meeting Christmas Party of the Montgomery County Central Committee at Democratic HQ on Wilknson Street. During the business meeting, the Central Committee voted to implement a provision of Ohio Revised Code that allows the … Continue reading →