Author Archives: Mike Bock

Thoughts Occasioned By the Death of Tim Russert

Tim Russert seemed to me a young man, but, in fact, he lived two years longer than Abraham Lincoln and, no doubt, to a teenager, he must have appeared ancient. It seems a tragedy when a vigorous man with much … Continue reading →

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Lester Brown Explains: World Facing Huge New Challange On Food Front

The following essay about the world food situation is written by Lester Brown, an expert and activist that, before yesterday, I had never heard of. He appeared on National Public Radio. (NPR has a pod cast of Brown, here.) See … Continue reading →

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Gingrich Blames Liberal Politicians For High Gas Prices

Newt Gingrich is leading a petition drive to “Drill here, drill now, pay less.” Gingrich says that “This is the politician’s energy crisis. ” He says,”the price of oil is as high as it is today because for years liberal … Continue reading →

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