Author Archives: Mike Bock

Remember When Republicans Threatened To Use The “Nuclear Option” To Stop Filibusters?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Mike Bock

Interesting article at Consortium News, by Robert Parry, The GOP’s Filibuster Hypocrisy, revisits the confirmation of Samuel Allito to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2006. When Democrats threatened to filibuster Allito’s confirmation, Republicans threatened to use “the nuclear option,” and … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich Says Republicans Want To Make 2010 Elections “Hellfire And Brimstone” National Referendum

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Mike Bock

Robert Reich on his blog explains, “Why Republicans Won’t Support the Stimulus.” According to Reich, the Republicans are banding together as a deliberate political strategy aimed at the 2010 elections. Reich explains, “Yesterday, while sitting across from Newt Gingrich on … Continue reading →

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Obama Has Learned His Lesson — He Now Should Blame And Shame The Republicans

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Mike Bock

The economic mess we are in didn’t just happen like a hurricane or flood or drought happens. It was very man made. And it was made by Republicans. I was very impressed with Paul Krugman’s words last night on ABC … Continue reading →